Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
In which year was the Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M) formed?
1962
1951
1972
1964
Correct answer
1962
Which Indian actor has won the 'Russian Audience Heart' Award for 2020?
Salman Khan
Mahesh Babu
Ranveer Singh
Prabhas
Correct answer
Salman Khan
In which Indian state is the 'Pookode Lake' located?
Kerala
Gujarat
Punjab
Tamil Nadu
Correct answer
Kerala
Which one of the following is the primary component of natural gas?
Helium
Methane
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Correct answer
Helium
Who among the following is the author of the book 'Amnesty'?
Aravind Adiga
Amish Tripathi
Shashi Tharoor
Vikram Seth
Correct answer
Aravind Adiga
Kinetic and potential energies of a body are the components of its ______ energy.
electrical
mechanical
heat
chemical
Correct answer
electrical
The first English factory was set up on the banks of the river ______ in 1651.
Godavari
Mandovi
Hugli
Narmada
Correct answer
Godavari
'Rang Ghar', one of Asia's oldest amphitheatres, was built by the king of the ______ dynasty.
Mughal
Ahom
Sen
Gupta
Correct answer
Mughal
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides that there will be Governors of States?
148
153
124
136
Correct answer
148
Who among the following is the author of the book 'Dollar Bahu'?
Jhumpa Lahiri
Arundhati Roy
Tasleema Nasreen
Sudha Murty
Correct answer
Jhumpa Lahiri
To which state does the 'Gheriya Nritya' belong?
Punjab
Maharashtra
Haryana
Gujarat
Correct answer
Punjab
'Chad Sukra', a popular traditional dance-festival of Meghalaya, is celebrated as a ______.
birth festival
sowing festival
community marriage festival
thanksgiving festival
Correct answer
birth festival
What is the full form of SIDBI?
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Small Investment Development Bank of India
Service Industries Development Bank of India
Service Investment Development Bank of India
Correct answer
Small Industries Development Bank of India
In which year was the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) enacted to replace the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA)?
1988
1999
2014
1992
Correct answer
1988
Who among the following has been the first sportsperson to receive the Padma Shri award from the Government of India?
Manpreet Singh
Milkha Singh
Balbir Singh Dosanjh
Dhanraj Pillay
Correct answer
Manpreet Singh
During the reign of which of the following Sultans of Delhi was actual power enjoyed by Balban?
Ruknuddin Feroze
Aram Shah
Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah
Alauddin Masud
Correct answer
Ruknuddin Feroze
Which of the following is the State Tree of Maharashtra?
Jammi
Ashok
Mango
Banyan
Correct answer
Jammi
In April 2020, UB Pravin Rao, Chief Operating Officer of ______, was appointed Chairman of NASSCOM.
Infosys
Wipro
HCL
TCS
Correct answer
Infosys
Who among the following leaders was NOT an accused in the Kakori Train Robbery case?
Roshan Singh
Rajendra Nath Lahiri
Bhagat Singh
Ramprasad Bismil
Correct answer
Roshan Singh
In which of the following states is the Ramsar Wetland Site named Renuka Wetland located?
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Telangana
Correct answer
Madhya Pradesh
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