General Awareness (Static)

A synagogue is the house of worship and study for the Jewish community. Taoism, Zoroastrianism, and Shintoism have different places of worship, such as temples or fire temples.

King Porus (often spelled Poras) ruled the Paurava kingdom and famously fought Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Hydaspes. His resistance is noted for its bravery despite his eventual defeat.

The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, but it officially came into force on January 26, 1950. This date is celebrated annually as Republic Day.

Angola shares a significant land border with Zambia to the east. Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) does not share a border with Angola.

The phrase 'Workers of the World, Unite!' is one of the most famous slogans from The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

CITU stands for the Centre of Indian Trade Unions, which is the trade union wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI (M).

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness that frequently affects infants and children. Outbreaks have historically been reported in various regions, including China.

Switzerland is famously known as the 'playground of Europe' due to its mountainous landscape, ski resorts, and tourism appeal. It has held this moniker for many years.

The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, following the ratification of the UN Charter by the majority of its signatories after World War II.

Jog Falls is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India. It is one of the highest plunge waterfalls in the country.

Sikkim became an associate state of India through the 35th Amendment and a full state through the 36th Amendment to the Constitution of India in 1975.

The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland body of water by area. Despite being called a sea due to its size and saline water, it is geographically classified as an endorheic basin.

India was the first country to grant diplomatic recognition to the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) in its struggle for the independence of Namibia.

Indika is an account of Mauryan India written by the Greek ambassador Megasthenes, who visited the court of Chandragupta Maurya.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, along with its sister organization, the World Bank.

Kandla port, located in Gujarat, is an artificial tidal port. Chennai and Kolkata are major ports, but Kandla is specifically noted for being developed as a major artificial harbour to reduce pressure on other ports.

The book 'Politics' is a foundational work of political philosophy written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle.

The Nile is traditionally considered the longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa. While there is ongoing scientific debate regarding the Amazon, the Nile remains the standard answer in most academic contexts.

The McMahon Line is the boundary line between India and China, specifically in the eastern sector, established by the 1914 Simla Convention.

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru were executed by hanging on March 23, 1931, in Lahore Jail for their roles in the revolutionary movement against British rule.

Gunnar Myrdal's 'Asian Drama: An Inquiry into the Poverty of Nations' is a comprehensive study examining the economic and social challenges, specifically poverty, in South Asian countries.

The non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are elected by the United Nations General Assembly for two-year terms.

The Finance Commission of India is a constitutional body established under Article 280 to define the financial relations between the central government and the state governments, including the distribution of tax proceeds.

Titagarh, located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, is historically significant for its paper mills. It is a well-known industrial hub in the state.