RRB Clerk Mains GA Asked Questions 2026 & Detailed Analysis

The RRB Clerk Mains exam was held on 1st February 2026. Here, we have covered the General Awareness questions asked in the RRB Clerk Mains 2026, as per memory-based questions shared by aspirants who took the exam. It spans key topics across International and National Bodies, Indian Polity, Government Schemes, Geography, Science & Technology, and Sports, providing precise facts and updates essential for exam preparation. 

From the head office of IMO in London to the launch year of Chandrayaan-1, the objectives of the SMILE scheme, and the first state to implement Aadhaar-based face authentication in PDS, this compilation of RRB Clerk Mains GA asked questions 2026 offers a quick yet thorough overview of high-yield questions and answers for aspirants aiming to excel in the RRB Clerk Mains.

International and National Bodies

1. Head Office of the IMO
   The head office of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is located in London. The IMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations, responsible for regulating shipping and ensuring maritime safety.

2. EPFO Universal Account Number (UAN)
   The Universal Account Number (UAN), provided by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), consists of 12 digits.

3. Vikram Sarabhai Space Research Centre
   This significant space research center is located in Thiruvananthapuram, a common point of confusion as it is often mistakenly associated with Bengaluru.

4. NABARD Chairman
   The current chairman of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is Shaji KV.

5. Headquarters of Indian Bank
   The headquarters of Indian Bank is in Chennai. (Remember that 'Indian Bank' is distinct from 'Bank of India' when recalling their headquarters.)

Indian Polity and Governance

1. Authority for Presidential Appointments
   The President of India is required to act on the aid and advice of the Union Council of Ministers. This is explicitly mandated by Article 74 of the Indian Constitution.

2. Administration of the Presidential Oath
   The oath of office is administered to the President of India by the Chief Justice of India.

Government Schemes and Initiatives

1. Objective of the SMILE Scheme
   The primary objective of the SMILE scheme is to uplift marginalized communities. SMILE stands for Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. The scheme specifically focuses on the rehabilitation of Transgender persons and Beggars.

2. E-AMRIT Initiative
   The E-AMRIT initiative is a knowledge-sharing portal designed for accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles. It is a joint initiative between India and the USA.

3. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
   The AIF was launched in 2020 to finance post-harvest management infrastructure. The fund has a total allocation of ₹1 Lakh Crore. The operational period for the scheme is from 2020 to 2033, an extension from its initial end year of 2030.

4. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
   The annual premium for this insurance scheme is auto-debited from the subscriber's bank account by May 31st each year. The coverage period for the scheme runs from June 1st to May 31st of the following year.

Geography and Environment

1. Capital of Sikkim
   Gangtok is the capital and largest city of the state of Sikkim.

2. Location of Mount Kamet
   Mount Kamet is located in Uttarakhand. It is the state's second-highest peak and is part of the Garhwal Himalayas.

3. Location of Udaipur Jheel (Lake)
   Contrary to what its name might suggest, the Udaipur Jheel is located in West Champaran, Bihar. It is also designated as a Ramsar site.

4. Location of Kamlang Tiger Reserve
   The Kamlang Tiger Reserve is located in Arunachal Pradesh and forms part of the Eastern Himalayas.

Science, Technology, and History

1. Chandrayaan-1 Launch Year
   The Chandrayaan-1 mission was launched in 2008. A significant outcome of this mission was India's detection of water molecules on the Moon's surface for the first time.

2. First State for Aadhaar-Based Face Authentication in PDS
   Himachal Pradesh was the first state to introduce Aadhaar-based face authentication through a mobile app for the Public Distribution System (PDS), moving away from older biometric and OTP-based systems.

3. Lucknow in UNESCO Creative Cities Network
   Lucknow was recently included in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network under the category of Gastronomy. Hyderabad is another Indian city in this network for the same category.

4. National Youth Day
   National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12th every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

• National Youth Day: January 12

• International Youth Day: August 12

Sports and Awards

1. T20 World Cup 2024
   India won the T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa in the final.

2. Irani Cup
   The Irani Cup is a domestic tournament related to the sport of Cricket.