Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
What is the main purpose of the 'INSPIRE' programme by the Government of India?
Promote science education
Develop nuclear reactors
Advance space technology
Strengthen cybersecurity
Correct answer
Promote science education
Fill in the blank:
Direct taxes are collected by the government from ________.
Individuals and companies
Importers
Consumers
Traders
Correct answer
Individuals and companies
Which organization publishes the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) report?
IMF
World Bank
WTO
UNDP
Correct answer
IMF
Which lake in India was formed by a meteorite impact and is considered a crater lake?
Wular Lake, Jammu & Kashmir
Vembanad Lake, Kerala
Lonar Lake, Maharashtra
Kolleru Lake, Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer
Wular Lake, Jammu & Kashmir
Fill in the blank:
The Census in India is conducted every ______ years.
5
10
15
20
Correct answer
5
Which State in India has the lowest population density?
Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh
Nagaland
Manipur
Correct answer
Sikkim
Which act was passed to grant limited self-governance to Indians for the first time?
Indian Councils Act 1892
Government of India Act 1858
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919
Regulating Act 1773
Correct answer
Indian Councils Act 1892
Who introduced the Ryotwari System in India?
Lord Cornwallis
Thomas Munro
Warren Hastings
Robert Clive
Correct answer
Lord Cornwallis
Which of the following topics falls under the State List as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India?
Defense and Armed Forces
Foreign affairs and international treaties
Currency, coinage, and legal tender
Police and public order
Correct answer
Defense and Armed Forces
The basic notes in Indian classical music are called ________
Ragas
Talas
Swaras
Alankars
Correct answer
Ragas
Which author won the Booker Prize for the novel "The God of Small Things"?
Ruskin Bond
Arundhati Roy
R.K. Narayan
Anita Desai
Correct answer
Ruskin Bond
Which Mughal emperor introduced the Charbagh style of gardens?
Babur
Akbar
Jahangir
Aurangzeb
Correct answer
Babur
In which year did India win its first Olympic gold medal in hockey?
1928
1932
1948
1952
Correct answer
1928
Which piece moves in an 'L' shape in chess?
Rook
Bishop
Knight
Queen
Correct answer
Rook
Which two BRICS nations are permanent members of the UN Security Council?
Russia and Brazil
India and China
China and Russia
India and South Africa
Correct answer
Russia and Brazil
The Chagos Archipelago is a disputed territory between ________.
United Kingdom and Mauritius
India and Pakistan
United States and Cuba
United Kingdom and france
Correct answer
United Kingdom and Mauritius
What is the troposphere?
The highest layer of the atmosphere
The lowest layer of the atmosphere
The middle layer of the atmosphere
The outermost layer of the atmosphere
Correct answer
The highest layer of the atmosphere
Which temple is known for its erotic sculptures and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Brihadeshwara Temple
Sun Temple, Konark
Khajuraho Temples
Meenakshi Temple
Correct answer
Brihadeshwara Temple
Which book won Jhumpa Lahiri the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000?
The Namesake
Unaccustomed Earth
The Lowland
Interpreter of Maladies
Correct answer
The Namesake
Which Indian River has received the most national attention for severe ecological damage caused by illegal sand mining, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?
Krishna
Palar
Ganga
Narmada
Correct answer
Krishna
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.