General Knowledge Test

National Girl Child Day is celebrated annually in India on January 24 to promote awareness about the rights and issues of girls.

The angstrom is a unit of length equal to 10^-10 meters, commonly used to measure the wavelength of light and other electromagnetic radiation.

The Group of 77 (G77) is a coalition of developing nations designed to promote their collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulatory body for the securities market in India, ensuring fair practices and investor protection.

Leela Samson succeeded Sharmila Tagore as the chairperson of the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) in 2011.

The 2006 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Germany, where Italy emerged as the champion.

In Roman numerals, X represents 10 and C represents 100. Since X precedes C, it indicates subtraction (100 - 10), resulting in 90.

Michel Sleiman was elected as the President of Lebanon in 2008, succeeding Emile Lahoud.

Jet Airways was the first private Indian airline to launch international flights to China, specifically connecting Delhi to Shanghai.

The motto inscribed below the abacus of the National Emblem of India is Satyameva Jayate, which means Truth Alone Triumphs.

A dope test is conducted on athletes to detect the presence of prohibited performance-enhancing substances in their system.

Individuals with blood type O do not have A or B antigens on the surface of their red blood cells, which is why they are considered universal donors.

Turgidity in a plant cell occurs when water enters the cell via osmosis, causing the vacuole to swell and push the cytoplasm against the cell wall.

The number of judges in the Supreme Court of India has been increased over time. At the time this question was likely written, the sanctioned strength was 31.

OPEC stands for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, a group of nations that coordinate petroleum policies.

Polly Umrigar was a legendary Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1950s and 60s.

Aeschylus is widely considered the father of Greek tragedy, having introduced the second actor and expanded the scope of dramatic dialogue.

The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1976, added the Fundamental Duties to the Constitution under Article 51A.

The Mountbatten Plan, announced in June 1947, outlined the process for the partition of British India and the transfer of power to the two independent dominions of India and Pakistan.

Japan consistently ranks among the countries with the highest life expectancy globally due to its advanced healthcare system and diet. India, China, and Bangladesh have significantly lower life expectancy figures compared to Japan.

The Suez Canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, has a total length of approximately 193.3 kilometers. This measurement includes the approach channels.

Bhutan is famously known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon (or Thunderbolts) due to the fierce storms that often roll in from the Himalayas. This is a common cultural moniker for the nation.