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PGCET MBA - MCA 2026 | GK current affair | TOP 100 QUESTIONS #pgcetexam2026
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PGCET MBA - MCA 2026 | GK current affair | TOP 100 QUESTIONS #pgcetexam2026

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Overview

This video focuses on preparing for the PGCET MBA/MCA 2026 exam by covering General Knowledge (GK) and current affairs. It introduces the Rio Academy crash course and app, then dives into a series of practice questions. The topics include Karnataka history (Badami Chalukyas, historical sites), basic chemistry (reactive and ductile metals), Indian Constitution (fundamental rights), economics (sectors of the economy), art and culture (Nandana block print), medieval Indian history (Delhi Sultanate founders), Indian geography (national highways), legal systems (Lok Adalat), sports (cricket terminology), notable Indian Nobel laureates, chemistry (galvanization), Indian national parks, and a brief introduction to electromagnetism. The session aims to equip students with essential GK knowledge for their exam.

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Chapters

  • The video is a GK and current affairs session for PGCET MBA/MCA 2026 aspirants.
  • Rio Academy offers a crash course for PGCET 2026 starting soon, available at a low fee.
  • A Rio Academy app is also launching, providing courses at an affordable price.
  • The academy offers a 100% validity guarantee on results for enrolled students.
This section introduces the exam and the resources available for preparation, setting the context for the subsequent GK questions.
The crash course is available for only 2999 INR.
  • The first capital of the Badami Chalukyas before moving to Badami was Aihole.
  • Badami, originally known as Vatapi, is located in the Bagalkote district on the Malaprabha river.
  • Aihole is recognized as an important archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Pattadakal, another significant site, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was a capital of the Chalukyas.
Understanding the historical capitals and significant sites of dynasties like the Badami Chalukyas is crucial for grasping the evolution of Karnataka's history and its cultural heritage.
Aihole served as the initial capital of the Badami Chalukyas before they established their permanent capital in Badami.
  • Calcium is identified as the most reactive metal among the options provided (Copper, Calcium, Iron, Zinc).
  • Lithium is the lightest metal, followed by potassium and strontium in terms of reactivity.
  • Gold is considered the most ductile metal, meaning it can be stretched into thin wires with the least resistance.
  • Humans first researched gold but used copper in the early ages, like the Indus Valley Civilization.
Knowledge of metal reactivity and ductility is fundamental in chemistry and has practical applications in various industries and scientific research.
Gold can be drawn into extremely thin wires, demonstrating its high ductility.
  • The Indian Constitution, Part III (Articles 12-35), outlines six fundamental rights.
  • Article 19 guarantees freedoms such as speech, assembly, and movement throughout India.
  • Article 14 ensures equality before the law, prohibiting discrimination based on religion, caste, or gender.
  • Article 21 protects the right to life and personal liberty, which cannot be suspended during emergencies.
  • Article 24 prohibits child labor.
Understanding fundamental rights is essential for every citizen to know their constitutional protections and freedoms.
The right to move freely throughout the territory of India is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution.
  • The 'Quaternary sector' in economics includes knowledge-based activities.
  • This sector encompasses information technology, media, research and development, and software solutions.
  • The Right to Information (RTI) Act was enacted in India in 2005.
  • The Right to Education (RTE) Act was enacted in 2009.
Classifying economic activities into sectors helps in understanding economic structure, growth, and the role of different industries like IT.
Activities like blogging, designing, and software development fall under the quaternary sector.
  • Nandana block printing is a colorful art form practiced in Tarapur village, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Delhi Sultanate, established in 1206, was a succession of five dynasties: Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi.
  • Qutb-ud-din Aibak, a slave of Muhammad Ghori, founded the Slave Dynasty (Mamluk dynasty) in Delhi.
  • Iltutmish is considered the true consolidator of the Delhi Sultanate, succeeding Aibak's successor, Aram Shah.
Exploring traditional art forms and understanding the founding of major historical empires like the Delhi Sultanate provides insight into India's rich cultural and political past.
Qutb-ud-din Aibak, after Muhammad Ghori's death, established the Slave Dynasty, marking the beginning of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • National Highway 44 is the longest national highway in India, stretching from Srinagar to Kanyakumari.
  • The Lok Adalat system, established in 1987 under the Legal Services Authorities Act, aims to provide speedy and affordable justice.
  • Article 39A of the Indian Constitution promotes equal justice and free legal aid.
  • Lok Adalats can be permanent or ad-hoc.
Knowledge of major infrastructure like national highways and legal mechanisms like Lok Adalats is important for understanding national development and governance.
National Highway 44 passes through Delhi and connects ten other Indian states.
  • In cricket, 'umpire calling stumps' signifies that the play for the day is over.
  • Kailas Satyarthi received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for his work against child labor, sharing it with Malala Yousafzai.
  • Galvanization is a process where iron is coated with zinc to prevent rusting.
  • The video introduces electromagnetism and poses questions about its pioneers (Michael Faraday, Hans Christian Ørsted, André-Marie Ampère) as homework.
This section covers diverse topics from sports rules and prestigious awards to scientific principles and their applications, broadening general awareness.
Kailas Satyarthi founded the 'Bachpan Bachao Andolan' (Save Childhood Movement) to protect children's rights.
  • Bandipur National Park is located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka and was established as a national park in 1974.
  • Karnataka has five national parks, including Bandipur, Bannerghatta, Anshi, Nagarhole (Rajiv Gandhi National Park), and Kudremukh.
  • Nagarhole National Park is situated across Kodagu and Mysuru districts.
  • Anshi National Park is located on the Kali river in Uttara Kannada district.
Knowing the locations of national parks is important for understanding India's biodiversity conservation efforts and geographical distribution of wildlife habitats.
Bandipur National Park, a significant tiger reserve, is located in the Gundlupete taluk of Karnataka.

Key takeaways

  1. 1Effective exam preparation involves understanding historical context, scientific principles, constitutional rights, economic structures, and cultural heritage.
  2. 2Key historical dynasties like the Badami Chalukyas played a significant role in shaping regional history.
  3. 3Understanding the properties of elements, such as metal reactivity and ductility, is a fundamental aspect of chemistry.
  4. 4The Indian Constitution guarantees fundamental rights that are crucial for citizen welfare and liberty.
  5. 5Economic sectors, particularly the quaternary sector involving knowledge-based industries, are vital for modern economies.
  6. 6India has a rich tradition of art and craft, exemplified by techniques like Nandana block printing.
  7. 7Major infrastructure like national highways and legal systems like Lok Adalats are integral to a nation's functioning.
  8. 8Prestigious awards like the Nobel Prize recognize significant contributions across various fields, with several Indians achieving this honor.
  9. 9Conservation efforts, such as the establishment of national parks, are critical for preserving biodiversity.

Key terms

PGCETBadami ChalukyasAiholeVatapiMalaprabha RiverUNESCO World Heritage SiteDuctile MetalFundamental RightsArticle 19Article 21Quaternary SectorRight to Information ActDelhi SultanateQutb-ud-din AibakSlave DynastyNational Highway 44Lok AdalatLegal Services Authorities ActGalvanizationBandipur National ParkNobel PrizeElectromagnetism

Test your understanding

  1. 1What was the initial capital of the Badami Chalukyas before they moved to Badami, and why is this significant?
  2. 2How does the concept of ductility apply to metals like gold, and what are its practical implications?
  3. 3What fundamental rights are guaranteed under Articles 19 and 21 of the Indian Constitution, and why are they important?
  4. 4How does the quaternary sector contribute to an economy, and what are some examples of industries within it?
  5. 5Who founded the Slave Dynasty in Delhi, and what was their relationship to Muhammad Ghori?
  6. 6What is the significance of National Highway 44 in terms of Indian geography and connectivity?
  7. 7How does the process of galvanization protect iron from rusting, and what material is used?
  8. 8Why is understanding the location and purpose of national parks like Bandipur important for conservation efforts in India?

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