SNAP Current Affairs and General Awareness (Supplementary) Syllabus

Current Affairs and General Awareness (Supplementary) syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   National and International Current Affairs

   4 topics

   • Indian Polity and Governance Updates
     • Major bills, acts and policies
   • International Relations and Summits
     • Global organisations and treaties
   • Awards and Honours
   • Sports and Events
2. 2

   Business and Economy

   3 topics

   • Indian Economy Basics
     • GDP, inflation and fiscal policy
     • Budget and economic survey highlights
   • Banking and Finance
     • RBI, monetary policy and regulators
   • Corporate and Brand Awareness
     • Mergers, acquisitions and CEOs
     • Taglines, logos and founders
3. 3

   Static General Knowledge

   4 topics

   • Indian History and Culture
   • Geography and Environment
     • Indian and world geography
   • Science and Technology
     • Recent developments and discoveries
   • Books, Authors and Important Days

Current Affairs and General Awareness (Supplementary) flashcards for SNAP

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1. What is the constitutional status of the President of India under the parliamentary system?

   The President is the nominal/constitutional head of state; real executive power rests with the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

2. Under which Article is the National Emergency in India proclaimed?

   Article 352, on grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.

3. What does the 'Anti-Defection Law' refer to and where is it found?

   It disqualifies legislators who defect from their party; contained in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (added by the 52nd Amendment, 1985).

4. What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

   25 years for the Lok Sabha and 30 years for the Rajya Sabha.

5. Which body conducts elections in India and under which Article is it established?

   The Election Commission of India, established under Article 324.

6. What is the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy?

   Fundamental Rights (Part III) are justiciable and enforceable in court; Directive Principles (Part IV) are non-justiciable guidelines for governance.

7. What is the purpose of the QUAD grouping and who are its members?

   The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue promotes a free, open, prosperous Indo-Pacific; members are India, the USA, Japan, and Australia.

8. What is the full form of BRICS and which countries expanded the bloc recently?

   Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa; it expanded to include countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.

9. What does the G20 represent and what role did India play in 2023?

   G20 is a group of 19 major economies plus the EU and African Union; India held the G20 Presidency in 2023 under the theme 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

10. What is the SCO and which is its leading security focus?

    The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance focused on regional security, counter-terrorism, and economic cooperation.

11. What is the purpose of the ASEAN grouping?

    The Association of Southeast Asian Nations promotes economic growth, regional stability, and cooperation among 10 Southeast Asian member states.

12. Which is India's highest civilian award and the highest gallantry award?

    Highest civilian award: Bharat Ratna; highest peacetime/wartime gallantry award: Param Vir Chakra (wartime).

13. What is the order of precedence of India's civilian Padma awards?

    Padma Vibhushan (highest), then Padma Bhushan, then Padma Shri (lowest).

14. Which award is known as the 'Nobel Prize of Mathematics' and the equivalent for computing?

    The Fields Medal for mathematics; the Turing Award for computing.

15. What is the Jnanpith Award given for?

    It is India's highest literary award, given for outstanding contribution to literature in Indian languages.

16. Which is the highest sporting honour in India and what is it now called?

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

17. How often are the Summer Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup held?

    Both are held once every four years.

18. In cricket, what is the difference between a 'maiden over' and a 'no-ball'?

    A maiden over is an over in which no runs are scored off the bat; a no-ball is an illegal delivery that gives the batting side an extra run and a free hit (in limited overs).

19. Which sport awards the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup?

    Badminton; the Thomas Cup is the men's team championship and the Uber Cup is the women's team championship.

20. Which trophy is associated with men's international hockey at the world level?

    The Hockey World Cup; in domestic Indian cricket the Ranji Trophy, but for hockey teams compete in the World Cup and the FIH Pro League.

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