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Preparation Material of Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad (UGKO) for Class 8

The Global Timeline

  1. What were ancient civilisations like Indus Valley and Egypt?
  2. What was the Silk Road, and how did it link cultures?
  3. What changes came from the Industrial Revolution?
  4. What did the Renaissance and Enlightenment introduce?
  5. What caused and followed WWI and WWII?
  6. How did the Cold War affect world politics?
  7. What were NATO and the Warsaw Pact?
  8. How do capitalism, socialism, and communism differ?
  9. What was the Iron Curtains meaning?
  10. How did the Gulf War impact the world?
  11. What led to the Berlin Walls fall?
  12. What is AUKUS, and what does it do?
  13. What did the Civil Rights Movement achieve?
  14. How were diseases like smallpox or COVID tackled?
  15. What does the UN do for peace and security?

Disaster Management

  1. What are natural disasters like earthquakes and floods?
  2. What warning signs appear before a disaster?
  3. What are disaster-proof homes, and how are they built?
  4. What are human-caused disasters like oil spills?
  5. What do groups like the Red Cross do during disasters?
  6. How is tech like drones used in disaster response?
  7. What is climate change, and how does it worsen disasters?

Epoch Days

  1. What are global days like Environment Day and Literacy Day?
  2. Why are days like Health Day and Disability Day important?
  3. What events led to days like Human Rights or Abolition Day?

Breaking Barriers

  1. What were firsts in renewable energy, digital currency, and green transport?
  2. What were the first major human exploration milestones like Everest and the South Pole?
  3. What was the first vaccine, and how did it impact health?
  4. What are key medical firsts like IVF, organ transplants, or wearables?

Pens of Power

  1. What are top global literary awards like the Nobel, Booker, and Pulitzer?
  2. Who are authors like Anne Frank or Orwell who changed the world through writing?

Pens That Inspire

  1. What books sparked social or political change, like 1984 or Silent Spring?
  2. How do books like The Origin of Species explain the world differently?
  3. How do stories like The Blue Umbrella mix imagination with life lessons?
  4. What stories teach values like bravery, fairness, or critical thinking?
  5. How did Shakespeare shape modern English with new words and phrases?
  6. What are classic or award-winning books for children and teens?

Beyond the Stars

  1. How has the Hubble Telescope expanded our view of space?
  2. What is the role of robots in exploring planets and asteroids?
  3. What key tech is used in space missions, like docking systems or AI navigation?
  4. What did missions like Apollo 11 and Chandrayaan achieve in space exploration?
  5. What are recent missions by NASA, ISRO, ESA, SpaceX, and Blue Origin?
  6. What are the goals of Artemis II and the Parker Solar Probe?
  7. What are recent missions by NASA, ISRO, ESA, SpaceX, and Blue Origin?

Game Changers

  1. Some famous players in different sports.
  2. What are some records that have been broken by athletes in different sports?
  3. What are anti-doping rules and why are they important in sports?
  4. What major awards do top athletes win, like the Ballon d'Or or Olympic gold?
  5. What are some unique or traditional sports played in different countries?
  6. Give a brief about the Olympics and the Paralympics.
  7. What are the major international tournaments held for different sports?

Worlds Legal Pillars

  1. What do courts like the ICJ and ICC do to resolve global disputes and deliver justice?
  2. What do legal agreements like the Geneva Convention and Rome Statute regulate?
  3. What is international human rights law, and how does it protect dignity and freedom?
  4. What are basic legal rights like fair trial and double jeopardy, and why do they matter?
  5. What is the Most Favoured Nation clause, and how does it ensure fair trade?
  6. How do legislatures like US Congress and UK Parliament make and uphold laws?

Human Resources

  1. What are the Sustainable Development Goals, and how do they guide progress?
  2. How do renewable energy and infrastructure support fair economies and better living?
  3. How is AI changing hiring, training, and support in the workplace?
  4. Which global body sets labour standards and protects workers rights?
  5. How did the Civil Rights and Womens movements improve workplace equality?
  6. What is ethical sourcing, and why does it matter for workers and the environment?
  7. How does marketing influence choices, and what is greenwashing?
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