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 was appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) in March 2020?
Ajay Bhusan Pandey
Satish Kumar Sharma
Amita Pandove
Bimal Julka
Correct answer
Ajay Bhusan Pandey
LAC (Line of Actual Control) is the effective border between India and:
Bangladesh
Myanmar
Afghanistan
China
Correct answer
Bangladesh
Under the Prime Minister Mudra Yojna, loans for income generating activities up to_____ are termed as Shishu loans.
Rs. 50,000
Rs. 75,000
Rs. 60,000
Rs. 40,000
Correct answer
Rs. 50,000
Which of the following states has the highest number of Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) Constituencies?
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
Rajasthan
In which year was the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) established in India?
1990
1992
1994
1997
Correct answer
1990
Who among the following won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 in the English non-fiction category?
Roshani Chokshi
Shashi Tharoor
Raghu Karnad
Amitabha Bagchi
Correct answer
Roshani Chokshi
What was the literacy rate of India as per the Census of 2011?
72.0%
61.0%
74.0%
81.5%
Correct answer
72.0%
Which of the following is an example of an infectious disease?
Tuberculosis
Dementia
Pulmonary hypertension
Diabetes
Correct answer
Tuberculosis
Which of the following statements is correct?
Twelve members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Twelve members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President.
Fifteen members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the prime Minister.
Fifteen members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President.
Correct answer
Twelve members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the following types of mirrors show lateral inversion of light?
Convex mirror
Concave mirror
Rectangle mirror
Plane mirror
Correct answer
Convex mirror
In which of the following parts of the human body is the masseter muscle located?
Hand
Thigh
Jaw
Chest
Correct answer
Hand
Who among the following founded the organisation 'East India Association'?
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
George Yule
Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee
Dadabhai Naoroji
Correct answer
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
SC Jamir, one of the recipients of the Padma Bhushan 2020 award, received the award for his contribution in:
Public Affairs
Trade and Industry
Art
Literature and Education
Correct answer
Public Affairs
Which among the following is NOT one of the four locations of the 'Kumbh Mela'?
Ujjain
Haridwar
Prayagraj
Varanasi
Correct answer
Ujjain
Who won Tour de France in 2020?
Sepp Kuss
Rudy Molard
Romain Sicard
Tadej Pogacar
Correct answer
Sepp Kuss
Where did Lord Mahavira attain salvation?
Sonagiri
Pavapuri
Shravanabelagola
Mount Abu
Correct answer
Sonagiri
The index titled SENSEX of BSE (erstwhile Bombay Stock Exchange) is an index of trading of top _____ companies in terms of their volume of trade share prices.
ten
thirty
hundred
fifty
Correct answer
ten
The First Buddhist Council is said to have been patronised by:
Porus
Ashoka
Ajatashatru
Chandragupta Maurya
Correct answer
Porus
The Deccan Plateau is a triangular shaped plateau and is bounded by the _____ range in the North.
Arravalis
Satpura
Western Ghats
Vindhya
Correct answer
Arravalis
Which of the following causative agents causes the disease 'kala-azar'?
Bacteria
Fungus
Protozoa
Virus
Correct answer
Bacteria
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.