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RRB NTPC General Awareness and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Awareness and Current Affairs syllabus for RRB NTPC in full: 4 chapters, 19 topics and 34 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Awareness and Current Affairs flashcards with answers.

4Chapters

19Topics

34Sub-topics

50Flashcards

General Awareness and Current Affairs syllabus: all 4 chapters

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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
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
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
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

RRB NTPC General Awareness and Current Affairs flashcards — 50 questions with answers

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.
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.
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).
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).
Which grouping of major emerging economies has the acronym BRICS, and what does each letter stand for?
Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.
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).
What is the highest civilian award of India?
The Bharat Ratna.
Name the four Indian civilian awards in descending order of precedence.
Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri.
Which prize, established by Alfred Nobel, is awarded annually for peace, literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and economics?
The Nobel Prize.
What is the highest gallantry (military bravery) award of India given for valour during wartime?
The Param Vir Chakra.
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.
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).
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).
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).
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.
Which famous epic was authored by the sage Valmiki, and which by Vyasa?
Valmiki wrote the Ramayana; Vyasa is credited with the Mahabharata.
On what date is World Environment Day observed each year?
5 June.
On what date is International Yoga Day celebrated, and since which year?
21 June, observed since 2015.
What is the name of the classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu?
Bharatanatyam.
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.

Show the other 30 General Awareness and Current Affairs flashcards

Which Indian state is famous for the Madhubani style of folk painting?
Bihar (the Mithila region).
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.
Which Mughal-era monument in Delhi is the tallest brick minaret in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Qutub Minar.
The Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site shaped like a giant chariot, is located in which town and state?
Konark, Odisha.
The Ajanta and Ellora caves, famous for rock-cut architecture, are located in which Indian state?
Maharashtra (near Aurangabad).
Which river is the longest in India, and into which body of water does it drain?
The Ganga (Ganges) is the longest river in India; it drains into the Bay of Bengal.
What is the highest mountain peak located entirely within India?
Kanchenjunga (in Sikkim), the third-highest mountain in the world.
Which line of latitude passes through roughly the middle of India, and through how many Indian states does it pass?
The Tropic of Cancer; it passes through eight Indian states.
What is the southernmost tip of mainland India called?
Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin), in Tamil Nadu.
Which Indian state has the largest area, and which has the smallest?
Largest by area: Rajasthan; smallest by area: Goa.
Who is known as the 'Father of the Nation' in India, and what is his full name?
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi).
Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
Jawaharlal Nehru.
Who was the first President of India?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Who is regarded as the 'Missile Man of India' and served as its 11th President?
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
Which organisation is India's national space agency, and where is it headquartered?
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), headquartered in Bengaluru.
What does WHO stand for, and where is it headquartered?
World Health Organization; headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the full form of UNESCO and where is its headquarters?
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; headquartered in Paris, France.
What is the full form of the IMF, and what is its primary purpose?
International Monetary Fund; it promotes global monetary cooperation and financial stability and lends to member countries facing balance-of-payments problems.
Why does the sky appear blue during the day?
Because of Rayleigh scattering — air molecules scatter shorter (blue) wavelengths of sunlight more than longer wavelengths.
State Newton's first law of motion (the law of inertia).
A body remains at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force.
What is the formula relating force, mass and acceleration (Newton's second law)?
Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma).
Why does a swimming pool appear shallower than it actually is?
Due to refraction — light bends as it passes from water to air, making the bottom appear raised.
What is the SI unit of electric current, and what instrument measures it?
The ampere (A); measured by an ammeter.
Why do we use a pressure cooker to cook food faster at high altitudes?
Increased pressure raises the boiling point of water, allowing food to cook at a higher temperature and therefore faster.
What is the chemical formula of water, and what gases combine to form it?
H2O; formed from hydrogen and oxygen (2H2 + O2 → 2H2O).
What is the pH value of a neutral solution, and what range indicates an acid versus a base?
Neutral pH is 7; below 7 is acidic, above 7 is basic (alkaline).
What is the common chemical name and formula of baking soda?
Sodium bicarbonate (sodium hydrogen carbonate), NaHCO3.
What is the chemical formula of common table salt, and what elements form it?
NaCl (sodium chloride), formed from sodium and chlorine.
Which gas, with formula CO2, do humans exhale and plants absorb during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
What are the three states of matter, and what is the process of a solid changing directly into a gas called?
Solid, liquid and gas; the direct solid-to-gas change is called sublimation.

RRB NTPC General Awareness and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the RRB NTPC General Awareness and Current Affairs syllabus?

RRB NTPC General Awareness and Current Affairs is split into 4 chapters: National and International Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge, General Science and Science and Technology Developments. Together they contain 19 topics and 34 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in RRB NTPC General Awareness and Current Affairs?

4 chapters, containing 19 topics and 34 sub-topics. The largest chapter is National and International Current Affairs, with 5 topics.

Are there flashcards for RRB NTPC 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.