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RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) General Awareness and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Awareness and Current Affairs syllabus for RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) in full: 7 chapters, 30 topics and 34 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Awareness and Current Affairs flashcards with answers.

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General Awareness and Current Affairs syllabus: all 7 chapters

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Current Events of National and International Importance
4 topics
- National Current Affairs
  - Government schemes and policies
  - Appointments and resignations
- International Current Affairs
  - Global summits and treaties
  - India and the world relations
- Awards, Honours and Recognitions
- Books, Authors and Important Days
Games, Sports, Art and Culture of India
4 topics
- Sports Events and Tournaments
  - Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games
  - Cricket, football and indigenous games
- Indian Art Forms
  - Classical and folk dances
  - Music, painting and handicrafts
- Festivals, Heritage Sites and UNESCO Recognitions
- Personalities in Art, Culture and Sports
Indian Polity, Constitution and Governance
5 topics
- Making of the Indian Constitution
  - Preamble and salient features
  - Sources of the Constitution
- Fundamental Rights, Duties and Directive Principles
- Union and State Governments
  - President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
  - Parliament and State Legislature
- Judiciary and Constitutional Bodies
- Panchayati Raj and Local Self-Government
History of India and the Freedom Struggle
4 topics
- Ancient India
  - Indus Valley Civilisation
  - Vedic period, Mauryas and Guptas
- Medieval India
  - Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire
  - Bhakti and Sufi movements
- Modern India and British Rule
- Indian National Movement
  - Revolt of 1857 and rise of Congress
  - Gandhian movements and freedom milestones
Geography of India and the World
4 topics
- Physical Geography of India
  - Mountains, rivers and plateaus
  - Climate, soil and natural vegetation
- Economic and Resource Geography
  - Agriculture and crops
  - Minerals, industries and transport
- World Geography
  - Continents, oceans and countries
  - Latitudes, longitudes and time zones
- Indian Railways Geography and Network
General Science
4 topics
- Physics
  - Motion, force and energy
  - Light, sound and electricity
- Chemistry
  - Matter, atoms and the periodic table
  - Acids, bases, salts and metals
- Biology
  - Cell, tissues and human body systems
  - Nutrition, diseases and health
- Everyday Science and Scientific Developments
Indian Economy and General Knowledge
5 topics
- Basics of Indian Economy
  - Five Year Plans and NITI Aayog
  - Banking, RBI and financial institutions
- Budget, Taxation and Economic Reforms
- Flagship Government Schemes and Programmes
- Static General Knowledge
  - Important organisations and headquarters
  - Superlatives, capitals and currencies
- Computer and Information Technology Awareness

RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) General Awareness and Current Affairs flashcards — 50 questions with answers

Under which articles of the Indian Constitution are the Fundamental Rights guaranteed, and how many categories currently exist?
Articles 12 to 35; there are six categories of Fundamental Rights (Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies).
Which Fundamental Right did Dr. B. R. Ambedkar call the 'heart and soul of the Constitution'?
The Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32), which empowers citizens to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
From which country's constitution were the Directive Principles of State Policy borrowed, and in which Part of the Indian Constitution are they listed?
From Ireland; the Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) and are non-justiciable.
How many Fundamental Duties are listed in the Indian Constitution, and through which amendment were they added?
Eleven Fundamental Duties under Article 51A; the first ten were added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, and the eleventh by the 86th Amendment Act of 2002.
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution, and how long did the Constituent Assembly take to frame it?
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman; the Constituent Assembly took approximately 2 years, 11 months and 18 days to complete the Constitution.
On what date was the Constitution of India adopted, and on what date did it come into force?
It was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
Which constitutional amendment introduced the Panchayati Raj system, and how many tiers does it establish?
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 introduced Panchayati Raj as a three-tier system (Gram Panchayat at village, Panchayat Samiti at block, and Zila Parishad at district level).
Who is regarded as the 'Father of Panchayati Raj' in India, and where was it first inaugurated?
Balwant Rai Mehta; Panchayati Raj was first inaugurated at Nagaur, Rajasthan, on 2 October 1959.
What is the composition of the Indian Parliament, and what are the maximum strengths of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
Parliament consists of the President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha has a maximum strength of 552 members and the Rajya Sabha of 250 members.
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of India, and what is the retirement age of a Supreme Court judge?
The President appoints them (through the collegium system); a Supreme Court judge retires at the age of 65, while a High Court judge retires at 62.
Which constitutional body conducts elections in India, and under which article is it established?
The Election Commission of India, established under Article 324; it is a permanent, independent constitutional body.
Who is known as the 'guardian of the public purse' in India, and under which article is the office created?
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, established under Article 148.
Which empire did Chandragupta Maurya found, and who was his chief advisor and author of the Arthashastra?
He founded the Maurya Empire around 322 BCE; his advisor was Chanakya (Kautilya), author of the Arthashastra.
Which Mauryan emperor embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War, and around which year was that war fought?
Emperor Ashoka, after the Kalinga War fought around 261 BCE.
Which period is called the 'Golden Age of India', and which dynasty ruled during it?
The Gupta period (roughly 320 to 550 CE), under the Gupta dynasty founded by Chandragupta I.
Who founded the Mughal Empire in India and in which battle, and in which year?
Babur founded it by defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal, and in whose memory was it constructed?
Shah Jahan built it in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, at Agra.
In which year did the Revolt of 1857 begin and from which place, and what is it also called?
It began in 1857 at Meerut; it is also called the First War of Indian Independence or the Sepoy Mutiny.
In which year was the Indian National Congress founded, and who was its first president?
It was founded in 1885; W. C. Bonnerjee (Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee) was its first president.
In which year was the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and who ordered the firing?
In 1919, at Amritsar; General Reginald Dyer ordered the firing.

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With which event did Mahatma Gandhi launch the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930?
With the Dandi Salt March (Salt Satyagraha), a march from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi to break the salt law.
Who gave the slogan 'Do or Die' and 'Quit India', and in which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
Mahatma Gandhi; the Quit India Movement was launched in 1942.
What is the longest river in India, and where does it originate?
The Ganga (Ganges) is the longest river in India, originating from the Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand.
Which is the highest mountain peak located entirely within India, and in which state is it?
Kanchenjunga, in Sikkim; it is the highest peak in India and the third highest in the world.
What is the Standard Meridian of India, and which places does it pass through reference-wise?
82°30' E longitude (passing near Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh); Indian Standard Time is based on it, being 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
Which line divides India roughly into two halves of climate, passing through about eight Indian states?
The Tropic of Cancer (23°30' N latitude).
Which Indian state has the longest coastline, and which is the southernmost point of mainland India?
Gujarat has the longest coastline; Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of mainland India (Indira Point in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is the southernmost point of Indian territory).
Which black soil region of India is best suited for cotton cultivation?
The Deccan Plateau region (black or regur soil), found largely in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
What is the largest desert in the world by area, and on which continent is it?
The Sahara Desert, in Africa.
Which is the longest river in the world, and on which continent does it flow?
The Nile is generally regarded as the longest river, flowing in Africa (the Amazon is the largest by volume).
In which year were the Indian Railways established (first passenger train), and on which route did it run?
In 1853, the first passenger train ran from Bombay (Mumbai) to Thane, a distance of about 34 km.
How are Indian Railways zones structured, and where is the headquarters of the Indian Railways?
Indian Railways is divided into railway zones (currently 18 zones plus the Metro), each headed by a General Manager; the Railway Board is headquartered in New Delhi.
What are the three rail gauges traditionally used in India, and which is the predominant one?
Broad Gauge (1.676 m), Metre Gauge (1.000 m) and Narrow Gauge (0.762 m / 0.610 m); Broad Gauge is predominant under Project Unigauge.
What is the SI unit of force, and how is it defined in base units?
The newton (N); one newton equals one kilogram metre per second squared (1 N = 1 kg·m/s²).
State Newton's second law of motion in formula form.
Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma); equivalently, force is the rate of change of momentum.
What is the chemical formula of common salt, and what is its chemical name?
NaCl; its chemical name is sodium chloride.
What gas is released during photosynthesis, and what is the green pigment that captures light?
Oxygen is released; the green pigment is chlorophyll.
What is the pH value of a neutral solution at 25°C, and what does a pH below 7 indicate?
pH 7 is neutral; a pH below 7 indicates an acidic solution and above 7 indicates a basic (alkaline) solution.
How many bones are present in the adult human body, and how many chambers does the human heart have?
The adult human body has 206 bones; the human heart has four chambers (two atria and two ventricles).
Which vitamin is produced in the human skin in the presence of sunlight, and which deficiency disease results from its lack?
Vitamin D; its deficiency causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
What is the speed of light in a vacuum, and who is associated with the equation E = mc²?
Approximately 3 × 10⁸ metres per second (about 300,000 km/s); the equation E = mc² is associated with Albert Einstein.
Which apex bank regulates monetary policy in India, and in which year was it established?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), established in 1935; it controls the repo rate and other monetary policy tools.
What is the Union Budget, and under which article of the Constitution is it presented?
It is the Annual Financial Statement of the government's estimated receipts and expenditure, presented under Article 112 of the Constitution.
What does GST stand for, and in which year was it implemented in India?
Goods and Services Tax; it was implemented on 1 July 2017 as a unified indirect tax replacing many central and state taxes.
What is the full form of GDP, and what does it measure?
Gross Domestic Product; it measures the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period.
Which government scheme provides up to 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to rural households, and in which year was it enacted?
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), enacted in 2005.
Under which flagship scheme are basic bank accounts opened for financial inclusion in India, launched in 2014?
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
What does CPU stand for in computing, and what is it commonly called?
Central Processing Unit; it is commonly called the 'brain' of the computer.
What is the full form of RAM and ROM in computer memory, and how do they differ?
RAM is Random Access Memory (volatile, temporary working memory) and ROM is Read Only Memory (non-volatile, permanent); RAM loses its data when power is off, while ROM retains it.
What does the acronym 'www' stand for, and who is credited with inventing it?
World Wide Web; Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing it in 1989.

RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) General Awareness and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) General Awareness and Current Affairs syllabus?

RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) General Awareness and Current Affairs is split into 7 chapters: Current Events of National and International Importance, Games, Sports, Art and Culture of India, Indian Polity, Constitution and Governance, History of India and the Freedom Struggle, Geography of India and the World, General Science and Indian Economy and General Knowledge. Together they contain 30 topics and 34 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) General Awareness and Current Affairs?

7 chapters, containing 30 topics and 34 sub-topics. The largest chapter is Indian Polity, Constitution and Governance, with 5 topics.

Are there flashcards for RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) General Awareness and Current Affairs?

Yes — a 50-card General Awareness 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.