Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Which article of the Constitution abolishes 'Untouchability'?
Article 14
Article 17
Article 19
Article 21
Correct answer
Article 14
Which Schedule of the Constitution contains the distribution of powers between Union and States?
Sixth Schedule
Seventh Schedule
Eighth Schedule
Tenth Schedule
Correct answer
Sixth Schedule
How many players are there in a standard Kabaddi team on the field?
9
7
6
5
Correct answer
9
The Arjuna Award is given for excellence in which field?
Literature
Science
Sports
Music
Correct answer
Literature
Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws?
Article 14
Article 19
Article 21
Article 32
Correct answer
Article 14
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
The Act applies to courts, including Courts-martial, but excludes affidavits and arbitration.
"Document" includes emails, server logs, and smartphone messages.
Confessions to police officers are admissible without restriction.
The Evidence Act of 1872 is repealed, but pending cases follow the old law.
1, 2, and 3 only
1, 2, and 4 only
2, 3, and 4 only
1, 2, and 3 all are correct
Correct answer
1, 2, and 3 only
One of the key objectives of India's Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) is to study the ________ and surface topography of Venus.
magnetic field
airglow and atmospheric dust
asteroid belt
Temperature
Correct answer
magnetic field
Who is in line to become the first woman Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India?
Justice Anita Sumanth
Justice B.V. Nagarathna
Justice Sangeeta Chandra
Justice R. Hemalatha
Correct answer
Justice Anita Sumanth
Which Mandal of the Rigveda is devoted to soma drink?
Seventh
Ninth
Eleventh
Thirteenth
Correct answer
Seventh
Which of the following is a major objective of deficit financing by the government?
To reduce inflation
To control black money
To stimulate economic growth
To decrease the money supply
Correct answer
To reduce inflation
Which of the following is NOT a reason for a fiscal deficit?
High government expenditure on welfare schemes
Reduction in tax revenue
Increase in public borrowings
Surplus in the balance of payments
Correct answer
High government expenditure on welfare schemes
What is the role of the ribosome in a cell?
Energy production
Protein synthesis
Cell division
Transport of substances
Correct answer
Energy production
A stone is moving in a circular path with constant speed. Which of the following statement about its motion is correct?
The stone has zero acceleration because its speed is constant.
The direction of the stone's velocity remains unchanged.
The stone experiences a constant acceleration directed towards the centre of the circle.
The motion of the stone is considered non-uniform because its speed varies.
Correct answer
The stone has zero acceleration because its speed is constant.
What was the key reason behind the 'Siricilla Tragedy' involving powerloom workers in Andhra Pradesh?
Migration of textile workers to urban areas
Lack of export opportunities for handloom products
Power tariff hikes and power cuts that reduced worker wages
Competition from Chinese textile imports
Correct answer
Migration of textile workers to urban areas
Which of the following schemes aims to provide assured income support to small and marginal farmers?
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Correct answer
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
How many members are nominated by the President of India for the Rajya Sabha?
2
10
12
15
Correct answer
2
Which of the following scenarios could validly lead to the impeachment of the President of India?
Refusing to dissolve Lok Sabha on the advice of the Cabinet
Declining to sign a bill passed by Parliament
Willfully acting against a constitutional provision.
Failing to address the nation on Independence Day
Correct answer
Refusing to dissolve Lok Sabha on the advice of the Cabinet
What type of pollutants does the WHO Ambient Air Quality Database monitor?
CO2 and ozone
PM10 and PM2.5
Methane and CO
Lead and arsenic
Correct answer
CO2 and ozone
Which statement best describes Stage III of demographic transition?
Both birth and death rates declined
High infant mortality
Rapidly rising death rate
Low but fluctuating birth rate
Correct answer
Both birth and death rates declined
Which book by Anirudh Kanisetti, exploring the history of Southern India, was awarded the Yuva Puraskar?
India After Gandhi
The Anarchy
Lords of the Deccan
The Argumentative Indian
Correct answer
India After Gandhi
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