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DU LLB Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus for DU LLB Entrance in full: 4 chapters, 14 topics and 28 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 51 General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards with answers.

4Chapters
14Topics
28Sub-topics
51Flashcards

General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus: all 4 chapters

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  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. 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. 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. 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

DU LLB Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards — 51 questions with answers

  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.

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  1. 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).

  2. Where is the International Court of Justice located, and what is its role?

    It is located in The Hague, Netherlands, and is the principal judicial organ of the UN that settles legal disputes between states and gives advisory opinions.

  3. What are BRICS, and which member hosted/chaired in recent expansion talks?

    BRICS is a grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa promoting economic cooperation among major emerging economies; it expanded in 2024 to include new members such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.

  4. What is the QUAD, and which four nations comprise it?

    The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) is a strategic grouping of India, the United States, Japan, and Australia focused on a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

  5. What is the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its core mandate?

    The WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and its core mandate is to regulate and facilitate international trade by administering trade agreements and settling trade disputes.

  6. What is India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy?

    A foreign policy approach prioritising peaceful, friendly, and mutually beneficial relations with India's immediate neighbours in South Asia (such as Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives).

  7. What is the significance of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in India's foreign relations?

    The LAC is the disputed, un-demarcated de facto border between India and China, a frequent point of military tension (e.g., the 2020 Galwan Valley clash).

  8. What was the historic significance of the 1947 Indian Independence Act?

    It was passed by the British Parliament to partition British India into the two independent dominions of India and Pakistan, granting them legislative supremacy, effective 15 August 1947.

  9. Who founded the Indian National Congress and in which year?

    The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume (with W.C. Bonnerjee as its first president).

  10. What was the Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) of 1930?

    A non-violent civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi, who marched about 240 miles from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to make salt from seawater, defying the British salt tax/monopoly.

  11. What slogan did Mahatma Gandhi give during the Quit India Movement of 1942?

    'Do or Die' (Karenge ya Marenge), urging Indians to demand an end to British rule immediately.

  12. Who gave the slogan 'Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom', and which army did he lead?

    Subhas Chandra Bose, who led the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj).

  13. What is the Tropic of Cancer, and through approximately how many Indian states does it pass?

    The Tropic of Cancer is the latitude at about 23.5 degrees North; it passes through eight Indian states (Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram).

  14. Which is the longest river in India, and which is the longest river in the world?

    The Ganga is the longest river entirely within India (the Indus is longer overall but largely outside India); the Nile is generally regarded as the longest river in the world.

  15. What is the Standard Meridian of India, and why is it significant?

    It is the 82.5 degrees East longitude passing through Mirzapur (near Allahabad); it determines Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.

  16. Which line separates India and Pakistan, and which separates India and China?

    The Radcliffe Line separates India and Pakistan; the McMahon Line separates India and China (in the eastern sector).

  17. What is the highest mountain peak in the world and the highest in India?

    Mount Everest is the world's highest peak; Kangchenjunga (in Sikkim) is the highest mountain peak located within India.

  18. What is the difference between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy?

    Fundamental Rights (Part III) are justiciable and enforceable in court against the State; Directive Principles (Part IV) are non-justiciable guidelines meant to be applied while framing laws and policies.

  19. Which Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantee the Right to Equality and the Right to Freedom?

    Articles 14-18 guarantee the Right to Equality; Articles 19-22 guarantee the Right to Freedom.

  20. What is the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, and which words were added by the 42nd Amendment?

    The Preamble is the introductory statement setting out the guiding objectives and ideals of the Constitution; the 42nd Amendment (1976) added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity'.

  21. How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Indian Constitution and under which Article?

    There are 11 Fundamental Duties, listed under Article 51A in Part IVA (originally 10, with the 11th added by the 86th Amendment).

  22. What is the procedure to remove a judge of the Supreme Court of India?

    A judge can be removed only through impeachment by Parliament under Article 124, on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, requiring a special majority in both Houses.

  23. Who wrote 'Discovery of India', and who wrote 'The Argumentative Indian'?

    'The Discovery of India' was written by Jawaharlal Nehru; 'The Argumentative Indian' was written by Amartya Sen.

  24. What does the term 'carbon footprint' mean in environmental science?

    It is the total amount of greenhouse gases (especially carbon dioxide) emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organisation, event, or product, usually expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

  25. What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy, with examples?

    Renewable sources replenish naturally and are inexhaustible (e.g., solar, wind, hydro); non-renewable sources are finite and deplete with use (e.g., coal, petroleum, natural gas).

  26. Who won the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, and where was the final held?

    Australia won the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, defeating India in the final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

  27. In which sport is the Ranji Trophy contested, and what is the Durand Cup?

    The Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class cricket championship; the Durand Cup is India's (and Asia's) oldest football tournament.

  28. Which Indian became the World Chess Champion in 2024, and at what age was this a record?

    D. Gukesh became the youngest-ever undisputed World Chess Champion in 2024 at the age of 18.

  29. What is the Chandrayaan-3 mission, and what milestone did it achieve in August 2023?

    Chandrayaan-3 is ISRO's lunar mission that made India the first country to soft-land near the Moon's south pole and the fourth country overall to achieve a soft lunar landing.

  30. What is the Aditya-L1 mission of ISRO?

    It is India's first dedicated solar observatory spacecraft, placed at the Lagrange Point 1 (L1) to study the Sun, particularly the corona and solar activity.

  31. What is generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how does it differ from traditional AI?

    Generative AI is a type of AI that creates new content (text, images, code, audio) by learning patterns from training data, whereas traditional AI mainly analyses, classifies, or predicts based on existing data.

DU LLB Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the DU LLB Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?

DU LLB Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs is split into 4 chapters: National Current Affairs, International Affairs and Organisations, Static General Knowledge and Sports, Awards, Science and Technology Updates. Together they contain 14 topics and 28 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in DU LLB Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

4 chapters, containing 14 topics and 28 sub-topics. The largest chapter is National Current Affairs, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for DU LLB Entrance General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

Yes — a 51-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.