Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
The Vikramshila University was founded under the patronage of the king ___________.
Devpala
Dharmpala
Gopala
Devraja
Correct answer
Devpala
What is the percentage of people below the poverty line in India according to Government of India, planning commission 2013?
5.09%
13.98%
23.67%
21.92%
Correct answer
5.09%
Through an Act passed in which year was the post of Governor-General removed and a new post of Viceroy got created during British rule in India?
1858
1935
1833
1853
Correct answer
1858
________ is the study of the distribution and movement of water both on and below the Earth’s surface, as well as the impact of human activity on water availability and conditions.
Biology
Hydrology
Anthology
Ecology
Correct answer
Biology
In February 2023, which State Government’s cabinet has approved the new excise policy under which ‘ahatas’, or areas for drinking attached to liquor outlets, and shop bars will be closed?
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
West Bengal
Who among the following Hindustani classical musicians was NOT associated with ‘Maihar Gharana’?
Annapurna Devi
Ustad Bismillah Khan
Ali Akbar Khan
Pt Ravi Shankar
Correct answer
Annapurna Devi
Under the Governor Generalship of ________, the Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793.
Dalhousie
Lord Cornwallis
Warren Hastings
Willian Bentinck
Correct answer
Dalhousie
Chromosomes found in the salivary glands of Drosophila are:
giant chromosome lampbrush
presence of fat digestive enzymes
presence of minute chromosomes
giant chromosome polytene
Correct answer
giant chromosome lampbrush
Which of the following options is INCORRECT?
In order to become a member of Vidhan Sabha, a person must:
have his/her name in the voters’ list
have attained the age of 21 years
be a citizen of India
not hold any office of profit
Correct answer
have his/her name in the voters’ list
Which of the following does NOT come under the Concurrent List?
Artificial Habitats
Medical Education
Protection of Wildlife
Population Control
Correct answer
Artificial Habitats
Padma Shri Awardee Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan is known for playing:
Nadaswaram
Ghatam
Violin
Veena
Correct answer
Nadaswaram
Who among the following was appointed as the Chairman of the 22nd law commission in November 2022?
Justice D Y Chandrachud
Justice (retd) S Abdul Nazeer
Justice T K Shankar
Justice (retd) Rituraj Awasthi
Correct answer
Justice D Y Chandrachud
In which of the following years was the first population census conducted non-synchronously in different parts of India?
1900
1885
1912
1872
Correct answer
1900
AIDS is an abbreviation for:
Acquired Immunic Deficiency Syndrome
Acquire Immuno Deficiency Syndicate
Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndicate
Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
Correct answer
Acquired Immunic Deficiency Syndrome
Which is the deepest point of Earth's oceans with a depth of 11,022 metres?
Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench
Indian Ocean's Java Trench
Atlantic Ocean's Puerto Rico Trench
Arctic Ocean's Eurasian Basin
Correct answer
Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench
The ministers in the state hold office during the pleasure of the:
Deputy Chief Minister
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Chief Minister
Governor
Correct answer
Deputy Chief Minister
A _________ is one billionth of a metre.
parsec
micrometre
angstrom
nanometre
Correct answer
parsec
Which Article of the Indian Constitution makes it clear that Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws?
Article 46
Article 37
Article 44
Article 40
Correct answer
Article 46
Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme is a scheme of which Ministry of the Government of India?
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Ministry of Culture
Correct answer
Ministry of Tourism
Lad Khan Temple at Aihole in Karnataka is an example of which of the following styles of temple architecture?
Dravida
Nagara
Vesara
Pagoda
Correct answer
Dravida
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.