DU LLB Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

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

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1. 1

   National Current Affairs

   4 topics

   • Government Policies and Schemes
     • Flagship central schemes and welfare programmes
     • Major policy announcements
   • Polity and Governance Developments
     • Parliamentary developments and key bills
     • Appointments to constitutional posts
   • Economy and Budget Highlights
     • Union Budget and economic survey highlights
     • RBI policy and key economic indicators
   • National Awards and Honours
     • Padma awards and Bharat Ratna
     • Literary, sporting and gallantry awards
2. 2

   International Affairs and Organisations

   3 topics

   • Major Global Events and Summits
     • G20, BRICS, SCO and bilateral summits
     • International conflicts and treaties
   • International Organisations
     • UN and its principal organs
     • WTO, IMF, World Bank, WHO
   • India's Foreign Relations
     • Bilateral agreements and diplomacy
     • India's role in multilateral forums
3. 3

   Static General Knowledge

   4 topics

   • Indian History and Freedom Struggle
     • Ancient, medieval and modern India landmarks
     • National movement and key personalities
   • Geography of India and the World
     • Physical and political geography
     • Rivers, mountains and natural resources
   • Indian Polity Fundamentals
     • Constitutional bodies and institutions
     • Electoral system and key offices
   • Science, Environment and Books/Authors
     • Major scientific developments and basic science
     • Environment, biodiversity and important books
4. 4

   Sports, Awards, Science and Technology Updates

   3 topics

   • Sports Current Affairs
     • Olympics, Asian Games and major tournaments
     • Cricket, hockey and individual achievements
   • Science and Technology Developments
     • Space missions and ISRO achievements
     • Defence, IT and emerging technologies
   • Persons, Places and Events in News
     • Newsmakers and obituaries
     • Important national and international days

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1. What is the Ayushman Bharat - PM-JAY scheme and what health cover does it provide per family per year?

   It is the world's largest government-funded health insurance scheme, providing cashless secondary and tertiary hospitalisation cover of Rs 5 lakh per eligible family per year.

2. Under which government scheme are free food grains provided to nearly 80 crore beneficiaries, and what is its current name?

   The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), under which free food grains are distributed to about 80 crore National Food Security Act beneficiaries.

3. What is the objective of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana launched for traditional artisans?

   To provide credit support, skill training, modern tools, and market linkage to traditional artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools (such as carpenters, blacksmiths, and potters).

4. What does the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme aim to address?

   It aims to address the declining child sex ratio and to promote the survival, protection, and education of the girl child.

5. What is the constitutional status and core function of the GST Council in India?

   It is a constitutional body under Article 279A, chaired by the Union Finance Minister, that makes recommendations on Goods and Services Tax rates, exemptions, thresholds, and laws to the Union and States.

6. What was the key constitutional change made by the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam)?

   It reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies (to be implemented after a delimitation exercise following the next census).

7. What is the 'One Nation One Election' proposal in Indian polity?

   A proposal to synchronise elections to the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies so that they are held simultaneously, instead of in a staggered manner throughout the country.

8. What is the difference between a Money Bill and an Ordinary Bill regarding the role of the Rajya Sabha?

   A Money Bill (certified by the Lok Sabha Speaker under Article 110) can only be discussed by the Rajya Sabha, which must return it within 14 days with recommendations the Lok Sabha may reject; an Ordinary Bill requires the agreement of both Houses to be passed.

9. What is the standard fiscal deficit target the Government of India aims for under the FRBM framework as a percentage of GDP?

   A fiscal deficit of 3% of GDP is the medium-term target under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act framework.

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

    Fiscal deficit is the excess of total government expenditure over total receipts excluding borrowings; revenue deficit is the excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts.

11. In the Union Budget, what is the distinction between direct taxes and indirect taxes?

    Direct taxes (e.g., income tax, corporate tax) are levied directly on income/wealth and cannot be shifted; indirect taxes (e.g., GST, customs duty) are levied on goods and services and can be passed on to the consumer.

12. Which Indian body presents the Economic Survey, and what is its purpose?

    The Ministry of Finance (prepared by the Chief Economic Adviser) presents the Economic Survey a day before the Union Budget, reviewing the economy's performance over the past year and outlining prospects.

13. What is India's highest civilian award, and what is the second-highest?

    The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award, followed by the Padma Vibhushan as the second-highest.

14. In what order of precedence do the Padma awards rank?

    Padma Vibhushan (highest), then Padma Bhushan, then Padma Shri (lowest of the three).

15. What is the highest gallantry award given in India during peacetime, and its wartime equivalent?

    The Ashoka Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award; the Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime gallantry award.

16. Which award is India's highest honour in the field of literature, given by the Sahitya Akademi versus the Jnanpith?

    The Jnanpith Award is India's highest literary honour for lifetime contribution; the Sahitya Akademi Award is given annually for a specific outstanding literary work.

17. What is the G20, and which principle governs its presidency rotation?

    The G20 is an intergovernmental forum of 19 countries, the European Union, and the African Union focused on global economic cooperation; its presidency rotates annually among members, with India having hosted the 2023 summit in New Delhi.

18. What was the major outcome of India's G20 Presidency in 2023 regarding membership?

    The African Union was admitted as a permanent member of the G20, and the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration was adopted by consensus.

19. What is the COP (Conference of the Parties) in the context of climate change?

    It is the supreme decision-making body of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), meeting annually to assess progress and negotiate climate action (e.g., COP21 produced the Paris Agreement).

20. What is the headquarters and primary function of the United Nations?

    The UN is headquartered in New York City; its primary function is to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, and promote social progress and human rights.

21. Which five countries are the permanent members of the UN Security Council with veto power?

    China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (the P5).

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