CURRENT AFFAIRS – 100 MCQs (RRB PATTERN)
WITH EXPLANATIONS
🔹 SECTION A – POLITY & GOVERNMENT (1–40)
1. Who is the head of the Indian State?
A. Prime Minister B. President C. Chief Justice D. Governor
Ans: B — President is constitutional head.
2. Who is the head of the Government?
A. President B. PM C. Speaker D. CJI
Ans: B — PM runs the executive.
3. The term of Lok Sabha is
A. 4 yrs B. 5 yrs C. 6 yrs D. 7 yrs
Ans: B — Unless dissolved earlier.
4. Rajya Sabha is a
A. Temporary house B. Permanent house C. Advisory body D. Judicial body
Ans: B — It never dissolves.
5. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
A. PM B. President C. Parliament D. SC
Ans: B — On seniority basis.
6. Election Commission is a
A. Statutory body B. Constitutional body C. NGO D. Tribunal
Ans: B — Mentioned in Constitution.
7. Article related to Right to Education
A. 19 B. 21A C. 32 D. 44
Ans: B — Makes education a fundamental right.
8. Fundamental Duties are in
A. Part III B. Part IV C. Part IVA D. Part V
Ans: C
9. The first President of India was
A. Rajendra Prasad B. Radhakrishnan C. Nehru D. Patel
Ans: A
10. Present Vice-President of India
A. Naidu B. Jagdeep Dhankhar C. Ansari D. Narayanan
Ans: B
11. Who appoints the Governors?
A. PM B. CM C. President D. SC
Ans: C
12. Which Article deals with National Emergency?
A. 352 B. 356 C. 360 D. 370
Ans: A
13. Which body conducts elections in India?
A. UPSC B. EC C. NITI Aayog D. CAG
Ans: B
14. The Finance Commission is appointed every
A. 3 yrs B. 4 yrs C. 5 yrs D. 6 yrs
Ans: C
15. The Preamble begins with
A. Justice B. Liberty C. We the People D. Equality
Ans: C
16. Which is NOT a Fundamental Right?
A. Equality B. Religion C. Property D. Speech
Ans: C — Now legal right.
17. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by
A. President B. PM C. Members of LS D. SC
Ans: C
18. The Council of Ministers is responsible to
A. President B. Rajya Sabha C. Lok Sabha D. SC
Ans: C
19. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
A. President B. PM C. Vice-President D. Speaker
Ans: C
20. Who is the guardian of the Constitution?
A. President B. PM C. Supreme Court D. Parliament
Ans: C
21. Article 370 related to
A. Punjab B. Assam C. J&K D. Goa
Ans: C
22. Which amendment introduced GST?
A. 99th B. 100th C. 101st D. 102nd
Ans: C
23. Who appoints the CAG?
A. PM B. Parliament C. President D. SC
Ans: C
24. The smallest state by area
A. Sikkim B. Goa C. Tripura D. Manipur
Ans: B
25. The largest Union Territory by area
A. Delhi B. J&K C. Ladakh D. Puducherry
Ans: C
26. Which schedule lists languages?
A. 7th B. 8th C. 9th D. 10th
Ans: B
27. Right to Information came in
A. 2000 B. 2003 C. 2005 D. 2007
Ans: C
28. The Indian Constitution was adopted in
A. 1947 B. 1949 C. 1950 D. 1952
Ans: B
29. The Parliament consists of
A. LS only B. RS only C. President + LS + RS D. PM + Cabinet
Ans: C
30. Which body audits govt accounts?
A. RBI B. CAG C. EC D. NITI
Ans: B
31. Who is the current Chief Justice of India (2024–25)?
A. D.Y. Chandrachud B. Lalit C. Bobde D. Gogoi
Ans: A
32. Which Article deals with President’s Rule?
A. 352 B. 356 C. 360 D. 370
Ans: B
33. The minimum age to be PM
A. 25 B. 30 C. 35 D. 40
Ans: C
34. The minimum age for Lok Sabha member
A. 21 B. 25 C. 30 D. 35
Ans: B
35. Who can dissolve Lok Sabha?
A. PM B. President C. Speaker D. CJI
Ans: B
36. The number of Fundamental Duties
A. 9 B. 10 C. 11 D. 12
Ans: C
37. Which is India’s highest court?
A. High Court B. District Court C. Supreme Court D. Tribunal
Ans: C
38. The Constitution Day is on
A. 26 Jan B. 15 Aug C. 26 Nov D. 2 Oct
Ans: C
39. Who administers oath to the President?
A. PM B. CJI C. Speaker D. VP
Ans: B
40. Which is the lower house of Parliament?
A. Rajya Sabha B. Lok Sabha C. Vidhan Sabha D. Vidhan Parishad
Ans: B
🔹 SECTION B – ECONOMY & BANKING (41–80)
41. RBI is India’s
A. Commercial bank B. Central bank C. Foreign bank D. Rural bank
Ans: B
42. The headquarters of RBI
A. Delhi B. Kolkata C. Mumbai D. Chennai
Ans: C
43. GST stands for
A. General Sales Tax B. Goods & Services Tax C. Global Service Tax D. Govt Sales Tax
Ans: B
44. India became the ___ largest economy
A. 3rd B. 4th C. 5th D. 6th
Ans: C
45. SEBI regulates
A. Banks B. Insurance C. Stock market D. Taxes
Ans: C
46. NABARD is related to
A. Industry B. Agriculture C. IT D. Defence
Ans: B
47. The repo rate is fixed by
A. Govt B. RBI C. SEBI D. NABARD
Ans: B
48. Which tax is indirect?
A. Income tax B. Corporate tax C. GST D. Wealth tax
Ans: C
49. The digital rupee is issued by
A. SBI B. RBI C. SEBI D. Finance Ministry
Ans: B
50. PM Jan Dhan Yojana is for
A. Housing B. Banking inclusion C. Insurance D. Pension
Ans: B
51. The budget is presented by
A. PM B. President C. FM D. RBI Governor
Ans: C
52. Which card is used for cashless toll?
A. RuPay B. PAN C. FASTag D. Aadhaar
Ans: C
53. Which is India’s largest PSU bank?
A. PNB B. BOB C. SBI D. Canara
Ans: C
54. GDP stands for
A. Gross Domestic Product B. Global Dev Product C. General Domestic Product D. Gross Dev Process
Ans: A
55. Which body recommends MSP?
A. RBI B. CACP C. NITI Aayog D. FCI
Ans: B
56. Atmanirbhar Bharat means
A. Digital India B. Self-reliant India C. Clean India D. Smart India
Ans: B
57. Which mission boosts manufacturing?
A. Skill India B. Make in India C. Digital India D. Startup India
Ans: B
58. Which app enables UPI payments?
A. DigiLocker B. BHIM C. CoWIN D. UMANG
Ans: B
59. Which organisation manages GST network?
A. RBI B. GSTN C. SEBI D. CAG
Ans: B
60. Which bank is called banker’s bank?
A. SBI B. RBI C. PNB D. NABARD
Ans: B
61. Which scheme gives free LPG?
A. PMAY B. Ujjwala C. Jal Jeevan D. Ayushman
Ans: B
62. Ayushman Bharat provides
A. Loan B. Insurance C. Pension D. Housing
Ans: B
63. Which mission gives tap water?
A. Ujjwala B. Jal Jeevan C. Swachh Bharat D. PMAY
Ans: B
64. One Nation One Ration Card helps
A. Farmers B. Migrants C. Traders D. Students
Ans: B
65. Which scheme promotes startups?
A. Make in India B. Startup India C. Skill India D. Standup India
Ans: B
66. Which is NOT a digital payment method?
A. UPI B. NEFT C. RTGS D. DD
Ans: D — Demand draft is offline.
67. Which tax replaced many indirect taxes?
A. Income tax B. GST C. Excise only D. Service tax only
Ans: B
68. Which organisation controls inflation?
A. SEBI B. RBI C. NABARD D. NITI
Ans: B
69. Which is a direct tax?
A. GST B. Customs duty C. Income tax D. VAT
Ans: C
70. Which scheme supports artisans?
A. PM Vishwakarma B. PMAY C. PMJDY D. PMFBY
Ans: A
71. Which policy improves logistics?
A. Gati Shakti B. National Logistics Policy C. UDAN D. Sagarmala
Ans: B
72. Which mission supports infrastructure planning?
A. PM Gati Shakti B. Digital India C. Skill India D. Swachh Bharat
Ans: A
73. Which card links subsidies?
A. PAN B. Aadhaar C. Voter ID D. Passport
Ans: B
74. Which body fixes repo rate?
A. MPC of RBI B. SEBI C. Govt D. NABARD
Ans: A
75. Which sector employs most people?
A. Industry B. Services C. Agriculture D. IT
Ans: C
76. Which portal stores documents?
A. CoWIN B. DigiLocker C. UMANG D. MyGov
Ans: B
77. Which scheme gives houses?
A. PMAY B. Ujjwala C. Ayushman D. Jal Jeevan
Ans: A
78. Which body prepares economic survey?
A. RBI B. Finance Ministry C. NITI Aayog D. SEBI
Ans: B
79. Which payment system is instant?
A. NEFT B. RTGS C. UPI D. DD
Ans: C
80. Which is India’s CBDC name?
A. e-Dollar B. e-Rupee C. e-Peso D. e-Yen
Ans: B
🔹 SECTION C – SCIENCE, SPACE & TECHNOLOGY (81–120)
81. ISRO headquarters is in
A. Delhi B. Chennai C. Bengaluru D. Hyderabad
Ans: C
82. Chandrayaan-3 landed on
A. Mars B. Moon C. Sun D. Venus
Ans: B
83. Aditya-L1 studies the
A. Earth B. Sun C. Moon D. Mars
Ans: B
84. Gaganyaan is for
A. Moon B. Mars C. Human spaceflight D. Satellite
Ans: C
85. Mangalyaan studied
A. Moon B. Mars C. Sun D. Venus
Ans: B
86. UPI stands for
A. Unified Payment Interface B. United Pay India C. Universal Payment India D. Unique Pay India
Ans: A
87. FASTag uses
A. GPS B. RFID C. NFC D. Bluetooth
Ans: B
88. CoWIN portal was for
A. Census B. Vaccination C. Banking D. Education
Ans: B
89. DigiLocker stores
A. Money B. Documents C. Photos D. Videos
Ans: B
90. NavIC is India’s
A. Satellite TV B. Navigation system C. Weather system D. Radar
Ans: B
91. 5G is related to
A. Banking B. Communication C. Transport D. Defence
Ans: B
92. UMANG app provides
A. Games B. Govt services C. Shopping D. Banking
Ans: B
93. Aarogya Setu is for
A. Education B. Health tracking C. Banking D. Travel
Ans: B
94. Which mission is India’s first solar mission?
A. Aditya-L1 B. Chandrayaan C. Gaganyaan D. Mangalyaan
Ans: A
95. Which tech enables face recognition?
A. AI B. IoT C. GPS D. RFID
Ans: A
96. Which is India’s digital infra stack?
A. India Stack B. Bharat Stack C. Digi Stack D. Tech Stack
Ans: A
97. Which portal offers multiple services?
A. CoWIN B. UMANG C. DigiLocker D. GSTN
Ans: B
98. Which tech allows contactless card payment?
A. RFID B. NFC C. GPS D. LAN
Ans: B
99. Which mission promotes eco-friendly lifestyle?
A. LiFE Mission B. Swachh Bharat C. Jal Jeevan D. Gati Shakti
Ans: A
100. Which body runs space programs?
A. DRDO B. ISRO C. BARC D. CSIR
Ans: B
101. Which app is used for railway tickets?
A. UMANG B. IRCTC C. BHIM D. CoWIN
Ans: B
102. Which satellite provides weather info?
A. INSAT B. GSAT C. RISAT D. NavIC
Ans: A
103. Which tech connects devices to internet?
A. AI B. IoT C. VR D. AR
Ans: B
104. Which is India’s spaceport?
A. Sriharikota B. Thumba C. Ahmedabad D. Bhopal
Ans: A
105. Which digital platform stores health records?
A. DigiLocker B. NDHM C. GSTN D. FASTag
Ans: B
106. Which mission supports clean energy lifestyle?
A. LiFE B. Swachh Bharat C. Jal Jeevan D. Ujjwala
Ans: A
107. Which is a semi-high-speed train?
A. Rajdhani B. Shatabdi C. Vande Bharat D. Duronto
Ans: C
108. Which tech is used in smart meters?
A. IoT B. GPS C. NFC D. RFID
Ans: A
109. Which portal links govt schemes?
A. MyGov B. UMANG C. CoWIN D. GSTN
Ans: B
110. Which mission focuses on solar study?
A. Aditya-L1 B. Gaganyaan C. Chandrayaan D. Mangalyaan
Ans: A
111. Which is NOT an Indian space mission?
A. Chandrayaan B. Aditya C. Apollo D. Gaganyaan
Ans: C
112. Which is India’s first human space mission?
A. Chandrayaan-3 B. Aditya-L1 C. Gaganyaan D. Mangalyaan
Ans: C
113. Which tech powers chatbots?
A. AI B. GPS C. RFID D. NFC
Ans: A
114. Which is India’s digital ID?
A. PAN B. Aadhaar C. Voter ID D. Passport
Ans: B
115. Which is cashless toll system?
A. FASTag B. RuPay C. UPI D. BHIM
Ans: A
116. Which app gives COVID alerts?
A. CoWIN B. Aarogya Setu C. UMANG D. MyGov
Ans: B
117. Which system helps instant bank transfer?
A. NEFT B. RTGS C. UPI D. DD
Ans: C
118. Which tech is used in drones?
A. AI & GPS B. NFC C. RFID D. LAN
Ans: A
119. Which is India’s own GPS?
A. GPS B. NavIC C. Galileo D. GLONASS
Ans: B
120. Which tech connects phones without internet?
A. Bluetooth B. GPS C. NFC D. LAN
Ans: A
🔹 SECTION D – DEFENCE, SPORTS & AWARDS (121–160)
121. India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier
A. Vikramaditya B. Viraat C. Vikrant D. Chakra
Ans: C
122. Tejas is a
A. Tank B. Missile C. Fighter aircraft D. Submarine
Ans: C
123. Agni-V is a
A. Cruise missile B. Ballistic missile C. Anti-tank D. Naval missile
Ans: B
124. CDS stands for
A. Chief Defence Secretary B. Chief Defence Staff C. Central Defence Staff D. Chief Director Staff
Ans: B
125. Which force guards Indo-Pak border?
A. CRPF B. BSF C. CISF D. ITBP
Ans: B
126. Largest paramilitary force
A. BSF B. CRPF C. CISF D. ITBP
Ans: B
127. Neeraj Chopra is associated with
A. Boxing B. Wrestling C. Javelin D. Shooting
Ans: C
128. PV Sindhu plays
A. Tennis B. Badminton C. Squash D. TT
Ans: B
129. Highest civilian award
A. Padma Shri B. Padma Bhushan C. Padma Vibhushan D. Bharat Ratna
Ans: D
130. Dadasaheb Phalke Award is for
A. Sports B. Cinema C. Science D. Literature
Ans: B
131. Arjuna Award is for
A. Soldiers B. Scientists C. Sportspersons D. Teachers
Ans: C
132. Param Vir Chakra is for
A. Education B. Sports C. Bravery D. Service
Ans: C
133. Which force protects airports?
A. BSF B. CRPF C. CISF D. ITBP
Ans: C
134. Khelo India promotes
A. Education B. Sports C. Health D. Tourism
Ans: B
135. Hockey is India’s
A. Official national sport B. Unofficial national sport C. State sport D. Not a sport
Ans: B
136. Which medal is highest in Olympics?
A. Bronze B. Silver C. Gold D. Platinum
Ans: C
137. Dronacharya Award is for
A. Coaches B. Players C. Referees D. Managers
Ans: A
138. Which force guards Indo-China border?
A. BSF B. ITBP C. CRPF D. CISF
Ans: B
139. Which force secures industries?
A. BSF B. CRPF C. CISF D. ITBP
Ans: C
140. Which is India’s missile agency?
A. ISRO B. DRDO C. BARC D. CSIR
Ans: B
141. INS Arihant is a
A. Destroyer B. Aircraft carrier C. Submarine D. Frigate
Ans: C
142. Operation Ganga was for
A. Flood relief B. War drill C. Evacuation from Ukraine D. Pandemic
Ans: C
143. Which medal did Neeraj Chopra win in Olympics?
A. Bronze B. Silver C. Gold D. None
Ans: C
144. Which award is for literature?
A. Jnanpith B. Arjuna C. Dronacharya D. Param Vir
Ans: A
145. Which sport uses racquet?
A. Hockey B. Badminton C. Football D. Kabaddi
Ans: B
146. Which is India’s naval command in Mumbai?
A. Eastern B. Western C. Southern D. Northern
Ans: B
147. Which award is for teachers?
A. Arjuna B. Padma C. National Teachers Award D. Bharat Ratna
Ans: C
148. Which is India’s air defence system?
A. Akash B. Prithvi C. Agni D. Nag
Ans: A
149. Which award is given on Republic Day?
A. Padma Awards B. Arjuna Awards C. Dronacharya Awards D. All
Ans: D
150. Which force handles riots?
A. BSF B. CRPF C. CISF D. ITBP
Ans: B
151. Which is India’s oldest paramilitary force?
A. BSF B. CRPF C. CISF D. ITBP
Ans: B
152. Which is a naval exercise of India & US?
A. Varuna B. Malabar C. Garuda D. Shakti
Ans: B
153. Which award is for cinema lifetime achievement?
A. Filmfare B. National Award C. Dadasaheb Phalke D. IIFA
Ans: C
154. Which sport is Pankaj Advani known for?
A. Chess B. Billiards C. Shooting D. Boxing
Ans: B
155. Which force protects metro rail?
A. BSF B. CRPF C. CISF D. ITBP
Ans: C
156. Which is India’s first CDS?
A. Bipin Rawat B. Naravane C. Chauhan D. Singh
Ans: A
157. Which award is for bravery in peace time?
A. Param Vir Chakra B. Ashok Chakra C. Kirti Chakra D. Shaurya Chakra
Ans: B
158. Which sport does Mary Kom play?
A. Wrestling B. Boxing C. Shooting D. Athletics
Ans: B
159. Which medal is second highest in Olympics?
A. Bronze B. Silver C. Gold D. Platinum
Ans: B
160. Which force guards borders with Nepal & Bhutan?
A. BSF B. SSB C. ITBP D. CRPF
Ans: B
🔹 SECTION E – STATES, DAYS & MISC (161–200)
161. Largest state by area
A. MP B. Rajasthan C. Maharashtra D. UP
Ans: B
162. Most populated state
A. Maharashtra B. Bihar C. UP D. WB
Ans: C
163. Highest literacy state
A. TN B. Kerala C. Punjab D. Gujarat
Ans: B
164. First organic state
A. Kerala B. Sikkim C. Assam D. Himachal
Ans: B
165. Longest coastline state
A. Maharashtra B. AP C. TN D. Gujarat
Ans: D
166. Republic Day
A. 15 Aug B. 26 Jan C. 2 Oct D. 14 Nov
Ans: B
167. Independence Day
A. 26 Jan B. 2 Oct C. 15 Aug D. 5 Sep
Ans: C
168. Gandhi Jayanti
A. 1 Oct B. 2 Oct C. 3 Oct D. 4 Oct
Ans: B
169. International Yoga Day
A. 5 June B. 21 June C. 1 July D. 11 Dec
Ans: B
170. World Environment Day
A. 22 Apr B. 5 June C. 8 Mar D. 1 May
Ans: B
171. PM Awas Yojana is for
A. Health B. Housing C. Education D. Jobs
Ans: B
172. Swachh Bharat relates to
A. Health B. Cleanliness C. Education D. Sports
Ans: B
173. Jal Jeevan Mission gives
A. Electricity B. Tap water C. Gas D. Internet
Ans: B
174. UDAN scheme is for
A. Railways B. Roads C. Airways D. Waterways
Ans: C
175. Sagarmala relates to
A. Ports B. Roads C. Railways D. Airways
Ans: A
176. Bharatmala relates to
A. Ports B. Highways C. Airports D. Railways
Ans: B
177. Vande Bharat is a
A. Bus B. Metro C. Train D. Ship
Ans: C
178. National Sports Day is on
A. 15 Aug B. 29 Aug C. 2 Oct D. 26 Jan
Ans: B
179. Teacher’s Day
A. 5 Sep B. 14 Nov C. 2 Oct D. 15 Aug
Ans: A
180. Children’s Day
A. 5 Sep B. 14 Nov C. 2 Oct D. 15 Aug
Ans: B
181. NITI Aayog replaced
A. RBI B. SEBI C. Planning Commission D. UPSC
Ans: C
182. UPSC conducts
A. Banking exams B. Civil Services C. Railway exams D. SSC exams
Ans: B
183. NIA deals with
A. Corruption B. Terrorism C. Elections D. Finance
Ans: B
184. CBI deals with
A. Space B. Crime investigation C. Elections D. Defence
Ans: B
185. ISRO is under
A. Defence B. Space Dept C. Home D. Finance
Ans: B
186. BSF stands for
A. Border Security Force B. Border Safety Force C. Border Service Force D. Border Security Firm
Ans: A
187. CRPF stands for
A. Central Reserve Police Force B. Central Rapid Police Force C. Central Railway Police Force D. Central Reserve Protection Force
Ans: A
188. CISF stands for
A. Central Industrial Security Force B. Central Internal Security Force C. Central India Safety Force D. Central Investigation Security Force
Ans: A
189. ITBP guards border with
A. Pakistan B. China C. Nepal D. Bangladesh
Ans: B
190. SSB guards border with
A. Pakistan B. China C. Nepal D. Sri Lanka
Ans: C
191. Which is India’s think tank?
A. RBI B. SEBI C. NITI Aayog D. UPSC
Ans: C
192. Which mission supports environment-friendly lifestyle?
A. LiFE B. Swachh Bharat C. Jal Jeevan D. Gati Shakti
Ans: A
193. Which scheme gives free ration portability?
A. PMJDY B. ONORC C. PMAY D. Ujjwala
Ans: B
194. Which day is celebrated as Constitution Day?
A. 26 Jan B. 15 Aug C. 26 Nov D. 2 Oct
Ans: C
195. Which mission focuses on infrastructure integration?
A. Gati Shakti B. Sagarmala C. Bharatmala D. UDAN
Ans: A
196. Which is India’s national animal?
A. Lion B. Tiger C. Elephant D. Leopard
Ans: B
197. Which is India’s national bird?
A. Peacock B. Sparrow C. Eagle D. Crow
Ans: A
198. Which is India’s national tree?
A. Neem B. Banyan C. Peepal D. Mango
Ans: B
199. Which is India’s national river?
A. Yamuna B. Brahmaputra C. Ganga D. Godavari
Ans: C
200. Which is India’s national flower?
A. Rose B. Lotus C. Lily D. Sunflower
Ans: B