Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad Class 7 Syllabus

Topics include political systems, economic concepts, scientific breakthroughs, literary achievements, and significant world events. Students develop analytical perspectives on current affairs while appreciating contributions from various fields. The General Knowledge Olympiad syllabus for Class 7 encourages informed awareness of contemporary issues. This summer Olympiad demands comprehensive understanding, and the syllabus below provides strategic preparation approaches for outstanding results and success.

Class 7

1. Nature's Blueprint

1. Major rivers
2. Famous dams and their locations
3. Major mountain chains of the world
4. Deserts like the Sahara, Arabian Desert, and Gobi Desert
5. Plateaus like Tibetan Plateau, Deosai Plateau, Colorado Plateau

2. Space Exploration

1. Solar system
2. Planets
3. Asteroid belt
4. The Sun
5. The life cycle of stars
6. Constellations
7. Space missions like Apollo 11, Chandrayaan, and Mars rovers
8. Space agencies
9. Eclipses

3. Symbols of Distinction

1. Nobel Prize
2. Fields Medal
3. Booker Prize
4. UNESCO Awards

4. Architectural Gems

1. Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, Burj Khalifa and the Sydney Opera House, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, etc.

5. International Organisations

1. Agencies like BRICS, G20, G7, NATO, UNICEF, WHO, UNESCO

6. Sports in the World

1. Records broken by athletes
2. Famous sportsperson
3. Women athletes
4. Awards and honours like the Ballon d'Or, FIFA Cup, Olympics, Wimbledon, and Tour de France.

7. Invention Saga

1. Inventions like 3D Printing by Chuck Hull
2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Alan Turing
3. Thomas Edison (electric bulb)
4. Alexander Graham Bell (telephone)
5. Marie Curie (radioactivity).

8. International Affairs

1. Environmental issues
2. Economic and technological updates
3. Space exploration
4. Sports and cultural news
5. Major events
6. Achievements
7. Cultural festivals worldwide

9. Heritage Vault

1. Global cuisines such as Mexican tacos, Middle Eastern falafel, Thai curry, and Greek moussaka, focus on how geography influences food
2. Festivals like Oktoberfest (Germany), Songkran (Thailand), and Thanksgiving (USA).
3. Dance forms like Capoeira (Brazil), Irish Stepdance (Ireland), and Chinese Dragon Dance showcase cultural storytelling through movement
4. Music genres such as Samba (Brazil), K-pop (South Korea), and African Drumming emphasize the rhythmic diversity of global cultures
5. Iconic cultural landmarks could include Petra (Jordan), Mount Rushmore (USA), and the Alhambra (Spain), exploring their historical and artistic significance

10. World History

1. The Rise of Ancient Civilizations like the Indus Valley and Mesopotamia, the Construction of Ancient Wonders like the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Colossus of Rhodes, along with early trade routes like the Silk Road, the socio-economic impact of World War I and World War II, The Gulf War, Post Modern Developments