Science – Easy Level – GK Questions

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃). It is widely used in baking and as an antacid.

The water vascular system helps echinoderms in movement, food capture and other physiological functions.

The discovery of electrons, protons and neutrons proved that atoms are divisible.

In logistic growth, the growth rate decreases as the population approaches the carrying capacity.

Pascal's law states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions, which is the principle behind hydraulic systems.

Director Prof. Santanu Bhattacharya stated in his annual report that the external research funding from agencies like the DST, DBT, ICMR and Anusandhan National Research Foundation surged to ₹41 crore during the academic year 2025-26. This funding supports research activities at the institute.

Digital literacy includes accessing e-governance (DigiLocker, UMANG), digital payments (UPI), teleconsultations. PMGDISHA curriculum covers these practical skills for rural empowerment. [[MeitY Reports]]

JAM integrates bank accounts (Jan Dhan), biometric ID (Aadhaar), mobile connectivity to deliver subsidies directly, reduce corruption, expand access to formal finance. Foundational for India's welfare architecture. [[NITI Aayog, RBI Reports]]

NCERT curriculum includes climate science, impacts, mitigation/adaptation from middle school onwards. Aligns with NEP 2020's emphasis on sustainability literacy. Critical for building climate-aware citizens. [[NCERT, MoEFCC Reports]]

Passport Seva (https://portal.passportindia.gov.in) is the integrated online platform for passport services: application, appointment, tracking, grievance redressal. Part of Mission Mode Projects under Digital India. [[MEA Reports]]

PMGDISHA (2017) trains rural citizens in digital skills: operating devices, internet usage, digital payments, e-governance services. Key for inclusive digital India. [[MeitY Reports]]

Aadhaar uses fingerprint, iris, and face (added later) for biometric authentication. Voice recognition is not part of UIDAI's standard authentication methods. Important for digital governance awareness. [[UIDAI Guidelines]]

ABDM (2021) enables digital health IDs, electronic records, and interoperable systems for seamless healthcare access. Part of India's digital public infrastructure strategy. [[MoHFW, NHA Reports]]

PM-WANI (Prime Minister's Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) enables public Wi-Fi through PDOAs/PDOs. Aims to boost digital inclusion and internet penetration. Part of Digital India. [[MeitY Reports]]

Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) neutralizes excess stomach acid (HCl), relieving acidity. Modern antacids use Mg(OH)₂, Al(OH)₃. Common application of acid-base chemistry. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 10]]

Larynx contains vocal cords; vibration produces sound. Epiglottis prevents food entry during swallowing. Key anatomy for physiology questions. [[NCERT Biology Class 11]]

World Environment Day (June 5) was established by UN in 1972 to raise global environmental awareness. India hosted the first celebration. Important for current affairs. [[UNEP, NCERT Geography Class 11]]

PDF (Portable Document Format), developed by Adobe, preserves formatting across devices/platforms. Widely used for official documents, e-books, forms. Basic computer awareness. [[NCERT Computer Science]]

Geothermal energy uses steam/hot water from underground reservoirs for electricity or heating. India has potential in Puga (Ladakh), Manikaran (Himachal). Renewable and baseload. [[MNRE Reports]]

Anemophily: wind pollination (e.g., grasses, cereals). Flowers are small, inconspicuous, produce abundant light pollen. Contrasts with biotic pollination (insects, birds). [[NCERT Biology Class 12]]