General Awareness

The decision to move the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi was announced by King George V at the Delhi Durbar in 1911.

Due to its slow rotation, one solar day on Mercury (sunrise to sunrise) lasts approximately 176 Earth days.

The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Kranti, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942, during the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee. It demanded an orderly British withdrawal from India.

United Nations Day is celebrated annually on October 24, marking the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945.

Under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, the Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India every five years or earlier if considered necessary.

Jupiter is the largest and heaviest planet in our solar system, with a mass more than twice that of all the other planets combined.

The withdrawal of the South-West monsoon from India typically begins in early September from northwestern India and progresses southward, usually exiting the country by the end of September or early October.

The Earth's core is primarily composed of iron and nickel, which are metals. The outer core is liquid, while the inner core is solid due to extreme pressure.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. It plays a critical role in regulating blood glucose levels.

The Great Pyramids of Giza were constructed during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, roughly between 2600 BC and 2500 BC, which falls within the specified range.

New Zealand is often referred to as the 'Britain of the South' due to its historical ties, cultural similarities, and geographical location in the Southern Hemisphere.

Sarojini Naidu was the first woman to hold the office of Governor in any Indian state, serving as the Governor of the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from 1947 to 1949.

In the stock market, a 'bull' refers to an investor who expects prices to rise, while a 'bear' refers to an investor who expects prices to fall.

Neil Armstrong became the first human to step on the moon on July 20, 1969, as part of the Apollo 11 mission.

Nirad C. Chaudhuri is the author of 'A Passage to England', a travelogue reflecting on his first visit to England in 1955.

The Kuki tribe is an ethnic group primarily found in the northeastern states of India, with a significant population residing in Manipur.

The Constitution of India currently has 12 schedules. It originally had 8, and others were added through various constitutional amendments.

The chemical name for baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, with the chemical formula NaHCO3.

Sucheta Kriplani was the first woman to serve as a Chief Minister of an Indian state, leading the government of Uttar Pradesh from 1963 to 1967.

A standard refrigerator is typically set to maintain a temperature of approximately 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure food safety and preservation.