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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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language has more native speakers, English or Spanish?

<p>Spanish (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest 4-digit number?

<p>1000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which state is the Sun Temple of Konark located?

<p>Odisha (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many players are there in a game of cricket?

<p>11 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is known as the Festival of Colours?

<p>Holi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of gas do plants absorb?

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

How many states are there in the United States?

<p>50 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the first citizen of India?

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

What is the principal source of energy for the Earth?

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

Which country has the world's largest prison population?

<p>USA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of the USA?

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Which is the fastest fish in water?

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Who gave the theory of relativity?

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

What is the full form of SEBI?

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

Which is the largest tropical rainforest in the world?

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

Who discovered X-rays?

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

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

<p>Mexico (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of India?

<p>Delhi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the President that earns the highest salary?

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Who is known as the 'Father of Computers'?

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Which chemical formula represents Hydrochloric acid?

<p>HCl (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which flower is regarded as the National Flower of India?

<p>Lotus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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Who invented the watch?

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

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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

This compilation encapsulates a wide range of knowledge spanning geography, culture, science, and current affairs, providing a solid basis for further study.

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