Preparation Material of Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad (UGKO) for Class 11
Creative Pioneers
- How did communication tools like phones or the internet connect us?
- What are eco-friendly inventions like Himawari solar systems?
- How did items like Velcro or noodles get invented?
- Who were women inventors like Curie or Lovelace?
Global Affairs
- What do UNHCR and other humanitarian groups do to protect vulnerable people?
- What peace deals like the Oslo Accords or Paris Agreement shaped diplomacy?
- How have treaties addressed conflicts like Israel-palestine?
- What global responses tackle terrorism, cybercrime, and nuclear threats?
- How does the NPT help stop the spread of nuclear weapons?
- How are events like Crimea invasion impacted the world?
- What roles do rising powers and developing nations play in BRICS and the UN?
Global Blueprint
- Why do some countries have multiple capitals or move them?
- Which capitals are politically sensitive or disputed, like Jerusalem, and why?
- What capitals have changed names, and what were the reasons?
- What are dual currency systems, and how are they used in places like Cuba?
- What are currency unions like the Eurozone, and why do countries join or opt out?
- What is the Belt and Road Initiative, and what are key projects like CPEC?
- What was the Bretton Woods system, and how did it lead to the IMF and World Bank?
- What are the names of parliaments in countries like the UK, India, and Japan?
Global Legalities
- Who are global leaders who fought for justice, and how did they impact legal systems?
Monetary Mechanics
- How do stock exchanges like NYSE and NASDAQ work?
- What are regulations like Basel III and the Volcker Rule meant to ensure the global economy is safer?
Prestige Accolades
- What are the Laureus Sports Awards, and who is honoured?
- What sports awards are linked to tournaments like the FIFA World Cup?
- Which groups select winners, like the Swedish or Recording Academy?
