General Studies Questions [Mix & Previous Years MCQs]

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are nontoxic, nonflammable chemicals containing atoms of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine. They are used in the manufacture of aerosol sprays, blowing agents for foams and packing materials, as solvents, and as refrigerants. They were held responsible for depletion of Ozone layer.

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Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is an independent body established by the Life Insurance Corporation Act of 1956. It was created to provide life insurance services in India and is the largest insurance company in the country. LIC plays a crucial role in mobilizing savings and providing financial security to millions of policyholders.

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The most important bulk import of India is petroleum. India is the third-largest oil consumer globally, relying heavily on imports to meet its energy needs. In 2020-2021, petroleum accounted for about 30% of India’s total imports, which indicates its critical role in the economy. The country imports crude oil primarily from countries like Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

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The 42nd Amendment of Indian Constitution is most comprehensive amendment to the Constitution and carried out major changes. It is also known as “mini constitution”.

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The Government of India had announced to establish a National Renewal Fund (NRF) as a part of the slew of measures announced in New Industrial Policy of 1991. The Fund was later established in February, 1992 for a period of 10 years.
The main objective of the National Renewal Fund was to provide a social safety net to the workers who are likely to be affected by technological up-gradation and modernisation in the Indian industry

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In September 2019, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to align its financial year with the central government’s calendar. The RBI’s financial year changed from June–July to April–May, aligning with the government’s April 1–March 31 fiscal year. The RBI’s 2020 fiscal year was the last to run from July 1 to June 30. The 2020–2021 fiscal year began on July 1, 2020 and ended on March 31, 2021.

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As of 2024, there are no circuit benches of the Supreme Court of India. In 2015, Chief Justice H.L. Dattu dismissed a petition for setting up circuit benches in 3 metro cities (Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai).

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Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was the founder of the Chishti Order of Sufism in Lahore (Punjab) and Ajmer (Rajasthan). The Chisti order is a Sufi order within the mystic Sufi tradition of Islam.It is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance and openness.

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Mudrarakshasa is the only surviving Sanskrit drama written by the playwright Vishakhadatta, who is believed to ave lived in the sixth century. The play chronicles the rise of Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Maurya dynasty, and the machinations of Kautilya.

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Chir Batti is a strange and mysterious phenomenon of lights which can be observed on the outer southern edge of the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The Banni grasslands are seasonal marshy desolate wetlands where one can easily observe this phenomenon.