Military Nursing Service (MNS) Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus — full chapter and topic list

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for General Knowledge and Current Affairs in Military Nursing Service (MNS) Entrance, not a summary of it.

1. 1

   Indian History and Culture

   3 topics

   • Ancient and Medieval India
     • Major dynasties and empires
     • Art, architecture and culture
   • Modern India and Freedom Struggle
     • Indian National Movement
     • Key personalities and events
   • Indian Heritage
     • Festivals, dances and traditions
2. 2

   Geography

   3 topics

   • Physical Geography
     • Landforms, rivers and climate
   • Indian Geography
     • States, capitals and physical features
     • Agriculture and natural resources
   • World Geography
     • Continents, oceans and countries
3. 3

   Indian Polity and Economy

   3 topics

   • Indian Constitution
     • Fundamental rights and duties
     • Salient features of the Constitution
   • Governance and Institutions
     • Parliament and the legislature
     • Executive, judiciary and elections
   • Indian Economy
     • Banking, budget and taxation
     • Economic terms and indicators
4. 4

   General Science and Awareness

   3 topics

   • Everyday Science
     • Scientific facts and discoveries
     • Health and nutrition basics
   • Important Days and Awards
     • National and international days
     • Awards and honours
   • Defence and Armed Forces Awareness
     • Indian Army, Navy and Air Force basics
     • Military Nursing Service overview
5. 5

   Current Affairs

   3 topics

   • National Current Affairs
     • Government schemes and policies
     • Recent appointments and events
   • International Affairs
     • Global organizations and summits
   • Sports and Books
     • Major tournaments and sportspersons
     • Authors and notable publications

General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards for Military Nursing Service (MNS) Entrance

21 of 51 cards from the General Knowledge and Current Affairs deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. Which dynasty built the rock-cut Kailasa temple at Ellora, and what makes it architecturally remarkable?

   The Rashtrakuta dynasty (under Krishna I, 8th century CE). It is the world's largest monolithic rock-cut structure, carved top-down from a single basalt rock.

2. What were the four Vedas in ancient India, and which is the oldest?

   Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. The Rigveda is the oldest, composed c. 1500-1200 BCE.

3. Who founded the Maurya Empire and who was his political adviser?

   Chandragupta Maurya founded it in 322 BCE; his adviser was Chanakya (Kautilya), author of the Arthashastra.

4. Which Mughal emperor introduced the Din-i-Ilahi and the Mansabdari system?

   Akbar. Din-i-Ilahi was a syncretic faith (1582); Mansabdari was the ranking system for military and civil officials.

5. What was the Doctrine of Lapse, and who introduced it?

   A policy by Lord Dalhousie under which any princely state without a natural male heir would be annexed by the British East India Company.

6. In which year did the Revolt of 1857 begin, and where did the first major outbreak occur?

   1857; the first major outbreak was at Meerut on 10 May 1857, sparked by the greased cartridge issue.

7. Who founded the Indian National Congress and in which year?

   A.O. Hume founded it in 1885; its first president was W.C. Bonnerjee.

8. Which Gandhi-led movement was launched in 1930 and is associated with the Dandi March?

   The Civil Disobedience Movement, launched with the Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March) to break the British salt law.

9. What is the difference between a UNESCO World Heritage 'cultural' site and a 'natural' site, with one Indian example of each?

   Cultural sites have human-made/historical value (e.g., Taj Mahal); natural sites have ecological/geological value (e.g., Kaziranga National Park).

10. Which classical dance form originated in Tamil Nadu and is one of India's oldest?

    Bharatanatyam, originating in Tamil Nadu and rooted in the Natya Shastra.

11. What causes the seasons on Earth?

    The tilt of Earth's axis (about 23.5 degrees) combined with its revolution around the Sun, which changes the angle and duration of sunlight on each hemisphere.

12. What is the difference between weather and climate?

    Weather is the short-term atmospheric condition of a place; climate is the average weather pattern of a region over a long period (usually 30+ years).

13. Name the three main types of rocks and how each forms.

    Igneous (cooling of magma/lava), Sedimentary (compaction of sediments), and Metamorphic (heat and pressure altering existing rock).

14. What are the Coriolis effect's consequences on global winds?

    It deflects moving air to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, shaping wind belts and ocean currents.

15. Which is the longest river in India, and where does it originate?

    The Ganga (Ganges); it originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas as the Bhagirathi.

16. What are the Tropic of Cancer's significance for India and which states does it pass through?

    It divides India into tropical and subtropical zones; it passes through 8 states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal.

17. Which is the highest mountain peak in India (within Indian territory)?

    Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) in Sikkim; it is also the world's third-highest peak.

18. What is the difference between a 'standard meridian' and a 'prime meridian'?

    The Prime Meridian is 0 degrees longitude (Greenwich); India's Standard Meridian is 82.5 degrees E, used to set Indian Standard Time.

19. Which is the largest desert in the world, and which is the largest in India?

    The Sahara (Africa) is the world's largest hot desert; the Thar Desert (Rajasthan) is India's largest.

20. What is the deepest oceanic point on Earth and in which ocean?

    The Mariana Trench (Challenger Deep), about 11,000 m deep, in the Pacific Ocean.

21. What is the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy?

    Fundamental Rights (Part III) are justiciable and enforceable by courts; Directive Principles (Part IV) are non-justiciable guidelines for governance.

See more General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards →

Planning General Knowledge and Current Affairs for Military Nursing Service (MNS) Entrance

General Knowledge and Current Affairs (Military Nursing Service (MNS) Entrance) FAQ