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 among the following won the award for Best Music Direction in Feature Films (Songs) at the 67th National Film Awards?
D Imman
Pritam
AR Rahman
Ilaiyaraaja
Correct answer
D Imman
Bhagwati Committee (1973) presented a report on ____________.
unemployment
poverty
population growth
commerce
Correct answer
unemployment
Richard Wellesley was the Governor-General of India from ______.
1806-1810
1811-1816
1817-1822
1798-1805
Correct answer
1806-1810
The feature of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of ______.
France
Canada
Australia
Ireland
Correct answer
France
Aqua regia is a freshly prepared mixture of concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated nitric acid in the ratio of ______ by volume.
3 ∶ 1
2 ∶ 1
6 ∶ 1
4 ∶ 1
Correct answer
3 ∶ 1
Qutbuddin Aybak ruled over Delhi from ______.
1266 to 1287
1236 to 1240
1206 to 1210
1210 to 1236
Correct answer
1266 to 1287
Madan Mohan temple is a centrally protected monument. It is situated in which state of India?
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Correct answer
Himachal Pradesh
Typhoid fever is caused by ______.
viruses
protozoa
bacteria
fungi
Correct answer
viruses
Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than ______.
5.5
7.5
9.5
10.5
Correct answer
5.5
‘Maru Mahotsav’ also known as desert festival is celebrated in ______.
jaipur
Leh
Jaisalmer
Srinagar
Correct answer
jaipur
Which of the following is an example of Phylum Mammalia of Animal Kingdom?
Hen
Crocodile
Pigeon
Rat
Correct answer
Hen
As per the 2011 Census, arrange the following languages in descending order of Speakers strength: Marathi, Hindi, Maithili.
Marathi, Hindi, Maithili
Marathi, Maithili, Hindi
Hindi, Maithili, Marathi
Hindi, Marathi, Maithili
Correct answer
Marathi, Hindi, Maithili
Which Indian actress was also one of the dancer to be honoured with the 'Padma Shri' award in 1968?
Hema Malini
Sridevi
Vyjayanthimala
Madhubala
Correct answer
Hema Malini
In the northern and north-western part of India, ______ is the main food crop.
Wheat
Rice
Maize
millet
Correct answer
Wheat
Lavani is the dance form of which state?
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Karnataka
Correct answer
Gujarat
Which team won the Indian Super League 2021-22?
Jamshedpur FC
ATK Mohun Bagan
Hyderabad FC
Kerala Blasters FC
Correct answer
Jamshedpur FC
The terminology ‘direct free kick’ is associated with which sport?
Cricket
Badminton
Football
Hockey
Correct answer
Cricket
Who among the following was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 67th National Film Awards ceremony?
Sanjay Dutt
S Shankar
Rajinikanth
Amitabh Bachchan
Correct answer
Sanjay Dutt
In which of the following states of India is the Gangaur festival celebrated?
Manipur
Rajasthan
Karnataka
Kerala
Correct answer
Manipur
In November 2021, ‘the Duare Ration’ scheme was launched in ______.
Kerala
Gujarat
West Bengal
Uttarakhand
Correct answer
Kerala
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.