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NDA Examination Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test) Syllabus

The Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test) syllabus for NDA Examination in full: 4 chapters, 16 topics and 12 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 50 Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test) flashcards with answers.

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Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test) syllabus: all 4 chapters

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  1. National Current Affairs

     4 topics
    • Important National Events
      • Government schemes and policies
    • Indian Defence Updates
      • Military exercises and acquisitions
      • Indigenous weapons and systems
    • Personalities in News
      • Appointments and resignations
    • Government and Constitutional Developments

  2. International Current Affairs

     4 topics
    • Important World Events
    • India and the World
      • Bilateral relations and treaties
      • International summits
    • International Organizations
      • UN, its agencies and other global bodies
    • Wars, Conflicts and Diplomacy

  3. Awards, Sports and Culture

     4 topics
    • National and International Awards
      • Gallantry awards
      • Nobel and other major prizes
    • Sports Events and Achievements
      • Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games
    • Books, Authors and Cultural Events
    • Days, Themes and Observances

  4. Static General Knowledge

     4 topics
    • Indian Armed Forces
      • Ranks and insignia of Army, Navy and Air Force
      • Commands, regiments and training academies
    • National Symbols and Important Institutions
    • Capitals, Currencies and Important Places
    • Abbreviations and Important Organizations

NDA Examination Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test) flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?

    The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.

  2. What are the three wings of the Indian Armed Forces and their respective service chiefs' titles?

    Army (headed by Chief of the Army Staff, COAS), Navy (Chief of the Naval Staff, CNS), and Air Force (Chief of the Air Staff, CAS).

  3. What is the role of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in India, and who was the first CDS?

    The CDS is the single-point military adviser to the government and head of the Department of Military Affairs. General Bipin Rawat was the first CDS (appointed Jan 2020).

  4. Which agency conducts the NDA examination and how many times a year is it held?

    The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the NDA exam twice a year.

  5. What is the motto of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla?

    "Seva Paramo Dharma" (Service Before Self).

  6. Name the highest gallantry award of India given for valour during war.

    The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest wartime military gallantry award.

  7. What is the highest peacetime gallantry award in India?

    The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime gallantry (bravery) award.

  8. List India's highest civilian award and the order of the four civilian honours.

    Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award. The order is: Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri.

  9. What does the Indian national emblem depict, and from where is it adapted?

    It is adapted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, showing three visible lions; the words "Satyameva Jayate" (Truth Alone Triumphs) are inscribed below in Devanagari, from the Mundaka Upanishad.

  10. What is India's national motto and its source?

    "Satyameva Jayate" (Truth Alone Triumphs), taken from the Mundaka Upanishad.

  11. Who composed India's national anthem and national song, and what are they?

    National anthem "Jana Gana Mana" by Rabindranath Tagore; national song "Vande Mataram" by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

  12. Name India's national animal, bird, flower, tree, fruit, and aquatic animal.

    Animal: Royal Bengal Tiger; Bird: Indian Peacock; Flower: Lotus; Tree: Banyan; Fruit: Mango; Aquatic animal: Ganges River Dolphin.

  13. What is the function of the Election Commission of India and who heads it?

    It is a constitutional body (Article 324) that conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President; it is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).

  14. What is the difference between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in terms of nature and term?

    Lok Sabha (House of the People) is directly elected with a 5-year term and can be dissolved; Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is a permanent body, not dissolved, with members serving 6-year terms (one-third retiring every 2 years).

  15. How many fundamental rights are currently guaranteed by the Indian Constitution, and name them.

    Six: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies. (Right to Property was removed by the 44th Amendment.)

  16. What is the significance of Article 370 and what happened to it in 2019?

    Article 370 gave special autonomous status to Jammu & Kashmir; it was effectively abrogated in August 2019, and J&K was reorganized into the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

  17. What is the headquarters and the founding year of the United Nations (UN)?

    The UN was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in New York City, USA.

  18. Name the five permanent members (P5) of the UN Security Council.

    United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China.

  19. What is BRICS, and which countries joined as new members in the 2024 expansion?

    BRICS is a bloc originally of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa. In 2024 it expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE (and others), forming an enlarged grouping.

  20. What is the QUAD and which four countries form it?

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

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  1. Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

    WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland; the IMF is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA.

  2. What does NATO stand for, and what is its core principle?

    North Atlantic Treaty Organization; its core principle is collective defence under Article 5 — an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.

  3. What is the SCO and which year did India become a full member?

    The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance; India became a full member in 2017.

  4. Name the operation under which India evacuated its citizens from Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine war.

    Operation Ganga (2022).

  5. In which year did the Russia-Ukraine war begin with Russia's full-scale invasion?

    February 2022.

  6. Which Indian operation was launched in 2023 to evacuate citizens from conflict-hit Sudan?

    Operation Kaveri.

  7. What is the name of India's indigenous aircraft carrier commissioned in 2022?

    INS Vikrant (IAC-1), India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier.

  8. What is the Agnipath scheme introduced in 2022?

    A defence recruitment scheme under which youth (called Agniveers) are recruited into the armed forces for a four-year tenure, with 25% retained for regular service.

  9. Which mission made India the first country to land near the Moon's south pole in 2023?

    Chandrayaan-3, whose Vikram lander touched down near the lunar south pole on 23 August 2023.

  10. What is Aditya-L1 and what does it study?

    Aditya-L1 is India's first dedicated solar mission (ISRO, 2023) positioned at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) to study the Sun's corona and solar activity.

  11. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?

    António Guterres (of Portugal), serving since 2017.

  12. What is the highest mountain peak in India and the world's highest peak?

    India's highest peak is Kangchenjunga (within Indian territory); the world's highest peak is Mount Everest (Sagarmatha).

  13. Name the capital and currency of Japan.

    Capital: Tokyo; Currency: Japanese Yen.

  14. Name the capital and currency of Russia.

    Capital: Moscow; Currency: Russian Rouble.

  15. Name the capitals and currencies of the USA and the UK.

    USA: Washington D.C., US Dollar. UK: London, Pound Sterling.

  16. What is the currency of the European Union member states in the Eurozone, and how many countries use it (approx.)?

    The Euro; it is used by about 20 EU member states forming the Eurozone.

  17. Where is the headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

    The Hague, Netherlands.

  18. Which trophy/event is the pinnacle of international cricket organized every four years by the ICC?

    The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (ODI World Cup).

  19. Which country won the ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023, held in India?

    Australia, who defeated India in the final at Ahmedabad.

  20. Which Indian won the gold medal in javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

    Neeraj Chopra, who won India's first Olympic athletics gold medal.

  21. How often are the Summer Olympic Games held and which city hosted the 2024 edition?

    Every four years; Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics.

  22. What is the Nobel Peace Prize, and where is it awarded (uniquely among Nobel Prizes)?

    It honours outstanding contributions to peace; uniquely, it is awarded in Oslo, Norway, while all other Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.

  23. Name India's highest literary award given by the Sahitya Akademi versus the Jnanpith Award.

    The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for outstanding works in recognized Indian languages; the Jnanpith Award is India's highest literary honour given for lifetime contribution to literature.

  24. What is the Booker Prize and what is the related prize for translated fiction?

    The Booker Prize is a leading award for English-language fiction; the International Booker Prize honours fiction translated into English and published in the UK/Ireland.

  25. What is observed on 21 June each year, and at whose initiative was it established?

    International Day of Yoga, established by the United Nations on India's initiative (proposed by PM Narendra Modi), first observed in 2015.

  26. What is celebrated on 26 January and 15 August in India?

    26 January is Republic Day (Constitution came into effect, 1950); 15 August is Independence Day (independence from British rule, 1947).

  27. What is observed on 5 June and 22 April globally regarding the environment?

    5 June is World Environment Day; 22 April is Earth Day.

  28. Expand the abbreviations DRDO and ISRO.

    DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation; ISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation.

  29. Expand the abbreviations UNESCO and UNICEF.

    UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; UNICEF: United Nations Children's Fund (originally International Children's Emergency Fund).

  30. Expand the abbreviations NATO, ASEAN, and SAARC.

    NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization; ASEAN: Association of Southeast Asian Nations; SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

NDA Examination Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test) FAQ

What is in the NDA Examination Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test) syllabus?

NDA Examination Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test) is split into 4 chapters: National Current Affairs, International Current Affairs, Awards, Sports and Culture and Static General Knowledge. Together they contain 16 topics and 12 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in NDA Examination Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test)?

4 chapters, containing 16 topics and 12 sub-topics. The largest chapter is National Current Affairs, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for NDA Examination Current Events and General Awareness (General Ability Test)?

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