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 two Middle Eastern countries are specifically mentioned as part of India's current clean energy and trade dialogues in the context of IMEC?
Iraq and Iran
Oman and Qatar
Saudi Arabia and UAE
Jordan and Bahrain
Correct answer
Iraq and Iran
What is the function of the "Speak Up!" portal launched by NADA (National Anti Doping Agency)?
File event participation reports
Report Anti-Doping Rule Violations confidentially
Apply for Therapeutic Use Exemptions
Register athletes for Olympic qualifications
Correct answer
File event participation reports
Shab-e-Barat is referred to as the "Night of"
Revelation
Resurrection
Power
Atonement
Correct answer
Revelation
Given below are the column A which have sports event and column B has Venue. Choose the correct option by matching Events and Venue
| Column A- Sports Event | Column B- Venue |
|---|---|
| A. FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup | i. Buddha International Circuit |
| B. MotoGP Bharat | ii. Bhubaneshwar and Rourkela |
| C. IBA Women's World Boxing Championship | iii. New Delhi |
| D. IOC Session | iv. Mumbai |
a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
a-iv, b-ii, c-iii, d-i
a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii
Correct answer
a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
When was BIMSTEC established?
1997
1995
2000
2004
Correct answer
1997
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
Afghanistan
Bhutan
China
Nepal
Correct answer
Afghanistan
The Mughal architecture is best known for which of the following features?
Wooden beams
High domes and minarets
Flat roofs
Simple stone walls
Correct answer
Wooden beams
What type of services does NIRTAR provide?
Agricultural training
Rehabilitation services, education, and research
Industrial development programs
Financial assistance for startups
Correct answer
Agricultural training
Which is the largest container port in India?
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), Maharashtra
Chennai Port, Tamil Nadu
Mundra Port, Gujarat
Kolkata Port, West Bengal
Correct answer
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), Maharashtra
The term "Jana" in the Rig Vedic period primarily referred to a:
Large kingdom or empire.
Tribe or a group of related families.
Village unit.
Professional guild.
Correct answer
Large kingdom or empire.
What is the function of the lysosomes in animal cells?
Transport proteins within the cell
Break down waste materials and cellular debris
Produce ATP through cellular respiration
Synthesize lipids
Correct answer
Transport proteins within the cell
Which branch of geology focuses on the study of fossils and ancient life forms?
Petrology
Mineralogy
Palaeontology
Geochronology
Correct answer
Petrology
who inaugurated and addressed the 85th All India Presiding officers' Conference in Patna, Bihar, on 20 January 2025 as Speaker of | the Lok Sabha ?
Venkaiah Naidu
Jagdeep Dhankhar
Om Birla
Harivansh Singh
Correct answer
Venkaiah Naidu
Which ministry is responsible for implementing DISHA?
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Skill Development
Correct answer
Ministry of Education
What is the primary focus of BIMSTEC?
Military cooperation.
Economic and technical cooperation
Space exploration
Cultural exchange
Correct answer
Military cooperation.
Which modes of transport are included in the TEN-T(Trans-European Transport Network) network?
Roads and railways only
Roads, railways, airports, and waterways
Railways and airports only
Waterways and pipelines only
Correct answer
Roads and railways only
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a factor in the Happiness Index?
Economic status
Social support
Sports performance
Environmental conditions
Correct answer
Economic status
What is one of the key sectors focused on by the BRICS Business Council?
Tourism
Infrastructure
Fashion
Entertainment
Correct answer
Tourism
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA)?
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Skill Development
Correct answer
Ministry of Education
Which festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna?
Janmashtami
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ram Navami
Navratri
Correct answer
Janmashtami
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.