RRB Group D 2025-26 10 August 2026 Shift 1 GK questions

Question 1

In April 2026, the RBI issued directions for implementing the Standardised Approach (SA) for Credit Risk, aligning with Basel III finalization norms. What is the primary implementation date set for banks to comply with this new capital charge framework?

Accepted Answer

April 1, 2027

Answer

March 31, 2028

Answer

January 1, 2026

Answer

October 1, 2026

Question 2

Which legislation is primarily associated with the SHe-Box platform highlighted in government communications during 2026?

Accepted Answer

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013

Answer

Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

Answer

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Answer

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

Question 3

Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Zubeen Garg: The Voice that Bridged Worlds’ published in May 2026?

Accepted Answer

Prosenjit Nath

Answer

Parismita Singh

Answer

Anuradha Sharma

Answer

Jahnavi Barua

Question 4

In May 2026, which international body formally backed a landmark International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion, stating that countries have a legal obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Accepted Answer

The UN General Assembly

Answer

The World Trade Organization

Answer

The International Criminal Court

Answer

The UN Security Council

Question 5

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South and set a Guinness World Record for the most AI responsibility pledges received in 24 hours, was held at which venue in New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Bharat Mandapam

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Answer

India International Centre

Answer

Vigyan Bhawan

Question 6

What was India's rank in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025?

Accepted Answer

115

Answer

114

Answer

113

Answer

112

Question 7

In which of the following states was the Bholath Hockey Cup held in March 2026?

Accepted Answer

Punjab

Answer

Uttar Pradesh

Answer

Haryana

Answer

Rajasthan

Question 8

What is the location where ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has undertaken mission MITRA in April 2026?

Accepted Answer

Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh

Answer

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Answer

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

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Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Question 9

What major AYUSH infrastructure initiative was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 to strengthen India's position as a global centre for traditional medicine?

Accepted Answer

Establishing three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda

Answer

Closing the WHO Traditional Medicine Centre to upgrade private facilities

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Banning the export of all Ayurvedic products to ensure domestic supply

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Shifting AYUSH funding entirely to state governments

Question 10

Who created tennis history at the 2026 Australian Open by becoming the youngest male player ever to complete the career Grand Slam in singles?

Accepted Answer

Carlos Alcaraz

Answer

Jannik Sinner

Answer

Casper Ruud

Answer

Alexander Zverev

Question 11

Which state reported the highest GST growth among all states in India for the financial year 2025–26, recording a 28.4% increase in collections amounting to ₹845 crore?

Accepted Answer

Nagaland

Answer

Sikkim

Answer

Meghalaya

Answer

Arunachal Pradesh

Question 12

Which of the following bird sanctuaries was included in the list of Ramsar sites in January 2026?

Accepted Answer

Patna Bird Sanctuary

Answer

Nagi Bird Sanctuary

Answer

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

Answer

Chilika Bird Sanctuary

Question 13

For which of the following sports did Vijay Amritraj receive the Padma Bhushan in the 2026 investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan?

Accepted Answer

Tennis

Answer

Cricket

Answer

Chess

Answer

Badminton

Question 14

DRDO successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on February 3, 2026, from which test range, placing India in an elite league of nations capable of developing long-range air-to-air missiles?

Accepted Answer

Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha

Answer

Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha

Answer

Suryalanka Air Force Station, Andhra Pradesh

Answer

Pokhran Test Range, Rajasthan

Question 15

Which of the following satellites was successfully launched during the 5th operational flight (LVM3-M5) of the LVM3 launch vehicle in November 2025?

Accepted Answer

CMS-03

Answer

INSAT-3DS

Answer

CMS-02

Answer

GSAT-24

Question 16

The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in June and July 2026, is historically significant for being co-hosted by which group of nations?

Accepted Answer

Canada, Mexico, and the United States

Answer

Japan, South Korea, and Australia

Answer

Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay

Answer

Germany, France, and the Netherlands

Question 17

Which domestic enforcement or emergency branch under the Ministry of Home Affairs secured the largest majority share of the 101 President's Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM) declared on Republic Day 2026?

Accepted Answer

Police Service

Answer

Fire Service

Answer

Correctional Service

Answer

Civil Defence & Home Guard Service

Question 18

During a seminar held in January 2026 at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, the localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was linked to which national vision?

Accepted Answer

Viksit Bharat

Answer

Atmanirbhar Bharat

Answer

Make in India

Answer

Digital India

Question 19

‘Mahatma: A Great Communicator’ published in 2026 is written by which Indian author?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Dhiraj Kakadia

Answer

Amish Tripathi

Answer

Shashi Tharoor

Answer

Vikram Seth

Question 20

Which environmental factor causes a plant shoot to bend toward a window?

Accepted Answer

Light

Answer

Water

Answer

Gravity

Answer

Temperature

Question 21

When a metal oxide reacts with an acid, it forms:

Accepted Answer

salt and water as final products

Answer

acid and metal oxide mixture only

Answer

carbon dioxide and hydrogen gas

Answer

salt and hydrogen gas evolution

Question 22

A heater is rated at 1000 W. If it is used for 2 hours, how much energy does it consume in kilowatt hours?

Accepted Answer

2 kWh

Answer

1 kWh

Answer

0.5 kWh

Answer

3 kWh

Question 23

During the extraction of metals, the sulphide ores are converted into oxides by heating strongly in the presence of excess air. This process is known as:

Accepted Answer

roasting

Answer

elimination

Answer

calcination

Answer

sulphonation

Question 24

If a ray of light passes through the optical center of a thin spherical lens, what is the path of the emergent ray?

Accepted Answer

It continues in the same direction without deviation

Answer

It bends towards the principal axis

Answer

It is absorbed by the lens material

Answer

It reflects back along its original path

Question 25

A velocity–time graph is represented by a straight line parallel to the time axis and lying above it. What does this indicate about the motion of the object?

Accepted Answer

The object is moving with constant velocity

Answer

The object is moving with decreasing velocity

Answer

The object is at rest

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The object is moving with increasing velocity

Question 26

An object is placed at the center of curvature of a concave mirror. If the mirror is now partially covered with an opaque material, what change will occur in the image?

Accepted Answer

The image will remain at the same position but will become less bright

Answer

The image will disappear completely

Answer

The image will move farther from the mirror and become inverted

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The image will shift closer to the mirror and become smaller

Question 27

Which of the following methods is commonly used to measure reverberation in a room?

Accepted Answer

Timing how long sound persists after the source stops

Answer

Calculating the frequency of the sound wave

Answer

Counting the number of echoes heard

Answer

Measuring the speed of sound in the room

Question 28

In a chemical reaction, 12g of carbon reacts completely with 32g of oxygen to form carbon dioxide. If only 40g of carbon dioxide is collected, which of the following is the correct conclusion based on the Law of Conservation of Mass?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide gas escaped during the reaction, so mass was not fully collected.

Answer

The reaction is incomplete because 4g of mass is unaccounted for.

Answer

Mass is always lost as energy, so the final mass decreases.

Answer

The law of conservation of mass does not apply to gas formation.

Question 29

Why is copper commonly used for electrical wiring in homes?

Accepted Answer

It has low electrical resistance

Answer

It is magnetic

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It is a poor conductor

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It has a low melting point

Question 30

Which of the following combinations best supports sustainable development?

Accepted Answer

Renewable energy + tree plantation

Answer

Overuse of water + plastic production

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Industrial expansion + waste dumping

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Fossil fuels + deforestation

Question 31

Which process would be directly affected if a plant's phloem were blocked during spring?

Accepted Answer

Buds would fail to receive sugars needed for growth

Answer

Water transport from roots to leaves would decrease

Answer

Leaves would be unable to perform gas exchange

Answer

Roots would not absorb sufficient nutrients from soil

Question 32

Which observation confirms that a reaction is a combination reaction?

Accepted Answer

Only one new substance is produced

Answer

Gas is evolved during reaction

Answer

Temperature decreases suddenly

Answer

Colour of reactants changes

Question 33

What occurs to the particles in the suspension when we shake it?

Accepted Answer

It mixes temporarily and then settles

Answer

It dissolves permanently

Answer

It forms a new substance

Answer

It remains settled

Question 34

Match the following.

[TABLE]
Column I | Column II
1. Ovary | a. Site of foetal development
2. Fallopian tube | b. Release of eggs and hormones
3. Uterus | c. Site where fertilisation occurs
[/TABLE]

Accepted Answer

1–b, 2–c, 3–a

Answer

1–c, 2–b, 3–a

Answer

1–b, 2–a, 3–c

Answer

1–a, 2–c, 3–b

Question 35

Which disease involves the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs due to smoking?

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer

Answer

Emphysema

Answer

Bronchitis

Answer

Asthma

Question 36

Which of the following hydrocarbons undergo addition reactions with hydrogen?

Accepted Answer

Unsaturated hydrocarbons

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Saturated hydrocarbons

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Alicyclic hydrocarbons

Answer

Aromatic hydrocarbons

Question 37

A city is planning to build a new power plant and is choosing between several energy generation options. If the primary goal is to maximize the use of renewable and environmentally friendly energy, which option should the city select?

Accepted Answer

A utility-scale solar photovoltaic farm

Answer

A large-scale coal-fired facility

Answer

A conventional nuclear power complex

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A high-capacity natural gas station

Question 38

Which of the following is an organic compound?

Accepted Answer

CH₃Cl

Answer

NaCl

Answer

CaCO₃

Answer

CO₂

Question 39

A student observes a plant cell under a microscope and notes it has a prominent nucleus, dense cytoplasm, and no visible vacuoles. Which of the following is the most likely function of this cell?

Accepted Answer

Active cell division and growth

Answer

Storing water and nutrients

Answer

Transporting water and minerals

Answer

Providing structural support

Question 40

Which process in animals takes place in the absence of oxygen and releases a smaller amount of energy?

Accepted Answer

Anaerobic respiration

Answer

Transpiration

Answer

Aerobic respiration

Answer

Photosynthesis

Question 41

A weather balloon rises from sea level to 15 km altitude. The point of the temperature reverse from decreasing to increasing, and reason for this change is:

Accepted Answer

At the start of the stratosphere due to ozone absorption of UV

Answer

At the base of the mesosphere due to air pressure changes

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At the midpoint of the troposphere due to nitrogen distribution

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At the top of the troposphere due to greenhouse gases

Question 42

A machine lifts a load of 600 N using an effort of 150 N. What is the mechanical advantage of the machine?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

2

Question 43

If the same force is applied to two objects of different masses, what happens to their accelerations?

Accepted Answer

The object with less mass will have greater acceleration.

Answer

Both objects will have the same acceleration.

Answer

The object with more mass will have greater acceleration.

Answer

Acceleration depends only on the force, not on the mass.

Current Affairs (17)

Q1. In April 2026, the RBI issued directions for implementing the Standardised Approach (SA) for Credit Risk, aligning with Basel III finalization norms. What is the primary implementation date set for banks to comply with this new capital charge framework?

Q2. Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Zubeen Garg: The Voice that Bridged Worlds’ published in May 2026?

Q3. In May 2026, which international body formally backed a landmark International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion, stating that countries have a legal obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Q4. The India AI Impact Summit 2026, the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South and set a Guinness World Record for the most AI responsibility pledges received in 24 hours, was held at which venue in New Delhi?

Q5. What was India's rank in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025?

Q6. In which of the following states was the Bholath Hockey Cup held in March 2026?

Q7. What is the location where ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has undertaken mission MITRA in April 2026?

Q8. Who created tennis history at the 2026 Australian Open by becoming the youngest male player ever to complete the career Grand Slam in singles?

Q9. Which state reported the highest GST growth among all states in India for the financial year 2025–26, recording a 28.4% increase in collections amounting to ₹845 crore?

Q10. Which of the following bird sanctuaries was included in the list of Ramsar sites in January 2026?

Q11. For which of the following sports did Vijay Amritraj receive the Padma Bhushan in the 2026 investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan?

Q12. DRDO successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on February 3, 2026, from which test range, placing India in an elite league of nations capable of developing long-range air-to-air missiles?

Q13. Which of the following satellites was successfully launched during the 5th operational flight (LVM3-M5) of the LVM3 launch vehicle in November 2025?

Q14. The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in June and July 2026, is historically significant for being co-hosted by which group of nations?

Q15. Which domestic enforcement or emergency branch under the Ministry of Home Affairs secured the largest majority share of the 101 President's Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM) declared on Republic Day 2026?

Q16. During a seminar held in January 2026 at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, the localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was linked to which national vision?

Q17. ‘Mahatma: A Great Communicator’ published in 2026 is written by which Indian author?

Polity (1)

Q18. Which legislation is primarily associated with the SHe-Box platform highlighted in government communications during 2026?

Economics (1)

Q19. What major AYUSH infrastructure initiative was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 to strengthen India's position as a global centre for traditional medicine?

Biology (7)

Q20. Which environmental factor causes a plant shoot to bend toward a window?

Q21. Which of the following combinations best supports sustainable development?

Q22. Which process would be directly affected if a plant's phloem were blocked during spring?

Q23. Match the following.[TABLE]Column I | Column II1. Ovary | a. Site of foetal development2. Fallopian tube | b. Release of eggs and hormones3. Uterus | c. Site where fertilisation occurs[/TABLE]

Q24. Which disease involves the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs due to smoking?

Q25. A student observes a plant cell under a microscope and notes it has a prominent nucleus, dense cytoplasm, and no visible vacuoles. Which of the following is the most likely function of this cell?

Q26. Which process in animals takes place in the absence of oxygen and releases a smaller amount of energy?

Chemistry (7)

Q27. When a metal oxide reacts with an acid, it forms:

Q28. During the extraction of metals, the sulphide ores are converted into oxides by heating strongly in the presence of excess air. This process is known as:

Q29. In a chemical reaction, 12g of carbon reacts completely with 32g of oxygen to form carbon dioxide. If only 40g of carbon dioxide is collected, which of the following is the correct conclusion based on the Law of Conservation of Mass?

Q30. Which observation confirms that a reaction is a combination reaction?

Q31. What occurs to the particles in the suspension when we shake it?

Q32. Which of the following hydrocarbons undergo addition reactions with hydrogen?

Q33. Which of the following is an organic compound?

Physics (9)

Q34. A heater is rated at 1000 W. If it is used for 2 hours, how much energy does it consume in kilowatt hours?

Q35. If a ray of light passes through the optical center of a thin spherical lens, what is the path of the emergent ray?

Q36. A velocity–time graph is represented by a straight line parallel to the time axis and lying above it. What does this indicate about the motion of the object?

Q37. An object is placed at the center of curvature of a concave mirror. If the mirror is now partially covered with an opaque material, what change will occur in the image?

Q38. Which of the following methods is commonly used to measure reverberation in a room?

Q39. Why is copper commonly used for electrical wiring in homes?

Q40. A city is planning to build a new power plant and is choosing between several energy generation options. If the primary goal is to maximize the use of renewable and environmentally friendly energy, which option should the city select?

Q41. A machine lifts a load of 600 N using an effort of 150 N. What is the mechanical advantage of the machine?

Q42. If the same force is applied to two objects of different masses, what happens to their accelerations?

Geography (1)

Q43. A weather balloon rises from sea level to 15 km altitude. The point of the temperature reverse from decreasing to increasing, and reason for this change is:

Q23. Match the following.
[TABLE]
Column I | Column II
1. Ovary | a. Site of foetal development
2. Fallopian tube | b. Release of eggs and hormones
3. Uterus | c. Site where fertilisation occurs
[/TABLE]