General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations

India – General

Basic Facts about India India"s Position in the World National Symbols Population Facts Gross Domestic Product Exports and Imports Languages of India States and UTs of India States and Capitals Courts in India Tribunals in India

Days and Years Section

Important Days of the Year Health Related Days Animal Related Days Important Years in Indian History Important Years in World History

Banking Section

Reserve Bank of India Facts on Coins and Currency of India Coins and Currency Making Units of India Nationalised Banks of India Slogans of Banks Top Banks of India State Bank of India RRBs under State Bank of India Taglines of Insurance Companies Central Banks of Important Countries International Banks & Headquarters World Bank and IMF International Financial Institutions Bank Rates and Ratios Banking Terminology

Constitution Section

Facts about Constituent Assembly Committees of Constituent Assembly Parts of Indian Constitution Age Limits in Indian Constitution Time Periods in Indian Constitution Oaths in Indian Constitution Resignations in Indian Constitution Important Amendments to Constitution Important Parliamentary Terms Finance related Parliamentary Terms Questions and Motions in Parliament

Places of Interest Section

Museums in India Gardens of India World Heritage Sites in India Archaeological Sites Temples of India Forts and Palaces of India Mosques and Tombs in India Zoos, Jails and Libraries in India Caves, Gates and Towers of India Bridges, Statues and Stupas of India Old and New Names of Cities of India Important Industrial Towns of India

Minerals Section

India"s Position in Mineral Wealth First Ranked States in Mineral Production Oil Refineries of India Oil Fields of India and the World Steel Plants of India

Inventions & Discoveries Section

Discoverers of Elements Inventors of Home Appliances Inventors in Aviation Field Inventors of Vehicles Inventors of Weapons Creators/Founders on the Net Software Developers Medical Discoveries Founders of Indian Companies

Books and Authors Section

Books by Indian Nobel Laureates Books by Indian Authors Books by President, Prime Ministers etc.Books by Famous Scientists Books by Sportspersons Famous Children Classics Famous World Classics Creators of Fictional Characters Famous Books of 20th Century Books by Famous Economists Indian Writers and Languages Latest Books and Authors Latest Books in News

Sanctuaries and Animals Section

Sanctuaries in India Sanctuaries and Animals Biosphere Reserves in India Forest Cover in India Largest, Smallest, Fastest Animals Endemic Animals around the World Breeds of Domestic Animals Scientific Names of Common Animals Differences between Similar Animals

Geographical Features Section

Geographical Features of the World Deserts of the World Lakes of India and the World Waterfalls of India and the World Islands of India Wetlands of India Straits and Canals

Miscellaneous Section - 2

Rocket Launching Stations Maharatna and Navratna PSUs PSUs and Ministries Nuclear Power Plants in India Weather Instruments and Climatic Lines Atmospheric Layers Facts about the Earth Important Latitudes and Longitudes Facts about the Moon Facts about the Solar System Utility and Demand Production in Economics Competition in Economics

Defence Section

Chiefs of Armed Forces Formation Days — Military Organisations Mottos of State Police Organisations Defence Training Institutes Defence Manufacturing Units Commands of Army, Air Force & Navy Air Force & Naval Training Establishments Aircraft & Submarines of Indian Navy Aircrafts of the Indian Air Force Equivalent Ranks in Armed Forces Important Military Operations Joint Military Exercises

Rivers Section

Facts about Indian Rivers Rivers and Cities of India Rivers and Dams in India Rivers and their Origins Indian Rivers and Tributaries Ancient Names of Rivers Rivers and places of confluence Facts about World Rivers Cities and Rivers of the World Terminology related to Rivers

Diseases Section

Types of Diseases Organisms causing Diseases Deficiency Diseases Common Names of Diseases Diseases and Body Parts Affected Poisoning Diseases Diseases transmitted by animals Rare Diseases and Disorders Doctors and Specialisations Types of Medicines Commonly used Medicines Names of Vitamins Standards of Health

Great Personalities Section

Great Leaders of India Indian Leaders - Years of Birth Real Names of Prominent People Nicknames of Important Personalities

Art and Culture Section

Classical and Folk Dances of India Dance Forms and Associated Persons Famous Painter, Sculptors, Architects etc.Famous Painters and their Paintings Musical Instruments and Associated Persons Fairs of India Intangible Cultural Heritage List - UNESCO Important Facts about Films

Railways Section

Important Facts about Indian Railways Railway Zones and Headquarters Railway Training & Manufacturing Units

Agriculture Section

Important Facts about Soils Distribution of Soils in India Facts about Crops in India Top Crop Producing States in India Top Crop Producing Countries Types of Farming Types of Irrigation

History Section

Ancient Texts and Authors Importance of Ancient Indian Texts Important Battles in Indian History Foreign Invaders of India Visitors to India Court Poets in Indian History Dynasties – Capitals, Founders and Temples Famous Women in Indian History Delhi Sultanatte – Important Facts Rulers and Women of Mughal Empire Battles during Mughal Rule Nine Gems of Akbar"s Court Monuments and Books of Mughal Period Important Treaties in Indian History

Sports Section

Major Sports Events Facts about Olympic Games Indian Olympic Medallists First in Sports in India First in Sports in the World Stadiums in India Cricket Stadiums of the World Sports Awards in India Facts about Open Era Tennis Grand Slam Tennis Records Highest Runs in Cricket Sports Cups and Trophies Games and Number of Players Sports Measurements Sports Organisations and Headquarters

Awards Section

First in Nobel Prizes Presidents, PMs – Winners of Nobel Prizes Nobel Prize Winners from India Nobel Prize Winners from China, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc.Awards by Home Ministry – Govt of India Sports Awards by Govt of India Awards by Various Ministries – Govt of India Awards by Autonomous Organisations in India Gallantry Awards by Govt of India

International Organisations Section

HQs of International Organisations Mottos of International Organisations SAARC, OPEC, ASEAN Member Countries Member Countries of European Union Member Countries – G–8 and G‐20

Hills and Mountains Section

Mountains & Hills of India Hill Stations of India Highest Mountains of Indian States Highest Mountains of the World Mountain Ranges of the World

Religions Section

Sacred Hindu Texts Important Pilgrimages of Hinduism Important Facts about Islam Important Facts about Christianity Important Facts about Buddhism Important Facts about Jainism Important Facts about Sikhism Judaism, Zoroastrianism & Confucianism

Anatomy Section

Important Facts about Human Anatomy Important Facts about Blood Blood Vessels and Functions Blood Components and Functions Disorders of the Blood Disorders of the Eye Facts about Bones Number of Bones in Human Body Types of Bones and Joints Functions of Enzymes Functions of Minerals in Human Body Functions of Hormones in Human Body

Plants Section

Facts about Plants Plant Products and Parts Propagation of Plants Plant Nutrients and Studies Scientific Names of Common Plants

"Firsts" Section

First Appointees in India First Events in India First Chief Ministers of Indian States First Women Chief Ministers and Governors First in India – Women First Award Recipients in India First Indian Recipients of International Awards First in the World First in the World – Women First Men in Space First Satellites of Countries First Spacecraft in Space

Roads, Ports and Airports Section

Facts about Roads and Highways International Airports in India Domestic Airports in India Major Ports in India

Chemicals Section

Elements and Periodic Table Common Names of Chemicals Important and Useful Chemicals Important Organic Acids Important Inorganic Acids Important Chemical Processes

Abbreviations Section

Abbreviations — Government Related Banking related Abbreviations Commerce related Abbreviations Technology related Abbreviations Medical related Abbreviations

British Rule & Freedom Struggle Section

British Governor Generals and Viceroys Indian National Congress Important Places during Freedom Struggle Important Freedom Fighters of India Revolutionary Freedom Fighters of India Important Facts about Mahatma Gandhi Important Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi What others said about Mahatma Gandhi

Countries and Capitals Section

Capitals of African Countries Capitals of landlocked African countries Capitals of Asian Countries Capitals of Middle East Countries Capitals of European Countries Capitals of North and South American Countries Capitals of Oceania and Australia

Physical Sciences Section

Facts about Gases Facts about Metals Metals, Ores and Alloys Processes related to Metals Important Scientific Laws Units of Measurements Measuring Instruments Facts about Light Facts about Sound Images by Lenses Images by Mirrors Electrical & Electronic Components

Miscellaneous Section

Social Movements and Founders Famous Slogans and their Authors Famous Quotes by Indian Leaders Famous Quotes of the World Newspapers and their Founders Newspapers and their Editors Government Publications in India Languages of the World Landmarks of the World – Statues Old and New Names of Countries and Cities Nicknames of Countries and Cities Largest Countries of the World Countries and Parliaments Space Agencies of Countries Slogans of International Airlines Ministries and Departments