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 among the following pairs is NOT correct about the indigenous dog breeds of India?
Gaddi Dog - Jammu and Kashmir
Combai - Tamil Nadu
Chippiparai - Kerala
Mudhol Hound - Karnataka
Correct answer
Gaddi Dog - Jammu and Kashmir
Which of the following authorities are empowered to investigate cybercrimes under the new law?
Local police stations only
Private investigators
Internet service providers (ISPs)
Cybercrime investigation cells set up by the government
Correct answer
Local police stations only
In Kathak, which of the following is used to mark the rhythm?
Tabla and Pakhawaj
Mridangam
Violin
Flute
Correct answer
Tabla and Pakhawaj
Which of the following is NOT a kharif crop?
1 Rice
2 Cotton
3 Wheat
4 Mustard
5 Maize
6 Barley
1, 2, 6
2, 4, 5
3, 4, 6
4, 5, 6
Correct answer
1, 2, 6
What type of symmetry do humans exhibit?
Radial symmetry
Bilateral symmetry
Asymmetry
Spherical symmetry
Correct answer
Radial symmetry
Which among the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?
Photosynthesis
Melting of ice
Combustion of petrol
Evaporation of water
Correct answer
Photosynthesis
Which Article allows the President to impose President's Rule in a state?
Article 352
Article 356
Article 360
Article 365
Correct answer
Article 352
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): Ajanta is the only surviving site that contains paintings from both the first century BCE and the fifth century CE.
Reason (R): Ajanta has chaitya caves from the early phase and only vihara-chaitya caves from the later phase
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 pairs of rulers and their immediate successors is correctly matched?
Alauddin Khalji - Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq - Iltutmish
Ibrahim Lodi - Babur
Babur - Sher Shah Suri
Correct answer
Alauddin Khalji - Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
Which is true about India's men's basketball performance at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025?
India reached quarter-finals after 12 years but lost 21-11 to New Zealand.
India's women's team passed qualifiers and reached quarter-finals.
Arvind Muthu scored highest with 45 points.
India decisively beat China 21-19 in Pool B.
Correct answer
India reached quarter-finals after 12 years but lost 21-11 to New Zealand.
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The IWT Terminal at Jogighopa is strategically important for India's trilateral trade with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Reason (R): Jogighopa Terminal is located near the borders of Bangladesh and Bhutan and is a declared Port of Call under the PIWT&T agreement between India and Bangladesh.
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
Consider the following statements about the 6th ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee:
All 10 ASEAN countries participated, and all 8 Sub-Committees met physically in New Delhi.
The review was preceded by high-level meetings in Laos urging completion by 2025.
ASEAN became India’s largest trading partner with USD 121 billion in 2023–24.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
Correct answer
1 and 2 only
Which of the following statement accurately describes 'The War That Made R&AW' by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket?
Detailed history of India's external intelligence and geopolitics
Fictional Cold War espionage thriller
Memoir of a former R&AW agent
Critique of post-2000 domestic intelligence reforms
Correct answer
Detailed history of India's external intelligence and geopolitics
Who launched the National Single Window System for investors and businesses in India?
Dr. Jitendra Singh
Piyush Goyal
Amit Shah
FM Sitharaman
Correct answer
Dr. Jitendra Singh
Which of the following groups of rivers in Peninsular India empty into the Bay of Bengal?
Narmada, Mahi, Sabarmati
Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri
Tapi, Mandovi, Periyar
Bhima, Betwa, Chambal
Correct answer
Narmada, Mahi, Sabarmati
Which of the following is/are correct about Indian wrestling in 2025?
1.) Haryana won gold in both 62 KG and 68 KG WW at the National Games.
2.) Punjab scored more than Maharashtra in U17 Freestyle at Khelo India Youth Games.
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2 are correct
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct answer
Only 1
Read the following two statements carefully and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: Northeastern states of India show high female work participation rates.
Statement 2: Tribal societies in these regions are more gender-equitable in labour division.
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2 are correct
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct answer
Only 1
Which of the following is a structural reform under the 1991 policy?
Devaluation of rupee
Cut in subsidies
Privatization of public sector units
Export duty imposition
Correct answer
Devaluation of rupee
Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to transfer cases from one High Court to another and on what grounds?
Article 139A; for ensuring justice and expeditious trial
Article 226; for writ jurisdiction
Article 142; for enforcing decrees
Article 131; for disputes between states
Correct answer
Article 139A; for ensuring justice and expeditious trial
Match the ISRO mission with its primary objective:
Chandrayaan-2
Aditya-L1
Mangalyaan
1-Sun Study
2-Lunar Orbiter
3-Mars Orbit
1-Lunar Orbiter
2-Sun Study
3-Mars Orbit
1-Mars Orbit
2-Lunar Orbiter
3-Sun Study
1-Sun Study
2-Mars Orbit
3-Lunar Orbiter
Correct answer
1-Sun Study
2-Lunar Orbiter
3-Mars Orbit
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