Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Bahu Mela in _________ is the major festival held at the Kali Temple in the Bahu Fort twice an year.
Punjab
Leh
Jammu
Haryana
Correct answer
Punjab
How many Members of Parliament were elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Odisha?
22
24
21
20
Correct answer
22
Which of the following is defined as the number of females per thousand males in India?
Population Growth
Sex Ratio
Population Density
Fertility Rate
Correct answer
Population Growth
Barabar Cave, famously known for depicting Ashokas' inscription, is situated at_______.
Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
Rampurva, Bihar
Jehanabad district, Bihar
Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer
Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
Which artificial element has been provisionally named seaborgium by American researchers in honour of Nobel Laureate Glenn T Seaborg?
Element 103
Element 106
Element 90
Element 97
Correct answer
Element 103
Amaravati stupa is situated in which of the following states?
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Andhra Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Who among the following is to succeed Air Marshal Sandeep Singh as Vice Chief of Indian Air Force in 2023?
Amar Preet Singh
Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Harjit Singh Arora
Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
Correct answer
Amar Preet Singh
How many classical dance forms were officially acknowledged by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in India till 2023?
10
9
8
7
Correct answer
10
Who has taken over as the new Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Railway Board since January 2023?
Rashmi Verma
Udai Singh Kumawat
Sansar Chand Bardai
Anil Kumar Lahoti
Correct answer
Rashmi Verma
Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)?
BMI = gm/cm2
BMI = kg × m2
BMI = kg/m2
BMI = kg × cm2
Correct answer
BMI = gm/cm2
Who founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894?
Konstantinos Zappas
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
George Averoff
Sir Ludwig Guttmann
Correct answer
Konstantinos Zappas
As of April 2021, the ________ India scheme aims at providing people belonging to the scheduled caste or scheduled tribe or women of the country a loan between ₹10 lakhs to ₹1 crore, based on their requirement to promote entrepreneurship, which has been extended up to the year 2025.
Stand-up
Grow-up
Start-up
Rise-up
Correct answer
Stand-up
What is the weight of the shot put for the men's category?
16 pounds
12 pounds
14 pounds
10 pounds
Correct answer
16 pounds
According to article 112 of Indian constitution, who shall cause in every financial year a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India?
Speaker
President
Prime Minister
Vice President
Correct answer
Speaker
What is the name of the large-scale demographic survey conducted to provide reliable estimates of birth and death rates and other fertility and mortality indicators at the national and sub-national levels?
Sample Registration System (SRS)
Enumeration of Human Resource system (EHRS)
Direct Recruitment System (DRS)
Creation and bifurcation System (CBS)
Correct answer
Sample Registration System (SRS)
Which of the following is NOT a part of the ocean floor?
The continental shelf
The continental slope
The deep sea shelf
The deep sea plain
Correct answer
The continental shelf
The golden revolution in India related to the agriculture sector is referred to as:
cashew cultivation
coconut production
horticulture and honey
minerals
Correct answer
cashew cultivation
__________ was elected as the president of the third session of Indian National Congress.
KT Telang
Pherozeshah Mehta
Badruddin Tyabji
AO Hume
Correct answer
KT Telang
Which of the following articles lays down for protection from self-incrimination i.e. protection from standing trial against oneself?
Article 17
Article 19
Article 18
Article 20
Correct answer
Article 17
Who is the author of the book 'A Life Misspent'?
Dushyant Kumar
Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Suryakant Tripathi Nirala
Maithili Sharan Gupta
Correct answer
Dushyant Kumar
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.