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RUHS / State Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus for RUHS / State Nursing Entrance in full: 3 chapters, 10 topics and 20 sub-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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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
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
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

RUHS / State Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards — 50 questions with answers

Who was the first Governor-General of independent India (1947-48)?
Lord Louis Mountbatten.
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.
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal, and in whose memory?
Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Who founded the Maurya Empire and in which century BCE?
Chandragupta Maurya, in the 4th century BCE (c. 322 BCE).
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which year and city?
1919, in Amritsar.
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.
Which mountain pass connects India with China in Sikkim and was historically part of the Silk Route?
Nathu La pass.
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.
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.
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
Gujarat.
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).
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.
Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Chairman of the Drafting Committee).
On what date did the Constitution of India come into force?
26 January 1950.
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.
Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Part IV (Articles 36 to 51).
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).
Which Indian institution functions as the central bank and regulates monetary policy?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), established in 1935.
What does GST stand for, and in which year was it implemented in India?
Goods and Services Tax; implemented on 1 July 2017.
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.

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Which government think tank replaced the Planning Commission in 2015?
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India).
As of recent data, India is the most populous country in the world, having surpassed which country in 2023?
China.
Which mission is India's flagship programme to make India free of open defecation and ensure cleanliness?
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission), launched in 2014.
What is the name of India's third lunar mission that achieved a soft landing near the Moon's south pole in 2023?
Chandrayaan-3.
Which Indian space mission launched in 2023 to study the Sun is named after the Sun god?
Aditya-L1.
What does the acronym BRICS stand for, naming its founding member nations?
Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
New York City, USA.
How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have, and which countries are they?
Five: USA, UK, France, Russia, and China.
Which international agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius?
The Paris Agreement (under the UNFCCC).
Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) located?
Geneva, Switzerland.
How many players are there in a cricket team and a kabaddi team on the field?
Cricket: 11 players; Kabaddi: 7 players.
Which trophy/tournament is associated with international Test cricket's premier championship cycle run by the ICC?
The ICC World Test Championship (mace trophy).
Who is the only Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal in athletics, and in which event (Tokyo 2020)?
Neeraj Chopra, in javelin throw.
The Dronacharya Award in India is given for excellence in what field?
For outstanding coaches in sports and games.
Which is the highest sporting honour of India, formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna?
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
What is the chemical symbol and atomic number of oxygen?
Symbol O; atomic number 8.
What is the SI unit of force, and how is it defined?
The newton (N); 1 N is the force that gives a 1 kg mass an acceleration of 1 m/s squared.
Which vitamin is produced in the human skin upon exposure to sunlight, and which deficiency does it prevent?
Vitamin D; it prevents rickets (and osteomalacia).
What is the powerhouse of the cell, and what is its main function?
The mitochondrion; it produces energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.
What is the pH value of a neutral solution at 25 degrees Celsius?
pH 7.
What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?
60 to 100 beats per minute.
What is the normal range of human body temperature in degrees Celsius?
About 36.1 to 37.2 degrees Celsius (average 37 degrees C / 98.6 degrees F).
What are the universal blood donor and universal blood recipient blood groups?
O negative is the universal donor; AB positive is the universal recipient.
What does BMI stand for, and what is the formula to calculate it?
Body Mass Index; BMI = weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared (kg/m^2).
What does CPR stand for, and what is the recommended chest compression rate for adults?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
Which deficiency causes goitre, and which element prevents it?
Iodine deficiency causes goitre; adequate iodine intake prevents it.
Who wrote the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' and the national song 'Vande Mataram'?
'Jana Gana Mana' by Rabindranath Tagore; 'Vande Mataram' by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Who wrote the famous book 'Discovery of India'?
Jawaharlal Nehru.
What is the capital of Rajasthan, and what is the state's largest city?
Jaipur is the capital and also the largest city of Rajasthan.
Which is the national animal and national bird of India?
National animal: the Bengal Tiger; national bird: the Indian Peacock.

RUHS / State Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the RUHS / State Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?

RUHS / State Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs is split into 3 chapters: India and the World, Current Affairs and Science, Health and General Awareness. Together they contain 10 topics and 20 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in RUHS / State Nursing Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

3 chapters, containing 10 topics and 20 sub-topics. The largest chapter is India and the World, with 4 topics.

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

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