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 Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885 at:
Lucknow
Calcutta
Delhi
Bombay
Correct answer
Lucknow
Which of the following States has a Legislature Council?
West Bengal
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Correct answer
West Bengal
A simple pendulum consists of a small metallic ball or a piece of stone suspended from a rigid stand by a thread. The metallic ball is called the _____ of the pendulum.
bob
knob
hinge
head
Correct answer
bob
Which Indian cricketeer has featured in the most number of international cricket matches?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Mohammed Azharuddin
Sourav Ganguly
Sachin Tendulkar
Correct answer
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
The Speaker of the House of the People may submit his resignation to the:
Deputy Speaker of the House of the People
Vice-President
Prime Minister
President
Correct answer
Deputy Speaker of the House of the People
Which of the following government schemes was launched with the objective of achieving inclusive growth, by developing skills and productive capacity of the rural youth from poor families?
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayanti Yojana (PDUSJY)
Mission Indradhanush
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDUGKY)
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)
Correct answer
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayanti Yojana (PDUSJY)
Which soccer player holds the distinction of having the most wins of the FIFA World Cup by any player?
Zinedine Zidane
Diego Maradona
George Best
Pele
Correct answer
Zinedine Zidane
Who among the following founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784?
Jonathan Duncan
Lord Cornwallis
William Jones
Warren Hastings
Correct answer
Jonathan Duncan
With which dance form is the noted classical dancer Shovana Narayan associated?
Mohiniyattam
Kuchipudi
Kathak
Manipuri
Correct answer
Mohiniyattam
After full moon day, every night the size of the bright part of the moon appears to become thinner and thinner. On the fifteenth day, the moon is not visible. This day is known as:
new moon day
half-moon day
full moon day
moon day
Correct answer
new moon day
In which state of India does the 'Weinia Falls' lie?
Meghalaya
Himachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Karnataka
Correct answer
Meghalaya
The ancient city of Hampi was the capital of the ______ empire.
Maratha
Rashtrakuta
Nayaka
Vijayanagar
Correct answer
Maratha
Which part of the plant allows for the uptake of carbon dioxide and limits the loss of water due to evaporation?
Stomata
Petiole
Stipule
Lamina
Correct answer
Stomata
______ became the first Indian to win the under-18 title in the Orange Bowl tournament in 2008.
Manas Dhamne
Yuki Bhambri
Rohan Bopanna
Leander Paes
Correct answer
Manas Dhamne
What is the intermediate level in the Panchayati Raj Institutions called?
Zilla Panchayat
Kshettra Panchayat
Panchayat Samiti
Gram Panchayat
Correct answer
Zilla Panchayat
Which of the following is NOT a synovial joint in the human body?
Sutures joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Hinge joint
Condyloid joint
Correct answer
Sutures joint
As on July 2020, employees whose monthly wages are ______ or below are covered under the ESI Act.
RS. 25,000
Rs. 15,000
Rs. 21,000
Rs. 17,000
Correct answer
RS. 25,000
Churahi, Mandeali and Keonthali are dialects spoken in the state of:
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer
Uttar Pradesh
For which of the following productions is the Ramagundam power plant famous?
thermal energy
hydroelectricity
Bio-gas
nuclear energy
Correct answer
thermal energy
Which country launched the first artificial satellite Sputnik 1?
France
USSR
Germany
USA
Correct answer
France
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.