Lesson 5.2: Static General Knowledge (National & International Events, Awards, Authors, Dates)
Objective: Learn important static general knowledge topics like events, awards, authors, and dates that are frequently asked in Banking Exams.
1. National & International Events
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Important National Events:
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Republic Day – 26th January
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Independence Day – 15th August
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Gandhi Jayanti – 2nd October
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National festivals and celebrations
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Important International Events:
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UN Day – 24th October
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World Environment Day – 5th June
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International Yoga Day – 21st June
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Key global summits (G20, BRICS)
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2. Awards & Honors
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National Awards:
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Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri
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Jnanpith Award – literature
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International Awards:
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Nobel Prize – Physics, Chemistry, Peace, Literature, Medicine, Economics
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Booker Prize – literature
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Oscars – film awards
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Tips: Make a table of awards and recipients for quick revision
3. Famous Authors & Books
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Rabindranath Tagore – Gitanjali
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R.K. Narayan – Malgudi Days
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Chetan Bhagat – Five Point Someone
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International Authors: George Orwell – 1984, J.K. Rowling – Harry Potter series
4. Important Dates in History & Banking
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Formation of RBI – 1st April 1935
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NABARD – 12th July 1982
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SEBI – 12th April 1988
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Constitution of India – 26th January 1950
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Recent government schemes and launch dates
5. Tips for Banking Exams
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Make short notes of awards, authors, and important dates.
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Revise national & international events regularly.
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Solve previous years’ static GK questions for familiarity.
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Focus on recent updates and common patterns in exams.
✅ Lesson Summary:
Static General Knowledge requires memorizing national & international events, awards, authors, and important dates. Organized notes, tables, and regular revision help solve questions quickly in Banking Exams.
