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 types of unemployment arises from a mismatch between the jobs available in the market and the skills of the available workers in the market?
Frictional
Disguised
Structural
Seasonal
Correct answer
Frictional
The Keoladeo National Park is located in the state of _______.
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Odisha
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
Gujarat
On 12th of March 1930, Gandhiji with his 72 followers began a march from _______ up to Dandi coast.
Kutch
Tolstoy Farm
Surat
Sabarmati Ashram
Correct answer
Kutch
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution are related to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
Article 147-150
Article 148-154
Article 148-152
Article 148-151
Correct answer
Article 147-150
Which of the following forts was built by Raja Rai Singh in 1588?
Junagarh Fort
Amer Fort
Sonar Kila
Kumbhal Garh
Correct answer
Junagarh Fort
In 1955, who published a comprehensive study of small particle constituents of the cytoplasm' (ribosomes) and correctly estimated their physiological importance?
Albert Von Kolliker
George E Palade
Pierre Joseph Pelletier
James Thomson
Correct answer
Albert Von Kolliker
The famous musician Aban Mistry is associated with which instrument?
Flute
Tabla
Shehnai
Drums
Correct answer
Flute
Pakyong airport is located in ________.
Sikkim
Assam
Nagaland
Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer
Sikkim
The 11th Fundamental Duty was added by which Amendment?
42nd Amendment 1976
86th Amendment 2002
84th Amendment 2000
44th Amendment 1978
Correct answer
42nd Amendment 1976
The dry cell is made up of an outer __________ container that acts as the anode.
manganese
lead
nickel
zinc
Correct answer
manganese
Which of the following is NOT correct about the Prime Minister of India?
He is the principal communicator between the President and the Council of Ministers.
He is the Head of the Government.
He and his ministers are collectively responsible to the Upper House of the Parliament.
He recommends the name of persons who can be appointed as ministers by the President.
Correct answer
He is the principal communicator between the President and the Council of Ministers.
In May 2023, Ravneet Kaur was in the news due to her appointment as the ________.
Chairperson of Competition Commission of India
Chief Election Commissioner of India
Election Commissioner of India
Chief Vigilance Commissioner
Correct answer
Chairperson of Competition Commission of India
Which of the following is an example of a vertebrate?
Insects
Crustaceans
Mammals
Molluscs
Correct answer
Insects
Who among the following is NOT associated with the Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha?
Naoroji Furdunji
SS Bengalee
Syed Ahmed Khan
Dadabhai Naoroji
Correct answer
Naoroji Furdunji
The highly viscous, mechanically-weak and ductile region of Earth's upper mantle is called:
lithosphere
asthenosphere
mesosphere
exosphere
Correct answer
lithosphere
Which of the following festivals is also known as the ‘100 drums festival’?
Cheiraoba
Sanken
Saga Dawa
Wangala
Correct answer
Cheiraoba
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Complete Adventures of Feluda’?
Mrinal Sen
Ritwik Ghatak
Goutam Ghosh
Satyajit Ray
Correct answer
Mrinal Sen
Which triangular plateau region of India lies south of the river Narmada?
Deccan plateau
Marwar plateau
Bagelkhand plateau
Malwa plateau
Correct answer
Deccan plateau
Who among the following Mauryan rulers was the first, who tried to convey his messages to his subjects concerning the idea and practice of dhamma through inscriptions?
Brihadaratha
Ashoka
Dasaratha
Chandragupta Maurya
Correct answer
Brihadaratha
In which of the following festivals is Kolam drawn?
Karma
Bhogali Bihu
Hareli
Pongal
Correct answer
Karma
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