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 among the following is the first Indian to get an Oscar Award?
Bhanu Athaiya
Satyajit Ray
AR Rahman
Resul Pookutty
Correct answer
Bhanu Athaiya
In June 2020, Amit Panghal and Vikas Krishan were nominated for ________ by the Boxing Federation of India.
Padma Bhushan
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
Padma Shri
Arjuna Award
Correct answer
Padma Bhushan
Which of the following is a tidal port?
Vishakapatnam
Kandla
Tuticorin
Chennai
Correct answer
Vishakapatnam
Provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has come into force since ________.
12 March 2020
23 June 2020
30 April 2020
20 July 2020
Correct answer
12 March 2020
Which Commission recommended 27% reservation for OBC candidates in all levels of government services?
Sarkaria Commission
Mandal Commission
Balwant Commission
Kothari Commission
Correct answer
Sarkaria Commission
Which of the following is one of the main mineral constituents of the continental mass of the earth?
Bronze
Copper
Silica
Gypsum
Correct answer
Bronze
Which of the following elements has the highest thermal conductivity of any element and the highest light reflectance?
Aluminium
Copper
Brass
Silver
Correct answer
Aluminium
In which year was the Treaty of Salbai signed?
1773
1799
1794
1782
Correct answer
1773
10 per cent reservation in central government jobs under economically weaker sections (EWS) category is available to persons whose family income is below:
Rs. 10 lakh
Rs. 8 lakh
Rs. 3 lakh
Rs. 5 lakh
Correct answer
Rs. 10 lakh
Which of the following is the largest cell in the human body?
Sperm
Ovum
Neurons
Osteoclast
Correct answer
Sperm
Name of which river among the following got associated with the water disputes tribunal of 1990 aimed at resolving the old issue of water sharing between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?
Godavari
Tapti
Krishna
Cauvery
Correct answer
Godavari
In which year did the companies IBM and Coca Cola shut down their operations for not being able to comply with the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act that mandated foreign investors cannot own over 40% in Indian enterprises?
1964
1981
1956
1977
Correct answer
1964
Which of the following teams won the Indian Super League 2019-2020?
ATK Football Club
Kerala Blasters
North East United
FC Goa
Correct answer
ATK Football Club
________ was one of the first Indian rulers to lead an armed rebellion against the British East India Company in 1824 against the implementation of the Doctrine of Lapse.
Kittur Chennamma
Titumir
Jayi Rajaguru
Pazhassi Raja
Correct answer
Kittur Chennamma
Who among the following social reformers founded an educational institution, Hindu Widows Home, in Poona in the year 1896?
Dhondo Keshav Karve
Puli Thevar
Nanaji Deshmukh
Tatya Tope
Correct answer
Dhondo Keshav Karve
Which causative agent is responsible for spreading AIDS?
Bacteria
Virus
Protozoa
Fungus
Correct answer
Bacteria
Which of the following Union Ministries organises All India Whips' Conference to establish suitable links among the whips of various political parties at the centre and the states/union territories who are concerned with the practical working of the legislatures?
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Correct answer
Ministry of Home Affairs
Synthetic fibres catch fire easily. However, the uniforms of firemen have a coating of ______ plastic to make them flame resistant.
nylon
melamine
acrylic
rayon
Correct answer
nylon
Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Testaments'?
Jokha Alharthi
Andrew Sean Greer
Anna Burns
Margaret Atwood
Correct answer
Jokha Alharthi
Which of the following two nations will host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023?
Norway and Sweden
Australia and New Zealand
The US and Canada
Japan and South Korea
Correct answer
Norway and Sweden
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.