Table of Contents
General knowledge topics frequently asked in UPSC SSC Railway exams and Indian competitive exams and entrance exams . Each section is expanded with key sub-topics, and I've provided a table summarizing these points for quick reference.
Indian History
- Ancient History: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan and Gupta Empires
- Medieval History: Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti and Sufi Movements
- Modern History: British Colonial Rule, Freedom Struggle, Important Movements (e.g., Swadeshi, Non-Cooperation, Quit India)
Geography of India
- Physical Geography: Major Mountain Ranges (Himalayas, Western Ghats), Rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra)
- Political Geography: Indian States and Union Territories with Capitals, Neighboring Countries
- Resources: Mineral Wealth, Major Crops, Climate Zones
Indian Polity and Constitution
- Structure of Government: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary
- Important Articles: Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35), Directive Principles (Articles 36-51)
- Key Amendments: 42nd Amendment (Mini-Constitution), 73rd & 74th Amendments (Panchayati Raj)
Indian Economy
- Planning: Five-Year Plans, Current Economic Policies
- Sectors: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors
- Recent Schemes: PM Awas Yojana, Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat
Science and Technology
- Basic Science: Laws of Physics, Chemical Reactions, Human Anatomy
- Space and Research: ISRO Missions (Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan), DRDO Developments
- New Tech: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Robotics
Current Affairs
- National and International Events: Government Initiatives, Major Summits
- Sports: Cricket World Cup, Olympics, Asian Games
- Awards: Padma Awards, Bharat Ratna, Nobel Prizes
Indian Art and Culture
- Dance and Music: Classical Dances (Bharatanatyam, Kathak), Folk Dances (Bihu, Garba)
- Festivals: Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Traditional Art Forms
- Literature: Major Indian Literature in Different Languages
Environmental Studies
- Conservation: National Parks (Jim Corbett, Kaziranga), Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Climate Issues: Air and Water Pollution, Climate Change Initiatives
- Policies: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, National Action Plan on Climate Change
Indian Defense and Security
- Defense Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force – Structure and Ranks
- Indigenous Weapons: INSAS Rifle, Tejas Aircraft, INS Vikrant
- Collaborations: Recent Defense Deals (S-400 Missiles from Russia)
General Science and Environment
- Science Basics: Physics (Laws of Motion), Chemistry (Periodic Table), Biology (Human Body)
- Environmental Science: Ecosystems, Pollution, Conservation Efforts
- Biodiversity: Endangered Species, Conservation Efforts
Famous Personalities and Achievements
- Historical Figures: Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh
- Contemporary Figures: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Ratan Tata, Sudha Murthy
- International Icons: Nobel Laureates, Oscar Winners
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| Topic | Sub-Topics | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Indian History | Ancient, Medieval, Modern Periods | Dynasties, Independence Movements, Freedom Fighters |
| Geography of India | Physical & Political Geography, Resources | Mountains, Rivers, States, Capitals, Mineral Wealth |
| Polity & Constitution | Structure, Articles, Amendments | Fundamental Rights, DPSP, 42nd Amendment, Panchayati Raj Act |
| Indian Economy | Planning, Sectors, Schemes | Five-Year Plans, PM Schemes, Primary to Tertiary Sector Growth |
| Science & Technology | Basic Science, Space, New Technologies | ISRO Missions, New Tech (AI, Robotics), DRDO Innovations |
| Current Affairs | National & International Events, Sports, Awards | Summits, Sports Competitions, Nobel Prizes, Padma Awards |
| Art & Culture | Dance, Music, Festivals, Literature | Classical & Folk Dances, Major Festivals, Regional Literature |
| Environmental Studies | Conservation, Climate Issues, Policies | Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks, Pollution Control, Swachh Bharat Mission |
| Defense & Security | Defense Forces, Indigenous Weapons, Collaborations | Army, Navy, Air Force Structure, INSAS Rifle, Tejas Aircraft, Recent Defense Deals |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environment | Basic Scientific Laws, Periodic Table, Human Anatomy, Biodiversity Conservation |
| Famous Personalities | Historical and Contemporary Figures | Contributions of Gandhi, Ambedkar, Kalam, Tata, Nobel Laureates |
Each topic provides a strong foundation for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, RRB, and more, as they are fundamental to the syllabus and often tested.
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