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 taxation system is commonly used for income tax in most countries?
Regressive taxation
Progressive taxation
Proportional taxation
No taxation system
Correct answer
Regressive taxation
Which among the following Indian states has low population density?
Rajasthan
Kerala
Bihar
Punjab
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Which Indian port handles the highest volume of crude oil imports?
Kandla Port
Mumbai Port
Paradip Port
Visakhapatnam Port
Correct answer
Kandla Port
In which year did the Indian Constitution come into effect?
1947
1950
1949
1952
Correct answer
1947
Which of the following statement about federalism in India is true?
States have the right to secede from the Union
There is rigid division of powers
The Union has overriding authority
States are sovereign entities
Correct answer
States have the right to secede from the Union
What is the main cause of acid rain?
Carbon monoxide and methane
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Lead and mercury compounds
Correct answer
Carbon monoxide and methane
Which of the following statements correctly describes the provisions of the POSH Act, 2013?
The POSH Act, 2013 is designed to prevent child marriage in India.
The POSH Act, 2013 provides protection against sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
The POSH Act, 2013 governs the regulation of orphanages across India.
The POSH Act, 2013 focuses on the harassment of domestic workers.
Correct answer
The POSH Act, 2013 is designed to prevent child marriage in India.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas marks which Indian leader's return from South Africa?
Lala Lajpat Rai
Sarojini Naidu
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Mahatma Gandhi
Correct answer
Lala Lajpat Rai
According to Manusmriti, Aryavarta was described as the region between:
The two mountains and two oceans
The Saraswati and the Drishadvati
Krukshetra, Panchal, Matsya and Shursena
Himalayas and Vindhyas
Correct answer
The two mountains and two oceans
To modify the magnitude of an alternating voltage without altering its frequency, which principle is applied in the functioning of a transformer?
Self-induction
Electromagnetic radiation
Mutual induction
Capacitive coupling
Correct answer
Self-induction
Consider the following statements about market equilibrium:
Statement I: In equilibrium, the quantity that all firms wish to sell equals the quantity all consumers want to buy.
Statement II: Excess supply exists when the market demand is greater than the market supply.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Only Statement I is correct
Only Statement II is correct
Both statements are correct
Neither statement is correct
Correct answer
Only Statement I is correct
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Statement I: Intermediate goods are goods used as inputs in the production of other goods
Statement II: Capital goods are durable goods used in production that do not get transformed into the final product.
Both statements I and II are correct
Both statements I and II are incorrect
Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct
Correct answer
Both statements I and II are correct
Given below are the two columns. Columns A has the feature and Column B has the details.
| Column A (Feature) | Column B (Detail) |
|---|---|
| a. Ochre-coloured pottery | i. Found in association with copper hoards |
| b. Upper Gangetic basin | ii. Region with most copper hoard discoveries |
| c. Settled agriculturists and artisans | iii. Users of copper hoards in the doab region |
| d. Plateau regions of Bihar and neighbouring areas | iv. Secondary site of copper hoard findings |
a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
Correct answer
a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
Instructions: Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully. Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): India launched the South Asian Satellite (SAS) in 2017 for use by SAARC nations.
Reason (R): The SAS was launched from the Sriharikota spaceport, and its terminals were installed in all SAARC countries.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
How many gold medals did India win in Wrestling at the Birmingham 2022 CWG?
4
6
8
5
Correct answer
4
What major accomplishment by Satwik and Chirag in 2023 earned them the prestigious Khel Ratna Award?
Securing a silver medal at the World Badminton Championships
Winning the gold medal at the Asian Games
Clinching a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games
Earning the National Badminton Championship title
Correct answer
Securing a silver medal at the World Badminton Championships
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) aims to provide pension benefits to which segment of the population?
Government employees
Senior citizens only
Unorganized sector workers
Students
Correct answer
Government employees
How does IMEC alliance benefit Indian exporters?
Reduced transportation time and lower logistics costs
Increased import duties on European goods
Limited access to Middle Eastern markets
Higher tariffs on Indian exports
Correct answer
Reduced transportation time and lower logistics costs
What does the Happiness Index primarily measure?
National income
Industrial growth
Subjective well-being
Population density
Correct answer
National income
Which BRICS country is the largest producer of gold among the group?
Brazil
Russia
India
South Africa
Correct answer
Brazil
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.