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KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus for KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) in full: 3 chapters, 9 topics and 20 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 3 chapters

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  1. Indian Polity and Constitution

     3 topics
    • Constitutional Framework
      • Preamble, fundamental rights and duties
      • Directive Principles of State Policy
      • Federal structure and Centre-State relations
    • Organs of Government
      • Parliament and state legislatures
      • Executive: President, PM and Council of Ministers
      • Judiciary and judicial review
    • Constitutional and Statutory Bodies
      • Election Commission, CAG, UPSC
      • NITI Aayog and Finance Commission

  2. History, Geography and Economy

     3 topics
    • Indian History
      • Ancient and medieval India
      • Modern India and freedom struggle
    • Indian and World Geography
      • Physical features, rivers and climate
      • Resources, agriculture and industries
    • Indian Economy
      • Planning, budget and banking
      • Poverty, employment and inflation

  3. Science, Sports and Current Affairs

     3 topics
    • General Science
      • Everyday physics and chemistry
      • Biology, health and environment
    • Current Affairs
      • National and international events
      • Awards, summits and schemes
    • Sports, Books and Awards
      • Major sporting events and personalities
      • Books, authors and honours

KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Preamble's idea of 'We, the People of India' embodied, and what does the Preamble declare India to be?

    The Preamble is not numbered as an Article. It declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added by the 42nd Amendment, 1976.

  2. From which countries' constitutions did India borrow the Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, and the concept of a Federation with a strong Centre?

    Fundamental Rights from the USA, Directive Principles of State Policy from Ireland, and a Federation with a strong Centre from Canada.

  3. Which Part and Articles of the Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights, and how many such rights currently exist?

    Part III, Articles 12 to 35. There are six Fundamental Rights (Right to Property was removed by the 44th Amendment, 1978).

  4. What is the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy regarding enforceability?

    Fundamental Rights (Part III) are justiciable and enforceable by courts; Directive Principles (Part IV) are non-justiciable and not enforceable but are fundamental in governance.

  5. Which Constitutional Amendment added the Fundamental Duties, in which Part are they listed, and how many are there now?

    The 42nd Amendment (1976) added Fundamental Duties in Part IV-A, Article 51A. Originally 10, now 11 duties (the 11th added by the 86th Amendment, 2002).

  6. What is the writ of Habeas Corpus and which Articles empower courts to issue writs?

    Habeas Corpus ('to have the body') is a writ ordering a person detained to be produced before the court to check unlawful detention. The Supreme Court issues writs under Article 32 and High Courts under Article 226.

  7. What is the composition and term of the Lok Sabha?

    Maximum strength 552 (530 from states, 20 from UTs, earlier 2 nominated Anglo-Indians now removed). Normal term is 5 years.

  8. How is the President of India elected, and what is the term of office?

    Elected indirectly by an electoral college of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of State and UT Legislative Assemblies, through proportional representation by single transferable vote. Term is 5 years.

  9. What is the difference between the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha in terms of dissolution and member term?

    Rajya Sabha is a permanent house that is never dissolved; one-third of members retire every two years, each serving a 6-year term. Lok Sabha is dissolved after 5 years (or earlier).

  10. Who is the highest law officer of the Government of India and under which Article is the post created?

    The Attorney General of India, appointed by the President under Article 76. He is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India.

  11. What is the function of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and under which Article is the office established?

    The CAG (Article 148) audits the accounts of the Union and States and reports on the use of public funds. It is called the 'guardian of the public purse'.

  12. Under which Article is the Election Commission of India established, and what is its composition?

    Article 324. It is currently a multi-member body with one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

  13. What is the constitutional status of the Finance Commission and how often is it constituted?

    The Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280, constituted by the President every five years. It recommends the distribution of tax revenues between the Centre and States.

  14. Distinguish between a Constitutional Body and a Statutory Body, with one example of each.

    A Constitutional Body is created directly by the Constitution (e.g., UPSC, Election Commission, CAG); a Statutory Body is created by an Act of Parliament (e.g., NHRC, SEBI, NITI Aayog is non-statutory/executive).

  15. Which body conducts recruitment for the All India Services and Central Services, and under which Article is it established?

    The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), established under Article 315 of the Constitution.

  16. Who founded the Indian National Congress and in which year was it established?

    The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume. Its first session was held in Bombay under President W.C. Bonnerjee.

  17. In which year and under whose leadership did the Dandi Salt March (Civil Disobedience Movement) begin?

    The Dandi Salt March began on 12 March 1930, led by Mahatma Gandhi, from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to break the salt law.

  18. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India and in which battle did he establish it?

    Babur founded the Mughal Empire by defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

  19. Which ancient Indian ruler embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War, and to which dynasty did he belong?

    Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War (c. 261 BCE).

  20. Who gave the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' and which revolutionary was associated with the Lahore Conspiracy Case?

    The slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' is associated with Bhagat Singh, who was tried and executed in connection with the Lahore Conspiracy Case (1931).

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  1. Which Indian state has the longest coastline, and which is the largest state by area?

    Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states. Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area.

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

    The Tropic of Cancer is the latitude 23.5 degrees North. It passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

  3. Which is the highest mountain peak in India and where is it located?

    Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) is the highest peak entirely within India, located in Sikkim. It is the third-highest peak in the world.

  4. What is the standard meridian of India and why is it significant?

    The Standard Meridian of India is 82.5 degrees East longitude, passing through Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh). It determines Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.

  5. Name the longest river in the world and the longest river in India.

    The Nile (in Africa) is the longest river in the world. The Ganga is the longest river in India.

  6. What is GDP and how does it differ from GNP?

    GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders. GNP (Gross National Product) is GDP plus net factor income from abroad (income earned by residents overseas minus income earned by foreigners domestically).

  7. Which institution is the central bank of India and what is its primary function?

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), established in 1935, is India's central bank. It regulates the issue of currency, controls monetary policy, and acts as banker to the government and banks.

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

    Fiscal deficit is the excess of total government expenditure over total revenue (excluding borrowings). Revenue deficit is the excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts.

  9. What does the term 'Repo Rate' mean in monetary policy?

    The Repo Rate is the rate at which the RBI lends short-term money to commercial banks against securities. Raising it makes borrowing costlier and helps control inflation.

  10. What is inflation and which index is commonly used to measure retail inflation in India?

    Inflation is the sustained rise in the general price level of goods and services. Retail inflation in India is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI); wholesale inflation by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).

  11. What is Newton's Second Law of Motion and its mathematical formula?

    Force equals the rate of change of momentum, commonly expressed as F = ma, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.

  12. What is the chemical formula of water and what gases combine to form it?

    The chemical formula of water is H2O. It is formed by the combination of hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio.

  13. What is photosynthesis and what is the basic equation for it?

    Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants make food using sunlight. Equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O --(sunlight, chlorophyll)--> C6H12O6 + 6O2.

  14. What is the SI unit of electric current and who is it named after?

    The SI unit of electric current is the ampere (A), named after the French physicist André-Marie Ampère.

  15. What is the speed of light in a vacuum and which scientist's equation links mass and energy?

    The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 3 x 10^8 metres per second (299,792,458 m/s). Albert Einstein's equation E = mc^2 links mass and energy.

  16. What is the difference between a vitamin deficiency disease caused by lack of Vitamin C versus Vitamin D?

    Lack of Vitamin C causes scurvy (bleeding gums); lack of Vitamin D causes rickets in children (bone deformities) and osteomalacia in adults.

  17. What is the powerhouse of the cell and what is its primary function?

    The mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell. It generates energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.

  18. What does the acronym ISRO stand for and where is its headquarters?

    ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation. Its headquarters is in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in 1969.

  19. What is the full form of NITI Aayog and which body did it replace?

    NITI Aayog stands for National Institution for Transforming India. It replaced the Planning Commission in 2015 and serves as the premier policy think tank of the Government of India.

  20. Which programme provides free cooking gas (LPG) connections to women from below-poverty-line households in India?

    The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), launched in 2016, provides free LPG connections to women from BPL households.

  21. What is the goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how many are there?

    The SDGs are 17 global goals adopted by the UN in 2015 to be achieved by 2030, aiming to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.

  22. What is the Olympic motto and in which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?

    The Olympic motto is 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' (Faster, Higher, Stronger), with 'Communiter' (Together) added in 2021. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896.

  23. In cricket, what is the name of the trophy contested between India and Australia in Test series?

    The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, named after Allan Border (Australia) and Sunil Gavaskar (India).

  24. Which award is India's highest civilian honour, and which is the highest gallantry award?

    The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honour. The Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime gallantry (military) award.

  25. Who wrote the book 'Discovery of India' and the national song 'Vande Mataram'?

    'The Discovery of India' was written by Jawaharlal Nehru. 'Vande Mataram' was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (in his novel Anandamath).

  26. Which award is considered the highest sporting honour of India, and what was it formerly known as?

    The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is India's highest sporting honour. It was formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

  27. What is the difference between a 'money bill' and an 'ordinary bill' regarding the Rajya Sabha's powers?

    A Money Bill (Article 110) can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha; the Rajya Sabha can only suggest amendments and must return it within 14 days but cannot reject it. An ordinary bill requires the consent of both Houses with equal powers.

  28. What does the term 'Quorum' mean in the context of Parliament?

    Quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present to conduct the business of a House. For either House of Parliament, it is one-tenth of the total number of members of that House.

  29. What is the literacy rate and which Indian state has the highest literacy rate as per the latest census?

    Literacy rate is the percentage of people aged 7 and above who can read and write. Kerala has the highest literacy rate among Indian states (over 94% per Census 2011).

  30. What is the chemical name of common salt and baking soda?

    Common salt is sodium chloride (NaCl); baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3).

KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) General Knowledge and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?

KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) General Knowledge and Current Affairs is split into 3 chapters: Indian Polity and Constitution, History, Geography and Economy and Science, Sports and Current Affairs. Together they contain 9 topics and 20 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

3 chapters, containing 9 topics and 20 sub-topics. The largest chapter is Indian Polity and Constitution, with 3 topics.

Are there flashcards for KVS Recruitment (PGT/TGT/PRT) 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.