General Awareness is an important and scoring section in the RRB ALP examination. A strong command over RRB ALP General Awareness Questions helps candidates stay updated with current affairs and improve their overall exam score. This section includes topics such as history, geography, polity, economics, science, sports, and important national and international events. Regular practice and revision are essential to perform well in this section.
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Practicing General Awareness questions regularly helps candidates improve accuracy and stay updated with important topics for the RRB ALP Exam. Download the free PDF below:
RRB ALP General Awareness Questions – Practice Now
We have provided some sample RRB ALP General Awareness Questions and answers below. Candidates should attempt these questions to check their preparation level and identify areas that need improvement.
Q1) Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to provide free electricity through which source? a) Hydropower b) Rooftop solar panels c) Wind energy d) Nuclear energy Answer: b) Rooftop solar panels
Q2) Which city was named host for 2030 Commonwealth Games? a) Mumbai b) Delhi c) Bengaluru d) Ahmedabad Answer: d) Ahmedabad
Q3) How many Padma Awards were given in 2025? a) 120 b) 150 c) 139 d) 125 Answer: c) 139
Q4) Who received Padma Vibhushan 2025 for Music? a) Arijit Singh b) L. Subramaniam c) Pankaj Udhas d) Ricky Kej Answer: b) L. Subramaniam
Q5) Nobel Prize in Literature 2025 winner? a) Olga Tokarczuk b) László Krasznahorkai c) Annie Ernaux d) Abdulrazak Gurnah Answer: b) László Krasznahorkai
Q6) Nobel Peace Prize 2025 awarded to? a) Amnesty International b) Doctors Without Borders c) María Corina Machado d) ICAN Answer: c) María Corina Machado
Q7) Indian cricketer awarded Padma Shri 2025? a) Virat Kohli b) Rohit Sharma c) Ravichandran Ashwin d) MS Dhoni Answer: c) Ravichandran Ashwin
Q8) Best Film at Oscars 2025? a) The Brutalist b) Conclave c) Anora d) Emilia Pérez Answer: c) Anora
Q9) FIDE World Chess Champion 2025? a) Viswanathan Anand b) Praggnanandhaa c) Javokhir Sindarov d) Arjun Erigaisi Answer: c) Javokhir Sindarov
Q10) Manu Bhaker is associated with? a) Archery b) Shooting c) Badminton d) Athletics Answer: b) Shooting
Q11) Harvinder Singh Dhanju won Paralympics gold in? a) Para-swimming b) Para-badminton c) Para-athletics d) Para-archery Answer: d) Para-archery
Q12) City pursuing 2036 Olympics hosting? a) Mumbai b) New Delhi c) Ahmedabad d) Bengaluru Answer: c) Ahmedabad
Q13) Khelo India allocation 2025-26? a) ₹500 crore b) ₹800 crore c) ₹1,000 crore d) ₹1,200 crore Answer: c) ₹1,000 crore
Q14) Khel Ratna 2025 (Hockey)? a) PR Sreejesh b) Manpreet Singh c) Harmanpreet Singh d) Amit Rohidas Answer: c) Harmanpreet Singh
Q15) Maximum imprisonment under Unfair Means Act 2024? a) 3 years b) 5 years c) 10 years d) 7 years Answer: c) 10 years
Quiz Summary
What is the RRB ALP Selection Process 2026?
The RRB ALP selection process 2026 involves four major stages – CBT 1 and 2, CBAT, document verification and medical examination. Given below are the details:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 1)
- Computer-Based Test (CBT 2)
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
What is the RRB ALP exam pattern?
The RRB ALP CBT 1 exam pattern is divided into sections such as Maths, Mental Ability and General Science. On the other hand, the CBT 2 exam consists of two parts. Part A focuses on subjects like Maths, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science & Engineering, General Awareness of Current Affairs, and Part B has questions from the relevant trade. Given below is the RRB ALP Exam Pattern for both the tests:
RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern
The RRB ALP CBT 1 Exam Pattern is divided into four major sections. The table below shows the marks distribution and the number of questions asked in the exam:
- Total Questions: 75
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Marking Criteria: +1 for every correct answer
- Negative Marking: -1/3 for every wrong answer
| Subjects | Question and Marks | Marks |
| Maths | 25 | 25 |
| Mental Ability | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 75 | 75 |
RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam Pattern
The RRB ALP CBT 2 Exam consists of Part A and Part B. Both these parts have different exam durations for candidates. The details are tabulated below:
- Total Questions: 175
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Marking Criteria: +1 for every correct answer
- Negative Marking: -1/3 for every wrong answer
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Maths (Part A) | Questions:100 | 100 | Duration: 90 Mins |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning (Part A) | |||
| Basic Science & Engineering (Part A) | |||
| General Awareness of Current Affairs (Part A) | |||
| Relevant Trade (Part B) | No.of Questions:75 | 75 | Duration: 60 Mins |
| Total | No.of Questions: 175 | 175 | Duration: 2 Hour 30 Mins |
- Only Part-A marks of CBT-2 will be considered for shortlisting, provided the candidate scores at least 35% in Part-B (qualifying in nature).
- Final merit will be prepared RRB-wise based on 50% weightage of CBT-2 Part-A marks and 50% weightage of CBAT scores. Candidates will then be shortlisted for Document Verification and Medical Examination according to vacancies and their preferences for zones and posts.

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