RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot) General Awareness & Current Affairs (CBT Stage 1 & Stage 2 Part A) Syllabus

General Awareness & Current Affairs (CBT Stage 1 & Stage 2 Part A) syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Current Affairs

   4 topics

   • National and International Events
     • Government schemes and policies
     • Summits and agreements
   • Awards and Honours
     • National awards
     • International awards and Nobel prizes
   • Sports Current Affairs
     • Olympics, Asian Games and major tournaments
   • Persons, Places and Books in News
     • Appointments and obituaries
2. 2

   Indian History and Culture

   3 topics

   • Ancient and Medieval India
     • Indus Valley and Vedic age
     • Mauryan, Gupta and Mughal empires
   • Modern India and Freedom Struggle
     • Revolt of 1857
     • Indian National Movement
   • Art, Culture and Heritage
     • Dance, music and festivals
3. 3

   Indian Geography

   3 topics

   • Physical Geography of India
     • Mountains, rivers and plateaus
     • Climate and monsoon
   • Economic and Resource Geography
     • Agriculture and crops
     • Minerals and industries
   • World Geography Basics
     • Continents, oceans and major countries
4. 4

   Indian Polity and Economy

   3 topics

   • Indian Constitution
     • Fundamental rights and duties
     • Directive principles
   • Governance and Institutions
     • Parliament, judiciary and executive
   • Indian Economy Basics
     • Banking and budget
     • National income and taxation
5. 5

   Static GK and Indian Railways

   3 topics

   • Important Days and Dates
     • National and international days
   • Indian Railways General Knowledge
     • Railway zones and headquarters
     • History and milestones of Indian Railways
   • Miscellaneous Static GK
     • First, largest and longest in India
     • Books and authors

General Awareness & Current Affairs (CBT Stage 1 & Stage 2 Part A) flashcards for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)

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1. Which Indian city hosted the G20 Leaders' Summit in 2023, and what was India's G20 theme?

   New Delhi hosted the 2023 G20 Summit. India's theme was 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' — One Earth, One Family, One Future.

2. What is the highest civilian award of India, and in which field-agnostic category is it given?

   The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award, given for exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour.

3. Name the four civilian honours of India in descending order of precedence.

   Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri.

4. What is India's highest sporting honour, and what was it renamed to in 2021?

   It was the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, renamed in 2021 to the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

5. How often are the Summer Olympic Games held, and where will the 2028 Games be hosted?

   Every four years. The 2028 Summer Olympics will be hosted in Los Angeles, USA.

6. In cricket, which trophy is contested between India and Australia in Test series?

   The Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

7. Who is the author of the book 'The Discovery of India'?

   Jawaharlal Nehru.

8. Which Indian river civilization is also called the Indus Valley or Harappan Civilization, and name two of its major cities.

   The Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilization; major cities include Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Lothal, Dholavira, and Kalibangan.

9. Who founded the Maurya Empire, and who was its most famous emperor associated with Buddhism?

   Chandragupta Maurya founded it; Ashoka the Great was the famous emperor who embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War.

10. Which dynasty's ruler Samudragupta is called the 'Napoleon of India'?

    The Gupta dynasty.

11. In which year did the Revolt of 1857 (First War of Independence) begin, and where did the spark occur?

    1857; it began at Meerut and is associated with the introduction of the greased Enfield rifle cartridges.

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

    A.O. Hume founded the Indian National Congress in 1885; its first session was held in Bombay.

13. In which year was the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and in which city did it take place?

    1919, in Amritsar (Punjab), under General Dyer.

14. What movement did Mahatma Gandhi launch in 1930 starting with the Dandi March?

    The Civil Disobedience Movement, beginning with the Salt March/Dandi March to break the salt law.

15. On what date did India gain independence, and who was the first Prime Minister?

    15 August 1947; Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister.

16. Which classical dance form originates from Tamil Nadu?

    Bharatanatyam.

17. Name India's classical dance forms and their states of origin (any four).

    Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (North India/UP), Kathakali (Kerala), Odissi (Odisha), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Manipuri (Manipur), Sattriya (Assam), Mohiniyattam (Kerala).

18. What is the highest mountain peak in India, and in which range/region is it?

    Kangchenjunga (8,586 m), in the Himalayas in Sikkim. It is the world's third-highest peak.

19. Which is the longest river in India, and where does it originate?

    The Ganga (Ganges) is the longest river within India, originating from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas.

20. Name the three major Himalayan ranges from south to north.

    Shiwaliks (outer/sub-Himalaya), Himachal/Lesser Himalaya, and Himadri/Greater Himalaya (innermost, highest).

21. Which plateau in India is rich in minerals and called the 'mineral heartland' of India?

    The Chota Nagpur Plateau (Jharkhand region).

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