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 is measured using a barometer?
Distance
Pressure
Speed
Temperature
Correct answer
Distance
Which organization publishes the annual 'World Happiness Report' that ranks countries based on their citizens' happiness levels?
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
World Health Organization (WHO)
United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
World Economic Forum (WEF)
Correct answer
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Which of the following ores are primarily found in the Deccan Plateau region of India, contributing to its rich mineral resources?
Bauxite and Manganese
Iron ore and Coal
Copper and Zinc
Gold and Diamond
Correct answer
Bauxite and Manganese
What is the main reason for the high population growth in India?
High birth rate
Low literacy rate
High death rate
High migration
Correct answer
High birth rate
The Jharokha in Rajput architecture is a type of?
Dome structure
Overhanging Balcony
Decorative pillar
Open courtyard
Correct answer
Dome structure
Which scheme focuses on providing housing for all by 2022?
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Jan Dhan Yojana
Skill India
Correct answer
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan?
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Railways
Correct answer
Ministry of Finance
What is the significance of India's 10-year agreement with Iran regarding Chabahar Port?
It grants India operational control over the port
It allows India to export oil from Iran
It restricts trade between Iran and China
It merges Chabahar with Gwadar Port
Correct answer
It grants India operational control over the port
What is the name of the development bank established by BRICS countries?
BRICS Development Bank
New Development Bank
Global Economic Bank
Emerging Nations Bank
Correct answer
BRICS Development Bank
Which of the following is an example of a macroeconomic indicator?
Price of a specific product
National unemployment rate
Demand for a particular brand
Cost of production for a company
Correct answer
Price of a specific product
The National Games of India are usually held every:
2 years
4 years
1 year
3 years
Correct answer
2 years
What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
Providing free healthcare
Financial inclusion for all citizens
Employment generation
Rural electrification
Correct answer
Providing free healthcare
Which are the sectors have been targeted for improvements by GOI's AMRUT scheme?
Rural employment
Urban infrastructure
Agricultural productivity
Renewable energy
Correct answer
Rural employment
What determines the proportion of urban population to the total population?
Urbanization rate
Population density
Migration rate
Fertility rate
Correct answer
Urbanization rate
Who is the author of the famous book "Gitanjali"?
Rabindranath Tagore
C. Rajagopalachari
R. K. Narayan
Sarojini Naidu
Correct answer
Rabindranath Tagore
Carnatic music is mainly practiced in which part of India?
Western India
Northern India
Southern India
Eastern India
Correct answer
Western India
In which year were the first Asian Games held?
1948
1951
1954
1960
Correct answer
1948
Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize for which novel?
The God of Small Things
Midnight's Children
White Tiger
The Guide
Correct answer
The God of Small Things
The Mathura style of sculpture is distinguished by:
Greek influence only
Indian indigenous themes with some Hellenistic influence
Purely Indian styles with no outside influence
Persian influence only
Correct answer
Greek influence only
Who acts as the link between the Governor and the State Council of Ministers?
Chief Secretary
Chief Minister
Speaker
Advocate General
Correct answer
Chief Secretary
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