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701. PYQThe renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain was associated with which of the following musical gharanas?
702. PYQIn November 2024, Indian PM Narendra Modi was awarded the highest national award 'Dominica Award of Honour'. This award recognises his contribution…
703. PYQWhich Article of the Constitution empowers the High Court to issue writs to any authority?
704. PYQA standard rain gauge is a weather-related instrument having a collector of a certain shape connected to a measuring tube, used to measure the…
705. PYQWho was appointed to a third term as National Security Advisor in the Modi government in June 2024?
706. PYQAs per the 2023 statistic, which of the following neighbouring countries of India had the lowest infant mortality rate?
707. PYQIn November 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the highest National Award 'Dominica Award of Honour'. This award recognises his…
708. PYQTo which state of India does swimmer Srihari Nataraj belong?
709. PYQWho was the first president of BCCI?
710. PYQWhich organisation was formed by Dr. BR Ambedkar to promote the rights of Dalits?
711. PYQWhich Article of the Constitution authorises issuing of writs by any High Court of the country?
712. PYQWho was appointed for a third term as the National Security Advisor in the Modi government in June 2024?
713. PYQA standard rain gauge is a meteorological instrument consisting of a collector of what shape connected to a measuring tube that is used to measure…
714. PYQZakir Hussain, a famous Tabla player, belonged to which of the following musical gharanas?
715. PYQIndian classical vocalist Rashid Khan was associated with which of the following gharanas of music?
716. PYQOn 17 September 2024, India celebrated the 146th birth anniversary of which of the following famous social reformers and nationalist thinkers of…
717. PYQWho among the following succeeded King Bimbisara to the throne of Magadha?
718. PYQWhich of the following is a part of the primary sector of the Indian economy?
719. PYQWhich of the following is mainly celebrated by the Christian community?
720. PYQWhich article of the Indian Constitution encourages protection and improvement of the environment along with safeguarding of forests and wildlife?
721. PYQWhich chemical, found in the peel of citrus fruits, is used as a flavour-enhancing agent in beverages and chewing gum?
722. PYQThe water cycle is the process by which water circulates through the environment in different forms among the ____________.
723. PYQWho, in India, nominates 1/6 of the members of a state's Legislative Council?
724. PYQWhich Article of the Indian Constitution encourages the protection and improvement of the environment, as well as the safeguarding of forests and…
725. PYQWhich chemical found in the peels of citrus fruits is used as a flavouring agent in beverages and chewing gums?
726. PYQWho among the following was the successor of King Bimbisara to the throne of Magadha?
727. PYQWhich event led to the formation of the Muslim League in 1906?
728. PYQWhich of the following is a part of the Primary Sector of the Indian Economy?
729. PYQWho among the following nominates one-sixth members to the state legislative council of a state in India?
730. PYQWhich of the following is mainly observed by the Christian community?
731. PYQAccording to the Constitution, India is ________.
732. PYQThe FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was held in India at ________ venues from 11 to 30 October, 2022.
733. PYQWhich of the following is a 4-carbon straight-chain alkene commonly used as a fuel and aerosol propellant?
734. PYQIn September, the Union Cabinet approved the recommendations of the 'One Nation, One Election' committee headed by whom?
735. PYQWho was the youngest Indian medal winner at the 2023 Asian Games?
736. PYQThe Thanjavur Quartet is most remembered for reviving and codifying which ancient classical dance style?
737. PYQArnab Chakravorty is associated with which of the following musical instruments?
738. PYQBushu, Yemshe, and Tokhu Emong are some cultural festivals celebrated by tribal people of which state?
739. PYQWhich climatic region is characterised by hot and humid conditions throughout the year?
740. PYQWho was the founder of the Tattwabodhini Sabha, associated with the reformist movement in Bengal?
741. PYQThe famous Sangeet Natak Akademi awardees for dance and music performance, Girija Hazarika, are associated with which Indian state?
742. PYQAccording to the Constitution, India is a ______.
743. PYQThanjavur Quartet is best remembered for the revival and codification of which ancient classical dance form?
744. PYQIn September, the Union Cabinet approved the One Nation, One Poll recommendations proposed by whom among the following?
745. PYQBushu, Yemshe and Tokhu Emong are some of the cultural festivals celebrated by the tribal people of which state?
746. PYQOstriches were found in India during which period?
747. PYQThe FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was held at _____ venues in India from October 11 to 30, 2022.
748. PYQWho was the youngest medal winner for India at the Asian Games event held in 2023?
749. PYQNoted Xatriya (Sattriya) and Odissi dance exponent and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winner, Garima Hazarika belongs to the Indian state of…
750. PYQWhich climate zone is characterised by hot and humid conditions throughout the year?
751. PYQWho was the founder of the Tattwabodhini Sabha, a reformist movement in Bengal?
752. PYQThe Golden Quadrilateral highway project connects which four major Indian cities at its corners?
753. PYQWhich of the following bodies approved the appointment of S Krishnan as Chairman of J&K Bank?
754. PYQWho was chosen as the first president of the Indian National Congress (INC) during its first session?
755. PYQThe Government has proposed to include which Union Territory under the ambit of Article 240 of the Constitution?
756. PYQWhich of the following British Indian government legislations provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta, comprising one chief…
757. PYQWhich of the following initiatives was introduced in India during Union budget 2020-21 to support farmers by enabling efficient air transportation…
758. PYQIn June 2025, Indian author Banu Mushtaq, in her acclaimed book Heart Lamp, explores which central theme through her vivid portrayal of everyday…
759. PYQWhich Article of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) to safeguard the…
760. PYQWhich of the following dancers is acclaimed for their mastery and teaching of Odissi?
761. PYQThe Chota Nagpur Plateau of eastern India is especially known for the abundance of which of the following mineral resources that support the…
762. PYQWhich among the following slogans was popularised by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
763. PYQWhich instrument is described as a hand drum used by tribal communities in the hilly areas of Tripura and Meghalaya?
764. PYQWhich of the following British Indian government legislation separated for the first time 'provincial budgets' from the 'central budget' and…
765. PYQVice-President CP Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 30th CII Partnership Summit in which city?
766. PYQIndigenous GSAT-7R weighs 4400 kg, making it the heaviest communication satellite launched from which country?
767. PYQWhich Indian won a bronze medal in the women's individual compound event at the Archery World Cup Final 2025 in Nanjing?
768. PYQIndia celebrated Engineers Day on 15 Sep 2025 with the theme "Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence" in memory of whom?
769. PYQWhich of the following companies has secured a significant contract to indigenously produce the BvS10 Sindhu, an advanced all-terrain armoured…
770. PYQWhere was the 30th Senior Women's National Football Championship – Rajmata Jijabai Trophy final match played?
771. PYQWhich of the following cities experiences the retreat of Monsoon last?
772. PYQWhich agency has bagged a Transfer of Technology (ToT) deal, valued at ₹511 crore, from the Indian Space Research Organisation, to build and operate…
773. PYQWhich of the following classical music instruments did Ustad Bismillah Khan mostly popularise?
774. PYQIn which state was the 22nd All India TDS Conference organised to review Income Tax Act amendments?
775. PYQWhich bank joins the India Bullion Exchange as a special category client?
776. PYQDivision of legislative subjects into union, state and concurrent List is contained in which of the following schedules of the Constitution of India?
777. PYQThe Constitution of India provided for how many types of emergencies in Part XVIII, from Articles 352 to 360?
778. PYQWhich country launched the first indigenous, Low-Cost Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, named "BIRSA 101"?
779. PYQWhich dance form is performed by men wearing long colorful robes and tall conical caps in Jammu & Kashmir?
780. PYQWho among the following were the pivotal leaders of the Santhal Rebellion of 1855–1856?
781. PYQIn which country is the military exercise ZAPAD 2025 conducted from 10 to 16 September 2025?
782. PYQIn which Indian state do the Western Ghats reach their maximum elevation, marked by the presence of Anaimudi, the highest peak of the range?
783. PYQKeshab Chandra Sen was a prominent leader of which of the following reform movements in India?
784. PYQWhich major operation did the Indian government launch in May 2025 following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam?
785. PYQWhich of the following articles of the Constitution of India provides for the mechanism and power of Parliament to amend the Constitution?
786. PYQThe Supreme Court dismissed which state's plea to halt Karnataka's Mekedatu project in November 2025?
787. PYQThe provision of 'Single citizenship' for all in the Indian Constitution is adopted from the constitution of which of the following countries?
788. PYQWhich of the following renowned Indian musicians performed at the Red Fort on the occasion of India's independence in 1947?
789. PYQWhich policy of Lord Dalhousie was a significant political cause of the 1857 Revolt?
790. PYQWho took the oath as Bihar's Chief Minister for the record 10th time in 2025?
791. PYQWhich of the following successfully conducted user trials of the Akash-NG missile?
792. PYQWhich of the following committees, in its 2009 report, is known for introducing a widely used method to estimate poverty levels in India?
793. PYQWho became the first Indian senior world champion in speed skating by winning the 1,000 m sprint at the World Championships in September 2025?
794. PYQAllocation of seats to States and Union Territories in the Rajya Sabha is provided under which of the following Schedules of the Constitution of…
795. PYQCherrapunji and Mawsynram, two places that generally receive the maximum rainfall in India, are located in:
796. PYQWhich Indian classical dance form originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and is traditionally performed in temples as a devotional offering?
797. PYQWhat is the focus of the 6G research project at IIIT-Naya Raipur funded under DST's TTDF scheme?
798. PYQPM Modi unveils how many Global Initiatives at the G20 Johannesburg Summit 2025?
799. PYQWhich among the following battles in 1757 marked the beginning of British political control in India?
800. PYQWho among the following appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission (SPSC) under Article 316 of the Constitution of India?