RRB Group D 06 August 2026 All Shift GK GS Exam Review: The General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) sections of the RRB Group D 06 August 2026 examination covered a wide range of current affairs, national and international events, science and technology, sports, awards, defence exercises, appointments, and important government initiatives.
Based on the review shared by Raja Gupta Sir, candidates can use the topics discussed in this analysis to understand the type and level of questions asked in the examination and strengthen their preparation for upcoming shifts.
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The GK and GS questions were largely focused on recent current affairs and important static GK connections. Candidates encountered questions related to national developments, international affairs, defence exercises, space missions, sports achievements, important appointments, awards, and significant days.
| Category | Important Topics |
| National Affairs | Census 2027, new districts in Ladakh, Women's Reservation Act |
| Science & Technology | ISRO missions, G20 satellite, Artemis 2 |
| Appointments | National and international appointments |
| Defence | Cyclone, Dustlik, BrahMos cooperation |
| Sports | Hockey, Chess, Wrestling, Badminton, Khelo India |
| Awards | Abel Prize, Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award |
| Economy | India's growth estimate, defence budget, India-New Zealand FTA |
| Important Days | Earth Day, Civil Services Day, Panchayati Raj Day |
| International Affairs | G7, OPEC+, global food security |
| Heritage | Petroglyph Conservation Park in Ladakh |
The examination included questions from several important current affairs topics. Candidates preparing for RRB Group D and other competitive examinations should revise these developments carefully.
Several questions and current-affairs references were associated with notable personalities who passed away recently.
Raghu Rai, veteran Indian photojournalist, passed away at the age of 83 on April 26, 2026.
Chandrika Prasad Santokhi, former President of Suriname, passed away on March 31, 2026.
C.D. Gopinath, former Indian cricketer, passed away at the age of 96 in Chennai.
Vijaypat Singhania, associated with the Raymond Group, also passed away recently.
Census 2027 was an important national topic discussed in the current-affairs section. The Registrar General of India has issued the toll-free number 1855 for addressing public queries related to the census.
The first phase began on April 1, with 33 questions being asked in 16 languages. The population enumeration is scheduled for February 2027.
The mascots associated with Census 2027 are:
| Mascot | Representation |
| Pragati | Female |
| Vikas | Male |
Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena issued a notification for the formation of five new districts in Ladakh. With this development, the total number of districts in Ladakh increased from 2 to 7.
The five new districts are:
Nubra
Sham
Changthang
Zanskar
Drass
Space and science-related questions remain important for RRB examinations. Several developments concerning ISRO and international space missions were highlighted.
The proposed G20 satellite is expected to support climate observation, air-pollution monitoring, and weather-related studies.
Other major missions mentioned in the review include:
| Mission | Expected Timeline |
| Venus Mission – Shukrayaan | 2028 |
| G20 Satellite | 2027 |
| Gaganyaan | 2027 |
| Mars Mission | 2030 |
| Indigenous Space Station | 2035 |
V. Narayanan is the 11th Chairman of ISRO.
The Artemis 2 mission is a NASA-led crewed lunar mission. It is designed to take astronauts farther into space than previous crewed missions and is planned for an approximately 10-day mission.
Questions related to important national and international appointments were also highlighted in the review.
| Person | Appointment/Position |
| Lee Jae-myung | President of South Korea |
| John Ternus | Appointed as Apple's CEO |
| Uchral Osorkhon | Prime Minister of Mongolia |
| Min Aung Hlaing | President of Myanmar |
| Susan Coyle | First female Army Chief of Australia |
| Péter Magyar | Prime Minister of Hungary |
| Harivansh Narayan Singh | Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| Sanjay Khanna | Managing Director, BPCL |
Other names mentioned include Sudarsan Pattnaik, the renowned sand artist, and Dheeraj Seth, associated with the position of Army Chief.
Candidates should remember the following important dates and themes:
| Date | Important Day |
| April 21 | Civil Services Day |
| April 22 | Earth Day |
| April 24 | Panchayati Raj Day |
| April 25 | World Malaria Day |
The theme of Earth Day 2026 was “Our Power, Our Planet.”
India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park was inaugurated in Ladakh on April 18. The park aims to conserve ancient rock art and petroglyphs that represent thousands of years of cultural heritage.
This development is important from the perspective of both Indian heritage and current affairs.
Several economic and policy-related developments were included in the current-affairs review.
The United Nations estimated India's economic growth at 6.4%.
The Women's Reservation Act, 2023, also known as the 106th Constitutional Amendment, provides for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.
India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27.
India's defence budget for FY 2025-26 was highlighted at ₹38,424 crore.
The UAE was reported to have exited the OPEC and OPEC+ alliances from May 1.
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement was signed by India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Foreign Trade Minister Todd McClay.
Important awards and honours are frequently asked in competitive examinations. The review highlighted the following:
| Award/Recognition | Recipient |
| Professor M.S. Swaminathan Award | Dr. C.S. Srinivas Rao |
| Abel Prize 2026 | Grad Faltings |
| Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award | Kailash Satyarthi |
Kailash Satyarthi is also a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (2014) for his work for children's rights and education.
The Supreme Court linked highway safety with Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the Right to Life.
Candidates should also remember:
Article 21: Right to Life and Personal Liberty
Article 21A: Right to Education
Article 21A was inserted through the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
International current affairs also formed an important part of the review.
According to the information covered in the review, Iceland ranked as the safest country for food security in the Food Security Index 2026.
Former US President Donald Trump issued a warning concerning Kharg Island, which is located approximately 28 km off the Iranian coast and is strategically important because of its energy resources.
The Global Conference of Meditation Leaders 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Candidates should distinguish between the different G7-related events:
| Summit/Event | Location | Focus |
| G7 One Health Summit | Lyon, France | Health-related discussions |
| G7 Summit | Evian, France | Economic and political issues |
India approved the Takeda Qdenga vaccine for dengue. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease that can cause a significant reduction in platelet count in severe cases.
The Qdenga vaccine was developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda and was highlighted as an important health-related current-affairs topic.
Another notable development was the inauguration of India's first LPG ATM in Gurugram, Haryana.
Sports-related questions covered chess, hockey, badminton, wrestling, Khelo India and Formula One.
Aranyak Ghosh became India's 95th Grandmaster.
Hardik Singh was named Male Player of the Year for 2025 at the 8th Annual Hockey India Awards.
Navneet Kaur received the Female Player of the Year award.
Karnataka topped the medal tally at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026.
The mascot of the Khelo India Tribal Games was Morveer.
Lakshya Sen won a silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championship.
India won 17 medals at the Asian Wrestling Championship 2026 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Sujit Kalkal and Abhimanyu Mandwal were among India's notable gold medal winners.
Kimi Antonelli was highlighted in connection with Formula One as the youngest champion.
Defence-related current affairs are an important area for RRB Group D preparation.
Exercise Cyclone is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Egypt. The exercise was held from April 9 to April 17 in Egypt.
Exercise Dustlik is a joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan. The 7th edition was conducted from April 12 to April 25 in Uzbekistan.
Indian Navy ship INS Trikand arrived at Mombasa Port, Kenya, as part of efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation between India and Kenya.
Indonesia finalized an agreement with India to procure BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, becoming the third country after Vietnam and the Philippines to acquire the missile system.
The 06 August RRB Group D GK and GS section covered a broad mix of current affairs and general knowledge. Candidates should particularly focus on the following areas:
Recent national and international appointments
Census 2027
New districts of Ladakh
ISRO and major space missions
Important constitutional articles
Awards and honours
Defence exercises
Sports achievements
International summits and agreements
Government schemes and policies
Important days and themes
Science and health developments
Regular revision of recent current affairs along with static GK connections can help candidates improve their performance in the remaining RRB Group D shifts and other competitive examinations.
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