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 laws governs criminal offenses in India?
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Samhita
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
Civil Procedure Code
Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita
Correct answer
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Samhita
Between 1947 and 1990, which type of economic system did India largely follow ?
Pure Capitalism
Pure Socialism
Mixed Economy
Laissez-faire Economy
Correct answer
Pure Capitalism
Which of these Nobel Prize-winning authors did NOT win the Pulitzer Prize?
Ernest Hemingway
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
William Faulkner
John Steinbeck
Correct answer
Ernest Hemingway
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of QUAD?
Australia
India
Japan
China
Correct answer
Australia
What is "doping" in sports ?
The use of advanced training techniques to enhance performance.
The consumption of nutritional supplements to improve health
The use of banned substances or methods to unfairly enhance athletic performance.
The practice of psychological conditioning for athletes.
Correct answer
The use of advanced training techniques to enhance performance.
Match the following traditional dances with the states they are performed in:
| Column A (Dance Form ) | Column B (State) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | Thiruvathira Kali | 1. | Odisha |
| B. | Saila | 2. | Kashmir |
| C. | Rouf | 3. | Kerala |
A - 3, B - 1, C - 2
A - 1, B - 3, C - 2
A - 2, B - 1, C - 3
A - 3, B - 2, C - 1
Correct answer
A - 3, B - 1, C - 2
Which scheme focuses on the development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) through targeted interventions?
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
National Rural Livelihood Mission
Correct answer
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
Read the following statements regarding the Chipko Movement:
Statement 1: The Chipko Movement originated in the 18th century by the Bishnoi community in Rajasthan.
Statement 2: The 2023 celebrations marked 50 years since its modern revival in Chamoli, Uttarakhand.
Only Statement 1 is correct
Only Statement 2 is correct
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
Neither statement 1and 2 is correct
Correct answer
Only Statement 1 is correct
Which of the following statements correctly relates to the book The Argumentative Indian?
1.It is a collection of essays that examine India's intellectual history, identity, and secular traditions. 2. The author of the book is a Nobel laureate in Literature who also won the Booker Prize for the same work.
3.The essays reflect the influence of figures like Tagore, Ashoka, and Akbar on India's democratic discourse.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3 all are correct
Correct answer
1 and 2 only
As per the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, how should every summons issued by a Court be formatted?
In duplicate, signed and sealed or sent via encrypted digital form
Only handwritten and sent via personal messenger from the Court
Verbal instructions delivered by an officer of the Court
Sealed envelope signed by any officer of the police station
Correct answer
In duplicate, signed and sealed or sent via encrypted digital form
Match the below writs' with their correct constitutional purpose':
| Column A: Writs | Column B: Purpose | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Habeas Corpus | a. | Direct a person to perform public duty |
| 2. | Mandamus | b. | To prevent unlawful detention |
| 3. | Certiorari | c. | Transfer of pending case |
| 4. | Quo Warranto | d. | To inquire into illegal occupation of office |
1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c, 4 - d
1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - d, 4 - c
1 - d, 2 - c, 3 - b, 4 - a
1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - b
Correct answer
1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c, 4 - d
Which equation correctly represents the formation of ozone in the upper atmosphere?
CO2 + UV → CO + O
O2 UV → O + O; O + O2 → O3
O2 + Heat → O + O
O2 → O + O; O + O → O2
Correct answer
CO2 + UV → CO + O
A major limitation of Rutherford's model was its inability to explain:
The existence of isotopes
The deflection of alpha particles
The stability of the atom and the atomic spectrum
The indivisible nature of atoms
Correct answer
The existence of isotopes
Which of the following methods works primarily by inhibiting microbial growth through low moisture?
Refrigeration
Canning
Dehydration
Pasteurization
Correct answer
Refrigeration
What is the name of the geographical area from which all precipitation flows into a single river system?
Plateau
Drainage basin
Waterfall zone
Inland depression
Correct answer
Plateau
In India, 'Rabi crops' are typically sown in:
Winter (Oct-Dec) and harvested in summer (April-June).
Monsoon (June-Sept) and harvested in winter (Oct-Nov).
Spring (Feb-March) and harvested in monsoon (July-Aug).
Summer (April-June) and harvested in autumn (Sept-Oct).
Correct answer
Winter (Oct-Dec) and harvested in summer (April-June).
Which of the following is a flagship scheme aimed at providing free LPG connections to women from BPL households?
PM-KISAN
Ujjwala Yojana
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Ayushman Bharat
Correct answer
PM-KISAN
In chess, what is the term for a move that allows a player to move their king and a rook?
Check
Checkmate
Castling
Pawn Promotion
Correct answer
Check
Which of these helps improve Ease of Doing Business (EODB)?
Long delays
Simple rules
High taxes
Lots of paperwork
Correct answer
Long delays
The primary objective of land reforms implemented in India after independence was to:
Promote large-scale commercial farming.
Consolidate land holdings for increased efficiency.
Reduce inequalities in land ownership and abolish intermediaries.
Encourage the cultivation of cash crops for export.
Correct answer
Promote large-scale commercial farming.
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.