Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
The two epics, ‘Raghuvamsha’ and ‘Kumarasambhava’ are works of ______.
Sivananda
Kalidas
Ramdas
Valmiki
Correct answer
Sivananda
The ‘Veeragase’ dance, performed during the Dusshera festival holds a special place in the folk dances of the state of ______.
Assam
Odisha
Sikkim
Karnataka
Correct answer
Assam
Which of the following states has the highest coal reserve?
Chhattisgarh
Odisha
Jharkhand
West Bengal
Correct answer
Chhattisgarh
Anjum Moudgil won the 2019 Arjuna Award for which sport?
Boxing
Weightlifting
Shooting
Cricket
Correct answer
Boxing
‘Harshacharita’ (The Deeds of Harsha), which is the biography of Indian Emperor Harsha, was written by _______.
Rabindranath Tagore
Banabhatta
Swami Sivananda
Valmiki
Correct answer
Rabindranath Tagore
What does Article 360 of the Constitution of India provide with?
Financial emergency
Right to life
Fundamental duties
Right to property
Correct answer
Financial emergency
When did the World Trade Organization come into existence?
2000
2005
1995
1990
Correct answer
2000
Which place had water harvesting system channeling the flood water of the Ganga river in the first century B.C?
Sringaverapura
Kanpur
Mirzapur
Gorakhpur
Correct answer
Sringaverapura
The difference between Revenue Receipts plus Non-debt Capital Receipts (NDCR) and total expenditure is called ______.
Revenue Deficit
Fiscal Deficit
Effective Revenue Deficit
Primary Deficit
Correct answer
Revenue Deficit
Nyctalopia, more commonly known as Night Blindness, is caused by the deficiency of which nutrient?
Potassium
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Magnesium
Correct answer
Potassium
'Powada dance' is a performing art from the state of ________.
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Kerala
Correct answer
Gujarat
In which of the following states is Bhiti Chitra (fresco painting) a popular art form?
Karnataka
Nagaland
Haryana
Maharashtra
Correct answer
Karnataka
The growing voice box in boys can be seen as a protruding part of the throat called ________.
bronchi
thyroid cartilage
trachea
Adam's apple
Correct answer
bronchi
Litmus solution is a purple dye, which is extracted from lichen, a plant belonging to the division ________.
Gymnosperms
Pteridophyta
Thallophyta
Bryophyta
Correct answer
Gymnosperms
Which part of a flower is the sticky surface at the top of the pistil, it traps and holds the pollen?
Style
Stigma
Sepal
Ovary
Correct answer
Style
Imphal valley of Manipur is an important centre of ________ craft.
Kauna
Godna
Butta
Mirijims
Correct answer
Kauna
Which is the second most important metallurgical industry in India?
Iron
Copper
Aluminium
Zinc
Correct answer
Iron
When did the Indian Army liberate Goa from the Portuguese and declare it a Union Territory?
1967
1961
1952
1969
Correct answer
1967
As of July 2020, who among the following was the Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)?
Prof. Balram Bhargava
Prof. Subrata Sinha
Dr. Shyam S Chauhan
Dr. Parthaprasad Chattopadhyay
Correct answer
Prof. Balram Bhargava
Who is the author of the book 'The Best Thing About You is You'?
Amitabh Bachchan
Anil Kapoor
Anupam Kher
Annu Kapoor
Correct answer
Amitabh Bachchan
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.