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 defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the second battle of Tarain in 1192 AD?
Babur
Iltutmish
Muhammad Ghori
Alauddin Khalji
Correct answer
Babur
Who among the following was the minister of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare when the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 was passed in the Indian Parliament?
Raj Nath Singh
Narendra Singh Tomar
Amit Shah
Dharmendra Pradhan
Correct answer
Raj Nath Singh
The period between prorogation of Parliament and re-assembly in a new session is called ______.
adjournment
recess
dissolution
cut motion
Correct answer
adjournment
What is the distance between the stumps and the popping crease at the same end of a Cricket pitch?
1.50 m
1.34 m
1.62 m
1.22 m
Correct answer
1.50 m
In which of the following states of India is the Dree festival celebrated?
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Nagaland
Manipur
Correct answer
Arunachal Pradesh
What is the year whose prices are used to calculate the real GDP called?
Fiscal year
Base year
Financial year
Common year
Correct answer
Fiscal year
Which rivers meet at Devprayag?
Brahmaputra and Subansiri
Beas and Satluj
Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
Chenab and Jhelum
Correct answer
Brahmaputra and Subansiri
For the purpose of Census 2011, a person aged ______ and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language, was treated as literate.
five
nine
seven
six
Correct answer
five
A balanced diet should meet the RDAs for an individual. State the full form of RDA.
Request Diet Allowances
Recommended Dietary Allowances
Request Dietary Allowances
Recommend Diet Allowances
Correct answer
Request Diet Allowances
The famous actor Hema Malini is a trained ______ dancer.
Kuchipudi
Lavani
Bharatanatyam
Odissi
Correct answer
Kuchipudi
Which of the following is an example of autotrophs?
Protozoa
Animals
Viruses
Green plants
Correct answer
Protozoa
Which of the following terms is NOT associated with cricket?
Maiden
LBW
Slam dunk
Yorker
Correct answer
Maiden
Which of the following festivals marks the start of the Telugu New year?
Onam
Gudi Padwa
Pongal
Ugadi
Correct answer
Onam
In which year did the Bhopal Gas Tragedy take place?
1986
1982
1984
1980
Correct answer
1986
Most Harappan seals made of _____.
Bricks
Granite
Steatite
Brass
Correct answer
Bricks
Who was the first Indian composer to win the Grammy Award?
Zubin Mehta
Zakir Hussain
AR Rahman
Pandit Ravi Shankar
Correct answer
Zubin Mehta
If a fundamental right of a citizen of India is violated, _____.
he has to appeal in the Supreme court only
he has to appeal in the district court first
he has the choice of either approaching the Supreme court directly or the High court
he has to appeal in the High court first
Correct answer
he has to appeal in the Supreme court only
For which of the following albums did Sonu Nigam win a Grammy Award?
Mubarakan
Mehmaan
Mahsoos
Muskurahat
Correct answer
Mubarakan
Which of the following countries belong to the polar regions?
Canada
Colombia
Chile
China
Correct answer
Canada
Kathak is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
Manipur
Assam
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
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.