BPSC CCE Prelims
Current Affairs Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
Solved Previous Year Questions (PYQs) for Current Affairs in BPSC CCE Prelims in English & Hindi Medium.
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Where is "Ground Zero"?
Detailed Explanation:
Ground Zero refers to the site of the World Trade Center in New York City, destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
The term originally meant the point on the ground directly below a nuclear explosion, but became synonymous with the WTC attack site, now home to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
The art of crafting which item in Meerut has received a GI tag?
Detailed Explanation:
Meerut Scissors received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for their traditional hand-forged craftsmanship using skills passed down through generations.
The GI tag protects this unique regional craft, prevents imitation, and recognizes Meerut's historical expertise in scissors manufacturing.
In India the Temperate Forest Research center is in which city?
Detailed Explanation:
Temperate Forest Research Centre (TFRC) is located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
It is a specialized institute under the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, part of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), focusing on temperate forest ecosystems including Deodar, Kail, Spruce, and Fir of the Western Himalayas.
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Which company became the first Indian company to cross the 200 billion USD market capitalization in 2023?
Detailed Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) became the first Indian company to cross the $200 billion market capitalization milestone in 2023.
Founded by Dhirubhai Ambani in 1973 and currently led by Mukesh Ambani, RIL operates in petrochemicals, refining (Jamnagar refinery), telecommunications (Jio), retail (Reliance Retail), and renewable energy, making it India's most valuable company by market cap.
Which country hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics?
Detailed Explanation:
Beijing, China hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics (24th Winter Games), becoming the first city to host both Summer (2008) and Winter Olympics.
Norway topped the medal tally with 37 medals (16 golds), and the opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest).
Who among the following is the recipient of Bharat Ratna for 2024 ?
Detailed Explanation:
Bharat Ratna 2024 was awarded to five personalities: Karpoori Thakur (posthumous), L. K. Advani, P. V. Narasimha Rao (posthumous), Chaudhary Charan Singh (posthumous), and M. S. Swaminathan (posthumous).
M. S. Swaminathan, known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India, is the only recipient among the given options, recognized for his pioneering contributions to agricultural science and food security.
Which country hosted the 2023 World Economic forum meeting?
Detailed Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting is traditionally held in Davos, Switzerland.
The 2023 WEF Annual Meeting took place from 16-20 January 2023 in Davos, gathering global leaders to discuss pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Which country hosted the COP28 climate summit in 2023?
Detailed Explanation:
COP28 (28th UN Climate Change Conference) was hosted by the United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 13, 2023 at Expo City Dubai.
This was the first time a Gulf nation hosted the annual UN climate summit, with Sultan Al Jaber serving as COP28 President.
Ozone day is celebrated on:
Detailed Explanation:
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated on 16th September every year, commemorating the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987.
5th June – World Environment Day; 21st April – no global environmental day; 5th December – World Soil Day.
Which of the following country is not a member of G7?
Detailed Explanation:
G7 comprises seven major advanced economies: USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan.
Russia was part of G8 (1997–2014) but was expelled in 2014 following the annexation of Crimea, reverting the group back to G7.
Which Indian State topped the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2023?
Detailed Explanation:
Kerala and Uttarakhand both topped the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2023-24 with a score of 79, making them the best performers among all states.
Tamil Nadu secured the third position with a score of 78, closely following the top performers.
Among the given options, only Kerala is a top-ranked state, making it the correct answer.
January 1, 2008 is Tuesday. What day of the week lies on January 1, 2009 ?
Detailed Explanation:
2008 is a leap year (divisible by 4), containing 366 days.
Since 366 ÷ 7 = 52 weeks + 2 days, the day shifts forward by 2 days from January 1, 2008 to January 1, 2009.
Tuesday + 2 days = Thursday.
Which of the following country is going to host 20th Asian games in 2026 ?
Detailed Explanation:
The 20th Asian Games will be hosted by Japan in 2026 in the city of Aichi-Nagoya.
This will be Japan's third time hosting the Asian Games, following Tokyo 1958 and Hiroshima 1994.
In India which of the following city has been declared as the first "City of Literature" by UNESCO ?
Detailed Explanation:
UNESCO's Creative Cities Network recognizes cities integrating creativity into sustainable urban development across seven categories including Literature.
Kozhikode (Kerala) was designated as India's first UNESCO City of Literature in October 2023, acknowledged for its rich literary heritage, over 70 publishing houses releasing 400-500 books annually, and 545 libraries serving an active reading community.
How many bronze medals were won by Bihar players in the 38th National Junior Athletics Championship 2025?
Detailed Explanation:
Bihar players won 5 bronze medals at the 38th National Junior Athletics Championship 2025.
This championship witnessed participation from junior athletes across India, with Bihar securing a total of 5 bronze medals in various track and field events.