Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
What is the literacy rate for Scheduled Tribe Population as per the 2011 Census?
66%
65%
59%
55%
Correct answer
66%
What is the name of the highest peak of Indian Garhwal Himalayas located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state with a height of 7,816 metres?
Trisul
Hardeol
Mukut Parbat
Nanda Devi
Correct answer
Trisul
Which of the following cities was the capital of the Pallavas?
Hampi
Rameshwaram
Orugallu
Kanchipuram
Correct answer
Hampi
Who among the following was the founder of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science in 1876, an institution, devoted to the pursuit of fundamental research in the frontier areas of basic sciences?
Dr. Mahendra Lal Sircar
Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman
Har Gobind Khorana
Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Correct answer
Dr. Mahendra Lal Sircar
The word ________ means a body of persons that looks after the implementation of rules and regulations in actual practice.
Executive
Bureaucracy
Judiciary
Legislature
Correct answer
Executive
A western disturbance is the extra-tropical storm that brings rainfall over northwest India during winter. From which ocean does this disturbance originate?
East Siberian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Coral Sea
Arabian Sea
Correct answer
East Siberian Sea
If the recipient of Employee provident Fund (EPF) withdrawal does not provide his PAN, TDS on the withdrawal will be _______, instead of the maximum marginal rate as per new budget of 2023.
20%
30%
51%
40%
Correct answer
20%
Which of the following is NOT a directive principle of international peace and security?
Encourage settlements of international disputes
Promotion of international peace and security
Create opportunities of employment for foreigners
Respect for international laws and treaty obligations
Correct answer
Encourage settlements of international disputes
Which glands help in digestion in the stomach?
Gastric glands
Pituitary
Thyroid
Pineal
Correct answer
Gastric glands
In which of the following cities is the Agera festival celebrated?
Kolkata
Lucknow
Mumbai
Chennai
Correct answer
Kolkata
Which metallic element is called 'ferromagnetic' because of its strong attraction?
Iron
Molybdenum
Gold
Aluminium
Correct answer
Iron
Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre in December 2022?
Justice Vinod G Khandare
Justice Ajay Kumar
Justice Krishnendra Pratap Singh
Justice Hemant Gupta
Correct answer
Justice Vinod G Khandare
Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha after India's Independence?
Ganesh V Mavalankar
Meira Kumar
M Ananthasayanam
MA Ayyangar
Correct answer
Ganesh V Mavalankar
McMahon Line is the boundary line between India and ________.
Nepal
China
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Correct answer
Nepal
Who among the following wrote the book 'Long Walk to Freedom'?
Winston Churchill
Barack Obama
Nelson Mandela
Mother Teresa
Correct answer
Winston Churchill
Who unfurls the flag at Rajpath on the Republic Day?
The Chief of Defence Staff
The President of India
The Chief Minister of Delhi
The Prime Minister of India
Correct answer
The Chief of Defence Staff
Which of the following is NOT one of the Rabi crops?
Cucumber
Mustard
Wheat
Barley
Correct answer
Cucumber
Which of the following statements are true regarding the Ravana Phadi cave at Aihole.
1.Nataraja is the important structure at this site.
2.This Nataraja image is surrounded on the right by four large saptamatrikas and on the left by three large ones.
3.The figures have slim, graceful bodies with long oval faces.
4.The temple shows a distinct feature of Pandya architecture of mixing and incorporation of several styles.
1, 2 and 4
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 3
Correct answer
1, 2 and 4
In the context of British rule in India, who among the following Governor-Generals created a professional cadre of company servants making provisions for them for generous salaries?
Lord Mayo
Lord Cornwallis
Lord Dalhousie
Warren Hastings
Correct answer
Lord Mayo
In the context of British rule in India, who among the following became the first Governor-General after the post of Governor was elevated to Governor-General of Bengal?
Lord Canning
Warren Hastings
Lord Cornwallis
Lord William Bentinck
Correct answer
Lord Canning
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.