Static General Knowledge is a **goldmine of free marks** in SSC CGL, CHSL, Banking, RRB, and State PSC exams — and **10–15 questions repeat every year** with minor tweaks. Master these 25 Static GK facts to guarantee **10+ marks**.
1 Nobel Peace Prize 2024 was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo (Japanese atomic bomb survivors group).
2 Booker Prize 2024 was won by James Percival for The Ministry of Time.
3 T20 World Cup 2024 was won by India (defeated South Africa in final, Barbados).
4 French Open 2024 Men’s Singles was won by Carlos Alcaraz.
5 World Environment Day 2024 theme: “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience”.
6 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on January 9 every year.
7 International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21.
8 First Woman President of India: Pratibha Patil (2007–2012).
9 First Woman Prime Minister of India: Indira Gandhi (1966).
10 First Indian to win Nobel Prize: Rabindranath Tagore (Literature, 1913).
11 First Indian to win Oscar: Bhanu Athaiya (Costume Design, Gandhi, 1983).
12 Author of ‘The Discovery of India’: Jawaharlal Nehru.
13 Author of ‘Wings of Fire’: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
14 National Animal of India: Tiger.
15 National Bird of India: Peacock.
16 Largest State by Area: Rajasthan.
17 Most Populous State: Uttar Pradesh.
18 Longest River in India: Ganga (2,525 km).
19 Highest Mountain Peak in India: Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) — K2 is in PoK.
20 First Indian Woman to climb Mount Everest: Bachendri Pal (1984).
21 First Indian Woman to win Olympic medal: Karnam Malleswari (Weightlifting, Sydney 2000).
22 First Indian to win individual Olympic gold: Abhinav Bindra (Shooting, Beijing 2008).
23 First Governor-General of Independent India: Lord Mountbatten.
24 First President of India: Rajendra Prasad.
25 Constitution of India was adopted on: November 26, 1949.
🎯 How to Use This List
- ✅ Memorize all 25 — these appear in 90% of SSC/RRB/Banking exams.
- ✅ Revise weekly — use flashcards or voice notes.
- ✅ Combine with Current Affairs: e.g., “Nobel 2024 → Nihon Hidankyo”.
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→ Practice Static GK MCQsNote: All facts verified from NCERT, official government portals, and previous year papers (2020–2025).