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 atmospheric layers contains the ozone layer, vital for absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun?
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Correct answer
Troposphere
Which state has a bicameral legislature?
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Given below are two
Statements:
Statement I: The construction of Stupas, Chaityas, and Viharas became a significant trend during 200 B.C.–300 A.D.
Statement II: These structures were primarily secular in nature and excluded religious significance.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Both statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Both statements are true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Both statements are false
Correct answer
Both statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Consider the following statements regarding the standard dimensions of a competitive swimming pool:
The minimum lane width in a standard Olympic swimming pool is 3 meters.
The water temperature for competitions must remain between 25°C and 28°C.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Only 1 is Correct
Only 2 is Correct
1 and 2 both are correct
Neither 1 nor 2 is Correct
Correct answer
Only 1 is Correct
**Consider the following
Statements:
**
Statement 1. Alauddin Khalji is remembered for administrative reforms and military expansion in the north.
Statement 2. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq's project to transfer the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad ultimately failed.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2 are correct
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
Only 1
Consider the following statements about Indian women at the Winter Olympics:
Shailaja Kumar was the first Indian woman to compete in 1988.
Neha Ahuja was the first to qualify by standards in 2006.
India has regularly sent multiple women athletes since 1988.
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
Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
Correct answer
Only 1 and 2 are Correct
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Union Cabinet approved a MoU allowing India to withdraw 1.82 cusecs of water from the Feni River for Sabroom town in Tripura.
Reason (R): Sabroom town already receives sufficient groundwater supply with low iron content.
Mark the correct option:
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 statements regarding India–Nepal water cooperation are correct?
Pancheshwar Development Authority (PDA) was created solely for the Gandak Project.
Flood Forecasting System uses jointly updated hydro-meteorological data during monsoons.
Sapta Kosi and Sun Kosi projects are jointly surveyed under a Joint Project Office.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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 statement correctly describes the recognition and literary significance of The Mystic Masseur by V. S. Naipaul?
Awarded Nobel Prize solely for showing Caribbean cultural depiction
Received Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian English literature
Honored with Booker Prize for innovative narrative style
Won Somerset Maugham Award for satirical Trinidadian portrayal
Correct answer
Awarded Nobel Prize solely for showing Caribbean cultural depiction
PM Modi's honour in Namibia was his which number international award since 2014?
25th
26th
27th
28th
Correct answer
25th
Which of the following statements about rainfall and streams in the Indian Desert is are correct?
Streams formed during rain reach the sea.
Rainfall is below 150 mm annually.
Only 1
Only 2
1 and 2 both are correct
Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
Correct answer
Only 1
Read the following two statements carefully and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: Poor nutrition among adolescents can result in stunted growth and deficiency diseases.
Statement 2: Proper diet plays a critical role in the healthy development of adolescents.
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2 are correct
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct answer
Only 1
Which organization preceded the WTO?
UNDP
IMF
GATT
World Bank
Correct answer
UNDP
About ocean floor features:
Abyssal plains are vast, flat deep-ocean floors.
Oceanic trenches are typically shallow depressions.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Statement 1 only
Statement 2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
Statement 1 only
Consider the following
Statements:
Article 35 is included in Part IV of the Constitution.
It empowers State legislatures to create special laws for Jammu and Kashmir.
It vests Parliament with the power to make laws for enforcing Fundamental Rights.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
2 only
1 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Correct answer
2 only
The concept of "human development ethics" challenges the Human Development Index (HDI) for its:
Implicit assumptions about universal values and development goals.
Over-reliance on economic data.
Exclusion of military strength indicators.
Lack of international trade analysis.
Correct answer
Implicit assumptions about universal values and development goals.
Iso-utility curve is another name for ________ curve.
demand
supply
phillips
indifference
Correct answer
demand
What is the purpose of DISHA satellites being developed by ISRO?
Telecommunication
Human spaceflight navigation
Studying the Earth's upper atmosphere and space weather
Ocean observation
Correct answer
Telecommunication
Which government initiative focuses on promoting innovation and providing support to startups in India?
Digital India
Startup India
Skill India Mission
Atal Innovation Mission
Correct answer
Digital India
Which of the following played a key role in financing industrial projects during the Fifth Five-Year Plan in 1974-1978?
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
State Bank of India (SBI)
Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)
Correct answer
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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