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 which state of India is Nuakhai festival celebrated?
Bihar
Assam
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Correct answer
Bihar
Which scientist first coined the term, Ecosystem/Ecological System?
Charles Sutherland Elton
Arthur Tansley
Eugene Odum
Frederic Edward Clements
Correct answer
Charles Sutherland Elton
According to Article 112 of the Constitution of India, the Union Budget of a year is called ________.
Fiscal Budget
Assessment Statement
Annual Financial Statement
Annual Budget Statement
Correct answer
Fiscal Budget
In which of the following events did India NOT win any medal at the Summer Olympics 2020 (played in 2021)?
Men’s hockey
Women’s singles badminton
Men’s javelin throw
Women’s hockey
Correct answer
Men’s hockey
Which of the following dynasties ruled over Delhi just after the Sayyid dynasty?
Khalji dynasty
Lodi dynasty
Rajput dynasty
Tughluq dynasty
Correct answer
Khalji dynasty
Which Indian state government launched a cleanliness drive called Project CLAP?
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
Uttar Pradesh
Padma Shri awardee, Gaddam Padmaja Reddy was associated with which classical dance of India?
Kuchipudi
Manipuri
Sattriya
Kathak
Correct answer
Kuchipudi
The first English factory was set up on the banks of the river Hugli in ________.
1645
1651
1648
1640
Correct answer
1645
Who will be India’s Chief G20 Coordinator from May 2022?
Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Rajiv Gauba
Shashi Tharoor
Ajit Doval
Correct answer
Harsh Vardhan Shringla
How many number of players are permitted to be substituted in a game of field hockey?
No limit
3
10
5
Correct answer
No limit
The process of seepage of water into the land is called _______.
infiltration
depletion
storage
replenishment
Correct answer
infiltration
Which of the following titles was held by Samudragupta, a ruler of the Gupta Dynasty?
Jahan Panah
Sahib-e-Qiran
Kaviraja
Mahendraitya
Correct answer
Jahan Panah
Who was the founder of Brahmo Samaj in 1828, at Calcutta?
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Ram Singh
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
HN Kunzru
Correct answer
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
What is the capital of India's neighbouring country Afghanistan?
Kandahar
Kathmandu
Kabul
Karachi
Correct answer
Kandahar
Pandit Ravi Shankar is associated with ________ musical instrument.
sitar
violin
flute
guitar
Correct answer
sitar
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Bangash is an Indian classical _______ player.
violin
sarod
guitar
sitar
Correct answer
violin
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides protection of life and personal liberty?
Article 27
Article 24
Article 21
Article 19
Correct answer
Article 27
Which of the following is a dark reddish coloured stone used as raw material in aluminium smelting?
Mica
Gypsum
Bauxite
Conglomerate
Correct answer
Mica
Which of the following metals reacts violently with cold water?
Magnesium
Aluminium
Zinc
Potassium
Correct answer
Magnesium
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Nitrogen
Methane
Carbon dioxide
Nitrous oxide
Correct answer
Nitrogen
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.