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 1590, the Govind Deva temple of Vrindavan, near Mathura was constructed from _______ sandstone.
yellow
black
white
red
Correct answer
yellow
Over which state in India does the Mahanadi basin NOT extend?
Chhattisgarh
Uttar Pradesh
Jharkhand
Odisha
Correct answer
Chhattisgarh
Which of the following dance forms of India is associated with Rajasthan?
Kalbelia
Kathak
Bharatanatyam
Odissi
Correct answer
Kalbelia
All of the following are freedom fighters of India who were hanged to death on 23 March 1931 in the Lahore conspiracy case, EXCEPT_________.
Sukhdev
Rajguru
Mahatma Gandhi
Bhagat Singh
Correct answer
Sukhdev
Sameer wants to contest Lok Sabha elections in India. At what age can he do that?
18 years
25 years
21 years
30 years
Correct answer
18 years
Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Tejasvini scheme for the people of _______ in November 2021.
Rajasthan
Punjab
Karnataka
Jammu and Kashmir
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Athlete's foot is a disease caused by ________.
virus
bacteria
genetic disorder
fungi
Correct answer
virus
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides freedom to manage religious affairs?
Article 21
Article 26
Article 20
Article 23
Correct answer
Article 21
Who among the following was crowned Miss Universe, 2021?
Adline Castelino
Andrea Meza
Nadia Ferreira
Harnaaz Sandhu
Correct answer
Adline Castelino
Who among the following is India’s last living Sadhir dancer, honoured with Padma Shri in 2022?
R Muthukannammal
Manjamma Jogati
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Baisali Mohanty
Correct answer
R Muthukannammal
____________, popularly known as Punjab Kesari took his last breath on November 17th, 1928
Dadabhai Naoroji
Swami Vivekananda
Lala Lajpat Rai
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Correct answer
Dadabhai Naoroji
Which of the following Constitutional Amendment incorporated Dadra, Nagar and Haveli in the Union of India as a Union Territory?
19th
14th
12th
10th
Correct answer
19th
Guru Bipin Singh received ‘Sangeet Natak Akademi Award’ in the year 1966. He was a teacher of _______ dance.
Manipuri
Kathak
Odissi
Bharatanatyam
Correct answer
Manipuri
Smart cities and Academia Towards Action and Research (SAAR) scheme was launched by the ______.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Ministry of External Affairs
Correct answer
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
In which state of India is the Moatsu festival celebrated every year?
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Nagaland
Jharkhand
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Which of the following pair of ‘Name of Ruler – Empire’ is correctly matched?
I. Mahapadma Nanda – Magadha Empire
II. Ajatasattu – Maurya Empire
Only II
Neither I nor II
Both I and II
Only I
Correct answer
Only II
How many types of igneous rocks are there?
Four
Two
Six
Five
Correct answer
Four
Which of the following terms is NOT associated with hockey?
Scoop
Flick
Hit
Run out
Correct answer
Scoop
In which state of India is the Gulbarga Fort situated?
Karnataka
Himachal Pradesh
Assam
Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer
Karnataka
Which of the following formulas is correct for Gross Value Added?
Gross Value Added = Gross National Product – Subsidies + Taxes
Gross Value Added = Gross Domestic Product – Subsidies + Taxes
Gross Value Added = Gross National Product + Subsidies – Taxes
Gross Value Added = Gross Domestic Product + Subsidies – Taxes
Correct answer
Gross Value Added = Gross National Product – Subsidies + Taxes
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.