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Indian Army GD / Technical Recruitment General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus for Indian Army GD / Technical Recruitment in full: 5 chapters, 19 topics and 49 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 Mahajanapadas
  - Mauryan and Gupta Empires
  - Jainism and Buddhism
- Medieval India
  - Delhi Sultanate
  - Mughal Empire
  - Bhakti and Sufi Movements
  - Vijayanagara and Maratha Powers
- Modern India and Freedom Struggle
  - Arrival of European Powers and British Rule
  - Revolt of 1857
  - Indian National Congress and Partition of Bengal
  - Gandhian Movements and Independence (1947)
- Important Personalities and Reform Movements
  - Social Reformers (Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Vidyasagar)
  - Freedom Fighters and Revolutionaries
Indian Geography
3 topics
- Physical Geography of India
  - Mountains, Plateaus and Plains
  - Rivers and Drainage Systems
  - Climate and Monsoon
- Economic Geography
  - Agriculture and Crops
  - Minerals and Industries
  - Transport and Communication
- World Geography Basics
  - Continents and Oceans
  - Solar System and Earth Movements
  - Latitudes, Longitudes and Time Zones
Indian Polity and Constitution
4 topics
- Making of the Constitution
  - Constituent Assembly
  - Preamble and Salient Features
- Fundamental Rights, Duties and DPSP
  - Fundamental Rights
  - Fundamental Duties
  - Directive Principles of State Policy
- Union and State Government
  - President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
  - Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
  - Judiciary and Supreme Court
- Local Self Government and Elections
  - Panchayati Raj
  - Election Commission
Current Affairs and General Awareness
5 topics
- National and International Events
  - Government Schemes and Policies
  - Important Summits and Agreements
- Sports
  - Olympic, Asian and Commonwealth Games
  - Sports Awards and Trophies
- Awards and Honours
  - Civilian and Gallantry Awards
  - Literary and Film Awards
- Books, Authors and Important Days
  - Famous Books and Authors
  - National and International Days
- Defence and Indian Armed Forces
  - Army, Navy and Air Force Structure
  - Military Ranks, Exercises and Operations
Static General Knowledge
3 topics
- Indian Culture and Heritage
  - Dances, Festivals and Music
  - UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- National Symbols and Facts
  - National Flag, Emblem and Anthem
  - First in India and Superlatives
- Organisations and Headquarters
  - International Organisations (UN, WHO, IMF)
  - Indian Institutions and Their Locations

Indian Army GD / Technical Recruitment General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards — 50 questions with answers

Which Indus Valley Civilisation site is famous for its Great Bath, a large public water tank built of baked bricks?
Mohenjo-daro (in present-day Sindh, Pakistan).
In which language were the four Vedas (Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda) composed?
Sanskrit (Vedic Sanskrit).
Which Mauryan emperor embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War (c. 261 BCE) and spread his edicts on rock and pillar inscriptions?
Ashoka (Ashoka the Great).
The Gupta period is often called the 'Golden Age of India.' Which mathematician-astronomer of that era stated that the Earth rotates on its axis?
Aryabhata.
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 in Agra in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal?
Shah Jahan.
Who founded the Maratha Empire and was crowned Chhatrapati in 1674?
Shivaji (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj).
The Battle of Plassey in 1757, which laid the foundation of British rule in India, was won by which East India Company commander against Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah?
Robert Clive.
The Revolt of 1857 (First War of Independence) began at which military cantonment in May 1857?
Meerut.
In which year and city was the Indian National Congress founded?
1885, in Bombay (founded by A. O. Hume).
Which 1919 incident, in which General Dyer ordered firing on an unarmed crowd, took place in Amritsar?
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Who led the Dandi Salt March in 1930 as part of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
Mahatma Gandhi.
Who gave the slogan 'Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom' and founded the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army)?
Subhas Chandra Bose (Netaji).
On what date did India gain independence from British rule?
15 August 1947.
Which social reformer founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 and campaigned against Sati?
Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Who founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 and gave the call 'Back to the Vedas'?
Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
Which leader is known as the 'Iron Man of India' for integrating the princely states after independence?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of India and contains the world's highest peaks?
The Himalayas.
What is the highest mountain peak located entirely within India?
Kangchenjunga (in Sikkim).
Which is the longest river in India?
The Ganga (Ganges).

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The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
Eight states.
Which Indian river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent flooding?
The Kosi River.
What is the chief food crop of India, grown mainly in the eastern and southern regions during the kharif season?
Rice (paddy).
Which Indian state is the largest producer of tea?
Assam.
The Green Revolution in India most dramatically increased the production of which two cereal crops?
Wheat and rice.
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean.
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile (in Africa).
Which is the largest desert in the world?
The Sahara Desert (largest hot desert) / Antarctica (largest cold desert).
Who is regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and chairman of its Drafting Committee?
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
On what date did the Constitution of India come into effect, celebrated as Republic Day?
26 January 1950.
How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
Six Fundamental Rights.
In which part and articles of the Constitution are the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) contained?
Part IV, Articles 36 to 51.
The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which amendment, and in which article are they listed?
The 42nd Amendment (1976); Article 51A.
Who is the constitutional head (executive head of state) of India?
The President of India.
What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as fixed by the Constitution?
552 members (530 from states, 20 from UTs, plus earlier 2 nominated Anglo-Indians).
Who is the head of the government (real executive) at the Union level in India?
The Prime Minister.
Which constitutional amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj (rural local self-government)?
The 73rd Amendment.
Which body is responsible for conducting and supervising elections in India?
The Election Commission of India.
In which city was the 2024 Summer Olympic Games held?
Paris, France.
In cricket, which trophy is contested between India and Australia in Test series?
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
How many players are there in a standard hockey team on the field, India's national game association sport?
Eleven players.
What is the highest civilian award of India?
The Bharat Ratna.
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to which Indian-origin child rights activist in 2014?
Kailash Satyarthi (jointly with Malala Yousafzai).
Who wrote the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'?
Rabindranath Tagore.
What is celebrated on 5th September in India?
Teachers' Day (birthday of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan).
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
The President of India.
What is the highest wartime gallantry award of the Indian Armed Forces?
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC).
Which classical dance form originates from the state of Tamil Nadu?
Bharatanatyam.
What is the national animal of India?
The Royal Bengal Tiger.
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
New York City, USA.

Indian Army GD / Technical Recruitment General Knowledge and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the Indian Army GD / Technical Recruitment General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?

Indian Army GD / Technical Recruitment General Knowledge and Current Affairs is split into 5 chapters: Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Polity and Constitution, Current Affairs and General Awareness and Static General Knowledge. Together they contain 19 topics and 49 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in Indian Army GD / Technical Recruitment General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

5 chapters, containing 19 topics and 49 sub-topics. The largest chapter is Current Affairs and General Awareness, with 5 topics.

Are there flashcards for Indian Army GD / Technical Recruitment 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.