TLDR;
Alright, folks! This session covers a bunch of important GK questions relevant for exams like SSC CGL and CHSL. We're talking environment, science, history, and general knowledge. Key takeaways include understanding concepts like the Rio Summit, global warming, pure forms of water, constellations, and important historical events. Plus, there's a promo for Adda247's courses with a coupon code!
- Key GK questions for SSC CGL and CHSL exams
- Covers environment, science, history and more
- Adda247 courses promo with coupon code
Rio Summit and Sustainable Development [0:28]
The Rio Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is related to sustainable development and is also known as the Earth Summit. It's connected to the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Earth Summit took place in 1992. The Paris Climate Agreement, signed in New York in 2015, is also related to climate change.
Least Global Warming Energy Source [2:42]
Among energy sources, geothermal energy causes the least global warming. Geothermal energy utilizes the Earth's internal heat, with hot water emerging as steam. In places like Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara and Manikaran Temple in Kullu, hot springs are used for cooking and bathing, believed to cure skin ailments.
Purest Form of Water and Constellations [4:40]
The purest form of water is rainwater, especially after the second or third rain, which washes away pollutants from the atmosphere. A constellation is a group of 2 to 10 stars, while a galaxy is a larger group with countless stars. Big Dipper is also known as Ursa Major or Great Bear, and in Indian context, it is called Saptarishi.
Bridge Technique in Sports [7:48]
The bridge technique is used in wrestling (kushti). Leadership involves non-verbal communication, where subordinates understand the leader's intentions through gestures. This level of understanding and dedication is common in the army, navy, and air force.
Bible of Socialism: Das Kapital [9:25]
"Das Kapital" is known as the Bible of Socialism. Karl Marx introduced the ideology of Marxist Communism. The book was published in 1867.
Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY) [10:40]
Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY) aims at creating employment opportunities in urban areas, focusing on both self-employment and wage employment. The scheme supports the creation of both self-employment and wage-employment opportunities in urban areas.
Green Revolution and Norman Borlaug [12:12]
Norman Borlaug is known as the father of the Green Revolution worldwide. He was from Mexico. In India, M. Swaminathan is considered the father of the Green Revolution.
Capacitor and Variable Condenser [14:24]
A capacitor is also known as a condenser. A variable condenser is used to tune the radio.
Donor Atom: Aluminium [15:11]
A donor atom is typically a metal that donates an electron. Aluminium is not a donor atom because it does not have a high-energy filled orbital.
Forward Bloc: Subhas Chandra Bose's Party [16:16]
Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Forward Bloc in 1939 within the Congress party. It was a left-leaning party.
Absolute Zero Temperature [18:09]
Zero degrees Kelvin is known as absolute zero, which is equal to -273.16 degrees Celsius.
Oxygen Released During Photosynthesis [19:35]
During photosynthesis, oxygen is released from water (H₂O). The balanced equation is 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.
First National Park of India: Ramganga National Park [20:59]
The first national park in India, established in 1936, was later renamed Jim Corbett National Park in 1955. In 2021, it was renamed Ramganga National Park. It is located in Uttarakhand and has the highest number of tigers.
First Indian Female Amputee to Climb Mount Everest [22:35]
Arunima Sinha is the first Indian female amputee to climb Mount Everest. She achieved this feat on May 21, 2013.
Higgs Boson and God Particle [23:54]
The study of cancer is called oncology. Higgs boson theory, related to the God particle, was given by Indian scientist Satyendra Nath Bose, who also worked on Bose-Einstein condensate.
Polyploidy and Chromosome Number [25:25]
Polyploidy arises due to changes in the number of chromosomes. It occurs due to non-disjunction during cell division, resulting in more than two sets of chromosomes.
Man Booker International Prize and Ernest Hemingway [26:52]
In 2016, Han Kang won the Man Booker International Prize for her novel "The Vegetarian". Ernest Hemingway, in 1954, received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his novel "The Old Man and the Sea".
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Special Drawing Rights (SDR) [29:50]
Every country has an account with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Each country must hold foreign currency assets and gold in its IMF account. These assets together are called Special Drawing Rights (SDR).
Green Rail Corridor [31:58]
The Green Rail Corridor was first started in Tamil Nadu on July 24, 2016. In April 2026, a new Dedicated Freight Corridor from JNPT to Dadri (near Delhi) was created, spanning 1506 km, exclusively for goods trains.
Separation of Andaman and Nicobar Islands [34:11]
The 10-degree channel separates Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Lakshadweep and Minicoy are separated by the 9-degree channel, while Minicoy and Maldives are separated by the 8-degree channel.
Suicidal Bags: Lysosomes [36:43]
Lysosomes are known as suicidal bags of the cell. They are cell organelles that digest the cell itself when it dies. They are also called digestive bags.
Argon in Arc Welding [38:17]
Argon is used in arc welding to create an inert atmosphere, preventing reactions with metals. It ensures low reactivity with metals and protects the welding.
City of Palaces: Gwalior [39:37]
Gwalior is known as the City of Palaces. PDF of this session will be available. Adda247's Safalta Express batch for SSC CGL and Eklavya batch for SSC CHSL are live.
