Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Which of the following is the third highest mountain in the world?
Everest
Kanchenjunga
K2
Annapurna
Correct answer
Everest
Which of the following is NOT a type of blood cell made by the bone marrow?
Osteoclasts
Red blood cells
Platelets
White blood cells
Correct answer
Osteoclasts
Which among the following instruments is used to measure either direct or alternating electric current?
Wattmeter
Hygrometer
Ammeter
Pyrometer
Correct answer
Wattmeter
What is the loss of bone density and strength known as?
Osteoporosis
Acromegaly
Fibrous dysplasia
Fracture
Correct answer
Osteoporosis
On 22 July 2020, actor Sonu Sood launched the ______ app to find jobs and offer specific job training programmes.
Pravasi Rojgar
Sabka Rojgar
Grahmin Rojgar
Pravasi Atmanirbhar
Correct answer
Pravasi Rojgar
What does Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deal with?
Right to Life
Right to Property
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Financial Emergency
Correct answer
Right to Life
Litti Chokha is a famous cuisine of which of the following states?
Maharashtra
Bihar
Gujarat
Odisha
Correct answer
Maharashtra
Who is the author of the book ‘Shame’?
Salman Rushdie
Charles Dickens
Rudyard Kipling
Eric Segal
Correct answer
Salman Rushdie
______ is caused when a child’s growing bones fail to develop due to a lack of vitamin D.
Night blindness
Rickets
Goitre
Scurvy
Correct answer
Night blindness
Owi, a typical folk song which is made up of couplets describing women’s maternal and marital homes and is sung by village womenfolk while performing routine chores throughout the day, belongs to which state?
Mizoram
Goa
Assam
Maharashtra
Correct answer
Mizoram
In the context of Sufi traditions, what is the meaning of the word 'sama'?
Recitation of holy songs
Magical Feat
disciple
Ashram
Correct answer
Recitation of holy songs
In the context of the culture of Uttarakhand, 'Kafuli' is the name of a:
cuisine
folk dance
festival
style of painting
Correct answer
cuisine
Who among the following revolutionaries was popularly known as 'Master Da'?
Ashfaqulla Khan
Batukeshwar Dutt
Ram Prasad Bismil
Surya Sen
Correct answer
Ashfaqulla Khan
As per the Lion Census conducted every five years, the number of Asiatic lions in the Gir forest region of Gujarat has risen to ______ in June 2020.
705
547
598
674
Correct answer
705
Which of the following sportspersons won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics?
Saina Nehwal
Sushil Kumar
Gagan Narang
MC Mary Kom
Correct answer
Saina Nehwal
The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions' is an autobiography of:
Pratibha Patil
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
APJ Abdul Kalam
Lal Krishna Advani
Correct answer
Pratibha Patil
In which of the following states of India is the buffalo breed named 'Banni' mainly reared?
Kerala
West Bengal
Gujarat
Odisha
Correct answer
Kerala
With which of the following states is the folk dance named 'Terah Taali' traditionally associated?
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Assam
Telangana
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Which of the following rivers form Kunchikal waterfall in Karnataka?
Mandavi
Varahi
Urmodi
Kabini
Correct answer
Mandavi
Which of the following factors is responsible for the disease called 'Mad Hatter Disease'?
Breathing Iron Dust
Inhaling Silica Dust
Mercury Toxicity
Vitamin-D Deficiency
Correct answer
Breathing Iron Dust
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.