Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
_______succumbed to injuries inflicted on him during a peaceful demonstration against the Simon Commission.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bipin Chandra Pal
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Lala Lajpat Rai
Correct answer
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Which microorganism among the following causes Cholera?
Protozoa
Bacteria
Virus
Fungi
Correct answer
Protozoa
Which of the following environmentalists was awarded the Stockholm Water Prize in 2015?
Anadish Pal
Rajendra Singh
Vandana Shiva
Tulsi Gowda
Correct answer
Anadish Pal
'PENCIL' is an acronym for______ an electronic portal launched by the Government of India in September 2017.
Paradigm for Enforcement of Equality for Needy Child Labourers
Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour
Promulgation of Exhaustive Education for Normal & Comprehensive Learning
Protocol for Easy Education & Novel Creative Learning
Correct answer
Paradigm for Enforcement of Equality for Needy Child Labourers
The ‘Clean Note Policy’ was announced by the Reserve Bank of India in the year________.
1995
1999
1992
1997
Correct answer
1995
When an ant bites, it injects acidic liquid (formic acid) into the skin. What among the following should be applied to the skin to neutralise it?
Moist baking soda
Bleaching powder
Lime juice
Tomato pulp
Correct answer
Moist baking soda
Who among the following was the author of the book 'Waiting for a Visa'?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
Dr. BR Ambedkar
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Correct answer
Jawaharlal Nehru
Who among the following was India's first world champion in any sport after independence?
Milkha Singh
Ramanathan Krishnan
Lila Ram
Wilson Jones
Correct answer
Milkha Singh
Janapada Geete, which includes the vachanas of Basavanna, is associated with the state of _______.
Karnataka
Odisha
Kerala
West Bengal
Correct answer
Karnataka
Which of the following is autotroph?
Human
Plant
Animal
Fungi
Correct answer
Human
Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India gives us a description of 'Money Bill' ?
110
127
123
95
Correct answer
110
A large, muscular sheet called ______ forms the floor of the chest cavity.
duodenum
larynx
alveoli
diaphragm
Correct answer
duodenum
The First Battle of Tarain was fought in the year ______.
1204
1191
1213
1157
Correct answer
1204
Apart from the red and green wavelengths of sunlight, which other wavelength of sunlight is absorbed by the water molecules in the ocean?
Yellow
Blue
Orange
Violet
Correct answer
Yellow
The groundwater stored between layers of hard rock below the water table is called:
Glacier
Geyser
Hot spring
Aquifer
Correct answer
Glacier
The 'Paitkar' paintings are unique cultural symbols of ______.
Jharkhand
Chattisgarh
Telangana
Karnataka
Correct answer
Jharkhand
Which year was observed as the International Year of Freshwater?
2000
2007
2009
2003
Correct answer
2000
In which year did the Sepoy Mutiny end?
1888
1874
1858
1862
Correct answer
1888
Which of the following is a fair held at the shrine of Mastan Shah Vali?
Dhamoni Urs
Pir Budhan fair
Karam fair
Hira Bhumia fair
Correct answer
Dhamoni Urs
Which Article of the Constitution of India declares that laws inconsistent with Part III before the commencement of the Constitution of India, 1950, are void?
10
13
19
17
Correct answer
10
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.