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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Which Indian languages are accorded the status of Classical Language?
Detailed Explanation:
Classical Language status is granted by the Union Government based on criteria including antiquity of at least 1500-2000 years, a rich literary tradition, and distinct independent origin.
✅ Telugu – Correct: Declared classical language in 2008.
✅ Marathi – Correct: Granted classical status in October 2024.
✅ Bengali – Correct: Granted classical status in October 2024.
Other classical languages include Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014).
Since all three options (Telugu, Marathi, Bengali) hold classical status, the answer is "More than one of the above".
Which organisation recognized the Nagi bird sanctuary Site as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA)
Detailed Explanation:
BirdLife International is the sole global authority that recognizes and designates sites as Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) using scientific criteria.
UNESCO designates World Heritage Sites and Biosphere Reserves, while WWF focuses on conservation projects but neither awards IBA status.
Where was the National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 event organised?
Detailed Explanation:
National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 was celebrated on 24 April 2025 in Madhubani, Bihar, marking the 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1993) that institutionalized Panchayati Raj.
The event featured awards like Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar and Nanaji Deshmukh Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha Award, focusing on decentralized governance and e-GramSwaraj initiatives.
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What is the primary objective of the Lunar Trailblazer mission?
Detailed Explanation:
Lunar Trailblazer is a NASA small satellite mission launched in January 2024 to detect and map water (H₂O) and hydroxyl (OH) on the Moon's surface using high-resolution spectrometry.
The orbiter carries the High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM³) imaging spectrometer and the Lunar Thermal Mapper to identify water distribution patterns, surface temperatures, and potential resource sites for future Artemis missions.
Afrikaners indicate the people:
Detailed Explanation:
Afrikaners are a white ethnic group in South Africa, descended primarily from Dutch, German, and French Huguenot settlers of the 17th century.
They speak Afrikaans (evolved from Dutch) and were historically called Boers, playing key roles in the Great Trek (1830s-40s) and Anglo-Boer Wars (1899-1902).
What is the name of the 16th-century step well that the Archaeological Survey of India recently conserved in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India?
Detailed Explanation:
Rajon ki Baoli is a 16th-century Lodi-period stepwell located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi, recently conserved by ASI in collaboration with World Monuments Fund India.
Agrasen ki Baoli is in central Delhi but not the site of this conservation project, while Chauki Bavdi is located in Champaner-Pavagadh, Gujarat.
What is the name of the city mayor who proclaimed April 14, 2025, as Dr B. R. AmbedkarDayin New York City?
Detailed Explanation:
Eric Adams, the current Mayor of New York City, proclaimed April 14, 2025, as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Day to honor the 134th birth anniversary of the architect of India's Constitution.
Bill de Blasio was the previous mayor (2014–2021), and Sadiq Khan is the Mayor of London, not New York City.
What is the permanent slogan for the Eurovision Song Contest?
Detailed Explanation:
United By Music
What is true of the GSEV-F15 mission by ISRO?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: The GSLV-F15 mission successfully carried the NVS-02 satellite, which is the second-generation Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) satellite designed to enhance India's regional navigation system.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: This mission marked ISRO's 101st launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, representing a significant milestone in India's space program.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: The mission was the 101st launch, not the 100th, from Sriharikota.
Since two statements (1 and 2) are correct, the answer is "More than one of the above".
What is true of the 18th G20 Summit?
Detailed Explanation:
The 18th G20 Summit was held in India in 2023, not in Brazil. Its official theme was “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth, One Family, One Future”.
The UN climate conference held in Baku in 2024 concluded with an agreement that:
Detailed Explanation:
The 2024 UN climate conference (COP29) in Baku set a new collective climate finance target for developed nations to support developing countries.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024, Han Kang's novel The Vegetarian' won which other prestigious award?
Detailed Explanation:
Han Kang's novel The Vegetarian won the International Booker Prize in 2016.
Which glacier of Nepal among the following has been declared 'dead' in May 2025?
Detailed Explanation:
Yala Glacier in Nepal was declared 'dead' in May 2025 after losing most of its ice mass and ceasing to flow.
A glacier is declared "dead" when it has lost the ability to move or regenerate, typically due to accelerated melting caused by climate change. Yala Glacier, located in the Langtang region, had shrunk dramatically over recent decades, becoming a symbol of Himalayan glacier retreat.
Who is the Prime Minister of Italy as of 2024?
Detailed Explanation:
Giorgia Meloni has been the Prime Minister of Italy since October 22, 2022, making her the first female Prime Minister of Italy.
She leads the Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d'Italia) party and was named Politico's Most Influential Person in Europe in December 2024.
Which field game is most popular in the world?
Detailed Explanation:
Soccer (Football) is the most popular field game globally, with over 4 billion followers across nearly every country.
The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event worldwide, and the sport requires minimal equipment (just a ball and open space), making it universally accessible in both rural and urban areas.