1. Important International Organisations (Concept Level)
| Organisation | Headquarters (HQ) | Key Role |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations (UN) | New York | International peace, security, cooperation |
| World Health Organization (WHO) | Geneva | Global health |
| International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Washington D.C. | Monetary cooperation, financial stability |
| World Bank | Washington D.C. | Development & poverty reduction |
| UNESCO | Paris | Education, science, culture |
| UNICEF | New York | Children’s welfare & rights |
| WTO | Geneva | Global trade rules |
हिंदी:
हर organisation के लिए बस 2 बातें याद रखें –
पूरा नाम + HQ + एक लाइन काम
Exams में इसी level तक पूछा जाता है।
2. Selected Important Days (Concept Table)
| Day | Date | What it Represents |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day (India) | 26 January | Constitution came into effect |
| Independence Day (India) | 15 August | Independence from British rule |
| Gandhi Jayanti | 2 October | Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi |
| Army Day (India) | 15 January | Honours Indian Army |
| Navy Day (India) | 4 December | Honours Indian Navy |
| Air Force Day (India) | 8 October | Honours Indian Air Force |
| World Environment Day | 5 June | Environmental protection |
| World Health Day | 7 April | Global health awareness |
3. Selected Books & Authors (Sample List)
| Book | Author |
|---|---|
| Wings of Fire | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| Discovery of India | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| My Experiments with Truth | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Gitanjali | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Ignited Minds | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
हिंदी:
Books & authors में बहुत लंबी list नहीं बनानी है –
बस 15–20 बार–बार पूछी जाने वाली किताबें student को याद करवाएँ।
📘 Practice Questions (NDA Style)
1. Headquarters of WHO are located at:
a) New York
b) Geneva
c) Paris
d) London
2. World Bank HQ is at:
a) London
b) Washington D.C.
c) Geneva
d) New York
3. Republic Day in India is celebrated on:
a) 15 August
b) 2 October
c) 26 January
d) 5 June
4. “My Experiments with Truth” is the autobiography of:
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Sardar Patel
5. “Wings of Fire” is written by:
a) C.V. Raman
b) Homi Bhabha
c) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
d) Vikram Sarabhai
a) New York
b) Geneva
c) Paris
d) London
2. World Bank HQ is at:
a) London
b) Washington D.C.
c) Geneva
d) New York
3. Republic Day in India is celebrated on:
a) 15 August
b) 2 October
c) 26 January
d) 5 June
4. “My Experiments with Truth” is the autobiography of:
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Sardar Patel
5. “Wings of Fire” is written by:
a) C.V. Raman
b) Homi Bhabha
c) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
d) Vikram Sarabhai
Answers:
1 – b
2 – b
3 – c
4 – a
5 – c
1 – b
2 – b
3 – c
4 – a
5 – c
Quick Recap | सार
Now you should be able to:
- Recall the most important ideas of this topic.
- Solve typical NDA-style questions from this chapter.
- Spot and avoid common traps used in competitive exams.
Self-check: 3–4 random questions उठा कर देखिए – अगर आसानी से हो रहे हैं, तो chapter strong है।
Common Exam Mistakes | आम गलतियाँ
- Concept ठीक से clear न करना और सीधे रटने की कोशिश करना।
- Question पूरी तरह पढ़े बिना answer mark कर देना।
- Figures, dates, या formulas को last step में verify न करना।
NDA में smart strategy यह है कि आसान वाले सवाल पहले, doubtful बाद में – और silly mistakes से बचना सबसे ज़रूरी है।