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As a teacher who prepares students for bank exams I break it down simply: GK is what you learn from an encyclopedia. GA is what you learn from today's newspaper. In the exam syllabus "General Awareness" is the official term and it tests both. For example a question on the Battle of Plassey (1757) is pure GK. A question on the recent merger of two public sector banks is GA.

Preparation differs: For GK you study standard books and memorize facts. For GA you have to follow daily news read monthly magazines and stay updated. Most candidates lose marks in GA because they focus only on static facts. In the real world being "knowledgeable" (GK) means you're well-read; being "aware" (GA) means you're informed and can connect current events to their broader context.

In Australia the store is actually called TK Maxx (not TJ Maxx as in the US). In Brisbane there are several locations and "best" really depends on what you're looking for—size stock variety or convenience. The larger stores tend to have a better selection. The TK Maxx at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is often mentioned as one of the best due to its size and layout. It's a major Westfield mall so the TK Maxx there is spacious and gets a good flow of stock.

Other notable locations include the store at Toombul Shopping Centre (Nundah) and Carindale Westfield. The one in the CBD (Queen Street) is convenient if you're in the city but can be smaller and more picked-over. For homewares and furniture the bigger suburban stores (Indooroopilly Carindale) might have more options. For clothing it's a bit of luck of the draw—all stores receive different shipments. My strategy is to visit the one closest to me regularly as their inventory changes almost daily. You can find all Brisbane locations on the TK Maxx Australia store finder.