RUHS / State Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

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

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1. 1

   India and the World

   4 topics

   • Indian History
     • Ancient and medieval India
     • Indian freedom struggle and national movement
   • Indian Geography
     • Physical features, rivers and climate
     • States, capitals and natural resources
   • Indian Polity and Constitution
     • Fundamental rights and duties
     • Parliament, executive and judiciary
   • Indian Economy
     • Banking, budget and economic terms
2. 2

   Current Affairs

   3 topics

   • National Current Affairs
     • Government schemes and policies
     • Awards and honours
   • International Current Affairs
     • Major global events and summits
     • International organizations
   • Sports and Persons in News
     • National and international sporting events
     • Important personalities
3. 3

   Science, Health and General Awareness

   3 topics

   • General Science Awareness
     • Everyday science and inventions
     • Scientific discoveries and discoverers
   • Health and Nursing Awareness
     • National health programmes
     • Important health days and organizations
     • Basic first aid and hygiene
   • Books, Authors and Static GK
     • Important books and authors
     • Days, years and important dates

General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards for RUHS / State Nursing Entrance

21 of 50 cards from the General Knowledge and Current Affairs deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India (1947-48)?

   Lord Louis Mountbatten.

2. In which year did the Indian National Congress pass the 'Quit India' resolution, and who gave the 'Do or Die' call?

   1942; the call was given by Mahatma Gandhi.

3. Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal, and in whose memory?

   Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

4. Who founded the Maurya Empire and in which century BCE?

   Chandragupta Maurya, in the 4th century BCE (c. 322 BCE).

5. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which year and city?

   1919, in Amritsar.

6. Which is the longest river entirely within India, and which is the longest river of India overall?

   The Godavari is the longest river entirely within India; the Ganga is the longest river of India overall.

7. Which mountain pass connects India with China in Sikkim and was historically part of the Silk Route?

   Nathu La pass.

8. What is the southernmost point of mainland India?

   Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin); the southernmost point of Indian territory is Indira Point in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

9. Which line divides India into the standard time zone, and what is Indian Standard Time relative to GMT?

   The 82.5 degrees E longitude (passing near Mirzapur); IST is GMT +5:30.

10. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

    Gujarat.

11. How many fundamental rights are currently guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

    Six fundamental rights (Right to Equality, Freedom, Against Exploitation, Freedom of Religion, Cultural & Educational Rights, and Constitutional Remedies).

12. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies, called the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution by Dr. Ambedkar?

    Article 32.

13. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Chairman of the Drafting Committee).

14. On what date did the Constitution of India come into force?

    26 January 1950.

15. What is the minimum age to become President of India and a member of the Lok Sabha?

    President: 35 years; Lok Sabha member: 25 years.

16. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy?

    Part IV (Articles 36 to 51).

17. What does GDP stand for, and which Indian body is responsible for compiling national income data?

    Gross Domestic Product; compiled by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics (MoSPI).

18. Which Indian institution functions as the central bank and regulates monetary policy?

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), established in 1935.

19. What does GST stand for, and in which year was it implemented in India?

    Goods and Services Tax; implemented on 1 July 2017.

20. What is the difference between fiscal deficit and revenue deficit?

    Fiscal deficit is the excess of total government expenditure over total revenue (excluding borrowings); revenue deficit is the excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts.

21. Which government think tank replaced the Planning Commission in 2015?

    NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India).

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