🌐 1. Continents and Oceans

The Earth is divided into 7 continents and 5 oceans, each with its own unique geography and cultures.

• Continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia

• Oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic

Knowing the location and significance of these is fundamental to World GK.

🏙️ 2. Countries, Capitals, and Currencies

There are 195 countries in the world today. Every country has a capital and official currency that forms the basics of World GK.

Some examples:

• USA – Capital: Washington, D.C. | Currency: US Dollar

• Japan – Capital: Tokyo | Currency: Yen

• Brazil – Capital: Brasília | Currency: Brazilian Real

• Germany – Capital: Berlin | Currency: Euro

🏢 3. International Organizations

Global organizations play a key role in maintaining peace, managing development, and addressing global issues.

Important ones include:

• United Nations (UN)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• World Bank

• World Trade Organization (WTO)

• G20, BRICS, SAARC, ASEAN

Knowing their headquarters and functions is essential for exams and general understanding.

🏰 4. World Famous Landmarks

Some of the most iconic global landmarks you should know in World GK include:

• Eiffel Tower – France

• Statue of Liberty – USA

• Great Wall of China – China

• Pyramids of Giza – Egypt

• Sydney Opera House – Australia

• Taj Mahal – India

These monuments represent the culture and heritage of their nations.

📖 5. World History Highlights

A strong grasp of historical events helps build perspective. Important world history topics:

• World War I and II

• French Revolution & American Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Colonialism and Decolonization

• Cold War and the fall of USSR

Such events have significantly shaped today’s political and social structures.

🧑‍🎓 6. Famous Global Personalities

Learning about influential people is a vital part of World GK.

• Nelson Mandela – Anti-apartheid leader, South Africa

• Albert Einstein – Physicist, Germany/USA

• Mother Teresa – Nobel Peace Laureate, Albania/India

• Barack Obama – First African-American US President

• Marie Curie – Scientist, two-time Nobel Prize winner

📆 7. Important International Days

The United Nations and other global organizations observe various international days:

• World Health Day – April 7

• International Yoga Day – June 21

• World Environment Day – June 5

• Human Rights Day – December 10

These are often asked in exams and quizzes.

🗺️ 8. Superlatives of the World

Some superlatives that are often included in World GK:

• Largest Country by Area – Russia

• Smallest Country – Vatican City

• Most Populous Country – India

• Tallest Mountain – Mount Everest

• Longest River – Nile (disputed by Amazon)

• Largest Ocean – Pacific Ocean