General Knowledge

John Maynard Keynes was a British economist whose ideas fundamentally changed the theory and practice of macroeconomics. He is associated with the Keynesian school, not the Classical school of economics.

Under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution, the President can declare a national emergency. During this time, the Parliament gains the power to legislate on subjects listed in the State List.

The Indian Patents Act was enacted in 1970 to replace the earlier Indian Patents and Designs Act of 1911. It came into force in 1972, but the 1970 date is the standard reference for the Act's origin.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fuel in vehicle engines. It is a major pollutant and is toxic to humans.

ECB stands for External Commercial Borrowing, which refers to loans in foreign currency availed by Indian residents from non-resident entities.

Fructose is a simple monosaccharide found in many plants and is the sweetest naturally occurring carbohydrate. It is much sweeter than glucose or sucrose.

Tropical dry deciduous forests cover the largest area in India. These forests are found in areas receiving rainfall between 70 and 100 cm.

Under Article 312 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament has the power to create one or more All-India Services common to the Union and the States.

Mother India is a controversial 1927 book written by the American historian Katherine Mayo. It was highly critical of Indian society and culture.

The National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, located in Goa.

The Anti-Defection Bill (52nd Amendment Act) was passed in 1985 during the tenure of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Deep litter and cage systems are standard methods used in poultry farming to manage birds and egg production efficiently.

An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible, such as oil and water. It is a type of colloid.

India's total coastline, including the mainland and the islands (Andaman and Nicobar, and Lakshadweep), is approximately 7,516.6 km, often rounded to 7,500 km.

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. The carbon content in steel typically ranges from 0.02% to about 2.1% by weight, making 0.1 to 1.5 the most accurate range provided.

A computer virus is a type of malicious software (malware) that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs.

Allahabad Bank, which was founded in 1865, had its headquarters in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was later merged with the Indian Bank in 2020.

The ideal ratio of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (NPK) for Indian soils is generally considered to be 4:2:1. This is a standard recommendation in Indian agricultural science.

The literacy rate in India has evolved over time. While the 2011 census recorded it at approximately 74%, older exam materials often cited 65% based on the 2001 census data.

German silver is an alloy consisting of copper, zinc, and nickel. Despite its name, it contains no silver.

The Jawahar Tunnel is a road tunnel located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India.

The book Two Lives is a biographical work written by the Indian author Vikram Seth, detailing the lives of his great-uncle and great-aunt.

The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, which was passed during the Janata Party government led by Morarji Desai.

The duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our freedom movement is one of the eleven Fundamental Duties enshrined in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution.