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Drafted by: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman of Drafting Committee)
Total Articles: 395 (originally), now 470+
Total Schedules: 12
Preamble: Defines the objectives of the Constitution
1. Executive: President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers
2. Legislative: Parliament (Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha)
3. Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts
1. Right to Equality - No discrimination
2. Right to Freedom - Speech, expression, assembly
3. Right against Exploitation - No forced labor, child labor
4. Right to Freedom of Religion - Freedom to practice religion
5. Cultural and Educational Rights - Protect minority interests
6. Right to Constitutional Remedies - Approach courts
• Provide adequate means of livelihood
• Reduce inequality in income and wealth
• Provide free and compulsory education
• Protect health and strength of workers
Q1: When was the Indian Constitution adopted?
Answer: 26 January 1950
Q2: Who is the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?
Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
2024 General Elections: India held Lok Sabha elections with BJP-led NDA winning majority
2024 Olympics: Paris hosted Summer Olympics; India won multiple medals
Economic Growth: India's GDP growth rate around 7-8% (2024-2025)
Space Missions: India's Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan missions continue exploration
Tech Sector: India emerging as AI and IT hub globally
Prime Minister: Narendra Modi
President: Droupadi Murmu
Vice-President: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Chief Justice of India: Sanjiv Khanna (2024)
Make in India: Promote manufacturing in India
Digital India: Digitalize government services
Startup India: Support entrepreneurship
Skill India: Develop skilled workforce
Swachh Bharat: Clean India Mission
Q1: Who is the current President of India (2024)?
Answer: Droupadi Murmu
Capital: New Delhi
Total States: 28
Total Union Territories: 8
Largest State (by area): Rajasthan
Smallest State (by area): Goa
Longest River: Ganges (2525 km)
Highest Mountain: Kanchenjunga (3rd highest in world)
1857: Revolt of 1857 (Sepoy Mutiny)
1885: Indian National Congress founded
1947: Independence from British rule
1950: Republic Day - Constitution adopted
1961: Goa liberation
National Animal: Bengal Tiger
National Bird: Indian Peacock
National Flower: Lotus
National Fruit: Mango
National Tree: Banyan
National Sport: Hockey
Q1: How many states are there in India?
Answer: 28 states
Q2: What is the national animal of India?
Answer: Bengal Tiger
Chandrayaan-3: India successfully landed on Moon's south pole (2023)
Mangalyaan: India's Mars Orbiter Mission
Aditya-L1: India's solar mission
5G Technology: Rollout across India
AI & Machine Learning: Rapid development in tech sector
Speed of Light: 3 × 10⁸ m/s
Speed of Sound: 340 m/s (in air)
Earth's Radius: ~6,371 km
Gravity: 9.8 m/s²
Q1: What is India's lunar mission called?
Answer: Chandrayaan
Cricket World Cup: Held every 4 years
Olympics: Held every 4 years (Summer & Winter)
Commonwealth Games: Held every 4 years
Asian Games: Held every 4 years
Cricket: India won Cricket World Cup in 1983 & 2011
Badminton: Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu are Olympic medalists
Wrestling: Neeraj Chopra won Olympic gold (2021)
Tennis: Sania Mirza - Grand Slam doubles winner
Bharat Ratna: Highest civilian award
Padma Vibhushan: 2nd highest civilian award
Padma Bhushan: 3rd highest civilian award
Padma Shri: 4th highest civilian award
Ashoka Chakra: Highest military decoration
Q1: Who won Olympic gold in javelin throw for India?
Answer: Neeraj Chopra (2021 Tokyo Olympics)
26 January: Republic Day
15 August: Independence Day
2 October: Gandhi Jayanti
14 November: Children's Day
25 December: Christmas (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's birthday)
1 January: New Year's Day
22 April: Earth Day
5 June: World Environment Day
21 June: International Yoga Day
5 September: Teachers' Day
Q1: When is Republic Day celebrated?
Answer: 26 January
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: Financial inclusion program
Ayushman Bharat: Health insurance scheme
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi: Direct income support to farmers
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: Housing for all
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: LPG connections for poor families
Skill India: Develop skilled workforce
Startup India: Support entrepreneurship
Digital India: Digitalize services
PMEGP: Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Program
Q1: What is Ayushman Bharat?
Answer: Health insurance scheme providing coverage up to ₹5 lakh
UN (United Nations): Established 1945, Headquarters in New York
WHO (World Health Organization): Headquarters in Geneva
UNESCO: Promotes education, culture, science
UNICEF: Children's welfare organization
World Bank: Provides financial aid to developing countries
SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
ASEAN: Association of Southeast Asian Nations
SCO: Shanghai Cooperation Organization
ISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation
DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation
CSIR: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
RBI: Reserve Bank of India
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India
Q1: What does ISRO stand for?
Answer: Indian Space Research Organisation
Q2: What is BRICS?
Answer: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa