The Miscellaneous section in General Awareness refers to a diverse mix of static and current facts that do not belong strictly to history, geography, science, or polity but are equally important. It includes areas like national symbols, official languages, days & dates, currencies, capitals, organizations, records, books, defence, and other general facts.
🧩 MAJOR TOPICS UNDER MISCELLANEOUS
🇮🇳 1. National Symbols of India
| Symbol | Item |
|---|---|
| National Flag | Tricolour (Tiranga) |
| National Anthem | Jana Gana Mana |
| National Song | Vande Mataram |
| National Animal | Tiger |
| National Bird | Peacock |
| National Tree | Banyan |
| National Flower | Lotus |
| National Fruit | Mango |
| National Game | Hockey (widely believed; no official declaration) |
🌐 2. Countries, Capitals & Currencies
| Country | Capital | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| USA | Washington D.C. | Dollar |
| UK | London | Pound Sterling |
| Japan | Tokyo | Yen |
| France | Paris | Euro |
| China | Beijing | Yuan |
| Russia | Moscow | Ruble |
| India | New Delhi | Rupee |
🗓️ 3. Important Days & Themes (Selected)
| Date | Occasion |
|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Republic Day (India) |
| 15 Aug | Independence Day (India) |
| 5 Sep | Teacher’s Day |
| 2 Oct | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10 Oct | World Mental Health Day |
| 1 Dec | World AIDS Day |
| 8 Mar | International Women’s Day |
| 5 Jun | World Environment Day |
🌍 4. International Organizations & HQs
| Organization | HQ |
|---|---|
| United Nations (UN) | New York |
| World Bank | Washington, D.C. |
| International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Washington, D.C. |
| World Health Organization (WHO) | Geneva |
| UNESCO | Paris |
| NATO | Brussels |
| SAARC | Kathmandu |
🪖 5. Indian Defence Forces – Basic Facts
| Force | Fact |
|---|---|
| Indian Army | Land-based defence |
| Indian Navy | Sea-based defence |
| Indian Air Force | Air-based defence |
| BSF | Border protection |
| CRPF | Riot control & internal security |
| DRDO | Develops defence technologies |
📚 6. World Records, Firsts & Superlatives
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Tallest Statue: Statue of Unity (India, 182 m)
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Longest River: Nile (Africa)
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Largest Country (Area): Russia
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Smallest Country: Vatican City
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Fastest Land Animal: Cheetah
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First Indian in Space: Rakesh Sharma
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First Woman PM of India: Indira Gandhi
📝 Practice Question - Miscellaneous
Q1. What is the national animal of India?
a) Elephant
b) Lion
c) Tiger
d) Leopard
✅ Answer: c) Tiger
Q2. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations?
a) Geneva
b) Paris
c) Washington D.C.
d) New York
✅ Answer: d) New York
Q3. Which currency is used in Japan?
a) Yuan
b) Won
c) Yen
d) Peso
✅ Answer: c) Yen
Q4. Who was the first Indian woman Prime Minister?
a) Pratibha Patil
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Sarojini Naidu
d) Sushma Swaraj
✅ Answer: b) Indira Gandhi
Q5. Which is the largest country in the world by area?
a) Canada
b) Russia
c) USA
d) China
✅ Answer: b) Russia
Q6. What is India’s national fruit?
a) Apple
b) Mango
c) Banana
d) Guava
✅ Answer: b) Mango
Q7. The headquarter of WHO is located in:
a) London
b) Geneva
c) Rome
d) Tokyo
✅ Answer: b) Geneva
Q8. Who was the first Indian in space?
a) Kalpana Chawla
b) Sunita Williams
c) Rakesh Sharma
d) Vikram Sarabhai
✅ Answer: c) Rakesh Sharma
Q9. What is the national flower of India?
a) Rose
b) Marigold
c) Lotus
d) Jasmine
✅ Answer: c) Lotus
Q10. Which organization has its HQ in Kathmandu?
a) WHO
b) NATO
c) SAARC
d) IMF
✅ Answer: c) SAARC
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