AILET Current Affairs and General Knowledge Syllabus

Current Affairs and General Knowledge syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   National Current Affairs

   3 topics

   • Indian Polity and Governance Developments
     • Major legislation, ordinances and policy decisions
     • Government schemes and welfare programmes
     • Constitutional and institutional appointments
   • Indian Economy in the News
     • Budget, fiscal and monetary developments
     • Key economic indicators and reports
   • Society, Environment and Science
     • Major environmental events and agreements
     • Notable scientific and technological developments
2. 2

   International Affairs

   3 topics

   • Global Events and Summits
     • Important bilateral and multilateral summits
     • Major treaties and international agreements
   • International Organisations
     • United Nations and its principal organs
     • Regional and economic groupings
   • India and the World
     • India's foreign policy and diplomatic relations
     • India's role in global forums
3. 3

   Awards, Honours and Persons in News

   3 topics

   • National and International Awards
     • Civilian honours and gallantry awards
     • Nobel Prizes and major international awards
   • Persons and Appointments
     • Key personalities in news
     • Important appointments and resignations
   • Sports and Culture in News
     • Major sporting events and winners
     • Cultural events, festivals and heritage news
4. 4

   Static General Knowledge

   3 topics

   • Indian History and Freedom Movement
     • Landmark events of the freedom struggle
     • Important historical figures and reform movements
   • Geography and Polity Basics
     • Physical and political geography of India
     • Structure of Indian government and institutions
   • Books, Authors and Important Days
     • Notable books and their authors
     • Important national and international days

Current Affairs and General Knowledge flashcards for AILET

25 of 51 cards from the Current Affairs and General Knowledge deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. Which constitutional amendment lowered the voting age in India from 21 to 18 years?

   The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988, which amended Article 326.

2. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as per the Constitution?

   Lok Sabha: 552 (530 states + 20 UTs + 2 earlier nominated Anglo-Indians, now removed by 104th Amendment); Rajya Sabha: 250 (238 elected + 12 nominated).

3. Which body conducts elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities in India?

   The State Election Commission (under Articles 243K and 243ZA), not the Election Commission of India.

4. What is the 'anti-defection law' and in which Schedule of the Constitution is it found?

   It disqualifies legislators for defecting from their party; it is contained in the Tenth Schedule, added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985.

5. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President's power to promulgate ordinances?

   Article 123 (for the President); Article 213 deals with the Governor's ordinance-making power.

6. What is India's nominal GDP growth target/structure described as in recent Economic Surveys for becoming a developed nation by 2047?

   The 'Viksit Bharat @2047' vision, aiming to make India a developed economy by the centenary of independence.

7. What does GST stand for, and how many tax slabs does the standard GST structure in India have?

   Goods and Services Tax; it has four main slabs: 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% (plus 0% for essentials).

8. Which Indian institution functions as the country's central bank and monetary authority?

   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), established in 1935; it controls monetary policy and the repo rate.

9. What is 'repo rate' in the context of the RBI?

   The rate at which the RBI lends short-term money to commercial banks against securities; a key tool to control inflation and liquidity.

10. What is the full form of UPI, India's flagship digital payment system?

    Unified Payments Interface, operated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

11. What is the difference between fiscal deficit and revenue deficit?

    Fiscal deficit = total expenditure minus total receipts (excluding borrowings); revenue deficit = revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts.

12. What is the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and which ministry regulates it?

    A regulatory framework restricting development along India's coastline; regulated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

13. What is the 'Mission LiFE' launched by India at COP and the UN?

    Lifestyle for Environment — a movement encouraging environmentally conscious individual lifestyles and sustainable consumption.

14. What does ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission achieve that made India the first nation to do so?

    It made India the first country to soft-land near the Moon's south pole (Vikram lander, 23 August 2023).

15. What is India's first solar observation mission called?

    Aditya-L1, launched by ISRO to study the Sun from the L1 Lagrange point.

16. What is the difference between a 'biosphere reserve' and a 'national park'?

    A biosphere reserve is a large multi-use conservation area with core, buffer and transition zones (often UNESCO-recognised); a national park is a strictly protected area where no human activity except conservation is allowed.

17. Where was the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference (2023) held?

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

18. What is the G20, and which city hosted the 2023 G20 Summit under India's presidency?

    The Group of Twenty, a forum of major economies; the 2023 summit was held in New Delhi, India.

19. What was the theme/motto of India's 2023 G20 Presidency?

    'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' — One Earth, One Family, One Future.

20. Which new permanent member was admitted to the G20 during India's 2023 presidency?

    The African Union (AU).

21. What are the BRICS nations, and how did the grouping expand in 2024?

    Originally Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa; in 2024 it expanded to include countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE.

22. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

    New York City, USA (Secretariat); the International Court of Justice is in The Hague, Netherlands.

23. How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have, and which are they?

    Five (P5): China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States — each with veto power.

24. Where are the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO)?

    Both are headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

25. What does IMF stand for, and where is it headquartered?

    International Monetary Fund; headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA.

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