Brief Summary
Alright guys, this session is all about static GK with a desi twist! We're diving into important days, UNESCO sites, national parks, airports, and bank-related facts, all tied to current affairs from the last 5-6 months. It's a mix of national and international news, perfect for cracking those competitive exams.
- Important Days and Themes
- National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Banking and Financial Awareness
- Airports and Geographical Indicators (GI Tags)
Introduction
Hello and welcome back to Adda247! Today's session is packed with static GK questions linked to recent news from the past six months. Expect questions related to state and national events from January, February, March, and April. Let's get started without any delay!
National Consumer Day and World Health Day
National Consumer Day is celebrated on December 24th. Also, World Health Day is observed on April 7th, the same day the WHO was established in 1948. The current head of the WHO is Tedros Adhanom, and the question is, which country does he belong to?
GST and UNESCO Heritage Sites
In 2017, GST (Goods and Services Tax) was introduced in India. Among the options, Khajuraho Group of Temples is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site.
Royal Bengal Tigers and United Nations Day
Sunderbans National Park is famous for Royal Bengal Tigers, located in West Bengal. United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24th, commemorating the day the UN Charter was established in 1945.
World Teachers' Day and World Braille Day
World Teachers' Day is observed on October 5th every year. World Braille Day, for the visually impaired, is celebrated on January 4th, marking the birth anniversary of Louis Braille.
National Youth Day and Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12th, commemorating Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, while International Youth Day is on August 12th. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is observed on January 9th, celebrating the contributions of Indian diaspora.
Light of the World and Migratory Birds
Qutub Minar in Delhi is known as the "Light of the World," built by Qutubuddin Aibak. Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan is famous for migratory birds. It is also one of the first Ramsar sites in India, along with Chilka Lake.
Odisha's National Parks and Schemes
Odisha has launched the Annapurna Yojana, providing free bus rides for women. Key national parks in Odisha include Bhitarkanika (famous for saltwater crocodiles), Simlipal, and Chilka Lake. Remember the trick: "Babus are simple and chill inside." Annapurna Bhandar Yojana was launched in West Bengal, while Annapurna Yojana is in Odisha.
Mahabodhi Temple and Chhattisgarh's National Parks
The Mahabodhi Temple is located in Gaya, Bihar, where the Vietnamese President's flight landed during his four-day visit to India. Chhattisgarh is converting red corridors into green corridors. Remember Chhattisgarh's national parks with the trick: "Chhattisgarh ki Indra ne Kangar Ghati mein Guru ko ghas diya" (Indravati, Kanger Valley, and Guru Ghasidas National Parks).
Black Buck Sanctuary and Forest Area
Chhattisgarh recently inaugurated a black buck wildlife sanctuary. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in India and the highest tribal population.
School Chale Hum and Elephanta Caves
The "School Chale Hum" initiative was launched in Madhya Pradesh. Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra are dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Tamil Nadu Politics and Jim Corbett National Park
In Tamil Nadu, TVK (a political party) emerged as a major force. Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand is now known as Ramganga National Park, named after the Ramganga River. Bareilly is situated on the banks of the Ramganga River.
Bankers' Bank and Nationalization of Banks
RBI (Reserve Bank of India) is known as the "Bankers' Bank." Key milestones for RBI include the Act of 1934, establishment in 1935, headquarters move in 1937, and nationalization in 1949. The Gadgil Committee recommended the nationalization of banks, which occurred in two phases under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Committees and Fiscal Deficit
The Narasimham Committee recommended banking reforms, while the Rangarajan Committee suggested the establishment of ATMs. Banks were nationalized in 1969 (14 banks) and 1980 (6 banks). The fiscal deficit is the responsibility of the Government of India.
Green Revolution and Pension Schemes
MS Swaminathan is known as the father of the Green Revolution in India, while Norman E. Borlaug is the father of the Green Revolution worldwide. PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) regulates pension schemes in India, including NPS and Atal Pension Yojana.
YONO App and Agriculture Credit
SBI (State Bank of India) launched the YONO app (You Only Need One). NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is responsible for agriculture credit. It was established on July 12, 1982, under the NABARD Act of 1981. NABARD prepared the model for the Kisan Credit Card.
Airports in Assam and Nagaland
Tezpur Airport is in Assam, and its litchi has a GI tag. Dimapur Airport is in Nagaland. Remember Nagaland's national park with "Nagon ki Nautanki" or "Itaanki."
Airports in Meghalaya and Mizoram
Umroi Airport is in Shillong, Meghalaya, the venue for the multi-national exercise "Pragati." Lengpui Airport is in Mizoram.
Ramon Magsaysay Award and Nuclear Power Plant in UP
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is known as the "Asian Nobel Prize." The Narora Atomic Power Station is located in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
Nuclear Research and Airports in Tripura and Assam
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre is responsible for nuclear research in India. Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport is in Tripura, and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is in Guwahati, Assam.
Airports in Uttarakhand and Ladakh
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is now known as Atal Bihari Airport. Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is in Leh, Ladakh. Remember Ladakh's Hemis National Park.
Airports in Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand
Key national parks in Jammu & Kashmir include Salim Ali, Kishtwar, and Dachigam. Pantnagar Airport is in Uttarakhand, near the agricultural university.
Airports in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
Raja Bhoj International Airport is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport is in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Airports in Rajasthan and Other States
Maharana Pratap Airport is in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Birsa Munda Airport is in Ranchi, named after the tribal leader. Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport is in Lucknow, and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is in Varanasi. Jayprakash Narayan Airport is in Patna, Bihar.
Airports in Andaman & Nicobar and Odisha
Veer Savarkar International Airport is in Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar. Biju Patnaik Airport is in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Airports in Kerala and Karnataka
Cochin International Airport is known for various summits. Kempegowda International Airport is in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Airports in Maharashtra and Delhi
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is a water-neutral airport.
Ramsar Sites in India
The smallest Ramsar site is Renuka Wetland, and the first ones were Chilka Lake and Keoladeo National Park, introduced in 1981. The most recent is Chhari Dhand in Gujarat.
Conclusion and Next Steps
We'll continue with the second part of this session tomorrow, covering more questions and topics like Ramsar sites in detail. Stay tuned and join the morning classes at 9 AM using the provided code. Thank you and good night!
