Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Who launched the International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS) in 2022?
Sachin Pilot
Jyotiraditya Scindia
Amit Shah
Suresh Prabhu
Correct answer
Sachin Pilot
The Moatsu Festival is a time of great rejoicing as the planting season comes to an end. It is celebrated by the Ao tribes of _________.
Manipur
Meghalaya
Arunachal Pradesh
Nagaland
Correct answer
Manipur
_______ is the property of metals due to which they can be drawn into thin wires.
Malleability
Conductivity
Refinement
Ductility
Correct answer
Malleability
No person can disrespect the National flag, Constitution of India and the National Anthem under the ______ Act.
Factoring Regulation
Armed Forces Tribunal
Prevention of Insults to National Honour
Whistle Blowers Protection
Correct answer
Factoring Regulation
In which year did Mahatma Gandhi lead the Champaran movement against the indigo planters?
1915
1918
1917
1916
Correct answer
1915
Rukmini Devi Arundale was associated with which classical dance of India?
Sattriya
Kathak
Bharatanatyam
Kuchipudi
Correct answer
Sattriya
The number of deaths per thousand persons in a year is known as ______.
gross reproduction rate
crude rate
birth rate
death rate
Correct answer
gross reproduction rate
A traditional basketball team has 12 players, with ______ basketball players on the court at any given time.
7
4
6
5
Correct answer
7
Which state is the leading producer of cotton in India, as of April 2022?
Gujarat
Telangana
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
Gujarat
Which of the following statements is correct about endoplasmic reticulum?
I. It is a large network of membrane-bound tubes and sheets.
II. It is similar in structure to the plasma membrane.
Only I
Only II
Neither I nor II
Both I and II
Correct answer
Only I
______ was the capital of the Pandya dynasty.
Madurai
Karur
Uraiyur
Delhi
Correct answer
Madurai
Brihadeshwara temple at Thanjavur is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Dravidian architecture during the ______ period.
Chera
Chola
Hoysala
Pandya
Correct answer
Chera
Who among the following Gupta rulers is known as the 'Napoleon of India’?
Vishnugupta
Skandagupta
Samudragupta
Chandragupta I
Correct answer
Vishnugupta
Who among the following was the first Indian to be selected to the British ‘House of Commons’ on a Liberal Party ticket?
Chandra Shekhar Azad
Dadabhai Naoroji
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Bhagat Singh
Correct answer
Chandra Shekhar Azad
The largest ocean on Earth is ___________.
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Correct answer
Arctic Ocean
To become a member of Rajya Sabha, a person should be a citizen of India and at least ______ of age.
30 years
35 years
28 years
32 years
Correct answer
30 years
His compositions for blockbusters such as Silsila and Chandni are a manifestation of his musical brilliance. Who is he?
Ustad Bismillah Khan
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
Ustad Zakir Hussain
Jagjit Singh
Correct answer
Ustad Bismillah Khan
Which of the following is not a tributary of Mahanadi?
Indravati
Shivnath
Hasdeo
Telen
Correct answer
Indravati
Who among the following was/are the first Indian to win the World Choreography Award 2020?
Remo D'Souza
Aparna Satheesan
Suresh Mukund
Bosco Caesar
Correct answer
Remo D'Souza
Who among the following is India's richest person as of 6 April 2022?
Mukesh Ambani
Cyrus Poonawalla
Shiv Nadar
Gautam Adani
Correct answer
Mukesh Ambani
Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.