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 Asian country ranked as the happiest in the World Happiness Report 2025?
Singapore
Japan
Taiwan
South Korea
Correct answer
Singapore
In which of the following situations is a liquidity trap said to have occurred?
Perfectly elastic demand with respect to interest rate
Perfectly inelastic demand with respect to interest rate
Increase in money supply leads to increase in interest rate
Decrease in money supply leads to decrease in interest rate
Correct answer
Perfectly elastic demand with respect to interest rate
Which government scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections for pursuing higher education?
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)
Namami Gange Programme
Correct answer
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
The Doppler effect describes the change in observed frequency of a wave when there is relative motion between the source of the wave and the observer.
Which of the following scenarios illustrates the Doppler effect for sound?
Light from a distant star appears shifted towards the red end of the spectrum.
A stationary observer hears a change in the pitch of a siren as an ambulance passes by.
Water waves bend as they move from deep to shallow water.
Sunlight is dispersed into different colors when it passes through a prism.
Correct answer
Light from a distant star appears shifted towards the red end of the spectrum.
Which of the following foreign countries assisted India in the establishment of heavy industries during the Second Five-Year Plan?
USA, Japan, and UK
Soviet Union, UK, and West Germany
China and Bangladesh
France and New Zealand
Correct answer
USA, Japan, and UK
Find the INCORRECT statement about Gram staining of bacteria.
Gram positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer so they are unable to retain crystal violet
Gram negative bacteria have thin layer of peptidoglycan and cannot retain the crystal violet
Grams iodine is responsible for the formation of the crystal-violet-iodine complex
Gram-negative bacteria appear red/pink under a microscope
Correct answer
Gram positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer so they are unable to retain crystal violet
Which of the following is a new offense defined under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
Criminal intimidation
Adultery
Terrorist act
Sedition
Correct answer
Criminal intimidation
Which dance from Gujarat is performed with sticks during Navratri?
Garba
Dandiya Raas
Kolattam
Perini Shivatandavam
Correct answer
Garba
Which of the following is NOT a major industrial region in India?
Hooghly region
Kolhapur-South Kannada region
Gujarat region
Vishakhapatnam-Guntur region
Durg-Raipur region
1, 2, and 4 only
2 only
1 only
3 and 5
Correct answer
1, 2, and 4 only
In case of a conflict between Central and State law on a Concurrent List subject, the State law prevails only if:
It is passed by a two-thirds majority
It has received Presidential assent
It is supported by a Supreme Court ruling
The Rajya Sabha passes it
Correct answer
It is passed by a two-thirds majority
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): The murals in Tirumalaipuram and Sittanavasal caves are important surviving examples of Pandya art.
Reason (R): These murals are mainly found on the outer walls of temples and depict mythological war scenes.
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
Both A and R are false
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Which of the following statements about Kho-Kho rules is correct?
A chaser may change direction only within free zones outside the poles.
A runner is not out even if they step outside the playing area while escaping.
The chasing team has all nine players sitting in the central lane during attack.
Early kho is when the active chaser taps the runner after calling 'kho'.
Correct answer
A chaser may change direction only within free zones outside the poles.
Read the following
Statements:
After Harsha's death, the Rajputs rose to prominence in northern Indian politics.
The Rajputs maintained strong unity, which helped them resist foreign invasions effectively.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct answer
Only 1
Consider the following statements about the squash court measurements and markings:
Short line: 4.26 m from back wall in singles, 4.57 m in doubles.
Tin: 48 cm high strip at front wall, like tennis net.
The half-court line and the short line essentially forms a L with the back wall as base.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Only 1 and 2 are Correct
Only 2 and 3 are Correct
Only 1 and 3 are Correct
1, 2 and 3 are Correct
Correct answer
Only 1 and 2 are Correct
Which initiative is linked to India-Bangladesh defence cooperation and involves maritime domain awareness using a radar-based system?
Joint Bangladesh-India Naval Command Centre in Chattogram
Indo-Bangla Coastal Defence Protocol (ICDP)
Coastal Surveillance Radar System MoU
Indo-Pacific Maritime Initiative Agreement
Correct answer
Joint Bangladesh-India Naval Command Centre in Chattogram
Which of the following statements about the 6th India–Bhutan Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting (April 2025) is/are correct?
Bhutan's top trade partner is India, with trade primarily via maritime ports in West Bengal and Assam.
The meeting discussed automation, cross-border data exchange, and electronic cargo tracking.
India proposed capacity-building in Risk Management Systems and AEO certification for Bhutan.
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
Which of the following statements best describes 'The Adventures of Padma and a Blue Dinosaur' by Vaishali Shroff?
Imaginative children's book blending fantasy and science
Historical novel on India's prehistoric era
Scientific textbook on paleontology
Memoir on dinosaur fossil digs
Correct answer
Imaginative children's book blending fantasy and science
Who among the following received the 2025 Padma Bhushan for excellence in sports?
Dhanraj Pillay
P. R. Sreejesh
Mary Kom
Virat Kohli
Correct answer
Dhanraj Pillay
Read the statements given below carefully :
Statement 1: The Deccan Trap region of the Peninsular Plateau is covered with black soil derived from igneous rocks.
Statement 2: The Aravalli Hills are newly formed folded mountains stretching from Gujarat to Delhi.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2 are correct
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct answer
Only 1
Match the Aditya-L1 mission payloads with their corresponding measurement objectives: Which of the following matchings is correct?
| Payloads: | Measurement Objectives: |
|---|---|
| 1) VELC | A. UV Imaging |
| 2) SUIT | B. X-ray Spectroscopy |
| 3) SoLEXS | C. Solar Wind/Particles |
| 4) ASPEX | D. Corona Imaging |
1 → UV imaging, 2 → X-rays, 3 → Particles, 4 → Corona
1 → Corona, 2 → Chromosphere, 3 → X-rays, 4 → Particles
1 → Corona imaging, 2 → UV imaging, 3 → X-rays, 4 → Solar wind
1 → Corona imaging, 2 → UV imaging, 3 → Solar wind, 4 → X-rays
Correct answer
1 → UV imaging, 2 → X-rays, 3 → Particles, 4 → Corona
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.