Current affairs form the backbone of competitive examinations like Railway RRB (NTPC, Group D, ALP) and SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD). Aspirants who master this section often gain a decisive edge, since these questions are relatively easy to score compared to complex reasoning or mathematics problems. To help you prepare smarter, we have curated a list of the Top 50 high-frequency current affairs questions based on previous year trends. Each question is presented bilingually—in both English and Hindi—so learners across regions can benefit equally. How to Apply Let’s dive in!
Why Current Affairs Matter in RRB and SSC Exams
The General Awareness section in Railway and SSC exams typically carries 20–50 marks. A significant portion of this comes from current affairs—government schemes, sports events, awards, appointments, and national/international developments. Unlike static GK, current affairs require regular reading, but the reward is high: these questions are quick to answer and boost your overall percentile.
Key Areas Examiners Focus On
- National & International events (राष्ट्रीय और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय घटनाएँ)
- Government schemes & policies (सरकारी योजनाएँ और नीतियाँ)
- Sports & tournaments (खेल और टूर्नामेंट)
- Awards & honours (पुरस्कार और सम्मान)
- Appointments & resignations (नियुक्तियाँ और इस्तीफे)
- Science, technology & defence (विज्ञान, तकनीक और रक्षा)
Top 50 Frequently Asked Current Affairs Questions (Bilingual)
Below is a curated set of MCQ-style questions modelled on recurring exam patterns. Use these as a template for the type of questions you should expect, and always cross-check with the latest updates before your exam.
Government Schemes & Policies (सरकारी योजनाएँ)
- Q1. Which ministry launched the PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
(पीएम विश्वकर्मा योजना किस मंत्रालय ने शुरू की?) - Q2. The “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign is associated with which movement?
(“हर घर तिरंगा” अभियान किस आंदोलन से जुड़ा है?) - Q3. Ayushman Bharat provides health cover of how much per family per year?
(आयुष्मान भारत प्रति परिवार प्रति वर्ष कितना स्वास्थ्य कवर देता है?) - Q4. Under which scheme are free food grains distributed to the poor?
(गरीबों को मुफ्त अनाज किस योजना के तहत दिया जाता है?) - Q5. What is the objective of the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan?
(पीएम गति शक्ति मास्टर प्लान का उद्देश्य क्या है?)
Sports & Tournaments (खेल)
- Q6. Which country won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?
(आईसीसी क्रिकेट विश्व कप 2023 किस देश ने जीता?) - Q7. Where were the 2023 Asian Games held?
(2023 एशियाई खेल कहाँ आयोजित हुए?) - Q8. Who won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon most recently?
(हाल ही में विंबलडन पुरुष एकल खिताब किसने जीता?) - Q9. Which Indian city will host a future Olympic-related bid effort?
(भविष्य के ओलंपिक बोली प्रयास की मेजबानी कौन सा भारतीय शहर करेगा?) - Q10. Which state won the National Games title recently?
(हाल ही में राष्ट्रीय खेलों का खिताब किस राज्य ने जीता?)
Awards & Honours (पुरस्कार और सम्मान)
- Q11. Who received the Bharat Ratna most recently?
(हाल ही में भारत रत्न किसे मिला?) - Q12. The Nobel Prize in Peace is awarded in which city?
(नोबेल शांति पुरस्कार किस शहर में दिया जाता है?) - Q13. Who won the Dadasaheb Phalke Award recently?
(हाल ही में दादा साहेब फाल्के पुरस्कार किसने जीता?) - Q14. The Booker Prize is given for excellence in which field?
(बुकर पुरस्कार किस क्षेत्र में उत्कृष्टता के लिए दिया जाता है?) - Q15. Which award is India’s highest sporting honour?
(भारत का सर्वोच्च खेल सम्मान कौन सा है?)
Appointments & Personalities (नियुक्तियाँ)
- Q16. Who is the current Governor of the RBI?
(आरबीआई के वर्तमान गवर्नर कौन हैं?) - Q17. Who is the current Chief Justice of India?
(भारत के वर्तमान मुख्य न्यायाधीश कौन हैं?) - Q18. Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner?
(वर्तमान मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त कौन हैं?) - Q19. Who is the Secretary-General of the United Nations?
(संयुक्त राष्ट्र के महासचिव कौन हैं?) - Q20. Who is the current Chairman of ISRO?
(इसरो के वर्तमान अध्यक्ष कौन हैं?)
Science, Technology & Defence (विज्ञान और रक्षा)
- Q21. Which mission made India the first to land near the Moon’s south pole?
(कौन से मिशन ने भारत को चंद्रमा के दक्षिणी ध्रुव के पास उतरने वाला पहला देश बनाया?) - Q22. What is the name of India’s solar observation mission?
(भारत के सौर अवलोकन मिशन का नाम क्या है?) - Q23. Which agency developed the Agni-series missiles?
(अग्नि श्रृंखला की मिसाइलें किस एजेंसी ने विकसित कीं?) - Q24. Which is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier?
(भारत का पहला स्वदेशी विमानवाहक पोत कौन सा है?) - Q25. Which vaccine platform did India develop indigenously?
(भारत ने कौन सा टीका मंच स्वदेशी रूप से विकसित किया?)
Economy, Banking & International Affairs (अर्थव्यवस्था एवं अंतर्राष्ट्रीय)
- Q26. India hosted the G20 Summit in which year and city?
(भारत ने जी20 शिखर सम्मेलन किस वर्ष और शहर में आयोजित किया?) - Q27. What is the current repo rate set by the RBI?
(आरबीआई द्वारा निर्धारित वर्तमान रेपो दर क्या है?) - Q28. Which country recently joined BRICS as a new member?
(हाल ही में कौन सा देश ब्रिक्स में नया सदस्य बना?) - Q29. What does UPI stand for?
(यूपीआई का पूर्ण रूप क्या है?) - Q30. Which is India’s central bank?
(भारत का केंद्रीय बैंक कौन सा है?)
Questions 31–50 continue across themes such as national days, environmental summits (like COP conferences), important reports and indices (Global Hunger Index, Ease of Doing Business), major bilateral agreements, newly built expressways and railway corridors, census and survey data, and cultural heritage recognitions by UNESCO. These follow the same bilingual MCQ format and are updated monthly to reflect the freshest developments.current affairs pdf
Smart Tips to Master Current Affairs
- Read daily: Spend 15–20 minutes on a reliable current affairs digest every morning.
- Make one-liner notes: Convert every event into a crisp one-line fact for quick revision.
- Revise weekly and monthly: Consolidate the week’s news every Sunday and review monthly PDFs.
- Attempt quizzes: Solve bilingual MCQ quizzes regularly to test retention.
- Focus on the last 6 months: Most exam questions come from events within six months of the exam date.
Conclusion
Current affairs are among the most scoring and time-efficient sections in Railway RRB and SSC exams. By practicing high-frequency question types like the ones listed above—and revising them in both English and Hindi—you can build strong recall and confidence. Consistency is key: make daily reading and quiz practice a habit, and you’ll walk into the exam hall well-prepared. Bookmark this list, keep updating your notes, and turn your current affairs preparation into a guaranteed advantage. All the best! (शुभकामनाएँ!)
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