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

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.

How many fundamental rights are currently recognized in the Indian Constitution, and name them.

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

Who is called the 'Father of the Indian Constitution', and who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who was Chairman of the Drafting Committee. The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.

What does the 42nd Amendment (1976) add to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

It added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.

Which Article of the Constitution deals with the President's power to declare a national emergency?

Article 352 deals with National Emergency (war, external aggression, or armed rebellion).

What is the difference between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in terms of membership and dissolution?

Lok Sabha (House of the People) is directly elected and can be dissolved; Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is indirectly elected, permanent, with one-third retiring every two years.

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India and the judges of the Supreme Court?

The President of India appoints them, based on the recommendation of the collegium system.

What is the role of the Election Commission of India and who heads it?

It is a constitutional body that conducts elections; it is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner.

What is the difference between GDP and GNP?

GDP measures the value of goods/services produced within a country's borders; GNP adds net income earned by residents from abroad.

What is repo rate, and which body sets it in India?

The repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks; it is set by the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee.

What does GST stand for and when was it implemented in India?

Goods and Services Tax; it was implemented on 1 July 2017 as a unified indirect tax.

What is the difference between fiscal deficit and revenue deficit?

Fiscal deficit is total government expenditure minus total receipts (excluding borrowings); revenue deficit is the shortfall of revenue receipts against revenue expenditure.

What is inflation, and what is the term for falling prices?

Inflation is a sustained rise in the general price level; the opposite (a sustained fall in prices) is called deflation.

Why does the sky appear blue during the day?

Due to Rayleigh scattering, shorter blue wavelengths of sunlight scatter more than longer wavelengths in the atmosphere.

What is the chemical formula of common table salt, and what are its constituent elements?

Sodium chloride (NaCl), composed of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).

What vitamin is produced in the human body on exposure to sunlight, and what deficiency disease results from its lack?

Vitamin D; its deficiency causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

An object remains at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force (the law of inertia).

Which gas do plants absorb and release during photosynthesis?

Plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and release oxygen (O2) during photosynthesis.

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

7 April; it is observed by the World Health Organization (WHO), marking its founding in 1948.

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

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

On which date is National Science Day celebrated in India, and why?

28 February, commemorating C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect (1928).

Which day is observed as International Yoga Day, and since which year?

21 June, observed annually since 2015 following a UN resolution proposed by India.

What are the three branches (services) of the Indian Armed Forces, and who is their Supreme Commander?

The Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force; the President of India is the Supreme Commander.

What is the highest peacetime gallantry award in India, equivalent to the Param Vir Chakra?

The Ashoka Chakra, awarded for valour away from the battlefield.

What is the role of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) created in 2020?

The CDS is the single-point military adviser to the government and heads the Department of Military Affairs, coordinating the three services. India's first CDS was General Bipin Rawat.

What does the Agnipath scheme refer to in the context of the Indian Armed Forces?

A 2022 recruitment scheme for enrolling soldiers (Agniveers) into the three services for a short-term, four-year tenure.

What is the full form of NATO and where is its headquarters?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; its headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium.

What are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council?

The United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China (the P5), each holding veto power.

What is the Quad grouping, and which four countries form it?

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia.

In which sport is the Ranji Trophy awarded, and in which sport is the Santosh Trophy awarded?

The Ranji Trophy is in cricket (domestic first-class); the Santosh Trophy is in football.

Who wrote the Indian national song 'Vande Mataram', and in which novel did it appear?

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee; it appeared in his novel 'Anandamath' (1882).