General Knowledge Archives

Inventions & Discoveries – General Knowledge Notes

Will start January 1, 1970

Inventions: Printing Press, Johannes Gutenberg, 1440 Vaccination, Edward Jenner, 1796 Steam Engine, James Watt, 1765 Electric Motor, Michael Faraday, 1821 Computer, Charles Babbage (conceptual), 1822, modern computers (Alan Turing, 1930s-40s) Telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, 1876 Light Bulb, Thomas Edison, 1879 Automobile, Karl Benz, 1885 Radio, Guglielmo Marconi, 1895 Airplane, Wilbur and Orville Wright, 1903...

Countries & Capitals – General Knowledge Notes

Will start January 1, 1970

1. Africa Nigeria: Abuja (capital), Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, Port Harcourt South Africa: Pretoria (capital), Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein Egypt: Cairo (capital), Alexandria, Giza, Shubra El Kheima, Port Said Ethiopia: Addis Ababa (capital), Gondar, Mekelle, Dire Dawa, Bahir Dar Kenya: Nairobi (capital), Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret Algeria: Algiers (capital), Oran, Constantine, Annaba, Blida Morocco...

Important Landmarks and Monuments – General Knowledge Notes

Will start January 1, 1970

1. Taj Mahal (India) Location: Agra, India Built by: Emperor Shah Jahan Year: 1632-1653 Fact: Built as a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal, it is a symbol of love and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2. Great Wall of China (China) Location: Northern China Built by: Multiple dynasties, notably the Qin and Ming Dynasties Length...

Important Days & Dates – General Knowledge Notes

Will start January 1, 1970

January January 1: New Year’s Day January 12: National Youth Day (India) – Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda January 15: Army Day (India) January 26: Republic Day (India) January 30: Martyrs' Day (India) – Death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi February February 4: World Cancer Day February 13: World Radio Day February 14: Valentine’s Day...

Abbreviations and Full Forms – General Knowledge Notes

Will start January 1, 1970

General Abbreviations: ATM – Automated Teller Machine PIN – Personal Identification Number SIM – Subscriber Identity Module SMS – Short Message Service GPS – Global Positioning System Wi-Fi – Wireless Fidelity USB – Universal Serial Bus PDF – Portable Document Format FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions URL – Uniform Resource Locator Technology and Computing: C...

Important Historical Events and Figures – General Knowledge Notes

Will start January 1, 1970

1. French Revolution (1789–1799) Overview: A period of radical social and political upheaval in France. Key Causes: Economic hardship, social inequality, and ideas of the Enlightenment. Major Events: Storming of the Bastille (1789) – Symbol of the revolution. Reign of Terror (1793–1794) – Mass executions of "enemies of the revolution." Important Figures: Maximilien...

Continents & Countries – General Knowledge Notes

Will start January 1, 1970

Continents Asia: Largest continent by area and population. Africa: Second largest continent; known for the Sahara Desert. North America: Third largest continent; contains the longest river system (Mississippi-Missouri River). South America: Contains the Amazon Rainforest and River. Europe: Known for its rich history and the European Union. Australia: Smallest continent; often referred to as...

National & Global Economies – General Knowledge Notes

Will start January 1, 1970

1. National Economy A national economy refers to the economic activities, production, consumption, and trade within a specific country. It encompasses all the industries, businesses, labour, and the government’s role in regulating these activities. Key Aspects: Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total value of all goods and services produced in a country over a...

Basic Physics, Chemistry, and Biology – General Knowledge Notes

Will start January 1, 1970

Basic Physics Physics is the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature. Here are key concepts in basic physics: Newton’s Laws of Motion: First Law (Inertia): An object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force. Second Law (Force and Acceleration): Force =...

Basic Economic Concepts – General Knowledge Notes

Will start January 1, 1970

1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Definition: The total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country over a specific period, usually a year. Types of GDP: Nominal GDP: Measured at current market prices without adjusting for inflation. Real GDP: Adjusted for inflation, reflecting the actual value of goods and services. Per...

World Wars – General Knowledge Notes

Will start January 1, 1970

World War I (1914–1918) Start Date: July 28, 1914 End Date: November 11, 1918 (Armistice Day), though the formal end was the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919. Main Causes: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism. Major Allied Powers: Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and the USA. Major...