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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In 33rd Olympic which game is not included?
Detailed Explanation:
The 33rd Olympic Games (Paris 2024) featured 32 sports in its official program.
Triathlon, Modern Pentathlon, and Fencing were all included in Paris 2024. Cricket was not part of the Paris 2024 schedule, though it will return at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Who was re-elected as the President of France in 2022?
Detailed Explanation:
Emmanuel Macron was re-elected as President of France in April 2022, defeating Marine Le Pen in the second round runoff.
He secured approximately 58.5% of the vote against Le Pen's 41.5%, winning his second five-year term.
The number of scientific payloads on Aditya L - 1 mission for systematic study of Sun is
Detailed Explanation:
Aditya-L1, India's first solar mission launched by ISRO on September 2, 2023, carries 7 scientific payloads positioned at the Lagrange Point L1 (approximately 1.5 million km from Earth).
These payloads study the Sun's photosphere, chromosphere, and corona across multiple wavelengths, including electromagnetic, particle, and magnetic field detectors for comprehensive solar observation.
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Which of the following seed is Do used in production of engineered diamonds?
Detailed Explanation:
Graphite serves as the carbon seed material in engineered diamond production using HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) and CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) methods.
Under extreme conditions, carbon atoms in graphite rearrange into the diamond crystal lattice structure, while Moissanite, White Sapphire, and Cubic Zirconia are merely diamond simulants, not production seeds.
In which city was the G20 Summit 2023 held in India?
Detailed Explanation:
The G20 Summit 2023 was held in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023, during India's G20 Presidency.
This marked India's first time hosting the G20 Summit as a presiding nation.
Who is the current Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
Detailed Explanation:
S. Somnath has been the Chairman of ISRO since 14 January 2022, succeeding K. Sivan.
He previously served as Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and led the development of GSLV Mk III and Chandrayaan-3 mission.
Note: Dr. V. Narayanan took over as ISRO Chairman on 13 January 2025, after the exam date of 4 January 2025.
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 ?
Detailed Explanation:
Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize 2023 for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her promotion of human rights and freedom for all.
Abiy Ahmed (2019) won for peace efforts with Eritrea, Nadia Murad (2018) for efforts against sexual violence as a weapon of war, and Maria Ressa (2021) for safeguarding freedom of expression.
Name of first 3d printed humanoid robot in India is
Detailed Explanation:
Manav is India's first 3D-printed humanoid robot, developed in 2014 by A-SET Training & Research Institute, New Delhi.
The robot stands 2 feet tall, weighs 2 kg, and can walk, talk, and respond to voice commands for research and educational purposes.
According to the UNDP Human Development Index (HDI) Report 2025, life expectancy in India increased from 58.6 years in 1990 to how many years in 2023?
Detailed Explanation:
The UNDP Human Development Report 2025 reports India's life expectancy at birth increased from 58.6 years in 1990 to 72 years in 2023.
India's HDI value is 0.685, ranking 130th out of 193 countries in the 2025 report.
In which city was the AI Action Summit held in February 2025?
Detailed Explanation:
AI Action Summit was held in Paris on 10–11 February 2025 at the Grand Palais.
Co-chaired by France (President Macron) and India (PM Modi), with over 1,000 participants from 100+ countries; next summit will be hosted by India in Delhi (February 2026).
At the 96th Academy Awards (2024), Emma Stone won the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in which film?
Detailed Explanation:
Emma Stone won the Academy Award for Best Actress at the 96th Oscars (2024) for her performance in Poor Things.
This was her second Best Actress Oscar; her first was for La La Land (2016). Poor Things was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and won 4 Oscars out of 11 nominations.
Which Gujarati film won the 70t National Film Award for Best Feature Film promoting national, social and envirenmental values?
Detailed Explanation:
Kutch Express won the 70th National Film Award for Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values.
The film's lead actress Manasi Parekh also won the Best Actress award at the same ceremony, while Hellaro had won Best Feature Film at the 66th National Awards and Chhello Show was India's official Oscar entry but did not win this specific category.
Which of the following individuals or organisations was a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024?
Detailed Explanation:
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024 was conferred upon multiple recipients across different fields in Asia.
✓ Karma Phuntsho (Bhutan) – Scholar and founder of Loden Foundation, first Bhutanese recipient in over 60 years, honored for preserving Bhutanese cultural heritage.
✓ Rural Doctors Movement (Thailand) – Healthcare organization recognized for expanding rural healthcare access and contributing to universal health coverage in Thailand.
✓ Miyazaki Hayao (Japan) – Co-founder of Studio Ghibli, renowned animator honored for films exploring themes of nature, peace, and humanity.
Since all three were 2024 recipients, the correct answer is Option 4 – More than one of the above.
Which of the following statements are true about Akashteer?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Akashteer is the automated Air Defence Control & Reporting System serving as the core of the Indian Army's Air Defence (AAD) network.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: It seamlessly integrates with IAF's IACCS and Navy's TRIGUN systems, forming part of India's larger C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) framework.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: The system reflects a strategic shift from passive defence to proactive air defence through real-time threat detection, automation, and rapid response capabilities.
All three statements are correct, making Option 4 the right answer.
Which of the following defence platforms are part of India's growing indigenous military ecosystem supported by the Make in India initiaive?
Detailed Explanation:
❌ F-35 Lightning II – Incorrect: American stealth multirole fighter developed by Lockheed Martin; not part of India's indigenous defence ecosystem.
✅ Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun – Correct: Indigenous third-generation MBT developed by DRDO's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) and manufactured by Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi; flagship Make in India project.
✅ Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) – Correct: Indigenous 155mm/52-calibre howitzer developed by DRDO in partnership with Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems Limited; successfully tested and part of Make in India initiative.
Both MBT Arjun and ATAGS are indigenous platforms under Make in India.