General Knowledge: National & International

In this chapter, we will discuss information about the United Nations. Here, we will learn about the origin of UNO, the structure of the United Nations, UN peacemaking operations and India’s relationship with the UN.

This chapter sheds light on the specialized agencies of UN, Un funds and programmes, regional commissions of UN, etc. It also covers the related organizations of the UN, like the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

This chapter covers information about some international organisations. It briefly discusses the European and American Organisation, Asia and Pacific Continental Organisations, West Asian Organisations and African Organisations.

In this chapter, we will get to learn about Organisation for The Prohibition Of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), G-7, G-10, G-15, G-20 Nations, etc.

This chapter discusses information about some international and non-governmental organisations. It includes the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Amnesty International (AI), Greenpeace International, World Confederation of Labour (WCL), etc.

This chapter gives a brief description of some important treaties, conventions and agreements. It includes information about the Treaty Of Lisbon, the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), etc.

In this chapter, we get to learn about different countries of the world and their political facts. It briefly discusses the countries by area, their land boundaries, demographic facts, etc.

This chapter briefly discusses the historical facts of the world. It includes famous wars and battles, revolutions, explorations, landmarks of history, abbreviated titles of some well-known figures, etc.

This chapter describes our national symbols and their meanings. Here, we will get to know about our national flag, emblem, calendar, flower, fruit, etc. It also covers different currency symbols.

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In this chapter, we will get to know about the famous saints and their philosophies, temples of different states in India, the survey of Indian festivals or fairs, etc.

In this chapter, we will discuss the things that are first in India and other facts. In includes information about the first in governance, defence, Nobel prizes, film and awards, science and technology, etc.

This chapter includes information about the survey of Indian States and Union Territories. Here, we will discuss the major sectors and their development in all the states of India along with the list of Union Territories.

This chapter discusses information about international awards. It briefly discusses Nobel Prize, Nobel Prize winners from India, Pulitzer Prize to Indians, Goldsmiths Prize, list of Ramon Magsaysay Award winners (Indian), etc.

This chapter discusses information about national awards. It briefly discusses Bharat Ratna, Padma Award, Arjuna Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Jnanpith Award, Saraswati Samman, etc.

In this chapter, we will get to know about major international events. It includes information about the Olympics, the Olympic awards and certificate, Asian games, commonwealth games, hockey world cup, etc.

In this chapter, we will get to know about the major sports discipline in India. It includes information about badminton, cricket, aerobics, archery, aquatics, badminton, etc.

This chapter offers a set of questions that are aimed at helping us assess our knowledge in different subjects discussed throughout the unit. This will help us prepare ourselves for the UPSC examination in a better manner.