Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
In a freestanding temple, the mountain-like spire, which can take the shape of a pyramidal tower is called _______.
vimana
garbhagriha
mandapa
vahan
Correct answer
vimana
Which of the following cell organelles are NOT present in animal cell?
Ribosomes
Plastids
Lysosomes
Mitochondria
Correct answer
Ribosomes
Definition of ‘Money Bills’ is given in which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?
Article 128
Article 110
Article 139
Article 115
Correct answer
Article 128
In October 2021, the Ministry of Civil Aviation launched a scheme which will integrate cargo-related infrastructure in airports of hilly, tribal, and north-east regions. Name the scheme launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Krishi Udan 1.0
Regional Connectivity Scheme
Krishi Udan 2.0
SAMBHAV
Correct answer
Krishi Udan 1.0
Which of the following diseases is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A?
Night blindness
Scurvy
Marasmus
Kwashiorkor
Correct answer
Night blindness
The practice of erecting megaliths began about ______ years ago.
2500
1000
1500
3000
Correct answer
2500
Which neighbouring country of India shares an international boundary with Ladakh?
Myanmar
Bhutan
Nepal
Pakistan
Correct answer
Myanmar
Which of the following is a temperate grassland in Russia?
Amazon
Prairies
Congo
Steppes
Correct answer
Amazon
Who won the National Nritya Shiromani award 2022?
Aparna Satheesan
Bhavana Reddy
Vyjayanthi Kashi
Yamini Krishnamurthy
Correct answer
Aparna Satheesan
Which of the following types of plant is a seed bearing plant?
Thallophyta
Pteridophyta
Bryophyta
Gymnosperm
Correct answer
Thallophyta
Who was the ruler of Mysore in 1761?
Baji Rao
Murshild Quli Jafar Khan
Hyder Ali
Nizam-ul-Mulk
Correct answer
Baji Rao
Who was the accused in the murder of Saunders in 1928?
Bhagat Singh
Aurobindo Ghosh
Madan Lal Dhingra
Basant Kumar
Correct answer
Bhagat Singh
Which chemical element does ‘Fe’ stand for in the science periodic table?
Fluorine
Oxygen
Fermium
Iron
Correct answer
Fluorine
Chitti Babu is associated with which musical instrument?
Guitar
Santoor
Sitar
Veena
Correct answer
Guitar
The first railway line was from ______ to ______ in India in 1853.
Mumbai to Delhi
Delhi to Kanyakumari
Chennai to Nagpur
Mumbai to Thane
Correct answer
Mumbai to Delhi
'The Test of My Life' is the autobiography of which of the following persons?
Yuvraj Singh
Ashish Nehra
Zaheer Khan
Mohammad Kaif
Correct answer
Yuvraj Singh
Who among the following Indian players is also known as ‘Dhing Express’?
Dutee Chand
Neeraj Chopra
Hima Das
PT Usha
Correct answer
Dutee Chand
Who became UNDP India's First Youth Climate Champion?
Prajakta Koli
Ananya Pandey
Amit Bhadana
Bhuvan Bam
Correct answer
Prajakta Koli
Indian constitution borrowed a cabinet form of governance from ______.
South Africa
United Kingdom
France
Australia
Correct answer
South Africa
Which of the following is correct about Nagara or North Indian Temple Style Architecture?
There were no tower or shikhara.
It has elaborate boundary walls.
There was no Kalasha, the topmost part of the temple.
The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower.
Correct answer
There were no tower or shikhara.
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.