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 constitutional authority decides on the disqualification of a Member of State Legislature under the Anti-Defection Law?
Chief Justice of High Court
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Election Commission
Governor
Correct answer
Chief Justice of High Court
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): The Buddha sculptures of the Gandhara School show Hellenistic features.
Reason (R): The Buddha head from this school has curly hair and shows typical Hellenistic elements.
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.
Which of the following situations will result in a point awarded to the defending team in Kabaddi?
The raider tags two defenders and crosses the midliners
The raider fails to chant "Kabaddi" during the raid
The raider touches the bonus line without being tackled
The defending team crosses the lobby before contact
Correct answer
The raider tags two defenders and crosses the midliners
Which one of the following pairs of ruler and length of their reign, is correctly matched?
Muhammad Tughluq - Ruled for 15 years
Raziyya - Ruled for 4 years
Alauddin Khalji - Ruled for 10 years
Ghiyasuddin Balban - Ruled for 35 years
Correct answer
Muhammad Tughluq - Ruled for 15 years
Which of the following statements is correct about India's performance at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea?
India topped the medal tally with 24 medals, including nine golds.
Rupal Chaudhary won medals in both individual and team events, including a gold in the women's 5000m.
The Indian mixed relay team defended its title with only one member returning from the 2023 team.
Avinash Sable won silver in the 3000m steeplechase, ending a 36-year medal drought.
Correct answer
India topped the medal tally with 24 medals, including nine golds.
Which of the following best reflects the distinguishing operational philosophy of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy compared to its 'Act East' policy?
Neighbourhood First targets ASEAN security; Act East delivers SAARC health aid.
Neighbourhood First offers non-reciprocal aid in South Asia; Act East builds strategic ties in Southeast Asia.
Both focus solely on infrastructure in BIMSTEC and QUAD.
Act East builds communities in neighbours; Neighbourhood First leads Indo-Pacific navies.
Correct answer
Neighbourhood First targets ASEAN security; Act East delivers SAARC health aid.
Consider the following statements regarding recent India-Maldives bilateral developments:
India announced a financial assistance package of USD 1.4 billion to Maldives during President Solih's 2018 visit.
The 6th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) in 2019 included signing MoUs between the Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) of both countries.
In 2020, India and Maldives signed an agreement for mutual support in climate risk insurance for island territories.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Only 1 and 3
Only 1 and 2
Only 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3 All are correct
Correct answer
Only 1 and 3
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): India: A Million Mutinies Now presents a vivid account of the diverse social and political upheavals across India during the late 20th century.
Reason (R): The book won the Booker Prize for its literary excellence and incisive analysis of postcolonial Indian society.
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.
For which field was Anil Kumar Boro awarded the Padma Shri in 2025 by the Government of India?
Medicine and Healthcare
Literature and Education
Social Service
Science and Engineering
Correct answer
Medicine and Healthcare
Which of the following best explains the origin of eskers in glaciated landscapes?
Ridges carved by ice cutting bedrock
Till ridges under stagnant ice
Sinuous ridges from subglacial meltwater deposition
Hills shaped by ice pushing sediments
Correct answer
Ridges carved by ice cutting bedrock
Read the following two statements carefully and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: Rural-to-urban migration is a major contributor to urban growth in India.
Statement 2: Better job opportunities and education facilities in cities attract migrants.
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2 are correct
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct answer
Only 1
Consider the following statements regarding the State of India's Environment Report 2024:
Energy sector is the top contributor to India's GHG emissions.
India's per capita emissions are higher than the global average.
The report ranks India among top 10 countries in Environmental Performance Index.
Only 1
Only 2
Only 3
All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Correct answer
Only 1
The one nation, one tax initiative in India refers to:
Income Tax
Corporate Tax
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Import Duties
Correct answer
Income Tax
Match the following Articles with their provisions:
A. Article 50 1. Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court
B. Article 131 2. Separation of Judiciary from Executive
C. Article 312 3. Creation of All India Services
D. Article 263 4. Inter-State Council
A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Correct answer
A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Match the atmospheric phenomenon with its primary measurement instrument
Wind Speed
Humidity
Atmospheric Pressure
1-Hygrometer
2-Barometer
3-Anemometer
1-Barometer
2-Anemometer
3-Hygrometer
1-Anemometer
2-Hygrometer
3-Barometer
1-Hygrometer
2-Anemometer
3-Barometer
Correct answer
1-Hygrometer
2-Barometer
3-Anemometer
Which technology is increasingly being used for real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring in urban areas?
Remote sensing and satellite data
Seismic sensors
Sonar technology
Ground penetrating radar
Correct answer
Remote sensing and satellite data
Which of the following is another name for the Keynesian theory of demand for money?
Liquidity preference theory
Cambridge theory
Cash balance approach
Classical approach
Correct answer
Liquidity preference theory
How does India's space technology contribute to national development goals such as disaster management and agriculture?
By using satellite data for weather forecasting, crop monitoring, and resource mapping
Through manned missions to collect physical data
Via real-time social media alerts during emergencies
Through laser-based ground scanning from space stations
Correct answer
By using satellite data for weather forecasting, crop monitoring, and resource mapping
Which government scheme aims to provide clean cooking fuel, such as LPG, to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families?
National Food Security Act (NFSA)
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)
National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
Correct answer
National Food Security Act (NFSA)
The phenomenon of total internal reflection can occur when light travels from:
A rarer medium to a denser medium at any angle of incidence.
A denser medium to a rarer medium at any angle of incidence.
A rarer medium to a denser medium at an angle of incidence greater than the critical angle.
A denser medium to a rarer medium at an angle of incidence greater than the critical angle.
Correct answer
A rarer medium to a denser medium at any angle of incidence.
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