CUS Tava KNOWLEDGE JULY 2023 + World ata Glance + India at a Glance 4 State at a Glance Sse LI 4 Sports and Games Sa LeU At Pach aa Tah recat yey INDIA 2023 FOR ALL COMPETITIVE EXAMS IAS | BANKING | SSC | CDS | NDA | STATE PSCGas Do You KNow?... o uae . Who is Kairan Quazi, the 14-year-old hired by Elon Musk fo be an engineer? WHAT, WHEN, WHERE AND WHY?... Wat Is Google's New Duet AI Feature for Google Shoo? SUPERLATIVES OF THE WORLD... List of Top 10 Most Attractive Birds in the Worl. STATE AT AGLANCE. is i “ Why We Celebrate Remna Ni: The Story of the Mizoram Peace Accord. INDIA AT A GLANCE. List of Indian Prime Minsters Who Gave Speech at US Cangress. WORLD AT A GLANCE... nnn List of Counties in Nortn Americ’ Iveresting Facts, Population, Area 10 AWARDS AND HONOURS. 2023 BET Awards: Ful list of winners IMPORTANT GK LIST.. i The 10 Longest Rivers in North America: Maestic Waterways Teeming with Lite 19 SPORTS AND GAMES. - seven 22 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule. oe ene pene DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS... 27 Why is China cigging a deep hole of 10,000-m depth into the Earth's CMUSt?....enucwsnsesise27 ONE LINER FACTS... Gk QUZ Copyright @Jagranjosh.com All rights reserved. No part or the whole of this eBook may be copied, reproduced. stered in retrieval system or transmitted and/or cited anywhere in any form or by any means (electronic,mechanicel photocopying, recording or otherwise), without the written permission of the copyright owner. If any misconduct comes in knowledge or brought in notice, strict ection will be taken Disclaimer Readers are requested to veritylcross-check up to their satisfaction themselves about the advertisements, advertorials, and extemal contents. if any miss-nappening, il result, mass depletion or any similar incident occurs due to any information cited or referenced in this e-book, Editor, Director's, employees of Jagranjosh.com can't be held kable/ responsible in any matter whatsoever. No responsibilities lie as well in case cf the advertisements, advertorials, and extemal contents. images in this book have been taken from various intemet source General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshPo YOU KNOW? Kairan Quazi, a 14-year-old boy, has set anew record as the youngest person ever hired by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Now being halled as a prodigy, Quazi announced in a Linkedin post that he will work as a Software Engineer on the Stavlink engineering team, Quazi's exceptional abilities caught the attention of SpaceX during their ngorous interview process. His technical skill, coupled with his curiosity and enthusiasm, made him an outstanding candidate. Quazi eagerly accepted the offer to work on SpaceX's Starlink team, contributing to the ambitious satelite constellation project that aims to revolutionize global broadband coverage. Quazi’s path to success began al an early age when he enrolled at Las Positas Community College at just nine years old. He even was a STEM tutor at his college. His thirst for knowledge led him to pursue college-level coursework while his peers were stil in elementary schoo! He undertook a multi-year co-op at a leading technology company, getting hands-on learning in atificial iteligence and machine learning. He also gained valuable insights during a summer internship al a cyber inteligence start-up backed by venture capital Tne young boy from San Francisco will graduate from Santa Clara University (SCU) Schoo! of Engineering in a few days, making yet another record. He will become the youngest graduate of the institution. ‘As he embarks on his journey with SpaceX's Starlink team, the world eagerly awaits the transformative innovations that vill uncoubledly emerge from this extraordinary young talent General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshay As the heat from Microsoft's lineup of Al products is rising continuously, Goosle is also trying to step up its game and is introducing many new Al-based features for its Workspace produets, Recently, Google announced that Google Sheets will aiso receive the Duet Al feature. Since its launch, the feature was only incorporated into Google Docs and Google Slides but row the tech giant is expanding its horizon, The feature will be visible to users cn the right side of the screen and itis ttled “Hojo Me Organize” ‘Apama Pappu GM and Vice President, Google Workspace in a blog slated that “Our new help me organize capability in Sheets automatically creates cusiom plans for tosks, projects, or any activty that you want to track or manage — simply describe what you're trying to accomplish, and Sheets generates a plan that helps you get organized” “Whether you're an event team planning en anrual sales conference or a manager coordinating a team offsite, Duet Al helps you create organized plans with tools that give you a running start, it added. One of the most powerful features of Duet Al is its ability t0 automatically classity data, This Can save users a lol of time and effort, as they no longer have to manually categorize their data, Duet Al can classify data based on a variety of factors, including the type of data, the source of the data, and the context of the data, What is Duet Al for Google Workspace? Google Duet Al is a generative Al that was first introduced at Googie VO in 2023. It was Created with a vision to help users create and edit fext, images and code with better efficiency. Google Blog stated, “From the very beginning, Google Workspace was buit to allow you to Collaborate in real te with other people. Now, you can collaborate with Al. We've been embedding the poner of generative Al across all the Workspace apps “These features help you write, help you organize, help you visualize, help you accelerate workflows, have richer meetings and much more. This powerful new way of working is what we're calling Duet Al for Google Workspace,” it added, Duet Alis buit on top of Google's PaLM 2 language model, which is one of the most powerful language models in the world. PaLM 2s trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can understand the context of language in a way that is similar to how humans do. General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshDuet Al is incorporated into the following Workspace Products: + Gmail and Gmail Mobile + Google Does + Google Sides + Google Meet + Google Sheets How to uso Googlo's Duct Al? Duet Als currently in testing mode and is only available to beta usars. Howaver, Sieve Holt, Vice President, of Strategy, at Google Workspace stated that it's now available for pre-order and will be available in the coming months. Users have to fil out a form fori. Touse Google's Duet Al, one needs to be a Google Workspace Enterprise user. Once the person becomes a Google Workspace Enterprise user, they can enable Duet Al in the Settings of their Google Workspace account Once Duet Al is enabled, users can use it in a variety of Google products, including Google Does, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. To use Duet Al in a Google product, simply open the producl and click on the "Help Me Organize" button. Duet Al will then offer suggestions for how it can be used, To conclude, Google's Duet Al is a powerful new feature for Google Sheets that can help users to improve their productivity, the quality of their work, and their creativity Sew tlac aL) ‘Ateam of researchers from the Finnish Museum of Natural History embarked on an intriquing Quest to understand the olverse human responses toward different bird species. They ulzed a unique oniine application called Iratebirds to conduct a global examination of how peope. Perceive the appearance of birds. This platform allowed users to express their preferences by evaluating photographs of birds and indicating their likes. The study encompassed a wide range of bird species known to humanity, resulting in a Comprehensive ranking of the most allraciive birds. Using a scale from 1 to 10, the researchers rated the aesthetic appeal of nearly 10,000 bird species worldnie. Top 10 Most Attractive Bird According to Anna Haukka, a Ph.D. researcher at the University of Helsinki, who was involved in the siudy, Ure analysis of bird-viewing habits in Finland revealed that small to ‘mid-sized, colorful birds tended to rank high in terms of attractiveness. General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajosh‘Among the top ten most admired species, helf were birds of prey, including ows (four species), eagles, hawks, and falcons. Tho snowy owl claimed the highest accolade for attractiveness, not only within Finland but also achieving a high likabity score on a global scale Hore is the Full List: Rank Bird Namo 1 Black-backed dwarf kingfisher 2 Yellowethroated Toucan 3 Lesser Violetear 4 iolet-capped Woodnymph 5 Rainbow bee-eater 6 Costa's Hummingbird 7 Black-billed Streamertall 8 Malagasy Kingfisher 9 Purple-backed Fairyuren e2t 817 815 att 810 8.09 8.08 8.06 8.04 Found In Southeast Asia ‘South America & Norih ‘America Highlands of Costa Rica and \westem Panama; mountains ‘of northem Venezuela, and the Andes from western Venezuela to western Bolivia South America ‘Southern Australia North-America Eastern Jamaica Island of Madagascar North-western Australia 5 | General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajosh10 Top 10 Most Attractive Bird: North Pole, Southern Canada, ‘Snowy ow 8.03 Northorn United States, parts of Asia and Europe Important Facts, Black-backed dwarf kingfishers construct their nests within sublerranean tunnels that lead to a sloping egg chamber. ‘The distinctive characteristic of the Yellow-throated Toucan is its resounding and far-reaching cry. ‘The lesser violetear holds the record forthe highest recorded fiying speed among hummingbirds, reaching an impressive 90 mph (140 km/h) during a pursuit. ‘Measuring approximately 4.4 inches (11.1 om) in total length, including the tail, the ‘Viole'-capped Woodnymph possesses a bill of about 0.7 Fiches (1.8 cm) and a longue measuring around 1.6 inches (4 cm) in length. ‘Among the Meropidae species found in Australia, the Rainbow Bee-eater stands as the sole representative of the bee eater family. Costa's Hummingbirds possess the ability to enter a torpid state, reducing their heart rale and body temperature significantly, paricularly in response to lower nightiime temperatures. While in torpor, the hearts of Costa's Hummingbirds beat around 50 times per minute. In contrast, when awake and at rest, their heart rates escalate significantly, ranging from 500 to 900 beats por minute. ‘The feeding behavior of red-billed Streamertails encompasses hovering in mid-air, giving the illusion of motionlessness, Despite their name, Malachite kinglishers exhibit wo distinct color pattems. Thelt underbelly and chest feature a blend of redish-brown and white hues, while their dorsal region is predominantly adorned in shades of blue. Purple-crovined fairy-wrens reside in small farrilial groups consisting of 2-6+ birds. ‘Snowy Ow’s possess bristles on their beaks Ural ald in sensing nearby objects. ‘Although the beak is mostly covered by facial feathers, its hooked shape allows for grasping prey and tearing flesh. General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshSoe Remna Nis a regional public holiday that's celebrated on 30th June every year to honour the signing of the Mizoram Peace Accord, (On June 30, 2023, Mizoram is going to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the signing of the Mizoram Peace Accord. The accord was a historic agreement between the Government of India and the Mizo National Front (MNF), which ended two decades of insurgoncy in the state, ‘The Mizoram Peace Accord is a historic agreement Detween the Government of india and the Mizo National Front (MNF) that ended two decades of insurgency in the state of Mizoram in Indie. In 1959, Mizoram experienced a devastating famine known as ‘mautam. This is an ecological phenomenon that occurs every 48 years ard itis caused by the flowering of the bamba0 species Melocanna baccifera When the bamboo flowers, it produces a large number of seeds, which attract black rats. Tho rats then feast on the seeds, which leads to a boom in their population, When the bamboo Seeds run out, the rats start eating stored grain, which causes widespread famine. Elderly Mizes who had an experience of the mautam of 1911 tried to wam the government of ‘Assam, but their warnings were neglected and considered as superstitions. The famine sil occurred, and many people died from starvation. The state and federal governments were unable or unwiling to provide relief, so a Mizo activist Pu Laldenga founded the Mizo National Famine Front fo help the affected communities. The Mizo National Famine Front soon transformed into a poitical party, the Mizo National Front (MNF). In 1966, the MNF declared independence from Incia and started an armed uprising. Tho Indian govornment quickly suppressed the revolt, but the MNF continued to fight for independence for another twenty years, ‘The maulam femine and the MNF insurgency were both caused by the same underlying problem: the lack of political representation for the Mizos. The Mizos had long feit that they were being neglected by the Indian government, and the Mautam famine only inflamed these featings, The MINF insurgency was an attempt to gain greater autonomy for the Mizos, and it ulimately succeeded in 1986, when the Indian government signed a peace agreement with the MNF General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshList of Indian Prime Ministors Who Addrossed UN Congross The legislative of he U.S. federal government is known as the United States Congress. Itis bicameral, vith the House of Representatives as its lower body and the Senate as ts upper body. The legislative assembly is referred to as Congress Jawahar Lal Nehru Jawahar Lal Nehru was the Indian PM to address US Congress in 1949. He spoke to the tond for 16 minutes, in the presence of President Harry S. Truman. Discussing the sirilaites between the United States and indi, he siated, "Ihave come here, therefore, on a voyage of discovery of tne mind an¢ hear of America and to place before you our own mind and Reart. Thus we may promote that understanding and cooperation wich, | fee! sure, both our countries earnestly desire.” 2. Rajiv Gandhi On June 13, 1986, Rajiv Gandhi, was the fist to address the joint meeting of Congress. Some excerpts from his speech are, “The ties that bind our two peopies are many. Some are the Curiosities of history. You gained your independence as we were losing ours and many of the people involved were the same. We wish that Elihu Yale had founded a university for us ingtead of being Governor of Madras and that Lord Comwwallis had surrendered in Delhi rather than to General Washington. It was Indian tea that stimulated your independence movement. | do not know how many of the waters around Boston are sill coloured by that historic incident, but - and lam sure, Mr Speaker, that you will correct me if | am wrong - today there are thousands of people of Indian origin in your city, as indeed all over the U.S.A., who are making notable contributions to your society, including the third Nobel laureate bom in India.” 3. P.V Narasimha Rao (On May 18, 1994, P.V. Narasimha Rao addressed Congress. He emphasized on India-America relationship and focussed on the idea of mutual growAh. In his speech, he said, “As India stands po'sed to contribute to global prosperity and peace in the naxt century, we look forward to continuing our partnership with American and American people, The international community needs to strengthen the U.N. and provide more resources if we expect ito respond to today's challenges. It's our strong feeling, too, that the UN decision-making bodies must more accurately reflect the regional situation of states in the world.” 4. Atal Bihari Vajpayoo General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshOn September 14, 2000, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India's first prime minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gave a speech at U.S. Congress. He began his address with being grateful and continued with, “in November 1999 a remarkable event took place in the House of Ropresentatives. By a vote of 306 to 4, the House adoptod a resolution congratulating India ‘and my government on the successful elections completed in October 1999. This display of broad-based bipartisan support for strengthening relations weh india is heartening. We are determined to sustein the momentum of our economy: our aim is to double our per Capita income in ten years ~ and that means we must grow at © per cent a year. To achieve this order of growth we have ushered in comprehensive reforms. We are Committed to releasing the creative genius of our people, the entrepreneurial skils of the men and women of the country, of ts scientists and craftsmen. At the same time, we in India, remain committed to the primacy ofthe State in fuling its social obigations to the deprived, the weak and the poor..." 5, Manmohan Singh Former PM Manmohan Singh was the Sth Indian prime minister to address the US Congress. (On July 19, 2025, while addressing the House, ho said, ‘In addition to the values we share as democracies, there is also a convergence in our perceptions of a rapidly transforming global environment, bringing us much closer together now that any time in the past.” 6. Narendra Modi PM Narendra Modi will become the first Indian prime minister to be accorded the honour of addressing a joint session of the US Congress twce. The Prime Minister, curing his address in 2016 had spoken on issues ranging from climate change to terrorism, defence and security Cooperation to trade and economic relationship between India and the US. Every prime minister has deserbed the goals and successes of their economic policies and etforts for improving international relations. Also, Indian prime leaders have frequently argued. for technological aid. tansters, or partnership. citing the United States as a key suppiier of technology. De aod | General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshNorth America is the third largest continent in the world, after Asia and Arica. Its bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Aantic Ocean to the east, the Caribbean Sea and South ‘America to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south North America's total geographical area is 24,500,095 square kilometers (0,540,000 square miles), which is approximately 16 5% of Earth's land area. The most part of North America lles between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer. The largest ccuniries in North ‘America in terms of land area are Canada and the United States of America (USA). North America is home to @ diverse range of cultures, languages, end landscapes. North ‘America is a vast and diverse continent with a rich history and culture. Itis a lend of contrasts, vith towering mountains, vast deserts, nalural resources, and lush rainforests. List of North Amariean Countries There are 23 countries in North America. The largest country in terme of area is Canada and in terms of population is the United States. Below, we have shared an alphabatical lst of North American countries: Hore is a list of North Amorican countries: 1 Antigua and Borbude 2 Banamas 3 Barbados 4 Belize 5 Canada 6 Costa Rica 7 Cuba 8 Dominica 9 Dominican Republic 10 El Salvador " Grenada 12 Guatemala 13 Hai 14 Honduras 15 Jamaica 16 Mexico 7 Necaragua 11 | General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajosh18 Panama 19 Saint Kitts and Nevis 20 Saint Lucia 7 Saint Vircent are the 2 Trinidad and Tobego United States of 2 America (USA) Top 10 North American Countries by Population Here are the top 10 North American countries by population, with their estimated populations as of 2023 (data from UNFPA). Top 10 North American Countries By Population North Amoriean Countrios Population United states 340 milion Mexico 128.5 mition Canada 38.8miion Guatemala 18.1 milion Hat 11.7 milion Dominiean Republic 11.3.mition Cuba 11.2 mition Honduras 10.6 milion Nearagua 7 milion 12 | General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshEl Salvador 6.4 milion Top 10 North American Countries in Terms of Area Hore is alist of the top 10 North American countries in terms of area, wth their land area in square klometres (km2) Top 10 North American Countries in Terms. ofarea North Counnes Covered Canada gassero United States ell Mexico (gesers Neerequa 2097 Honduras sam Cuba ae Guatemala i 889 Panama 15.417 et Cotta Rica 51,400 kr? Repub 48,071 ka? 13, General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshWC The 2023 BET Awards were held on June 25, 2023, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The BET Awards, or the Biack Entertainment Television Awards are an annual ‘award presentation that recognizes the achievements of black performers and other minorities in music, movies. sports, and phiianthropy. Black Entertainment Television (BET), a cable television network aimed at African Americans, owned by the Tyler Perry network, presents the awards. ‘Six awards were given out on the 23rd edition of the award ceremony thet was televised, with LLatto accepting best female hip-hop artist and Coco Jones accepting best new artist in person. Hore is the full list of the 2023 BET Award winnors: Album of the ¥ Winner: Renaissance, Beyonce: and SOS, SZA Nominees: Anyways, Life's Great, GloRilla Breezy, Chris Brown God Did, Du Khaled Her Loss, Drake & 21 Savage Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kenérick Lamar Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Winner: Sza Nominees: Ari Lennox. Boyones Coco Jones HER Lizze Tems Bost Malo R&B/Pop Artist Winner: nis Brown and Usher Nominees: Bist Brent Faiyaz Burma Boy 14 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshDrake The Weeknd Best Group Winner: Drake & 21 Savage Nominees: City Girls Dvsn FLO Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin Quavo & Takeoft Wanmor Best Collaboration Winner: “Wait For U,” Future feat. Drake & Tems Nominees: “Big Energy (Remix), Latto & Marian Carey feat. DJ Khaleo “Boy's A Liar Pt. 2," Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice “Call Me Every Day,” Chris Brown feat. Wizkid “Can't Stop Won't Stop,” King Combs feat. Kodak Black “Croopin’,” Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage “F.NF. (Let's Go)” Hitkidd & GioRilla “Tomorrow 2,” GloRilla & Cardi 8 Bost Female Hip Hop Artist Winner: Lato Nominees: Carol 8 Coi Leray Gloria lce Spice Megan Thee Stallion Nicki mina} Bost Malo Hip Hop Artist Winner: Kenarick Lamar Nominees: 21 Savage Drake Future Cole Jack Harlow LiBaby Video of the Year Winnor: 15 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajosh“First Cass” Jack Harlow “Jimmy Cooks,” Drake feat 21 Savage “Kil BIL” SZA “Last Last” Buma Boy “Super Freaky Git,” Nicki Mina) “alt For U," Future fea. Drake & Tems Bost Intemational Act Winner: Burma Boy (Nigeria) Nominees: Aya Nakamura (France) Aayra Starr (Ngera) Central Cee (UK) Ella Mai (UK) Ko (South Africa) Unnen (Breit Stormzy (UK) Tiakola (France) Uncle Waffles (Swaziland) Viewor's Choice: Best New International Act Winner: Libianca (Cameroon) Nominoos: Asake (Nigeria) Camiach (Ghana) Flo (UK) WINNER: Maureen (France) MC Ryan SP (Brazi) Pabi Cooper (South Africa) Raye (UK) Wierenci (France) BET Her Winner: “Break My Sou,” Beyoncé Nominees: “About Dama Time,” Lizzo “Boy's A Liar Pt. 2,” Pinkpantheress & |ce Spice WINNER:"Her.” Megan Thee Stallion “Lift Me Up,” Black Panthor: Wakanda Forevor ~ Music From Ard Inspired By — Rihanna & Ludwig Géransson “Players,” Coi Leray “Special.” Lizzo Bost Movio Winner: 17 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever Nominees: Creed 3 Emancipation Nope The Woman King Tal Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody Best Actor Winner: Damson laris Nominees: Amin Joseph Bilan Tyree Henry Danie! Kaluuya Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory Jr. Donald Glover Michael B. Jordan Best Actress Winner: Angela Bassett Nominees: Coco Jones Janelle James Janelle Monae Keke Palmer Viola Davis Zendaya Youngstars Award Winner: Marsal Martin Nominees: Akira Akbar Alaya High Demi Singleton Genesis Denise WINNER: Thaddeus J, Mixson Young Dylan Sportswoman of the Yoar Award Winner: Angel Reese Nominees: Alexis Morris Allyson Felix 18 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshWINNER: Candace Parker Naomi Osaka Serena Wiliams Sha'carri Richardson Sportsman of the Year Award Winner: Jalen Hurts Nominees: Aaron Judge Bubba Wallace Gervonia Davis WINNER: Lebron James Patrick Mahomes Stephen Cuny North America, the land of sprawling landscapes and breathtaking natural wonders, is blessed with a myriad of rivers that carve their way through its vast expanse. These mighty ‘waterways net only provide vital resources and transportation routes but also harbor an Incredible array of vali. In this article we explore the 10 longest rivers in North America, marveling at their length, encountering the vibrant wildlife they sustain, and discovering the enchanting places they grace. 1. Missouri River (2,341 miles) Flowing through the heartland of America, the Missouri River takes second place on our lst This mighty watercourse journeys through seven states, including Montana, North Dakota, and Missouri, The Missouri River provides a lifeline to diverse wildlfe, including white-tailed deer, river otters, and paddle fish. Itis the longest river in US and traverses the picturesque 19 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshcc Badlands National Park, an otherworldly landscape that captures the imagination of all who visit 2, Mississippi River (2,340 miles) The grandeur of the Mississippi River can hardly be overstated. Stretching over a staggering 2340 Miles, it weaves its way through ten states, including Minnesota, Louisiana, and Mississippi. This iconic waterway is home to an astonishing variety of creatures, such as bald eagles, American alligators, and catfish. I brushes against the vibrant city of New Orieans, offenng a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the American South. 3. Yukon River (1962 miles) Venturing northward, we encounter the majestic Yukon River, stretching across the wilds of Alaska and Canada’s Yukon Territory. Spanning an impressive 1962 Miles, this untamed waterway nurtures a mulitude of species, such as salmon, moose, and gray wolves. Iis journey takes it through the historic Klondike Gold Rush region, where dreams of fortune once lured adventurous souls, 4, Rio Grand (1885 miles) In the southwestern United States, the Rio Grande commands attention with its length of 1886 Miles. Serving as a natural border between the U.S. and Mexico, this vibrant river sustains a rich tapestry of Ife, including the endangered Mexican gray wolf, the rare Jaguarundl, and countless bird species. It winds its way through awe-Inspinng landscapes, such as the stunning canyons of Santa Elena and the renowned Big Bend National Park. 5. Arkansas River (1465 miles) The Arkansas River meanders through the heart of America, originating in Colorado's Rocky Mountains and flowing trough Kansas, OKlehoma, and Arkansas. Spanning an impressive 1465 Miles, it supports an astonishing diversity of fauna, including beavors, bobcats, and the Iconic American bullfrog. The Arkansas River carves its way through the Royal Gorge, an awe-inspiring chasm that beckons adventurers ang nature enthusiasts alike. 8. Colorado River (1,450 mi) Carving the iconic Grand Canyon, the Colorado River is an indomitable force that winds its way through seven U.S. states and two Mexican states. Spanning 1460 Miles, it suppor's rich ecosystem, housing species like the endangered humpback chub, the majestic bald eagle, and the elusive desert bighom sheep. The Colorado River's journey is a testament to Nature's artistic prowess, as it sculpts breathtaking vistas and awe-inspiring landscapes, 7. Red River (1360 miles) The Red River, flowing through the heart of North America, stretches across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Spanning 1360 Milas, this rivar sustains an astonishing 20 | General Knowledge eBook July 2023, TAGRAN @ajoshvariety of life, including American black bears, white-tailed deer, and the elusive alligator snapping turtle, The Red River 's interwoven with fascinating history, from the wild days of the (Old Wes! fo the vibrant music scene of New Orleans. 8. Columbia River (1243 miles) Stretching across 1,243 miles, this awe-inspiring waterway flows through the states of Washingion and Oregon, boasting a remarkable diversty of Ife, inclucing salmon, orcas, and the iconic American bald eagle. The Columbia River winds its way through the Columbia River Gorge, a breathtaking canyon that enchants nature enthusiasts and photographers ake. 9. Saskatchewan Rivor (1,205 milos) The Saskatchewan River, a magnificent watercourse that winds its way through the heart of Canada, holds a special place among North America’s notable rivers. Stretching approximately 1205 Mies in length, i originates from the Columbia Icefeld in the Canadian Rockies and tlovrs eastward through the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba before joining the mighty Nelson River. Named after he Cree word "Kisiskacwani-sipy,” meaning “swit-lowing river,” the ‘Saskatchewan River is renowned forts diverse ecosystems and breathtaking scenery. AS it meanders through its course, it passes through pristine widdemess, lush forests, and expansive prairies, enchanting al who venture along its banks. The river's basin is home to a fich array of vaidite, including black bears, ek, beavers, and various bird species. In addition, the river supports several fish species, such as northern pike, walleye, and goldeye, offering ample opportunities for fishing enthusiasts. 10. Peace River (1195 Miles) ‘The Peace River, an emblem of tranquility and natural beauty, graces the landscape of western Canada, making its mark as one of the region's most captivating waterways. ‘Spanning approximately 1195 mies, it winds its way through the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, showcasing the avie-inspiring landscapes and diverse ecosystems that characterize the area. Originating in the Rocky Mountains noar Mount Robson, the Peace River meanders through. Picturesque valleys, steep canyons, and lush forests. creating a breathtaking tapestry of sights along iis course. Its name stems from the harmonious relationships established between Incigenous tribes in the region during times of peace. The river's basin boasts a rch biodiversity, offering a habitat for a multitude of wildife species. Majestic creatures, auch as moose, black beara, and bald eagles, call the Peace River an: surrounding wilderness home. Fishermen are drawn toils waters, lured by the promise of catching various f'sh species, incluging northern pike and walleye, 24 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshSerra ‘The excitement is building up for the IGC World Cup 2023, the most awaited cricket tournament ofthe year. With the schedule and venues announced, cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting forthe first ball to bo bowled. Tho ICC World Cup 2023 will bo held in India, one of the most ericket-crazy nations in the world. The tournament is scheduled 10 start on October 5, 2023, and will culminate with he final on Novernber 19, 2023, This 13% edition of the tournament will see 10 teams battling t out for the coveted trophy. The ICC Cricket World Cup has seen some of the most memorable moments in cricket history, including the famous “underarm” incident in the 1981 Australia vs New Zealand match, the dominance of tne West Indies team in the 1970s and 80s, and the thrling tied final between England and New Zealand in the 2019 edition which saw England winning their maiden World Cup trophy. The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will be 2 cricketing spectacle and a platform for nations to showcase their cncketing talent on the world stage. Itwill also be a great source of inspiration for young cricketers around the world, who dream of representing their counties in the tournament. I¢¢ World Cup 2023 Schedule The ICC World Cup 2023 schedule is always carefully planned to ensure that the matches are Played in cifferent ime zones. The dates and schedules have been announced. A total of 48 matches will be played amongst the 10 nations with India having already qualified due to its host status, According to schedule released today by ICC , india is set to face arch-rivals on October 15. India wil face Austraiia in their first ICC World Cup tournament match on Sunday, 08 October. Hore is the full 2023 Cricket World Cup schedule: Nath | Stadium Match | Match Date | Teams Venue 22 [Senvet Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshEngland Narendra Modi THU 05 1 1400 vs New ‘Anmedabad Stagium, octoser ene", Rajiv Gandhi i FRIC6 | Pakistan 2 International | 14:00 Hyderabad pert OCTOBER | vs a1 Himachal Pradesh SATO7 | Bangladesh 3 Cricket 10:30 Dharamsala re ae OCTOBER | vs Aighanistan Stadium, ‘ran Jailey SATOT | South Afica . Stadium, 1400 [octoser | vs a2 Det CK SUNO8_— | india 5 Chidambaram, | 14:00 | Seger | (mustrtia | Chennai Rajiv Gandhi MONG9_ | NewZealand 8 International | 14:00 Hyderabad renal OCTOBER | vsQi Himachal Pragesn TUE 10 England 7 Gricket 1400 Dheramsala Sa OCTOBER | vs Bangladesh Stadium Fran dalley 94, WED __| India 7 Stadium 400 | ocToBER | ve Aighanistan | Pelt Roy cae THU 12 | Pakistan 9 International | 14:00 Hyderabad ere OCTOBER | vs a2 Bharat Ratna Shn Atal Binan Frag | Australia 10 | VajpalExana | 1400 | Gey Gace vs Soutn | Lucknow Crcket Arica Stadium SATI4 | New Zealand 7 1030 [OCTOBER | vs Bangladesh | Chenns ‘Aran Jailey SAT 14 England 12 | Stadium 1400 | OCTOBER | vs Afghanistan | Pelt Narendra Mod SUN1S | india 13 | stadium, 1400 J octoaer | vs Pakistan | Atmedabad Bharat Ratna Shui Atal Bihad MON 16 | Australia 14 | Nejpai kana | 14:00 Lucknow cee OCTOBER vs G2 Stadium. Himachal Pradesh TUE 17 | South Attica 18 | Cricket 1400 Dharamsala FE OCTOBER | vsQt Stadium, 18 | chidambaram, [1400 [weote | NewZealand | Chennai 23 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshsaan OCTOBER Aghanitan | Maharashtra Crake oo HUI nda i Association 14:00 OCTOBER | vs Bangladesh Pune Soar i yy [FRI Anta 1 |ctimasway | 1400 | SCrosen | Parisian | Beau Bharat Ratna stir ata han te |Sapetexene” 1000 | $4721 a wae | tcknow Crt Stas Ehaind wornpese [ugg | S&T av [vamos |igo0 (88h 2h ag ten | Mums es Tacha Pageck Sun72 ia ve Now a [erate | se00 Dharamsala Sree OeroseR | Zetane Shaw crash oN — Pann 2 ‘Stadium a0: OCTOBER | vs Aighanistan (Chennai Wanthas Ue 2 Saab Aca a ‘Stadium, 00: OCTOBER | vs Bangladesh Muntat ‘Arun Jaitley r WED 25 ‘Australia 4 ‘Stadium 00 OCTOBER | vs Q1 Doth Wt, Twas 25 | Ghimsswany | 400 Eoglané ve 02 | Bongatsu Shinn BetSkee alsin Chidorram Friar 2s /idembowm Jasco |ERacy msan | chew ea ach Prngeeh Auta ar |eratet” [oso | $4128 NG | onaramsat fasten Zeal ‘Stadium aH ze [eaencaraens | woo [SST [Occ | Raa Bharat Rana staat han “ sunz india 20 |Nepoletone” | 1400 Lecinow Veil StrSBen |W Ente Saar Hahorstira Crake MoNs0 | Aghaision | py, ha Association ‘400 OCTOBER | vs Q2 extn Stearn Sq THES —Paritn at edencaraens | woo | WEST PRINT cana 24 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshMaharastra New Creket weoor 32 | Rsocaton | 1490 | NovelMoer | ZeslandSout | Pune Stadium di ‘Wankhede THUG s 1400 | Novemacr | Mla vs@2 | Mumbai Bharat Ratna Shi Atal Bina 7 FRIOS at 34 | VejpeitEkane | 14:00 2 sghaniatan | Lucknow Napat NOVEMBER | vs Nghanistan Stadium ue SATO4 | NewZealand 35 | Chinnaswamy | 10:30 Bengaluru ee NOVEMBER | vs Pakistan Narendra Mod SATO4 | England 38 | Stagium 1400 NOVEMBER | vs Austiaia | Atmedabad 7 SUNOS nda ve South | 37 | EdenGardens | 14.00 | SUNOS | sas Kolkata ‘Arun Jaitley | 44. MON06 | Bangladesh 38 | Stadium 1400 | NovemaeR | vs G2 Det ‘Wankhede TUE OT | Australia 39 | Stadium 1400 | NOVEMBER | vs Afghanistan | Mumbat Waharastra nickel WED 08 40 | eects on | 1400 | Novena | England vs Qt | Pune Stadium Ww THUO9 | NewZealend 41 | Chinnaswamy | 14:00 X Bengaluru Ginnas NOVEMBER vs G2 NarenaraModl | 4,4, FRITO | South atnica 42 | stacium 1800 | NOVEMBER | vs Aighanistan | Ahmesebaa uN. ATU Iececcnna 11 SAT It 43 | Chinnaswary | 1400 | SAT. | Indaveai | Bengaluru Stadium Maharastra Cricket : SUN 12 | Australia 44 J association | 19° | NovEMaeR | vs Banglacesh | PU" Stadium SUN TZ England 45 | EdenGardens | 1400 | SO vemacre | ceBanetan | Kolkata ‘Wankhede " WED 15 | fetPlace 48 | Stadium 1400 | NOVEMBER | vs 4th Place | Mumbat THU TS | 2nd Place 47 | EdenGerdens | 1400 | MUI. | 2ne Place | Kotkata Narendra Modi SAT 18 ag | Need raoo | SAU IB | TRC Ahmedabad 25 | General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshThe ICC World Cup 2023 Match Fixtures The ICC World Cup 2023 wil kick off on October 5 with the opening match between New Zealand and England in Ahmedabad. The final of te tournament will also take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 18, The much-awaited and heated match between Pakistan and India wil take place on Sunday, 15% October in Ahmedabad. The ICC World Cup 2023 Teams Cricketing fans wil be able to witness the cricketing spectacle live from the stadiums. 8 teams have automatically qualified for the tournament with the final two spots 10 be filed through a qualifying tournament in June-July. The autoratically qualifed teams are Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa. The remaining two spots are being decided in the qualifiers tournament that are going on in Zimbabwe, The ICC World Cup 2028 Stadiums Here is the lst of stadiums where ICC World Cup 2023 matches will be played. Venue Stadium Anmedabed Narendra Med Stadium Bongalury M. Chinnaswany Stadium Chennai Chidambaram Stadium Debi Charente Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi international Stadium Kolkata Eden Garden Bharat Ratna Shi Atal Bihari Vajpayoo Cuomo Ekana Cricket Stadium Mumbai Wankhede Stacium, Pune ‘Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium The ICC World Cup 2023 Venues The tournament will be played across 10 venues in india, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune with Mohali 26 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshand Nagpur missing out from the list. BCC! has provided ICC World Cup 2023 venues in the South Zone for the majority of Pakistan games, with Chennai, which has a reputation for being a tranquil host with a bcisterous audience, receiving a few extra gemes. The ICC World Cup 2028 Tickets Booking The ICC World Cup 2023 tickets will go on sale soon, and fans can book their tickets online or through authorizad ticketing partners. The ICC World Cup 2023 ticket boaking process is expected to be smoath and hassle-free, with multiple payment options available for fans. The licket prices are expected to be announced soon, and fans via BookMyShow and or ICC's official website and fans can expect to pay anywhere between INR 609 to INR 10,000 per ticket, depending on the venue and the match. But due to the delay in the scheduling of the tournament, ICC is unable to release the tickets. The ICC World Cup 2023 Streaming Both Asia Cup 2023 and ICC World Cup 2023 can be streamed for free on Hotstar this year, ‘meaning that users vio wish to watch the matches from the comfort of thelr homes won't need a premium subscription to watch the matches. Hetstar announced this on Friday last week after their subscription count dwindled due to JioCinoma stroaming the IPL 2023 for free. The ICC World Cup 2023 is set to be a thriling tournament, with the best teams in the world competing for the ultimate prize. Cricket fans from around the world are eagerly waiting for the toumament fo start, and with the commencing and final dates announced, they can start Planning their trip to India to witness the acton live. So. mark your calendars and get ready for the biggest cricketing event of the year! Rae SEN EP CLaZ ‘The scientsts of China have come up wt a novel metnod to expiore the crust of the Eanh. ‘While the method is receiving worldwide media attention, the reaction it has received has been mixed. According to @ Bloomberg report, China has begun to dril a deep hole, of 10,000- meters in depth, into the crust of the Earth. China is the second largest economy in the word, and thus, such a move, as wondered by the neighboring nations, would definitely be taken for an important purpose. 27 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshThe Drilling Xinjiang region is the place where driling began on May 30, 2023. Xinjian is an olltich region of China, As per some repors, the narrow shattin the Earth's crust wil plerce around 10 layers. tf rock, post which, it will fouch the crelaceous system of the Earth Earth's cretaceous system contains rocks 2s old as 145 milion years! The news has been shared by the Xintiua News Agency. The Xinhua News Agency is told by a scientist that the Earth driling project is as difficult as it ‘may be for a huge truck driving on two, very thin steel cables, Why is China drilling a huge hole in the Earth's crust? As pet reports, this deep diiling of the Earth's cust by Chinaiis done merely for extensive Earth exploration. Such research can aid in detecting the rik of environmental dicasters such as earthquakes and voleanc eruptions, The massive, man-made hole vill help scientists make forecasts and alarms regarding cisasters that may be coming. China and the science arena The second-largest economy in the world is all set to ace the feld of science. This can be seen by the fact that on the very first day of driling the hole, China also sent ite very frst civilian astronaut into space. In the year 2021, President Xi Jinping delivered a speech in which he talked about substantial progress in the intensive exploration of the Earth, During this time, the President was addressing a team of leading sciantists of China. A deep Earth exploration can identity energy resources inside the crust of the Earth. The deepest man-made hole dug into the Earth The Russian Kola Superdeep Borehole is the deepest man-made hole ever drilled into the Earth. The hale took roughly 2 decades to get riled. In the year 1989, the hole had been dilled past 12,000-m, However, the process of the dril ceased for around a year or so because of a myriad of scientific as well as celebratory vsits to the driling site. 1, The slogan “do or die,” was aiven during the Gandhij-led Quit india Movement. On ‘August 9, 1942, the Indian National Congress, under the direction of Mahatma Ganghi, formally introduced the slogan. 2. Aboard his ship Santa Maria, the explorer Christopher Columbus is credited with, "discovering" the New World in the Americas in 1482, 3. The British chose Jamestovm, Virginia, on May 13 and gave it the name of their king, James |, The settlement was the nation's frst permanent English colony. 4. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajosh10, (On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French people, arrived in ‘America as @ gift to acknowedge America as a defender of liberty and inspire France to uphold the same ideas in remembrance ofthe two nations cooperation during the ‘American Revolution In 1963, John F. Kennedy was elected as the 36th President of the United States, becoming the youngest man in history to hold the position. Congress passed a law on December 26, 1941, setting the date of Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November. Hevrail formally became the 50th State on August 21, 1959. It isthe only state formed entirely of islands. ‘The earliest American city is thought to be St. Augustine. The Spanish founded th settlement al Florida's St. Augustine in the sixteenth century. ‘The first Olympic Games to be hosted in the United States were ned in St. Louls Chicago, iinois, was first chosen to host the 1904 Games bul was eventually given to St. Louis, Missouri “The right to privacy 's safeguarded as an integral aspect of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 and as 2 part of the freedoms granted by Part Ill of the Constitution, according to a ruling by a rine-judge Supreme Court panel led by Chief Justice JS Khehar on August 24, 2017 ‘According to the Indian Constitution, courts may issue one of five different forms of wits. These are- Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Quo Warranto, and Prohibition. ‘A money bill is defined in Article 110 ofthe Indian Constitution. ‘A Money Bil generally only becomes an Act with the President of India's approval In accordance with Article 356 ofthe Indian Constitution, President’s Rule may be declared. Other names for it include "State Emergency" and "Constitutional Emergency.” ‘The procedures of the Indian Penal Code for intra-terrtorial jurisdiction are covered under Section 2 of the code. “The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are found in Part IV (Article 36 to Article 51) of the indian Constitution, ‘The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution of 1946 introduced fundamental duties in Article 51, ‘A judge of the Supreme Court gives his resignation letter to the President ‘The President can declare an executive C.J when the current Chief Justice of India is ‘not available, or ifthe post is vacart or if hershe is unable to discharge his/er cuties. 29] General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshC. Alica: Zaire D. South America: Colorado Ans: D 3. Which of the following river crosses the equator two times? A Zaire 8. Nile A Alentic sea B. Pacific sea ©. Bering sea D. South China Sea Ans: C 5. Which of the following Is the Longest River of Asia? A Yangtze B. Ganga ©. Bentara D. Chao Phraya Ans: A 6. Which of the following Is the correct descending order of rivers in terms of distance covered by them? A Yangtze River>Yellow River>Mekong River>Lena Rwver B. Yanglze River>Yellow River> Lena River> Mekong River Lena River> Mekong River> Yangtze River>Yellow River 34 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshD._ Lena River> Mekong River> Yellow River> Yangtze River Ans: A 7. Which of tho following is the Longest River of North Amorica? A Coloredo B. Missouri C. Mackenzie D. Hudson Ans: B 8. Which of the following is NOT correct about river Amazon? A Itoriginates from Andes mountains B. Itis the world’s second largest river after Nile C. Madetra is the largest trioutary of he Amazon. D. Allof the above are wrong. Ans: D 9. River Brahmaputra does not flows into. A india B. Bhutan ©. China D. Bangladesh Ans: B 10, Which of the following facts Is not true about river Nile? {A Itis the longest river in the world. B. It lows into the red Sea. C. Movers a length of about 6,605 kilometers (4,180 miles D. Wisin Affican continent Ans: B 32 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajosh14. Which is the longest river in the world? A. Amazon 8 Nie ©. Yangtze D. Mississiopt ans: B 12, Which Is the widest river in the world? A Mekong 8. Yangue c. Nie D. Amazon Ans: D 13. Which of the following Australia’s rivers shares a name with a famous tennis player? A Murray River B. Darling River ©. Fitzroy River D. Ord River Ans: A 114, Which of the following rivers flows through Paris and France? A Rhone River B. Seine River ©. Loire River D. Garonne River Ans: B 33 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajosh15, Which of the following rivers is considerod the lifeline of China? A Yellow River 8, Brahmapuira River C. Mekong River D. Yangtze River ‘Ans: D 16. Which of the following is not the consequence of ozone layer depletion? A Increased ultraviolet rays . Malignant melanoma-Another form of skin cancer C. Cyanobacteria are sensitive to UV raciation and would be affected by ts increase. D. Tides Ans: D Ozone depletion can cause increased UV rays, skin cancers and can also affect cyanobacteri 17. Why UV radiation is higher in summer? A The Sun is closer to planet earth so UV rays have a shorter distance to travel to reach us. B. There is more ozone in the atmosphere during summer. . The suns particulary busy in summer D. None of these Ans: A The Sun being closer to Earth in summers can cause the radiations to reach faster and thus cause more heat and UV rays. 18. Which products contain ozone-depleting substances? 1. Motorbike 2. Car vith AC 3. Spray 4. Oven 34 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajosh5, Refrigerator 8. Pesticides 7. Fire extinguisher Options are A 123456 D. 234,567 Ans: C Ozone-depleting substances tke gases, CFCs, Freans etc are present in ACs, Oven, Fridges, Pesticides and Fire Extinguishers. 19. When was the first ozone hole discovered? A. 10008 3. 19508 ©. 19708 D. 1980s Ans; ¢ twas in the 1970s when the Ozone layer hole was discovored over the stratesphore in Antarctica 20. in which sphere Ozone layer depletion is found? A. Ionosphere B. Stratosphere ©. Lithosphere D. None of these Ans: B 35 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshzone layers depletion was found to be done in the Stratosphere. 21. The depletion in the Ozone layer is caused by: A. Carbon dioxide 8. Nirous oxide ©. Methane D. Chiorftuorocarban ans: D The major reason for depletion of Ozone was chlotofluorocarbons found in ACs and Rettigerators, 22, Which of the following is a prime health risk associated with greater UV radiation through the atmosphere due to the depletion of the ozone layer? A Damage to the digostive eystom B. Increased risk of liver cancer ©. Increased tisk of skin cancer D. Neurological disorder Ans: ¢ (Ozone layer depletion has caused cirect action of UV rays on skin which can resuttin cancer. 23. Montreal protocol is related to the: A. Global warming B. Ozone layer depletion ©. Ststainable development D. Food security Ans: B Montreal Protocol was signed for combating the depletion of the Ozone layer and in further reach to prevent climate change. 24. An ozone-depleting substance mainly used in: |. Burning fossil fuels |. Chimneys IV. Cooling and reftigeration epplications, and in the manufacture of foam products. 36 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshOptions A Only. 8. Only. mh cal D. onyiv Ans: D Coolants of air conditioners and refrigerators consis! of halons and CFCs which can deplete the Ozone layer. 26. CFGs (chlorofluorocarbons) are greenhouse gases that have caused a rise of 3 dogree C in the global temperatures in the past century. Name the CFC that is used in refrigerators. A. Carbon dioxide B. Methane C. Ammonia D. Freon Ans: D Refrigerators used to consist of freon that caused damage to the Ozone. 26. Consider the following statement(s) related to Geological Structure of India. |. Sedimentary rocks are found in the land formed by deposition of sediments from vihich fertie soil is made e.9., he Gangetic plain. II In the Jurassic peried, Gondwanaland was broken up into the peninsular india, Madagascar, and Australia, Antarctica etc. Which of the above statements) is/are correct? Code: A Only! B OniyIl . Both | and 11 D. Neither I nor Ans: C 37 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajosh27. Which of the following is not one of the Era's of the Earth geological structure? A Azoic (Nor-lving era) 8. Paleozoic . Mesozoic D. Camorian Ans: D 28. Which of the following is the era of the origin of the continental shelf? A Neozoic era B. Paleozoic ©. Mesozoic D. Cambrian Ans: B 29. Which one of tho following statomonts is not correct? A Tropc levels are the energy levels within food B. In deep oceans primary production is almost high C. The primary consumers are called eutotiophs are primary consumer . The decomposers are called saprotropns are decomposer Ans: ¢ 30. Which of the following rolated tothe state of inactivity adoptod by desort animals during the hottest and driest season? A Basal metabolism 8. Dormancy ©. Aestivation D. Hibernation Ans: C 31. Which one of the following statements is correct about biotic resources and abiotic resources? A They are non-renewable and all the biotic resources are renewable 38 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshB Al the abiotic resources are non-renewable but some of the biotic resources are non-renewabie C. Some of the abiotic resources are renewable but the biotic resources are renewable . Some of the abiotic resources are renewable and some of the biotic resources are non-renewabie Ans: B 32, Which of the following reason is famous for the endangered Ridley turtios 7 A Gahirmatha 8. Sagermatha ©. Lakshadweep istands D. Andaman and Nicobar group of islands Ans: A 33, Which ofthe ftiowing isthe highlights of the Rally for Vatey’ programme in 1 Eniteronil doradsten 8. Biodiversity C. Resetloment of displaced people D. Lose of agricultural Ans: A 34. Which of the following Is the frst research prolect programme that focused on the Ei Nino-Southern Oscillation and its predictability? A Gimate Variabitty and Predicatity B. Global Energy and Water Cycie- Experiment (GEWEX) ©. Global Change and Tertesrial Ecosystem (SCTE) . Tropical Ocean and Global Atmosphere (TOGA) Ans: A 35. Which of the following ministry monitored the functions of the National River Conservation Directorate? A Agriculture Ministry 38 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshB. Environment and Forests Minisiry C. Science and Technology Ministry D. Water Resources Ministry Ans: B 36. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Indus River System | tis known as Sing! Khamban or the Lion's mouth in Tibet 11. originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu in the Kailash Mountain range. Which of the above statements) is/are correct? Code: A ony! 8. Onytl ©. Both and tt D. Neither I nor Ans: C 37. Which ofthe folowing waterfalls isthe highest waterfall in India? A Barehipani fats 8. Kunchikal fells ©. Bee falls . Jog falls Ans: B 38. Which of the following is not the tributaries of the Indus River? AShyok AGiigt ©. Zaskar D. Luni 40 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshB. Environment and Forests Minisiry C. Science and Technology Ministry D. Water Resources Ministry Ans: B 36. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Indus River System | tis known as Sing! Khamban or the Lion's mouth in Tibet 11. originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu in the Kailash Mountain range. Which of the above statements) is/are correct? Code: A ony! 8. Onytl ©. Both and tt D. Neither I nor Ans: C 37. Which ofthe folowing waterfalls isthe highest waterfall in India? A Barehipani fats 8. Kunchikal fells ©. Bee falls . Jog falls Ans: B 38. Which of the following is not the tributaries of the Indus River? AShyok AGiigt ©. Zaskar D. Luni 40 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 TAGRAN @ajoshAns: D 39. Which ofthe folowing Indian peninsular river has the largest river basin? A Normeda 8. Ganga ©. Godavari D. Kiishna Ans: ¢ 40. Which of the following stato in India known for tho famous lake ‘Fulhar’? A Madhya Pradesh 8. Uttarakhand C. Uttar Pradesh D. Jammu & Kashmir Ans: ¢ 41. Which of the following river is also called as Tsangpo in Tibet? A Ganga 8. Brahmapuira C. Karnal D. Lakhandai Ans: B 42, Consider tho following statomont(s) is/aro rolated to tho drainage pattorn |. Radial drainage patterns form when rivers originate from a hill and flow in all directions. For example, the rivers originating from the Amarkantak LI. Centripetal drainage pattern is formed when rivers discharge their waters from all directions Into a lake or a depression. For example, Loktak lake in Manipur. at General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshIIL Trelis drainage pattern is formed when the primary tributaries of main rivers flow parallel to each other and secondary tributaries join them at rignt angles. For example, rivers in the upper par of the Himalayan region. Which of the above statements) is/are correct? Code: A only! B.Onlyil ©. Both and tt D. 1. Mand tt Ans: D 443. Which of tho following rogion is famous for tho world's largest rosorvo of Barytos? A. Chauka hills B. Jaisalmer ©. Ratnagiri D. Cuddapah Ans: D 444, Wich of the following is india’s most Important region for water precipitation? A Himalayas B Western Ghats ©. Eastern Ghats D. Salpura ané Vindhyas Ans: A 45. Consider the following statement(s) related to India's Peninsular River that dischargo tholr wator in tho Arabian Sea, |. The rivers flowing towards the Arabian Sea have short courses. II. The important peninsular rivers flowing towards the west are Shetrunji, Bhacra (Bhadar), Vaitarna, Kalindi, Bed, Sharavati, Bharathpuzha, Periyar and Pamba 42 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshWich ofthe above statements) is/are correct? Code: A Onyyt 8, Only! C. Both | and tt D. Neither nor Ans: © 48. When Lunar Eclipse occur? A When Sun is between Earth and Moon B. When Earth is betwen Sun and Moon . When Noan is between Earth and Sun . When Earth is between Sun and other celestial bodies Ans. B Explanation: A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth crosses between the moon and the sun, wien casts a shadow of Earth onto the moon, 47. When did the lunar eclipse happen? A Half Moon, 8 Full Moon C. Equinox D. None of the above Ans. B Explanation: Eclipses of the Moon happen at Full Mocn when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned to form an exact or an almost straight line 48, Select the correct option matching together about Earth shadows: 1. Umbra — darker, central part 2 Penumbra — the outer part 3. Antumbra - partly shaded area beyond the umbra Gorrect Options are: a3 General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajoshA Only 4 and 2 B. Only2 ano 3 Only D.AIf, 2and 3, Ans. D Explanation: Shadow of the earth is divided into three parts. Umbra is the innermost and darkest pert of the shadow and an observer experiences a total ccipse. Penumbra is the region in which only a portion of tho light source is blocked by the body. Therefore, an observer experiences a partial eclipse. Antumbra is the lighter area cf a shadow thal appears beyond the umbra. An observer experiences an annular eclipse. 49, What is Solar Eclipso? ‘A When the moon comes in betwen Earth and Sun When Earth comes in between Moon and Sun C. When Sun comes in between Eartn and Moon D. When Sun rays do not reach Earth. Ans. A Explanation: When the moon orbits Earth, it moves between the sun and Earth. When this happens, the moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching Earth. During a solar eclipse, the moon casts a shadow on Earth, 50. When the same pattern of solar eclipse repeats every 18 years 11 days 8 hours are known as: A Nodes cycle B. Saros cycle ©. Saras cycle D. Payan cycle Ans. B Explanation: After one saros cycle of 18 years 11 days 8 hours, the pattem of ecipses repeats. General Knowledge eBook July 2023 AGEN @ajosh