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JIPMER Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus for JIPMER Entrance in full: 3 chapters and 12 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards with answers.

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General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus: all 3 chapters

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  1. Health, Science and Environment Awareness

     4 topics
    • Major Diseases and National Health Programmes
    • Important Scientific Discoveries and Inventions
    • Nutrition, Vitamins and Public Health
    • Environment, Pollution and Conservation

  2. India and the World: Static GK

     4 topics
    • Indian Polity and Constitution Basics
    • Indian and World Geography Fundamentals
    • Landmarks of Indian History and Freedom Movement
    • Important Days, Awards and Organizations

  3. Current Affairs

     4 topics
    • National and International Events
    • Sports, Persons and Achievements in News
    • Government Schemes and Policies
    • Science, Technology and Health in the News

JIPMER Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. Which national programme launched in 1997 aims to control tuberculosis in India using the DOTS strategy, and what is its current name?

    The Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP), renamed the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) in 2020, targeting TB elimination by 2025.

  2. What is the causative organism of malaria and which vector transmits it?

    Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite (P. vivax, P. falciparum, etc.) and is transmitted by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito.

  3. Name the four diseases targeted by the WHO Expanded Programme on Immunization that were the original focus of India's Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).

    Tuberculosis, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, and measles were the original UIP targets (BCG, DPT, OPV, and measles vaccines).

  4. Which virus causes AIDS, and which national programme addresses it in India?

    AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV); it is addressed by the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) run by NACO.

  5. What is Pulse Polio Immunisation and which vaccine does it administer?

    Pulse Polio is a national immunisation campaign giving the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to all children under 5 years to eradicate poliomyelitis; India was declared polio-free in 2014.

  6. Who discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic, and in what year?

    Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 from the mould Penicillium notatum.

  7. Who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

    Charles Darwin, in his 1859 work 'On the Origin of Species'.

  8. Who discovered X-rays, and in what year?

    Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays in 1895, earning the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.

  9. Who is credited with discovering the structure of DNA as a double helix?

    James Watson and Francis Crick (with key X-ray data from Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins) in 1953.

  10. Who invented the telephone and the electric light bulb (practical incandescent)?

    Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone (1876); Thomas Edison developed the practical incandescent light bulb (1879).

  11. Which Indian scientist discovered the Raman Effect, and what Nobel Prize did he win?

    C. V. Raman discovered the Raman Effect (scattering of light) and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

  12. Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy, and what is the vitamin's chemical name?

    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency causes scurvy, marked by bleeding gums and poor wound healing.

  13. Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children, and how is this vitamin synthesized in the body?

    Vitamin D (calciferol) deficiency causes rickets; it is synthesized in the skin on exposure to ultraviolet (sunlight).

  14. Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness, and name a rich dietary source.

    Vitamin A (retinol) deficiency causes night blindness; rich sources include carrots, green leafy vegetables, and liver.

  15. Which vitamin deficiency causes beriberi, and what is the vitamin's name?

    Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency causes beriberi, affecting the nervous and cardiovascular systems.

  16. Which disease results from iodine deficiency, and what national measure prevents it?

    Iodine deficiency causes goitre (and cretinism in children); universal salt iodisation (iodised salt) prevents it.

  17. Distinguish between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins with examples.

    Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are stored in body fat and can accumulate; water-soluble vitamins (B-complex and C) are not stored and must be taken regularly.

  18. What is kwashiorkor and which nutrient deficiency causes it?

    Kwashiorkor is a severe protein-energy malnutrition disorder in children caused mainly by protein deficiency, marked by oedema and a swollen belly.

  19. What are the two main gases responsible for the greenhouse effect and global warming?

    Carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) are the principal greenhouse gases (along with water vapour and nitrous oxide).

  20. Which gas in the stratosphere protects Earth from harmful UV radiation, and which chemicals deplete it?

    Ozone (O3) shields against UV radiation; chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) deplete the ozone layer.

Show the other 30 General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards

  1. What international protocol, adopted in 1987, aims to phase out ozone-depleting substances?

    The Montreal Protocol (1987).

  2. What is biological oxygen demand (BOD) and what does a high BOD indicate?

    BOD is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water; a high BOD indicates greater organic pollution and poorer water quality.

  3. What does Project Tiger and Project Elephant aim to protect, and when was Project Tiger launched?

    Project Tiger (launched 1973) conserves the Bengal tiger and its habitat; Project Elephant (1992) protects elephants and their corridors.

  4. What is the difference between in-situ and ex-situ conservation, with one example each?

    In-situ conservation protects species in their natural habitat (e.g., national parks, biosphere reserves); ex-situ protects them outside it (e.g., zoos, seed banks, botanical gardens).

  5. How many fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution, and name any three.

    Six fundamental rights: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies.

  6. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy, and are they enforceable?

    Part IV (Articles 36 to 51); they are non-justiciable (not enforceable in court) but fundamental in governance.

  7. Who is regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, and when did it come into force?

    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Chairman of the Drafting Committee; the Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.

  8. What is the term of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in India?

    The Lok Sabha has a 5-year term; the Rajya Sabha is a permanent house with members serving 6-year terms, one-third retiring every two years.

  9. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies, and who called it the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution?

    Article 32; Dr. B. R. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution.

  10. Which is the longest river in the world and the longest river in India?

    The Nile (Africa) is the longest river in the world; the Ganga is the longest river in India.

  11. Name the imaginary line dividing Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and the one dividing it into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

    The Equator (0 degrees latitude) divides North-South; the Prime Meridian (0 degrees longitude) divides East-West.

  12. Which is the highest mountain peak in the world and which is the highest in India?

    Mount Everest (8,849 m) is the world's highest peak; Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) is the highest peak located within India.

  13. What is the Tropic of Cancer's latitude, and name two Indian states it passes through.

    The Tropic of Cancer is at 23.5 degrees North; it passes through states such as Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal (among eight states).

  14. Which planet is the largest in the solar system, and which is closest to the Sun?

    Jupiter is the largest planet; Mercury is closest to the Sun.

  15. In which year did India gain independence, and who was its first Prime Minister?

    India gained independence on 15 August 1947; Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister.

  16. Who led the Dandi Salt March in 1930, and what movement did it launch?

    Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi Salt March (Salt Satyagraha), launching the Civil Disobedience Movement against the British salt tax.

  17. In which year was the Indian National Congress founded, and by whom?

    The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume.

  18. What was the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and in which year did it occur?

    On 13 April 1919, British troops under General Dyer fired on an unarmed crowd in Amritsar, killing hundreds; it intensified the freedom struggle.

  19. Who gave the slogan 'Do or Die' and launched the Quit India Movement, and in which year?

    Mahatma Gandhi gave the 'Do or Die' slogan and launched the Quit India Movement in 1942.

  20. On what date is World Health Day observed, and which organization marks it?

    World Health Day is observed on 7 April, marking the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).

  21. What is India's highest civilian award, and what is the highest gallantry (military) award?

    The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award; the Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime military gallantry award.

  22. On what date is World Environment Day observed?

    World Environment Day is observed on 5 June.

  23. Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations located?

    WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland; the UN headquarters is in New York City, USA.

  24. What is the highest award in medicine recognized internationally, and who awards the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?

    The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is the top global honour, awarded by the Karolinska Institute (Nobel Assembly) in Sweden.

  25. On what date is National Doctors' Day celebrated in India, and in whose memory?

    National Doctors' Day is celebrated on 1 July, honouring Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (physician and former CM of West Bengal).

  26. Which Indian government scheme provides health insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care?

    Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).

  27. What is the goal of the Mission Indradhanush government scheme?

    To achieve full immunisation coverage for all children and pregnant women against vaccine-preventable diseases.

  28. Which national mission aims to make India open-defecation free and improve sanitation, and when was it launched?

    The Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission), launched on 2 October 2014.

  29. What is mRNA vaccine technology and name a disease for which it was first widely used.

    mRNA vaccines use messenger RNA to instruct cells to produce a viral protein (antigen) that triggers immunity; it was first widely used against COVID-19.

  30. What is ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) and which condition is it primarily used to treat?

    ORS is a balanced solution of glucose and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride) in water used to treat dehydration caused by diarrhoea.

JIPMER Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the JIPMER Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?

JIPMER Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs is split into 3 chapters: Health, Science and Environment Awareness, India and the World: Static GK and Current Affairs. Together they contain 12 topics.

How many chapters are in JIPMER Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

3 chapters, containing 12 topics. The largest chapter is Health, Science and Environment Awareness, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for JIPMER Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

Yes — a 50-card General Knowledge and Current Affairs deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.