General Knowledge: Amazing Facts Every Student Should Know
Introduction-
General Knowledge (GK) forms the foundation for success in various competitive exams and interviews. It reflects not just what we study but how aware we are of the world around us. This article presents a well-organized collection of facts from science, geography, history, and famous "firsts" in India and the world. These facts are not only helpful for exams like Railway Group D, SSC, and UPSC but are also fun and interesting to learn.
Facts About the Sun
What is the Sun?
➤ The Sun is a star.How long does sunlight take to reach Earth?
➤ 8 minutes and 16 seconds.In which country does the Sun rise first?
➤ New Zealand.Which vitamin do we get from sunlight?
➤ Vitamin D.What is the surface temperature of the Sun?
➤ Approximately 5,700°C.Distance between the Sun and the Moon?
➤ Approximately 150 million kilometers.Distance between the Sun and the Earth?
➤ About 149.6 million kilometers.
Geography and World Facts (Railway Group D)
How many oceans are there on Earth?
➤ Five.How many continents are there?
➤ Seven.Which is the largest continent?
➤ Asia.Which is the smallest continent?
➤ Australia.Which is the largest island group in the world?
➤ Indonesia.
World History and Civilization
First university in the world?
➤ Takshashila University.First person to land on the Moon?
➤ Neil Armstrong.Oldest surviving religion in the world?
➤ Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism).First country to print a book?
➤ China.World's first female Prime Minister?
➤ Sirimavo Bandaranaike (Sri Lanka).
Fathers of Various Fields
Field | Known As "Father of" | Name |
History | Father of History | Herodotus |
Economics | Father of Economics | Adam Smith |
Computer | Father of Computer | Charles Babbage |
Physics | Father of Physics | Albert Einstein |
Geography | Father of Geography | Eratosthenes |
Biology | Father of Biology | Aristotle |
Modern Chemistry | Father of Modern Chemistry | Antoine Lavoisier |
Zoology | Father of Zoology | Aristotle |
Botany | Father of Botany | Theophrastus |
Hindi Literature | Father of Hindi Literature | Bharatendu Harishchandra |
English Literature | Father of English Poetry | Geoffrey Chaucer |
Sanskrit Grammar | Father of Sanskrit Grammar | Panini |
Mathematics | Father of Mathematics | Archimedes |
Geometry | Father of Geometry | Euclid |
Trigonometry | Father of Trigonometry | Hipparchus |
Probability | Father of Probability | Girolamo Cardano |
Statistics | Father of Statistics | Ronald Fisher |
Mensuration | Father of Mensuration | Leonard Digges |
English Grammar | Father of English Grammar | Lindley Murray |
🇮🇳 India's First Women in Various Fields
Title | Name |
First Woman President of India | Pratibha Patil |
First Woman Prime Minister | Indira Gandhi |
First Woman Chief Minister | Sucheta Kripalani |
First Woman Governor | Sarojini Naidu |
First Woman Lok Sabha Speaker | Meira Kumar |
First Woman MP | Radhabai Subbarayan |
First Woman IPS Officer | Kiran Bedi |
First Woman IAS Officer | Anna Rajam Malhotra |
First Indian Woman in Space | Kalpana Chawla |
First Woman Navy Pilot | Shivangi Singh |
First Woman Railway Loco Pilot | Surekha Yadav |
First Woman Railway Minister | Mamata Banerjee |
First Woman Doctor | Anandibai Joshi |
First Woman Airline Pilot | Sarla Thakral |
First Woman Teacher | Savitribai Phule |
First Woman Bus Driver | Vasanthakumari |
First Woman Education Minister | Sheila Kaul |
First Woman Lawyer | Cornelia Sorabji |
First Indian Miss Universe | Sushmita Sen |
First Woman Union Minister | Rajkumari Amrit Kaur |
First Woman Bharat Ratna Awardee | Indira Gandhi |
Interesting Fun Facts (Quick Q&A Style)
At what age did Mahatma Gandhi get married?
➤ 15 years old.How long does chewing gum stay in your body?
➤ 7 years (Myth, but widely believed).Which fruit gives us oil?
➤ Coconut.Whose vehicle has no number plate?
➤ President's car.Which Indian state has the most airports?
➤ Gujarat.Which country's national dish is Khichdi?
➤ India.
Conclusion
General Knowledge is not just about remembering facts—it's about being curious and informed. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams or just love learning, these facts help boost your awareness of the world. From the mysteries of the Sun to the first women trailblazers of India, these insights make us appreciate history, science, and society much more.
Stay curious. Keep learning.
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