General Knowledge (Static)

Radioimmunoassay (RIA) is a highly sensitive laboratory technique used to measure and detect minute quantities of antigens, antibodies, and hormones in blood samples. It was developed by Rosalyn Yalow and Solomon Berson, who won the Nobel Prize for this work. RIA is a diagnostic tool, not a therapeutic treatment for cancer, AIDS, or fractures.

The Inheritance of Loss (note the correct spelling is Loss, not Loos) was written by Kiran Desai and published in 2006. It won the Booker Prize that same year. The novel explores themes of globalization, post-colonialism, and cultural identity against the backdrop of the Himalayas and New York.

In Golak Nath v. State of Punjab (1967), the Supreme Court held that Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution are unamendable. This ruling was later overturned by the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), which established that Parliament can amend Fundamental Rights but cannot alter the 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution.

Perfect competition achieves the most efficient allocation of resources because it ensures allocative efficiency (P=MC) and productive efficiency. In perfect competition, firms are price takers, there is free entry and exit, perfect information, and homogeneous products - all conditions that maximize social welfare and minimize deadweight loss.

The Thomas Cup is the premier international men's team badminton championship, often considered the World Cup of badminton. It was first contested in 1948-1949 and is named after Sir George Thomas, a legendary badminton and tennis player. The Uber Cup is the women's equivalent.

Tony Blair is the odd one out because he was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1997-2007), while George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter were all Presidents of the United States. The other three share the same nationality and position.

In the 2006 FIFA World Cup final held in Germany, Italy defeated France 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Therefore, France was the runner-up. This match is famous for Zinedine Zidane's headbutt on Marco Materazzi, which led to his red card in his final professional match.

The 14th NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) Summit was held in Havana, Cuba in 2006. Fidel Castro was the host and chaired the summit, which brought together leaders from developing nations to discuss cooperation and development issues.

Hamid Karzai, the first democratically elected President of Afghanistan, received the 2005 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. He was honored for his leadership in Afghanistan's reconstruction and democratic transition after the fall of the Taliban regime.

The Hopman Cup is an annual international team tennis tournament held in Australia. It is named after Harry Hopman, a legendary Australian tennis player and coach. The event features mixed-gender teams from different countries competing in tennis matches.

The 2006 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit was held in Hanoi, Vietnam. This meeting brought together leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies to discuss trade liberalization, economic cooperation, and regional development initiatives.

Under Article 11 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament has the exclusive power to regulate citizenship by law. This means only the Indian Parliament can make laws regarding who is a citizen, how citizenship is acquired, lost, or terminated. The Supreme Court interprets these laws but cannot regulate citizenship itself.

Aruna Asaf Ali is best known for her role in the Quit India Movement (1942). She bravely hoisted the Indian National Congress flag at Gowalia Tank Maidan (now August Kranti Maidan) in Mumbai during the peak of the movement, becoming an icon of the freedom struggle.

The Industrial Revolution began in England around 1760 (the question says 1750, which is close but not exact). England had the right conditions - coal, iron, capital, and political stability - leading to innovations like the steam engine and textile machinery that transformed manufacturing.

The Battle of Chausa (1539) was fought between Mughal emperor Humayun and Sher Khan (later Sher Shah Suri). Sher Shah defeated Humayun, forcing him into exile for 15 years. This battle established the Suri dynasty's control over Delhi and marked a turning point in Mughal history.

The INA trials in 1945 (Red Fort Trials) were defended by Bhulabhai Desai, Tej Bahadur Sapru, and Jawaharlal Nehru among others. However, the question asks who did NOT opt to defend - and Jawaharlal Nehru, while supporting the INA cause politically, was not part of the formal legal defense team led by Bhulabhai Desai.

Mount Merapi is located in Indonesia, on the island of Java near Yogyakarta. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and has erupted regularly since 1548. Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to volcanic and seismic activity.

Planetary winds are large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns that blow across the Earth's surface. Trade winds are permanent planetary winds that blow from the subtropical high-pressure belts toward the equatorial low-pressure zone. While monsoons are also planetary (seasonal) winds, trade winds are the classic example cited in textbooks. Land and sea breezes and Chinook are local winds, not planetary.

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution originally listed 14 languages. Through constitutional amendments, more languages were added over time. As of the 100th Amendment (which included the addition of Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santali), the Eighth Schedule now contains 22 languages. These are the recognized official languages of India.

Article 1 of the Indian Constitution explicitly states: 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.' This describes India as a union of states, not a federation. The distinction is important because states in India cannot secede from the Union, unlike in a true federation. The term 'quasi-federal' describes the CHARACTER of Indian federalism, not what Article 1 explicitly states.

Water has the highest specific heat capacity among common substances (approximately 4.18 J/g°C). This means water can absorb more heat energy per unit mass before its temperature rises significantly. Metals like iron (0.45 J/g°C) and gold (0.13 J/g°C) have much lower heat capacities. Benzene has a moderate heat capacity (around 1.8 J/g°C).

According to the Census of India 2001, the sex ratio (number of females per 1000 males) was 933. This was an improvement from 927 in the 1991 census. The sex ratio is an important demographic indicator of gender balance in a population.