Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
According to the Census of 2011, which age group has the highest population percentage in India?
0-14 years
15-59 years
60+ years
80+ years
Correct answer
0-14 years
Fill in the blank:
The ________ ended the monopoly of the East India Company in trade with India.
Charter Act of 1813
Regulating Act of 1773
Indian Councils Act of 1861
Government of India Act of 1935
Correct answer
Charter Act of 1813
The Government of India Act 1935 proposed which major reform?
Abolition of the Zamindari system
Establishment of federal government
Introduction of separate electorates
Full independence for India
Correct answer
Abolition of the Zamindari system
Which of the following statements about the All India Services (AIS) is correct?
All India Services officers can be transferred between states without the consent of the state governments.
The officers are recruited and controlled by the State Governments only.
The officers serve the Union Government exclusively.
The ultimate control lies with the Union Government.
Correct answer
All India Services officers can be transferred between states without the consent of the state governments.
Raga Miya Malhar is known for its association with which renowned musician?
Tansen
Swargadeo Rudra Singha
Ravi Shankar
Amir Khusro
Correct answer
Tansen
Who is the author of the famous Indian collection of fables, Panchatantra?
Vishnu Sharma
Bhasa
Kalidasa
Dandin
Correct answer
Vishnu Sharma
Who is the author of the Booker Prize-winning novel "Midnight's Children"?
Vikram Seth
Salman Rushdie
Jhumpa Lahiri
Amitav Ghosh
Correct answer
Vikram Seth
The Mathura School of Art is known for its depiction of?
Elegant human figures
Animals and nature
Decorative floral motifs
Fierce expressions and dynamic postures
Correct answer
Elegant human figures
In which year did the first IPL (Indian Premier League) cricket tournament take place?
2005
2007
2008
2010
Correct answer
2005
How many Olympic gold medals has the Indian men's hockey team won?
8
6
10
12
Correct answer
8
What is the main purpose of BRICS?
Military Alliance
Economic Cooperation
Space Exploration
Maritime security
Correct answer
Military Alliance
Chabahar Port is located in which country?
Pakistan
Iran
UAE
India
Correct answer
Pakistan
What type of radiation is responsible for ionizing atmospheric gases in the Earth's ionosphere?
Cosmic Radiation
Solar Radiation
Ultraviolet Radiation
Gamma Radiation
Correct answer
Cosmic Radiation
The Kailasa Temple at Ellora was built by which ruler?
Ashoka
Krishna I
Rajaraja Chola
Chandragupta II
Correct answer
Ashoka
Which mission aims to develop climate-resilient cities in India?
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
AMRUT Mission
National Solar Mission
National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
Correct answer
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
The strength of the sanctioned judges of the Supreme Court (SC) of India, including the Chief Justice, is ________.
25
30
34
40
Correct answer
25
Fill in the blank:
In 2022, _______ was appointed as India's second 'Chief of Defence Staff.'
Air Marshal Padma Bandopadhyay
Lt. Gen. Madhuri Kanitkar
Admiral Sunil Lanba
General Anil Chauhan
Correct answer
Air Marshal Padma Bandopadhyay
Which of the following statement is TRUE about the Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita?
It allows digital evidence as primary evidence.
It replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure.
It limits the use of electronic records.
It only applies to civil cases.
Correct answer
It allows digital evidence as primary evidence.
Which Indian satellite provides high-resolution images for monitoring agriculture, forestry, and coastal resources?
RISAT-2
Cartosat-3
GSAT-6
INSAT-4B
Correct answer
RISAT-2
What is the main objective of the 'Genome India Project'?
Study endangered species
Map genetic diversity of Indians
Develop new vaccines
Improve crop yield
Correct answer
Study endangered species
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