General Knowledge: Currency, Economy, Sports, Tech & Current Affairs: 60 flashcards
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1. When was the ₹100 note introduced by RBI?
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July 2018
2. What is the base colour of the ₹100 note?
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Lavender
3. Which motif appears on the reverse of the ₹100 note?
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Rani Ki Vav
4. What is the size of the new ₹100 note?
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66 mm × 142 mm
5. What colour change does the windowed security thread show on tilting?
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Green to blue
6. How many angular bleed lines does the ₹100 note have on each side?
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Four
7. How many languages are shown on the language panel of the ₹100 note?
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15 languages
8. Define inflation.
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A rise in prices over time that reduces the value of money.
9. What is deflation?
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A fall in prices over time that can slow down the economy.
10. Name the bony shell of the Armadillo.
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Carapace
11. Which animal has a hard cone-shaped shell made of calcium carbonate?
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Barnacle
12. How many players are there in a hockey team?
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11 players (10 field players + 1 goalkeeper)
13. How long is a hockey match and how is it divided?
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60 minutes, divided into four periods of 15 minutes each.
14. What is the international governing body of hockey?
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Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH)
15. Which organisation led the development of India's Swadeshi 4G Stack?
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with C-DOT and Tejas Networks
16. When and where was the Bharat Telecom Stack launched?
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27 September 2025 in Berhampur, Odisha
17. When was Operation Sindoor initiated?
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7 May 2025
18. How many people were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack?
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26 innocent people
19. Name the fighter jets used in Operation Sindoor.
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Rafale, Mirage 2000, and SU-30 MKI
20. What is phishing?
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Emails that pretend to come from trusted organisations like banks to trick you into sharing personal information.
21. What does a VPN do?
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Encrypts your internet connection, making public Wi-Fi safer.
22. Where is Machu Picchu located?
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Northwest of Cusco, Peru, at 2,430 m above sea level.
23. Who rediscovered Machu Picchu and in which year?
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Hiram Bingham III in 1911
24. What does 'Machu Picchu' mean in Quechua?
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Old Peak or Old Mountain
25. What technique was used to build Machu Picchu?
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Ashlar technique — stones chiselled to fit perfectly without mortar.
26. What was India's rank and medal tally at the Commonwealth Games?
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4th rank with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze).
27. Which country topped the Commonwealth Games and with how many medals?
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Australia with 171 medals, including 70 gold.
28. What is the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)?
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A scheme providing financial incentives to boost job creation.
29. What is the aim of the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bills 2026?
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To prevent paper leaks in competitive public exams.
30. Name two coding languages used for app development.
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Java and Swift
31. What are the three key protections in cybersecurity mentioned?
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Use a VPN, verify links before clicking, and install updates promptly.
32. What is the full form of FIH?
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Fédération Internationale de Hockey
33. Which Indian player is notable in hockey?
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Dhyan Chand and Vandana Katariya
34. What is the name of the operation conducted by India after the Pahalgam attack?
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Operation Sindoor
35. What does the name 'Sindoor' honour in Operation Sindoor?
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The widows of the victims, as sindoor is worn by married Hindu women.
36. Which three wings of the Indian Armed Forces coordinated in Operation Sindoor?
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Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, and Indian Army
37. What is the significance of India becoming the fifth country with its own telecom stack?
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It reduces dependence on imported telecom equipment and supports Atmanirbhar Bharat.
38. How many mobile towers are being deployed for the Swadeshi 4G Stack?
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Over 97,500 mobile towers
39. How many remote villages will get 4G connectivity from the Swadeshi 4G Stack?
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More than 26,000 remote villages
40. In how many months was the Swadeshi 4G Stack developed?
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22 months
41. Which animals are listed as armoured animals?
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Sea Urchin, Tortoise, Snail, Armadillo, Oyster, and Barnacle
42. What type of shell does a Sea Urchin have?
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A round marine shell covered in spines.
43. What type of shell does a Snail have?
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A spiral-shaped shell over a soft unsegmented body.
44. What is the shape of a Tortoise's shell?
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Dome-shaped, used for protection and temperature regulation.
45. What is an Oyster's shell like?
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Rough, irregular shell; it is a filter feeder.
46. What is the main cause of inflation according to demand-pull?
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More people want goods than are available, so prices rise.
47. What is cost-push inflation?
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Production costs go up, so companies raise prices to protect profits.
48. Give an example of inflation from daily life.
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Onion and tomato prices rising during certain seasons.
49. How did COVID-19 cause inflation?
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Prices of medicines and oxygen rose sharply because demand increased while supply was limited.
50. Who benefits from inflation?
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Businesses may earn more profits; people with loans may benefit because the real value of money decreases.
51. What is the effect of deflation on the economy?
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It can slow down the economy as people postpone spending.
52. What are three ways to reduce exam stress?
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Fixed study time, making notes and revising, and getting sufficient sleep.
53. What should you check a week before the exam?
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If you followed a timetable, sleep 7 hours, and revise weekly.
54. What is the benefit of deep breathing before an exam?
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It calms nerves and improves focus.
55. Why is proper diet important during exam preparation?
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Nutritious food helps the brain function and keeps energy steady.
56. What is the role of sleep in exam preparation?
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Rest is essential for memory retention and mental clarity.
57. What is the name of the scheme launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to support rural women entrepreneurs?
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National Campaign on Entrepreneurship - II
58. Which university did Andhra Pradesh clear in Amaravati on 27 August 2026?
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India's premier Quantum and AI University
59. What defence system did India agree to acquire from the U.S.A. on 28 August 2026?
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Javelin Anti-tank Missile system
60. Who was appointed as CEO of IndiGo on 3 August 2026?
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Willie Walsh
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