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 Baul music tradition belongs to which state?
Rajasthan
West Bengal
Gujarat
Tamil Nadu
Correct answer
Rajasthan
__________ wrote the book 'Makers of Modern India'.
Ramchandra Guha
Harishankar Parsai
Patricia Lockwood
Sandhya Menon
Correct answer
Ramchandra Guha
The Jnanpith Award is given to authors for excellence in literature. Which author is NOT a recipient of the Jnanpith Award?
Gulzar
Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
Vinod Kumar Shukla
R.K. Narayan
Correct answer
Gulzar
Which school of art had more Hellenistic influence?
Mathura
Gandhara
Amaravati
Nagara
Correct answer
Mathura
The Indian Olympic Association was formed in which year?
1927
1920
1930
1947
Correct answer
1927
What is the time limit for a raider in Kabaddi?
20 sec
30 sec
40 sec
1 min
Correct answer
20 sec
Which BRICS country is known for the Amazon Rainforest?
China
Brazil
Russia
India
Correct answer
China
The 'Hambantota Port' in Sri Lanka was developed with financial assistance received from which country?
India
China
USA
Japan
Correct answer
India
Which Indo-French structure is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Fort St. George
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Auroville Matrimandir
Chandannagar Strand
Correct answer
Fort St. George
Which of the following is a Ramsar wetland site located in India?
Chilika Lake
Chandubi Lake
Sukhna Lake
Silsako Lake
Correct answer
Chilika Lake
Who was appointed as India's 50th Chief Justice in 2022?
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
Justice U.U. Lalit
Justice N.V. Ramana
Justice R. Banumathi
Correct answer
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita focuses on crimes against women and children?
Chapter III
Chapter V
Chapter VII
Chapter IX
Correct answer
Chapter III
Fill in the blank:
The PM SVANidhi scheme provides micro-credit facilities to ________.
Street vendors
Small farmers
Rural artisans
Fisherman
Correct answer
Street vendors
What is the primary objective of India's Aditya-L1 mission?
Study Earth's atmosphere
Explore Moon's surface
Observe solar activity
Map Mars' surface
Correct answer
Study Earth's atmosphere
Which Indian organization developed the world's first DNA vaccine for COVID-19, known as ZyCoV-D?
ICMR
Bharat Biotech
Zydus Cadila
DRDO
Correct answer
ICMR
Why is hydrogen considered a clean fuel compared to conventional fossil fuels?
It burns without producing any energy loss
It is easily available in pure form from the atmosphere
Its combustion produces only water vapour and no greenhouse gases
It has a lower ignition temperature than other fuels
Correct answer
It burns without producing any energy loss
What is the term used when government spending exceeds its revenue?
Surplus
Deficit
Investment
Expenditure
Correct answer
Surplus
Fill in the blank:
The AQI category for '________' ranges from 0 to 50.
Satisfactory
Moderate
Good
Poor
Correct answer
Satisfactory
Where does the Brahmaputra River originate, and what is it called in Tibet?
The river originates in the Eastern Ghats, known as the Narmada in Tibet.
The river originates in the Himalayas, known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet.
The river originates in the Aravalli Range, known as the Sindhu in Tibet.
The river originates in the Western Ghats, known as the Ganga in Tibet.
Correct answer
The river originates in the Eastern Ghats, known as the Narmada in Tibet.
Which is the most populous state in India according to the Census 2011?
Maharashtra
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Correct answer
Maharashtra
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.