General knowledge is an important part of academics. It is knowledge of a wide range of interesting facts on different subjects.
Facts related to culture, society, civilization, the human body, the animal kingdom, space, automobiles, cuisine, communities, countries, languages, current affairs, and so on are all considered general knowledge.
Good general knowledge is helpful to students as it is an important part of interviews, competitive exams, and group discussions. General knowledge of facts helps students participate in discussions and debates with confidence.
It gives them an edge over the others in a group, as it makes them impressive conversationalists.
Gk facts in English about the world around them and the various world events help students in interviews and quizzes. It earns them the respect of their peers and admiration from their teachers.
Quizzes on gk facts are also a great way to entertain students or reinvigorate them after hectic learning sessions.
Teachers often conduct impromptu quizzes to help students discover interesting gk facts and drive away boredom.
22 general knowledge facts for students to add to their knowledge bank:
Below are some interesting general knowledge facts everyone should know. They make great conversation starters and help students entertain their friends with fun facts that are also very informative.
Interesting General Knowledge Facts
1. The typewriter is the longest word that can be made using only the letters on the top row of the keyboard.
2. The popular game of Snakes and Ladders originated in India.
3. The most common name in the world is Mohammed.
4. The bullet-proof vest, windscreen wipers, laser printers, and fire escapes were all invented by women.
5. It is impossible to lick your own elbow.
6. Your heart beats over 100,000 times in a day.
7. Wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times!
Here are some more amazing facts for general knowledge. These include the human body, which is a wonderful, amazing creation in itself.
There are so many things we haven’t heard of or know about our bodies. Read on to know more.
General Knowledge Facts on the Human Body
8. Like fingerprints, everyone’s tongue print is also unique.
9. You cannot kill yourself by holding your breath.
10. The longest muscle in the body is the tongue.
11. More than half of our bones are located in our hands, wrists, ankles, and feet.
12. Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete.
13. People say, “Bless You,” when you sneeze because your heart stops for a millisecond.
General Knowledge Facts About the World
14. Japan is also called the land of the rising sun.
15. The world’s largest sundial is located in India.
16. Rajasthan has a temple for rats.
17. It’s against the law to have a pet dog in Iceland.
18. There is a city called Rome on every continent.
General knowledge facts about animals make dull moments exciting for students. It could also lead to discussions on the animal kingdom, which helps students discover newer facts and add them to their knowledge bank.
General Knowledge of Fun Facts About Animals
19. Elephants are the only animals that can’t jump.
20. Dragonflies are one of the fastest insects and fly at 50 to 60 mph.
21. The blood of mammals is red, the blood of insects is yellow, and the blood of lobster is blue.
22. A cockroach can live several weeks with its head cut off.
Deepika Sodhi
A highly motivated and dedicated educator with nearly 24 years of teaching experience, Ms. Deepika Sodhi is the Academic Supervisor for International Curricula at Global Indian International School (GIIS) SMART Campus, Singapore.
Ms. Sodhi has a rich experience of teaching Physics across curricula such as the IB, Cambridge IGCSE and CBSE. She has served as an Exam Officer for Cambridge Assessment International Education. Currently, she is an IB Assessment Officer, and a member of International Schools Network and International Baccalaureate Educator Network.
In her free time, Ms. Sodhi enjoys writing blogs, creating guiding material for training staff and community service.
