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What is the full form of FTP?

  • File Telecommunication Protocol
  • File Transmission Protocol
  • File Transfer Protocol (correct)
  • File Text Protocol
  • Who is the new Managing Director and CEO of Air India?

  • Campbell Wilson (correct)
  • Rajiv Kumar
  • Sher Bahadur Deuba
  • Manoj Arora
  • Which company overtook Apple Inc. as the world's most valuable company?

  • Saudi Aramco (correct)
  • Amazon
  • Microsoft
  • Alphabet Inc.
  • What year was the United Nations established?

    <p>1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language has more native speakers, English or Spanish?

    <p>Spanish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest 4-digit number?

    <p>1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state is the Sun Temple of Konark located?

    <p>Odisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many players are there in a game of cricket?

    <p>11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is known as the Festival of Colours?

    <p>Holi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gas do plants absorb?

    <p>Carbon Dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many states are there in the United States?

    <p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the first citizen of India?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principal source of energy for the Earth?

    <p>The Sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the world's largest prison population?

    <p>USA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of the USA?

    <p>Washington, DC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the fastest fish in water?

    <p>Sailfish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who gave the theory of relativity?

    <p>Albert Einstein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the full form of SEBI?

    <p>Securities &amp; Exchange Board of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the largest tropical rainforest in the world?

    <p>Amazon Rain Forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered X-rays?

    <p>Wilhelm Roentgen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest silver-producing country in the world?

    <p>Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of India?

    <p>Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the President that earns the highest salary?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the 'Father of Computers'?

    <p>Charles Babbage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chemical formula represents Hydrochloric acid?

    <p>HCl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which flower is regarded as the National Flower of India?

    <p>Lotus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is India's rank in terms of area among countries?

    <p>7th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invented the watch?

    <p>Peter Heinlein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spice is known as the 'Queen of Spices'?

    <p>Cardamom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    General Knowledge Facts

    • Natural Satellite of Earth: Moon
    • Universal Law of Gravitation: Formulated by Isaac Newton
    • Discoverer of X-rays: Wilhelm Roentgen
    • Father of the Nation (India): Mahatma Gandhi
    • Theory of Relativity: Proposed by Albert Einstein
    • Largest Silver-Producing Country: Mexico
    • First University in the World: Taxila University
    • Largest Dam: Located in South America
    • Fastest Fish: Sailfish
    • Country without Traffic Signals: Bhutan
    • Country with Largest Prison Population: USA

    Geography and Nature

    • Oldest Religion: Sanatan Dharma
    • First City with Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima
    • Largest Nickel Exporter: Canada
    • Top Natural Rubber Producer: Thailand
    • Amazon Rainforest: Largest tropical rainforest worldwide
    • Deepest Lake: Lake Baikal
    • Highest Lake: Lake Titicaca
    • Largest Freshwater Lake: Lake Superior

    Astronomy and Science

    • First Three Planets of the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth
    • UNESCO Headquarters Location: Paris
    • Highest Oil Exporting Country: Saudi Arabia
    • Fundamental Unit of Electric Current: Ampere (A)
    • Sun: Principal source of energy for Earth
    • Carbon Dioxide: Gas absorbed by plants

    Historical and Cultural Highlights

    • Teacher's Day in India: Celebrated on 5th September
    • Father of Computers: Charles Babbage
    • Highest Civilian Award in India: Bharat Ratna
    • National Flower of India: Lotus
    • Queen of Spices: Cardamom
    • Permanent Settlement of Bengal: Introduced by Lord Cornwallis

    Demographics and Society

    • Largest Democracy: India
    • World's most populous city: Tokyo, Japan (Asia); Mexico City (North America)
    • Union Territories in India: 8
    • Constituent States of the USA: 50
    • Days in February during Leap Year: 29
    • Number of Teeth in Adult Mouth: 32

    Sports and Celebrations

    • Coal Miners’ Day: Observed on 4th May
    • World Hand Hygiene Day: Celebrated on 5th May
    • ’Holi’ Festival: Known as the Festival of Colours

    Language and Literature

    • Common Surnames in the USA: Smith
    • Notable Author: R.K. Narayan, known for "Malgudi Days"

    Key Concepts and Units

    • Unit of Speed: Meter per second
    • Chemical Formula of Hydrochloric Acid: HCl
    • Fastest Bird on Earth: Peregrine Falcon
    • Number of Colors in Rainbow: 7

    Current Affairs and Leadership

    • Chief Election Commissioner of India: Rajiv Kumar
    • MD & CEO of Air India: Campbell Wilson
    • Prime Minister of Nepal (5th Term): Sher Bahadur Deuba

    Miscellaneous Facts

    • Jellyfish: Marine animal without a skeleton
    • Fastest bird in the world: Peregrine Falcon
    • Period of Kumbh Mela: Occurs every 12 years

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