SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 18 November 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Operation Brahma was launched by India in March 2025 to provide humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, which was devastated by a massive earthquake. India sent rescue teams, relief materials, and medical aid as part of its ' Neighbourhood First' policy and disaster relief efforts. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Bangladesh: Not affected by the earthquake that triggered Operation Brahma. Option 3 - Nepal: Although Nepal has faced earthquakes in the past, this particular operation was for Myanmar. Option 4 - Turkey: Turkey experienced major earthquakes in 2023; Operation Brahma is not related to Turkey.

V. Narayanan (V. Narayanan) was appointed as the Chairman of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation ) in January 2025, succeeding S. Somanath. He is an eminent scientist who has contributed significantly to ISRO's cryogenic engine and propulsion systems. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - S. Somanath: He was the ISRO Chairman before V. Narayanan (served from 2022 to January 2025). Option 2 - K. Sivan: He served as ISRO Chairman from 2018 to 2022. Option 4 - Koppillil Radhakrishnan: He served as ISRO Chairman from 2009 to 2014.

Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi was appointed as the Chief (CEO & MD) of BrahMos Aerospace in November 2024. BrahMos Aerospace is the joint venture between India and Russia that develops and produces the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Rakesh Sharma: He is a former Indian astronaut (flew to space in 1984), not the Chief of BrahMos Aerospace. Option 3 - Jitender Pal Singh: Not the appointed chief at this time. Option 4 - M. Mohan: Not associated with the position of Chief of BrahMos Aerospace.

Vikram Dev Dutt was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Coal in October 2024. He is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who took charge of this position to oversee the country's coal sector, which plays a crucial role in India's energy security. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Vijender Gupta: He is a politician (Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly), not a civil servant in this role. Option 3 - Rekha Gupta: She is a politician (former Chief Minister of Delhi), not the Coal Secretary. Option 4 - Gopal Vittal: He is the CEO of Bharti Airtel, not associated with the Ministry of Coal.

The TrailGuard AI system, an artificial intelligence-powered camera trap and anti-poaching tool developed by RESOLVE and Intel, has been implemented at Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha, India. This system uses AI to detect and alert forest guards about poachers and wildlife threats in real time. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Periyar Tiger Reserve: Located in Kerala; the TrailGuard AI deployment was specifically at Similipal . Option 2 - Valmiki Tiger Reserve: Located in Bihar; not the location of TrailGuard AI deployment. Option 4 - Gir National Park: Located in Gujarat, known for Asiatic lions; not where TrailGuard AI was implemented.

Operation Falcon was launched by Assam in August 2025 to protect the iconic one-horned rhinoceros from poachers. The Indian one-horned rhinoceros is primarily found in Assam's Kaziranga National Park and is a protected species. This operation involved intensified anti-poaching patrols and intelligence operations. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Deportation of illegal migrants: Assam has conducted separate operations for this purpose; Operation Falcon is specifically about rhino protection. Option 3 - Naxalism : Naxal-related operations are more common in states like Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. Option 4 - DBT leakages: This is an administrative/financial issue unrelated to Operation Falcon.

The ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2027 is scheduled to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia — all of which are located in the continent of Africa. This will mark the first time that the Men's ODI World Cup is hosted on the African continent. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Asia: The 2023 World Cup was hosted in India (Asia); the 2027 edition is in Africa. Option 3 - Europe: England & Wales hosted the 2019 World Cup; the 2027 event is in Africa. Option 4 - Australia: Australia/New Zealand co-hosted the 2015 World Cup; the 2027 event is in Africa.

Srinivasa Ramanujan was born on December 22, 1887, and passed away on April 26, 1920. At the time of his death, he was approximately 32 years old. Despite his short life, he made extraordinary contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (21): He was born in 1887; 1920 minus 1887 = 33 (or 32 before his December birthday), not 21. Option 3 (47): Overstated; he lived only about 32 years. Option 4 (58): Significantly overstated; Ramanujan died at a very young age.

In cricket, a 'Wide Ball' is declared by the umpire when a delivery passes so far from the batsman that, in the umpire's judgment, the batsman did not have a reasonable opportunity to score from it. A wide adds 1 penalty run to the batting team's score, and the delivery must be bowled again. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Fast ball: This refers to the pace of a delivery, not a specific call by the umpire. Option 3 - Yorker: A type of delivery aimed at the batsman's feet/base of the stumps; not an umpire's call. Option 4 - Length Ball: A description of where the ball pitches, not an umpiring decision.

In athletics, races are classified by distance. 800 meters and 1500 meters are classified as Middle Distance races (sometimes grouped as 'Middle/long distance' events). Sprint races typically cover up to 400 meters (100m, 200m, 400m), while long distance races include 5000m and 10000m. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Sprints: Sprint races are short distance (100m, 200m, 400m), not 800m or 1500m. Option 2 - Hurdles: Hurdle races involve barriers on the track (110m hurdles, 400m hurdles), which are different events. Option 4 - Road running: Refers to races conducted on roads (e.g., marathons), not track events.

PT Usha ( Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha), the legendary Indian sprinter known as the 'Queen of Indian Track and Field', holds the record for the most Asian Games medals won by an Indian athlete. She won multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals across the 1982 and 1986 Asian Games. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - KD Jadhav: Known as a wrestler who won India's first individual Olympic medal (1952 Helsinki), not the Asian Games record holder. Option 2 - Sachin Nag: Was an Indian swimmer, not associated with the Asian Games medal record. Option 4 - Dutee Chand: A sprinter who has won medals at the Asian Games, but does not hold the record for the most medals.

In cricket, a wide ball adds 1 penalty run (called an 'extra') to the batting team's total score. In addition to this penalty run, the delivery is not counted as a legitimate ball and must be bowled again. In limited-overs cricket (ODIs and T20s), fielding restrictions make wides even more costly. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 (2 runs): A wide adds only 1 run, not 2, to the batting team. Option 3 (3 runs): Incorrect; the penalty for a wide ball is 1 run. Option 4 (4 runs): Incorrect; 4 runs applies to a boundary hit, not a wide.

Mumbai (Bombay) is the most successful team in Ranji Trophy history with the maximum number of titles, and Karnataka is the second most successful team. Karnataka has won the Ranji Trophy multiple times and is consistently among the top contenders. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Railways: Railways has won the Ranji Trophy a few times but is not the second most successful team. Option 2 - Services: Services has not won the Ranji Trophy as many times as Karnataka. Option 4 - Maharashtra: Maharashtra has won some titles but not as many as Karnataka.

Table tennis made its Olympic debut at the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics (South Korea). It has been a part of the Olympic programme ever since. China has been the dominant nation in Olympic table tennis since its introduction. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 (1992): Table tennis was already an Olympic sport since 1988, not from 1992. Option 3 (1924): Table tennis was not part of the 1924 Olympics; it was not yet an Olympic sport at that time. Option 4 (1928): Table tennis was not included in the 1928 Olympics either.

Kummi is a traditional folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed by women who dance in a circle and clap their hands in rhythm without using any musical instruments. It is performed during festivals and auspicious occasions and is one of the oldest folk art forms of Tamil Nadu. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Tusu : A folk dance from Jharkhand/West Bengal, not Tamil Nadu. Option 3 - Giddha : A vibrant folk dance of Punjab performed by women, not Tamil Nadu. Option 4 - Kathi: Not a traditional folk dance form associated with this description.

In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in Government schools over the next 5 years. Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) are innovation workspaces for students to develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) skills under the Atal Innovation Mission. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (2 years): Too short a timeframe for such a large-scale rollout. Option 2 (3 years): Incorrect; the announced timeline is 5 years. Option 3 (4 years): Incorrect; the budget announcement specified 5 years.

Interest payments on government debt are classified as Revenue Expenditure in the Union Budget. Revenue expenditure is the government's spending on items that do not create assets or reduce liabilities — such as salaries, interest payments, subsidies, and pensions. Since interest payments are recurring and do not create any productive asset, they fall under revenue expenditure. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Revenue receipt: Revenue receipts are inflows (taxes, non-tax revenue), not payments. Option 3 - Capital receipt: Capital receipts include borrowings and asset sales; interest payments are not capital receipts. Option 4 - Capital expenditure: Capital expenditure creates assets or reduces liabilities (e.g., building infrastructure); interest payment does neither.

Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) was established in 1995 as a fully owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It was set up to augment the production of banknotes and to meet India's currency requirements. It has printing presses in Mysuru (Karnataka) and Salboni (West Bengal). Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (1994): BRBNMPL was not established in 1994. Option 2 (1996): Incorrect; the correct year of establishment is 1995. Option 3 (1997): Also incorrect; BRBNMPL was established two years earlier in 1995.

Fixed rate repos in government securities were introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in 1997 to provide flexibility and maneuverability in liquidity management. Repos (Repurchase Agreements) allow banks to borrow money from the RBI by selling government securities with an agreement to repurchase them at a fixed rate, helping manage short-term liquidity in the banking system. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (1995): Fixed rate repos were not introduced this early. Option 3 (1998): Incorrect; they were introduced a year earlier in 1997. Option 4 (1996): Incorrect; the actual year of introduction was 1997.

The Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) was established in April 2001 to provide guaranteed clearing and settlement functions for transactions in government securities, foreign exchange, and money market instruments. It is promoted by the Reserve Bank of India along with banks and financial institutions. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (2004): CCIL was already operational for several years by 2004. Option 2 (2006): Incorrect; CCIL was set up 5 years earlier in 2001. Option 3 (2005): Incorrect; the correct year of establishment is 2001.

In economics, Net Value Added (NVA) = Gross Value Added (GVA) - Depreciation (also called Consumption of Fixed Capital or CFC). Depreciation refers to the wearing out of fixed assets used in the production process. Subtracting depreciation from GVA gives the net contribution to production after accounting for capital consumption. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Net indirect tax: Net indirect tax is added to (or subtracted from) NVA to get NDP/GDP at market price, not used to calculate NVA from GVA. Option 3 - Subsidy: Subsidies affect the relationship between factor cost and market price, not the GVA to NVA conversion. Option 4 - Wage: Wages are a component of factor income/NVA, not something deducted from GVA.

SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) is an initiative under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India. It aims to promote Compressed Biogas (CBG) as an affordable, clean transportation fuel. The scheme provides support for setting up CBG production plants and helps create a market for CBG in the automotive sector. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs: Deals with urban planning and housing, not fuel/transportation initiatives. Option 3 - Ministry of Urban Development: Not the ministry overseeing SATAT. Option 4 - Ministry of Home Affairs: Handles internal security and border management, not related to SATAT.

As per the Census 2001, the sex ratio of India was 933 females per 1000 males. This was an improvement from the 1991 census figure of 929. The sex ratio has been improving over successive censuses, reaching 943 in the 2011 census. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 (912): This figure does not correspond to any major census year. Option 3 (920): Incorrect; the 2001 census recorded 933, not 920. Option 4 (981): This is the overall sex ratio as per the 2011 census data when considering total population including 0-6 age group in certain states; the national figure for Census 2001 was 933.

Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) meditated for many days (traditionally 49 days) under the sacred Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya, located in present-day Bihar, India. It was here that he attained enlightenment (Nirvana) and became the Buddha. Bodh Gaya is now one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Lumbini: This is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, located in present-day Nepal. Option 3 - Varanasi: After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath near Varanasi, but did not meditate here for many days before enlightenment. Option 4 - Ujjain: Ujjain is an important Hindu pilgrimage city in Madhya Pradesh, not associated with the Buddha's meditation.

The Harappan archaeological site of Harappa was discovered in 1920-22 on the banks of the River Ravi in present-day Pakistan (Punjab province). It was excavated by archaeologist Daya Ram Sahni in 1920-21. Along with Mohenjo-daro, Harappa is one of the two largest cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation . Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Ganga: The Ganga is associated with cities in the Gangetic plain (Varanasi, Prayagraj); not with the Indus Valley site of Harappa. Option 3 - Luni : The Luni river flows through Rajasthan and Gujarat; Harappa is located near the Ravi river . Option 4 - Yamuna: Yamuna flows through North India; the Harappa site is on the banks of the Ravi.