General Knowledge

Article 111 of the Constitution deals with President's assent to Bills. When a Bill is passed by both Houses, the President may give assent, withhold assent (pocket veto), or return the Bill (except Money Bills) for reconsideration. Withholding assent is a constitutional option available to the President, though it's rarely exercised.

Khizr Khan founded the Sayyid Dynasty in 1414 AD after the decline of the Tughlaq Dynasty. He was a governor of Multan who captured Delhi and established the Sayyid Dynasty, which ruled Delhi from 1414-1451 AD. The dynasty claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima.

Jawaharlal Nehru wrote 'Discovery of India' during his imprisonment at Ahmadnagar Fort Jail from 1942-1945. The book was written in response to questions from his fellow prisoners about India's history and culture. It provides a comprehensive view of Indian history, philosophy, and culture.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India's central bank and is responsible for managing the country's foreign exchange reserves. These reserves include foreign currency assets, gold, and Special Drawing Rights (SDR) maintained to ensure stability in international payments and monetary policy. Stock exchanges (BSE, NSE) are trading platforms, while the Foreign Ministry handles diplomatic relations.

Baba Amte (Murlidhar Devidas Amte) founded Anandvan in 1950 as a rehabilitation center for leprosy patients in Maharashtra. He dedicated his life to social work and the care of marginalized people affected by leprosy. Mother Teresa worked in Kolkata, while M.G. Ranade and Swami Vivekananda were social reformers and spiritual leaders respectively, not associated with this specific center.

IPO stands for Initial Public Offer - the first time a private company offers its shares to the public to raise capital. This process transitions a company from private to public ownership and is overseen by market regulators like SEBI in India. The other options are not standard financial terms.

Plastic money refers to credit cards and debit cards because these cards are typically made of plastic. Credit cards allow borrowing up to a limit, while debit cards directly access your bank account funds. Mutual funds, futures, options, shares, and debentures are financial instruments but not called plastic money.

Amrapali and Vanaraja are both popular mango varieties grown in India. Amrapali is a hybrid variety known for its sweet taste and good yield, while Vanaraja is another commercially important mango cultivar. These are not varieties of guava, banana, or apple.

The Brahmaputra river is known as Tsangpo (or Yarlung Tsangpo) in Tibet, where it originates. It enters India through Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang/Dihang, becomes the Brahmaputra in Assam, and flows into Bangladesh as the Jamuna. Ganga, Indus, and Sutlej have different Tibetan names.

Seed therapy is a medical imaging technique used for the detection and localization of breast tumors. It involves injecting tiny radioactive seeds near the tumor site to help pinpoint its location for biopsy or treatment. It is not used for detecting AIDS, lymphosarcoma, or tuberculosis.

Night blindness (nyctalopia) is caused by Vitamin A deficiency, which is essential for the formation of rhodopsin, a pigment in the retina needed for vision in low-light conditions. Vitamin A is found in carrots, leafy vegetables, and animal products. Vitamins B, C, and K are not primarily related to night vision.

Swami Vivekananda (Narendranath Datta) was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahansa, a 19th-century mystic of Bengal. Their relationship shaped Vivekananda's spiritual philosophy and led to the founding of the Ramakrishna Mission. Swami Haridas, Saint Jyaneshwar, and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu were other spiritual figures not directly connected to Vivekananda.

The Sun Temple of Konark was built by King Narsimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the 13th century (around 1250 CE). This UNESCO World Heritage site is designed as a colossal chariot of the Sun God with 12 pairs of elaborately carved wheels. Nagabhatta I, Krishna III, and Mihira Bhoja were rulers of other dynasties and periods.

A no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha requires support of at least 50 members to be admitted. This is a constitutional provision under Article 75(3) and Rule 198 of the Lok Sabha. The motion, if passed, leads to the resignation of the Council of Ministers. 25, 10, or 75 members are not the required minimum.

Chandrayaan-1 was India's maiden moon mission, launched by ISRO in October 2008. It successfully orbited the Moon and made the important discovery of water molecules on the lunar surface. The prefix 'Chandra' means Moon and 'Yaana' means vehicle or craft in Sanskrit. The other options are not real mission names.

Zain-ul-Abidin (1420-1470) earned the title 'Akbar of Kashmir' for his tolerant and inclusive policies similar to Akbar the Great. He promoted religious harmony, encouraged arts and culture, and worked for the welfare of all communities in Kashmir, making him one of the most respected rulers of the region.

Norway consistently ranks at the top in global gender equality indices like the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report. This is due to the country's progressive policies, high female workforce participation, equal pay legislation, and strong social support systems that promote gender parity in all sectors.

Rajasekhara, a prominent Sanskrit poet and playwright from the 9th-10th century CE, wrote 'Karpurmanjari,' a romantic play (prakarana) in four acts. He served as a court poet to the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty and is known for his contributions to classical Sanskrit literature including works like 'Kavyamimamsa'.

Brassica campestris is the scientific botanical name for the mustard plant, which includes several species like rapeseed and field mustard. This plant belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is widely cultivated for its seeds used in cooking and oil extraction, as well as for its leaves in various cuisines.

Narmada and Tapti flow from East to West in India.

World Forestry Day is observed annually on March 21st to raise awareness about the importance of forests and trees in sustaining life on Earth. The United Nations established this day to promote forest conservation, sustainable management, and to highlight how forests contribute to biodiversity, climate regulation, and livelihoods.

The Right Livelihood Award, established in 1980, is widely known as the 'Alternative Nobel Prize' because it honors individuals and organizations working on practical solutions to global problems. The award recognizes courageous and visionary work in fields like peace, human rights, and environmental protection, often highlighting those ignored by mainstream institutions.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 to train and promote national workers for India's social and political advancement. The society aimed to create dedicated workers who would serve India selflessly, promoting education, social reform, and the freedom movement. Gokhale was a mentor to Gandhi and a key moderate leader in India's independence struggle.

Bhadrabahu, a revered Jain monk, is credited with spreading Jainism to South India around 300 BCE. According to tradition, he led a migration of Jain monks to Karnataka during a famine in the north, establishing Jain monastic traditions in the region. He is also associated with predicting the famine that prompted this migration.

Jeev Milkha Singh won the 2008 Singapore Open golf tournament, marking one of his significant victories on the Asian Tour. The Indian golfer, son of legendary athlete Milkha Singh, has been a trailblazer for Indian golf internationally with multiple European and Asian Tour wins to his name.