Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Who authored the popular book Wings of Fire, an autobiography?
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.V. Raman
Correct answer
Dr. Manmohan Singh
The famous Sanchi Stupa is associated with which ancient architectural tradition?
Hindu
Jain
Buddhist
Mughal
Correct answer
Hindu
What happens to the kinetic energy of a moving object if its velocity is tripled?
It becomes 6 times
It becomes 9 times
it becomes 3 times
it becomes 12 times
Correct answer
It becomes 6 times
Under which organization does the Trade and Development Board operate?
World Trade Organization (WTO)
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Bank
Correct answer
World Trade Organization (WTO)
How does the Central Bank do debt monetization?
The central bank directly finances the government by purchasing its debt
The central bank increases interest rates to control inflation
The government borrows money from foreign countries
The central bank reduces the money supply in the economy
Correct answer
The central bank directly finances the government by purchasing its debt
Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India?
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Punjab
Tamil Nadu
Correct answer
Maharashtra
Name the Lodhi ruler shifted the capital from Delhi to Agra?
Sikandar Lodhi
Ibrahim Lodhi
Bahlul Lodhi
Daulat Khan Lodhi
Correct answer
Sikandar Lodhi
What is the term for the economic measure that tracks changes in the price level of a basket of goods and services?
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Gini Coefficient
Balance of Payments
Correct answer
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Which curve in microeconomics shows the relationship between price and quantity demanded?
Supply curve
Demand curve
Production curve
Cost curve
Correct answer
Supply curve
Which one of the following defines spatial distribution of population?
The movement of people from rural to urban areas
The pattern of how people are spread across a given area
The ratio or males to females in a population
The fertility rate of a population
Correct answer
The movement of people from rural to urban areas
Which organization in India is responsible for testing athletes for doping violations?
IOA
AIFF
NADA
BCCI
Correct answer
IOA
In which battle was Ibrahim Lodhi defeated by Babur ?
Battle of Khanwa
Battle of Panipat (1526)
Battle of Chausa
Battle of Ghagra
Correct answer
Battle of Khanwa
In which section of the Indian Constitution are Fundamental Rights outlined?
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Correct answer
Part I
When there is a disagreement between Union and State laws on a matter listed in the Concurrent List, which law takes precedence?
State Law
Judiciary
President's order
Union Law
Correct answer
State Law
In which year did India participate in the Olympics for the first time?
1900
1920
1928
1948
Correct answer
1900
What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates causing earthquakes?
Erosion
Plate tectonics
Sedimentation
Convection
Correct answer
Erosion
What term describes animals that regulate their body temperatures internally?
Ectotherms
Endotherms
Amphibians
Invertebrates
Correct answer
Ectotherms
In India, the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) appointed in 2025 is ___________.
Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian
Shri Justice Arun Kumar Mishra
Shri Justice H.L. Dattu
Shri Justice K.G. Balakrishnan
Correct answer
Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between velocity and acceleration in different dimensions?
In one-dimensional motion, velocity and acceleration are always perpendicular to each other.
In two-dimensional motion, acceleration must always act opposite to velocity.
In one-dimensional motion, velocity and acceleration lie along the same line, either in the same or opposite direction.
In three-dimensional motion, velocity and acceleration must always act in the same direction.
Correct answer
In one-dimensional motion, velocity and acceleration are always perpendicular to each other.
Which of the following best illustrates a liquidity trap?
The central bank raises interest rates to control inflation.
Commercial banks stop lending due to high default risks.
Interest rates are near zero, but people prefer holding cash instead of investing.
The government increases taxes to reduce fiscal deficit.
Correct answer
The central bank raises interest rates to control inflation.
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.