RRB NTPC General Awareness and Current Affairs Syllabus

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1. 1

   National and International Current Affairs

   5 topics

   • Important National Events
     • Government schemes and policies
     • National appointments and resignations
   • International Affairs
     • Summits and conferences
     • Bilateral agreements
   • Awards and Honours
     • Civilian and gallantry awards
     • Nobel, Pulitzer and international awards
   • Sports Current Affairs
     • Olympics, Asian and Commonwealth Games
     • Trophies, cups and venues
   • Books, Authors and Important Days
     • National and international days
2. 2

   Static General Knowledge

   5 topics

   • Art and Culture of India
     • Classical dances and music
     • Festivals, fairs and folk arts
   • Monuments and Heritage Sites
     • UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
   • Indian Geography Basics
     • States, capitals and union territories
     • National parks and wildlife sanctuaries
   • Famous Personalities
     • Freedom fighters and reformers
   • Important Organisations
     • UN bodies and headquarters
     • Indian institutions and their heads
3. 3

   General Science

   5 topics

   • Physics in Daily Life
     • Motion, force and energy
     • Light, sound and electricity
   • Chemistry Fundamentals
     • Elements, compounds and mixtures
     • Acids, bases and salts
     • Metals, non-metals and common chemicals
   • Biology and Human Body
     • Cell, tissues and organ systems
     • Nutrition, diseases and vitamins
   • Environmental Science
     • Ecosystem and biodiversity
     • Pollution and climate change
   • Scientific Discoveries and Inventions
     • Scientists and their contributions
4. 4

   Science and Technology Developments

   4 topics

   • Space and Defence Technology
     • ISRO missions and satellites
     • DRDO and indigenous defence systems
   • Information and Communication Technology
     • Computer fundamentals and abbreviations
     • Internet, AI and emerging tech
   • Nuclear and Energy Programmes
     • Nuclear and thermal power plants
     • Renewable energy initiatives
   • Health and Biotechnology
     • Vaccines and medical advances

General Awareness and Current Affairs flashcards for RRB NTPC

22 of 50 cards from the General Awareness and Current Affairs deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. Which Indian event commemorated on 15 August marks the country's independence from British rule, and in which year did it first occur?

   Independence Day, first celebrated on 15 August 1947.

2. What is the significance of 26 January as a national event in India?

   Republic Day, marking the day the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950.

3. Which Indian space mission, launched in 2023, made India the first country to land near the Moon's south pole?

   Chandrayaan-3 (its Vikram lander touched down near the lunar south pole on 23 August 2023).

4. What is the name of the international intergovernmental organisation of which India became a founding member in 1945, headquartered in New York?

   The United Nations (UN).

5. Which grouping of major emerging economies has the acronym BRICS, and what does each letter stand for?

   Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.

6. What is the name of the regional organisation comprising India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Afghanistan?

   SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation).

7. What is the highest civilian award of India?

   The Bharat Ratna.

8. Name the four Indian civilian awards in descending order of precedence.

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

9. Which prize, established by Alfred Nobel, is awarded annually for peace, literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and economics?

   The Nobel Prize.

10. What is the highest gallantry (military bravery) award of India given for valour during wartime?

    The Param Vir Chakra.

11. Which trophy is associated with international Test and ODI cricket between India and the world, and what is India's premier domestic first-class cricket trophy?

    India's premier domestic first-class cricket trophy is the Ranji Trophy.

12. In which sport is the Thomas Cup contested, and is it for men's or women's teams?

    Badminton; it is the men's international team championship (the women's equivalent is the Uber Cup).

13. How many players are there in a standard kabaddi team on the court, and what is the duration of a standard men's match?

    Seven players per side on court; the match lasts 40 minutes (two halves of 20 minutes).

14. What is India's highest sporting honour for an athlete, recently renamed?

    The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (formerly the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna).

15. Who wrote the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' and the national song 'Vande Mataram'?

    'Jana Gana Mana' was written by Rabindranath Tagore; 'Vande Mataram' by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

16. Which famous epic was authored by the sage Valmiki, and which by Vyasa?

    Valmiki wrote the Ramayana; Vyasa is credited with the Mahabharata.

17. On what date is World Environment Day observed each year?

    5 June.

18. On what date is International Yoga Day celebrated, and since which year?

    21 June, observed since 2015.

19. What is the name of the classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu?

    Bharatanatyam.

20. Match these classical dances to their states of origin: Kathak, Kathakali, Odissi, Kuchipudi.

    Kathak – North India (Uttar Pradesh); Kathakali – Kerala; Odissi – Odisha; Kuchipudi – Andhra Pradesh.

21. Which Indian state is famous for the Madhubani style of folk painting?

    Bihar (the Mithila region).

22. In which city is the Taj Mahal located, and who commissioned it?

    Agra (Uttar Pradesh); commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.

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