General Awareness World

World General Awareness is a crucial section in competitive exams in India, and it tests a candidate’s knowledge of global events, geography, history, politics, economy, and current affairs. Here’s a comprehensive list of World General Awareness Topics typically covered in such exams.

1. International Organizations and Bodies

United Nations (UN): Key organs (General Assembly, Security Council, WHO, UNESCO, etc.), functions, and important resolutions.
World Trade Organization (WTO): Its role in international trade, trade agreements, and global economy.
International Monetary Fund (IMF): Its purpose, funding, and role in global financial stability.
World Bank: Its role in global development, major projects, and loans to developing countries.
European Union (EU): Key countries, economic policies, and treaties (like the Maastricht Treaty, Schengen Agreement).
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): Member countries, cooperation, and economic significance.
BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa – objectives and cooperation.
OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries): Its role in global oil production and pricing.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): Its role in defense, member countries, and international relations.
G20: Major economies and their role in global economic governance.
G7: Group of seven leading industrial nations and their policies.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): Focus on environmental protection and climate change.
World Health Organization (WHO): Global health policies, disease control, and response to health emergencies.

Paris Agreement: Climate change mitigation and global commitments.
Kyoto Protocol: International treaty for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.
Trade Agreements: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), etc.
Geneva Conventions: International law governing the conduct of war and humanitarian issues.
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS): Maritime boundaries and resource sharing.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Treaty: Protecting cultural and natural heritage sites.

Countries and Capitals: Major countries and their capitals (especially the UN members).
Important Mountain Ranges and Rivers: The Himalayas, Alps, Andes, Nile, Amazon, Mississippi, etc.
Oceans and Seas: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, etc.
Deserts: Sahara, Arabian Desert, Gobi Desert, Kalahari, etc.
Important Islands and Archipelagos: Greenland, Hawaii, Maldives, etc.
International Borders: Countries sharing borders (e.g., USA-Canada, India-China, India-Pakistan).
World Time Zones: GMT, UTC, and major time differences.

Global Economic Organizations: IMF, World Bank, and their role in shaping the world economy.
International Currency and Exchange: Dollar, Euro, Chinese Yuan, etc.
Economic Crises: The Great Recession, the European Debt Crisis, the Asian Financial Crisis, etc.
Global Trade Networks: Free trade agreements, economic partnerships, and their effects on global trade.
Global Economic Indicators: GDP, inflation rates, unemployment rates, interest rates, etc.
Poverty and Development: UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), poverty eradication, and global development initiatives.

World Wars: Key events, causes, and consequences of World War I and World War II.
Cold War: Key events, countries involved, and its impact on global politics.
Decolonization: Independence movements in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean after World War II.
Famous Revolutions: American Revolution, French Revolution, Russian Revolution, etc.
Civil Rights Movements: American Civil Rights Movement, Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa.
End of Apartheid: Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s journey to independence.
Global Terrorism: 9/11 attacks, international counter-terrorism efforts, and organizations like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, etc.
Arab Spring: Political movements in the Middle East and North Africa.

Political Systems: Democracy, communism, monarchy, dictatorship, and their global spread.
Important Political Leaders: Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Heads of State like Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin, Angela Merkel, etc.
Global Elections: Presidential and Parliamentary elections around the world.
International Conflicts: Ongoing wars and disputes (e.g., Russia-Ukraine conflict, Syrian Civil War, Israel-Palestine conflict).
Diplomatic Relations: Bilateral and multilateral relations between countries.

Space Exploration: NASA, ISRO, SpaceX, and key space missions (e.g., Moon landings, Mars exploration).
Nobel Prizes: Nobel Prize winners and their contributions in Peace, Literature, Medicine, Physics, and Chemistry.
Global Scientific Organizations: CERN, NASA, WHO, UNESCO, and their contributions to science.
Medical Advancements: Breakthroughs in treatments, vaccines (e.g., COVID-19 vaccine), and health-related technologies.
Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Robotics, Quantum Computing, etc.

Global Warming and Climate Change: Causes, effects, and international agreements like the Paris Climate Accord.
Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and their global impact.
Environmental Organizations: Greenpeace, WWF, and their role in conservation and sustainability.
Biodiversity: Endangered species, conservation efforts, and natural habitats.
Environmental Laws and Policies: International conventions like the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Olympic Games: Host countries, records, and historical moments.
FIFA World Cup: Countries that have won the tournament, players, and records.
ICC Tournaments: Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy.
International Sports Organizations: FIFA, ICC, NBA, ATP, WTA, etc.
Major Sporting Events: Wimbledon, Tour de France, Formula 1, US Open, etc.
Notable Sports Figures: Lionel Messi, Roger Federer, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, etc.

Popular Tourist Destinations: Countries and cities known for their tourism industry (e.g., Paris, New York, Tokyo, Maldives).
World Heritage Sites: UNESCO-listed sites around the world, including cultural and natural landmarks.
Tourism Industry: Global trends in tourism, travel bans, and impacts of pandemics like COVID-19 on tourism.

Human Rights Organizations: Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and their work.
Global Issues: Poverty, gender equality, child labor, refugees, and global humanitarian crises.
International Laws and Conventions: Human Rights Charter, Refugee Convention, etc.

Nelson Mandela: His role in ending apartheid and promoting peace.
Mahatma Gandhi: Global influence on non-violence and independence movements.
Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Their roles in World War II.
Malala Yousafzai: Advocacy for girls’ education and human rights.

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1. International Organizations and Bodies

2. International Agreements and Treaties

3. Geography of the World

4. World Economy

5. World History and Important Events

6. Global Political Landscape

7. Science and Technology

8. Environment and Climate Change

9. Global Sports

10. International Travel and Tourism

11. Human Rights and Social Issues

12. World Famous Leaders and Personalities