Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
The District Industries Centers (DICs) were established during the ________ Five-Year Plan.
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Eighth
Correct answer
Fifth
Find the INCORRECT statement regarding the phenomenon of "Allelopathy" in plants.
Plants produce chemical compounds that help in growth of the plant
Chemical compound secreted by the roots of one plant blocks the germination of nearby seeds or inhibits the growth of neighboring plants
This phenomenon reduces the competition for nutrition
One of the example is Black walnut trees
Correct answer
Plants produce chemical compounds that help in growth of the plant
Under the BSA, what is the value of expert opinion in a trial?
Advisory in nature, but holds persuasive value
Used only in civil trials
Treated as conclusive proof
Ignored by the court
Correct answer
Advisory in nature, but holds persuasive value
Which of the following dances is typically performed during weddings in Kerala?
Oppana
Hojagiri
Giddha
Dhamyal
Correct answer
Oppana
Groundnut, ragi, jowar, and rice are grown in which of the following seasons?
Rabi Season
Kharif Season
Zaid Season
Both Rabi and Zaid season
Correct answer
Rabi Season
Which authority can alter the boundaries of Indian states?
Supreme Court
State Legislative Assemblies
President of India
Parliament of India
Correct answer
Supreme Court
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): Artists of the period 200 B.C. – 300 A.D. often carved nature-inspired scenes on Stupas.
Reason (R): These carvings were part of secular artistic expression blended with religious themes.
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
Match the following commonly used Judo terms with their correct meanings:
| List I (Judo Term) | List II (Meaning) |
|---|---|
| A. Hajime | 1. Temporarily stop a contest |
| B. Mate | 2. Breaking the balance of the opponent |
| C. Toketa | 3. Start the bout |
| D. Kuzushi | 4. If the pinned opponent successfully breaks the pin |
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Correct answer
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
Consider the following statements regarding South Indian dynasties in the 12th and 13th centuries:
Statement I: The Kakatiyas, ruling from Manyakheta, were the primary successors to the Later Chalukyas in the western Deccan.
Statement II: The Hoysalas, based in Devagiri, were the sole dynasty responsible for the complete overthrow of the Later Chalukyas across all their territories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor statement 2
Correct answer
Only 1
Consider the following statements about India's medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics:
Kapil Parmar won India's first Paralympic judo medal by securing bronze in men's 60kg J1.
Praveen Kumar set an Asian record by winning gold in men's high jump T64 with a jump of 2.08m.
Hokato Hotozhe Sema won silver in men's shot put F57 with a personal best of 14.65m.
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 of the following best characterizes India's strategic use of the IORA platform as demonstrated at the 2024 Goa seminar?
Proposed Indo-Pacific trade deals.
Focused on maritime border disputes.
Led action on IUU fishing in the Indian Ocean.
Invited SAARC to draft a humanitarian charter.
Correct answer
Proposed Indo-Pacific trade deals.
Which of the following statements about the India–Japan strategic and economic partnership are correct?
Japan is India’s 5th-largest FDI source, with over $43 billion invested and key roles in metro and bullet train projects.
CEPA (2011) led to 11 Japanese industrial townships in 8 Indian states and 1,400+ Japanese firms in India.
CEPA launched a Digital Skills Exchange Program on AI and Kaizen-based public governance$.
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
Consider the following statements about Half a Life by V. S. Naipaul:
Shortlisted for Booker Prize for exploring post-colonial identity.
Won Nobel Prize in Literature for narrative innovation.
Received Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian rural life depiction.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Only statement 2 is correct
Only statement 1 is correct
Statements 1 and 3 are correct
1, 2 and 3 statements are correct
Correct answer
Only statement 2 is correct
Who launched the National Digital Library of India in 2018?
Ramesh Pokhriyal
Prakash Javadekar
Smriti Irani
Dharmendra Pradhan
Correct answer
Ramesh Pokhriyal
Which statement accurately describes outwash deposits?
Angular, unsorted debris left by stagnant ice
Sorted, rounded sediments from meltwater streams
Fine clay blown by wind in dry glacial areas
Large erratics dropped on steep glacier slopes
Correct answer
Angular, unsorted debris left by stagnant ice
Read the following two statements carefully and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: Death rates and birth rates are always reported as absolute numbers.
Statement 2: These rates are based on the total number of events, not relative to population size.
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2 are correct
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct answer
Only 1
Consider the following statements about the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC):
It provides direct financial support to individual farmers for crop loss due to climate change.
It is managed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
It funds projects proposed by State and Union Territory governments.
Only 1 and 2 are correct
Only 2 and 3 are correct
Only 1 and 3 are correct
All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Correct answer
Only 1 and 2 are correct
Which of the following is NOT a liberalization measure?
Deregulation of industries
Privatization of PSUs
Simplification of tax structures
Removal of import licensing
Correct answer
Deregulation of industries
What two primary factors jointly drive the Earth's large-scale ocean currents?
Tides & Moon
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Wind & Density
Salinity & Temperature
Correct answer
Tides & Moon
Which of the following Fundamental Rights are not available to foreigners in India?
Right against discrimination (Article 15)
Freedom of speech and expression (Article 19(1)(a))
Right to protection in respect of conviction (Article 20)
Right to life and personal liberty (Article 21)
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
Correct answer
1 and 2 only
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.