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 neighbouring country has assumed the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) from November 2021 to November 2023?
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
China
Myanmar
Correct answer
Afghanistan
As of December 2021, NPS and APY are the two flagship pension schemes of _________.
NABARD
IIFCL
PFRDA
PFC
Correct answer
NABARD
In which of the following sports/games is the term 'checkmate' used?
Polo
Handball
Volleyball
Chess
Correct answer
Polo
Bhabru-Bairat rock edicts mainly depicting Ashokas' conversion to Buddhism is found in _______.
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Odisha
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Which of the following statements are true regarding the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022?
1, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
Correct answer
1, 3 and 4
Who was appointed as the chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in March 2022?
JB Mohapatra
Debasish Panda
Rajesh Bhushan
Supratim Bandyopadhyay
Correct answer
JB Mohapatra
Which crops are benefitted from the temperate cyclones arising from the Mediterranean Sea that cause rainfall in Punjab?
Cash crops
Kharif crops
Rabi crops
Zaid crops
Correct answer
Cash crops
The All India MCC Murugappa Gold Cup Tournament in Chennai is held for which sport?
Basketball
Handball
Hockey
Football
Correct answer
Basketball
Who is the author of the poetry 'Chand Pukhraj Ka'?
Anand Bakshi
Gulzar
Gurmel Singh
Shailendra
Correct answer
Anand Bakshi
Article 171 deals with ________.
qualifications of the Chief Minister of a State
qualifications of the Governor of a State
composition of the Legislative Councils
composition of the Legislative Assembly
Correct answer
qualifications of the Chief Minister of a State
Foods like pizza, burger are rich in:
proteins
Vitamins
carbohydrates
Minerals
Correct answer
proteins
Which of the following articles deal with Directive Principles of State Policy?
Article 38-53
Article 37-52
Article 39-55
Article 36-51
Correct answer
Article 38-53
The Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur iron ore belt lies in ______ states.
Maharashtra and Karnataka
Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra
Maharashtra and Telangana
Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
Correct answer
Maharashtra and Karnataka
In December 2022, the Union Agriculture Ministry formed an advisory group for streamlining the development of the bamboo sector. Who among the following approved the committee?
Pankaj Chaudhary
Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad
Ajay Seth
Narendra Singh Tomar
Correct answer
Pankaj Chaudhary
Gloves are NOT used in which of the following sports?
Basketball
Hockey
Cricket
Football
Correct answer
Basketball
Who requested the Syrian king to send a Greek philosopher?
Chandragupta Maurya
Bindusara
Ashok
Kunal
Correct answer
Chandragupta Maurya
In which of the following years, was the Self-Respect movement started in Tamil Nadu region?
1925
1916
1910
1930
Correct answer
1925
Who among the following was the guru of Tansen?
Abul Fazal
Shaukat Mian
Makarand Mishra
Swami Haridasa
Correct answer
Abul Fazal
According to Hindu calendar, on which day does Holika Dahan take place?
Phalgun Poornima
Chaitra Poornima
Chaitra Pratipada
Phalgun Amawasya
Correct answer
Phalgun Poornima
Who among the following got defeated by Babur at Chanderi in 1528?
Durgadas Rathore
Prithviraj Chauhan
Chandrasen Rathore
Medini Rai
Correct answer
Durgadas Rathore
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.