General Awareness

Farooq Abdullah has served as president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference party. The question refers to a political leadership position within the regional party. Omar Abdullah (his son) has also been a prominent leader. The phrasing 'new president' suggests this may be time-sensitive.

The US-India Business Alliance was renamed to the 'Alliance for US-India Business' to reflect its broader mission of strengthening bilateral trade and investment. This reorganization aimed to streamline advocacy efforts between American and Indian corporate sectors.

The 2010 Commonwealth Games were hosted by Delhi, India. This was the first time India hosted the Commonwealth Games, making it a historic moment for Indian sports and international participation.

The University of Cambridge established the 'Manmohan Singh Scholarship Programme' to honour Dr. Manmohan Singh, who is an alumnus of Cambridge (Tripos 1954, PhD 1957). This scholarship supports Indian students pursuing postgraduate studies at Cambridge.

Hiralal Shastri became the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan after the state's formation in 1949. He served from 1949-1951 and was a key figure in establishing the state's administrative framework after India's independence.

Michael Phelps was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year in 2008 after his historic performance at the Beijing Olympics, where he won 8 gold medals - the most gold medals ever won by an athlete in a single Olympic Games.

Robert Mugabe was the second President of Zimbabwe, serving from 1987 to 2017. He was Prime Minister from 1980-1987 under the ceremonial presidency of Canaan Banana, then became executive President when the position was created.

Randhir Singh served as Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association for multiple terms. He was a key figure in Indian sports administration and represented India in various international Olympic committees.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539) was the founder of Sikhism. He was the first of the ten Sikh Gurus and laid the foundation of the Sikh faith through his teachings of equality, devotion, and the oneness of God.

Numismatics is the study or collection of coins, medals, paper money, and related objects. Philately is the study of stamps, pedagogy is the study of teaching methods, and lexicography is the study of dictionary-making.

The Gateway of India was built in 1911-1924 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai (then Bombay). The foundation stone was laid during their visit in 1911, though the structure was completed later.

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942, during the All India Congress Committee session in Bombay. It was a major civil disobedience movement demanding an end to British rule in India.

World Water Day is observed annually on March 22 to raise awareness about freshwater resources and sustainable management. The UN designated this day in 1993.

Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It's a prestigious military school preparing cadets for the National Defence Academy.

Pure 24-karat gold is too soft to maintain its shape in ornaments. It's typically alloyed with metals like copper or silver to increase durability and hardness while maintaining luster.

Gypsum is calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O). It's a soft sulfate mineral used in plaster, wallboard, and fertilizer.

The Schick test (misspelled as Shick) is used to diagnose diphtheria immunity by introducing diphtheria toxin intradermally. Widal test is for typhoid, Tuberculin for TB.

Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is caused by Kyasanur Forest Disease virus (KFDV), a flavivirus transmitted by ticks. Also called 'monkey fever' due to monkey mortality.

WHO launched the Global Malaria Eradication Programme in 1956, shifting from control to eradication. The campaign faced challenges and was suspended in 1969.

Soda water is carbonated water containing dissolved carbon dioxide, which forms carbonic acid (H2CO3). This gives it a slightly acidic taste and effervescence.

'The Soul of a New Machine' (1981) by Tracy Kidder won the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction. It chronicles the development of a new computer at Data General.

American mountain lions are commonly called pumas, also known as cougars or panthers. Puma concolor is their scientific name - they're native to the Americas.

Lymph is the clear-to-yellowish fluid in intercellular spaces and lymphatic vessels. It's derived from interstitial fluid and contains white blood cells, similar to blood plasma.

Nokia World 2008 was held in Barcelona, Spain. This annual event showcased Nokia's latest mobile devices and technologies to industry professionals and media.