Such questions are asked in the UPSC Interview, and only the one who answers correctly becomes the topper.

GK Questions 2025: If your dream is to become an IAS or IPS, then UPSC exam is not just an exam but a mission. Lakhs of candidates appear in this exam every year, but only those candidates become toppers who not only pass the pre and mains but also answer intelligently and wisely in the interview. In the UPSC interview i.e. Personality Test, your knowledge, thinking ability, and mental balance are seen. Here such questions related to General Knowledge (GK) and Current Affairs are asked which do not test your understanding directly, but in a roundabout way. This blog of GK Questions 2025 is giving you some trending questions and answers which will help you in making your preparation easier.

Why is GK important in UPSC interview?

UPSC interview does not only look at bookish knowledge, but it also checks how seriously the candidate understands the affairs of the country and the world. Your awareness, thinking speed and presentation skills are tested through GK questions.

GK Questions 2025: Some important questions

Question Answer

Which animal cannot jump?	Elephant
Which is India’s first AI-powered railway station?	Bengaluru City Railway Station
Which is the hottest planet in the solar system?	Venus
Who earns more, the President or the Prime Minister?	President
Which state is called the ‘Spice Bowl of India’?	Kerala

GK Questions 2025: Why are questions asked?

• To see the way of thinking of the candidate
• To test how quickly and logically he gives answers
• To see the ability to think and smile under pressure
• Not just knowledge, but a test of practical understanding.

How to prepare for GK?

• Read current affairs daily – Follow newspapers, current affairs magazines and websites
• Strengthen static GK – Make sure you have basic knowledge of Indian constitution, history, geography and science
• Take part in mock interviews – it increases confidence
• Know the reasons behind the news – not just the news, understand its analysis as well.

Note- The information given in GK Questions 2025 is as per reports and trends. Prabhat Khabar does not confirm whether these questions will be asked in UPSC.