Topic Details (Notes format)

The Evolving Concept of Work Hours

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: General Time Knowledge

Historically, communities tied work hours to sunrise and sunset, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter. The Industrial Revolution led to fixed shifts and factory whistles, standardizing blocks of labor. Today, remote work and flexible schedules allow employees to set hours more aligned with personal peak productivity, albeit often complicated by global time zone differences. Businesses look to technology to coordinate tasks across continents in near real-time. Understanding how work hours evolved underscores the interplay between societal norms, economic needs, and technological progress.

Practice Questions

Which architectural structure is called the ‘Pearl Mosque’ in India, located in Agra Fort?

View Question

Which muscular flap in the throat prevents food from entering the windpipe during swallowing?

View Question

Which plant hormone causes the ripening of fruits?

View Question

Which subatomic particle found in the nucleus has a positive electric charge?

View Question

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

View Question

Which element has the chemical symbol "Ta"?

View Question

Which city was previously called Constantinople?

View Question

Who discovered America in 1492?

View Question

Who discovered leptin?

View Question

In which city were the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, supposedly located?

View Question