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Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus for Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) in full: 5 chapters, 19 topics and 38 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards with answers.

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General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus: all 5 chapters

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Indian History
4 topics
- Ancient India
  - Indus Valley Civilisation
  - Vedic Age and society
  - Mauryan and Gupta empires
  - Buddhism and Jainism
- Medieval India
  - Delhi Sultanate
  - Mughal Empire
  - Maratha power and regional kingdoms
- Modern India and Freedom Struggle
  - Advent of European powers and British rule
  - Revolt of 1857
  - Indian National Congress and Gandhian movements
  - Partition and Independence in 1947
- Important personalities and reform movements
  - Social reformers
  - Freedom fighters and revolutionaries
Indian Geography
4 topics
- Physical geography of India
  - Mountains, rivers and plateaus
  - Climate and monsoon
  - Natural vegetation and soils
- Economic geography
  - Agriculture and crops
  - Minerals and industries
  - Transport and communication
- World geography basics
  - Continents, oceans and major countries
  - Latitudes, longitudes and time zones
- Solar system and the Earth
  - Planets and movements of the Earth
  - Eclipses and seasons
Indian Polity and Constitution
3 topics
- The Indian Constitution
  - Preamble and salient features
  - Fundamental Rights and Duties
  - Directive Principles of State Policy
- Union and State Government
  - President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
  - Parliament and State Legislature
  - Governor and Chief Minister
- Judiciary and constitutional bodies
  - Supreme Court and High Courts
  - Election Commission, UPSC and CAG
General Science Awareness
4 topics
- Everyday physics and chemistry
  - Common phenomena and units
  - Elements, compounds and reactions in daily life
- Human body and health
  - Systems of the body
  - Diseases, vitamins and nutrition
- Major inventions and discoveries
- Space and defence technology of India
Current Affairs and Static GK
4 topics
- National and international current events
- Sports, awards and honours
- Books, authors and important days
- Static general knowledge
  - Countries, capitals and currencies
  - National symbols and first in India
  - Organisations and their headquarters

Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards — 50 questions with answers

Who founded the Mauryan Empire and in which year did he establish it?
Chandragupta Maurya, around 322 BCE, with the help of his mentor Chanakya (Kautilya).
Which Mauryan emperor embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War (c. 261 BCE)?
Emperor Ashoka the Great.
The Indus Valley Civilization is also known by what other name, and name two of its major cities.
The Harappan Civilization; major cities include Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Lothal, and Dholavira.
Which Gupta-era astronomer-mathematician proposed that the Earth rotates on its axis and is known for early work on zero and pi?
Aryabhata, author of the Aryabhatiya.
Who founded the Delhi Sultanate's first dynasty (the Slave/Mamluk dynasty) in 1206?
Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal, and in whose memory?
Shah Jahan built it in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Who was the founder of the Maratha Empire, crowned Chhatrapati in 1674?
Shivaji Bhonsale (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj).
In which year and battle did the British East India Company defeat Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal, marking the start of British political dominance in India?
The Battle of Plassey in 1757, led by Robert Clive.
What was the immediate trigger of the Revolt of 1857?
The introduction of the Enfield rifle whose cartridges were rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offending Hindu and Muslim sepoys.
In which year and city was the Indian National Congress founded, and by whom?
In 1885 in Bombay; founded by Allan Octavian Hume (with early leaders like W.C. Bonnerjee, Dadabhai Naoroji).
What movement did Mahatma Gandhi launch with the Dandi Salt March in 1930?
The Civil Disobedience Movement (Salt Satyagraha).
Who gave the slogan 'Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom' and led the Indian National Army (INA)?
Subhas Chandra Bose (Netaji).
Which social reformer founded the Brahmo Samaj and campaigned for the abolition of Sati?
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (in 1828).
Who founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 and gave the call 'Back to the Vedas'?
Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
Which reformer is known as 'the father of the Indian Constitution' and led the Dalit rights movement?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Which mountain range separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia and contains the world's highest peaks?
The Himalayas.
Name the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas from north to south.
The Greater Himalayas (Himadri), the Lesser Himalayas (Himachal), and the Outer Himalayas (Shiwaliks).
Which river is the longest in India, and where does it originate?
The Ganga, originating from the Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas.
Which Indian state produces the most tea, and what climate favors tea cultivation?
Assam; tea needs a warm, humid climate with well-distributed rainfall and good drainage (sloping land).
Which crop is known as the 'Golden Fibre' of India and where is it mainly grown?
Jute, grown mainly in West Bengal (Ganga-Brahmaputra delta).

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What is the longest river in the world, and on which continent does it flow?
The Nile River (about 6,650 km), flowing through Africa.
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean.
What imaginary line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and at what latitude?
The Equator, at 0 degrees latitude.
List the eight planets of the Solar System in order from the Sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
How long does the Earth take to rotate once on its axis, and what does this cause?
About 24 hours (one day); it causes day and night.
What causes the change of seasons on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth's axis (about 23.5 degrees) combined with its revolution around the Sun.
When did the Constitution of India come into effect, and which day is celebrated as a result?
26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day.
Who is regarded as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
What are the three organs of the Indian government?
The Legislature (Parliament), the Executive (President/Council of Ministers), and the Judiciary (courts).
How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution currently, and name three.
Six Fundamental Rights: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies.
What are the two Houses of the Indian Parliament called?
The Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
Who is the constitutional head of a State in India, and who is the real executive head?
The Governor is the constitutional head; the Chief Minister is the real executive head.
What is the highest court of India, and who presides over it?
The Supreme Court of India, presided over by the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Which constitutional body conducts elections in India?
The Election Commission of India (ECI).
State Newton's First Law of Motion.
An object remains at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force (the law of inertia).
What is the chemical formula of water, and what gases combine to form it?
H2O; formed from hydrogen and oxygen.
What is the SI unit of electric current, and what device measures it?
The ampere (A), measured by an ammeter.
Which gas do humans exhale and plants absorb during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206 bones.
Which organ pumps blood throughout the human body, and which fluid does it circulate?
The heart; it circulates blood.
Which vitamin is produced by the human skin upon exposure to sunlight, and what does its deficiency cause?
Vitamin D; its deficiency causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell.
Who discovered the law of gravitation?
Sir Isaac Newton.
What is the name of India's space agency, and in which year was it established?
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), established in 1969.
Which Indian mission successfully landed near the Moon's south pole in August 2023?
Chandrayaan-3.
What is the name of India's indigenous main battle tank and its indigenous fighter aircraft?
The Arjun main battle tank and the HAL Tejas (Light Combat Aircraft).
In cricket, which trophy is contested between India and Australia in Test series?
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
What is the highest civilian award of India, and the highest gallantry (military) award?
The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award; the Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime gallantry award.
Who wrote the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'?
Rabindranath Tagore.
On which dates are International Yoga Day and World Environment Day observed?
International Yoga Day is 21 June; World Environment Day is 5 June.

Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) General Knowledge and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?

Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) General Knowledge and Current Affairs is split into 5 chapters: Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Polity and Constitution, General Science Awareness and Current Affairs and Static GK. Together they contain 19 topics and 38 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

5 chapters, containing 19 topics and 38 sub-topics. The largest chapter is Indian History, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for Agniveer (Agnipath Scheme) General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

Yes — a 50-card General Knowledge and Current Affairs deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.