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 of the following is a classical form of Indian music?
Bhangra
Kuchipudi
Hindustani
Garba
Correct answer
Bhangra
Which color medal is awarded for the first position in the Olympics?
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Correct answer
Bronze
Which author wrote the novel "Train to Pakistan"?
Khushwant Singh
Mulk Raj Anand
Arundhati Roy
Vikram Seth
Correct answer
Khushwant Singh
Which famous emperor patronized the development of Mathura art?
Ashoka
Chandragupta Maurya
Samudragupta
Akbar
Correct answer
Ashoka
How has the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) improved healthcare services?
By replacing all doctors
By reducing hospital infrastructure
By providing accurate diagnoses using data analysis
By eliminating the need for patient records
Correct answer
By replacing all doctors
As per the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, which of the following categories of land is not covered under the provisions of the Act?
Land notified as forest under the Indian Forest Act, 1927
Forest land near international borders for defence projects up to 5 hectares in LWE areas
Land recorded as forest in government records as of October 25, 1980
Land proposed for silvicultural operations in reserved forests
Correct answer
Land notified as forest under the Indian Forest Act, 1927
Which planet in our solar system is known as the "Morning Star" and the "Evening Star"?
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Jupiter
Correct answer
Mars
What is the name of India's reusable launch vehicle currently being developed by ISRO?
PSLV-R
GSLV-X
RLV-TD
MLV-1
Correct answer
PSLV-R
Which type of vegetation is primarily found in the Himalayan region of India, characterized by coniferous trees and shrubs?
Tropical evergreen forests
Temperate forests
Tundra vegetation
Desert vegetation
Correct answer
Tropical evergreen forests
What term is used for organisms that break down dead plants and animals in an ecosystem?
Producers
Consumers
Decomposers
Parasites
Correct answer
Producers
What remains constant during the melting process of a pure substance?
Temperature
Mass
Volume
Pressure
Correct answer
Temperature
Which state hosted the Khelo India Youth Games 2022?
Haryana
Maharashtra
Assam
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
Haryana
Who is eligible to receive benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme?
All households
Women from BPL households
Senior citizens
Farmers
Correct answer
All households
Which of the following is a key feature of the Stand-Up India scheme?
Collateral-free loans
Loans for green energy projects
Loans for real estate development
Loans for export businesses
Correct answer
Collateral-free loans
What is the main purpose of BRICS?
Military alliance
Economic cooperation and development
Cultural exchange
Space exploration
Correct answer
Military alliance
Which countries are part of the IMEC alliance?
India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, European Union, USA
India, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia
India, Pakistan, UAE, Iran, European Union
India, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, European Union
Correct answer
India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, European Union, USA
Which of the following is NOT included in the domain of Psychological Well-Being?
Sense of purpose
Optimism
Pollution
Feeling of accomplishment
Correct answer
Sense of purpose
Which constitutional article ensures the protection of the cultural and educational rights of minorities?
Article 29
Article 32
Article 15
Article 25
Correct answer
Article 29
Which of the following is an example of fiscal policy in India?
Adjusting repo rates
Government spending on infrastructure
Regulating foreign exchange rates
Controlling money supply
Correct answer
Adjusting repo rates
What does the Ayushman Bharat Yojana provide to eligible citizens?
Free education
Health insurance coverage
Subsidized housing
Agricultural subsidies
Correct answer
Free education
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