IAS Interview Questions:
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts examinations every year for various government jobs. It is considered the toughest exam in India, and many students start preparing for it right after completing their 12th grade. Cracking it in a single attempt is not easy. While all subjects are important in this exam, having a strong grasp of General Knowledge (GK) is crucial.

So today, we are sharing 15 essential GK questions that every UPSC aspirant must know:

Where is the headquarters of the UNO (United Nations Organization)?
 New York, USA

When was GST implemented in India?
 1st July 2017

Who won India’s first Olympic gold medal in an individual event?
 Abhinav Bindra (2008)

What replaced the Planning Commission in India?
 NITI Aayog

When was the RTI (Right to Information) Act implemented in India?
 12th October 2005

Which is the upper house of the Indian Parliament?
 Rajya Sabha

When was the Indian National Congress founded?
 1885

In which year was the Swaraj Party founded?
 1923

Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
 Indira Gandhi

Who was the first President of India?
 Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
  Mars

When is Constitution Day celebrated in India?
 26th November

When was the Panchayati Raj system introduced in India?
 1959

Which is the longest river in India?
 Ganga

When was the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana launched?
  2016