RRB Group D Exam 04 Aug All Shift Exam Review 2026 GK GS By Raja Gupta Sir

RRB Group D Exam Review: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has organised the RRB Group D exam 2026 on 4 August 2026. Candidates who are willing to participate in the next exam shifts should carefully review the GK GS concepts for the RRB Group D exam. Raja Gupta Sir has discussed the important concepts that can help the candidates in the exam preparation journey.

It covers key appointments like Manipur's CM and Bangladesh's PM, major sports victories in the Australian Open and WPL, India's rankings in Global Innovation and Corruption Perception Indices, new Ramsar sites, important infrastructure projects, and national initiatives like India AI Impact Summit and Quantum Valley.

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RRB Group D Exam 4 August GK GS Analysis

RRB Group D GK review covered many important General Knowledge topics that are useful for the Railway Group D exam. Students should revise the following points. It compiles significant national and international developments across various domains, including politics, sports, awards, science, and environmental initiatives, offering a comprehensive update on essential facts.

Polity & Governance CA Questions

Chief Minister of Manipur

Yummnam Khemchand Singh was appointed as the 13th Chief Minister of Manipur following the end of presidential rule in the state.

National Song and National Anthem Duration

The Central Government has issued specific guidelines regarding the duration of national compositions:

• National Song (Vande Mataram): To be played for 190 seconds. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, it was first sung by Rabindranath Tagore at the Calcutta Session in 1896, marking 150 years.

• National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana): To be played for 52 seconds.

India's First 100% Blind Judge

Tanya Ananthan C has become India's and Kerala's first 100% blind judge. She achieved this by topping the Judicial Examination and the Person with Disability Test.

First Woman Deputy Chief Minister

Sumitra Pawar has been appointed as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman was appointed as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on February 17. He represents the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). This appointment followed the resignation of President Chappu Mohammed Mohammed Shabuddin Chappu.

Prime Minister of Barbados

Mia Amor Mottley has been elected as the Prime Minister of Barbados for her third consecutive term. She played a significant role in the country becoming a constitutional republic.

Death of an Iranian Supreme Leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, an Iranian Supreme Leader, was reportedly killed on February 28, 2026, during an attack by Israel and America.

Iran's New Supreme Leader

Mustafa Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Khamenei, has been appointed as Iran's new Supreme Leader.

First State to Present Elderly Budget

Kerala is the first state in India to present an Elderly Budget. Kerala has also implemented initiatives such as a Water Budget and established Hallmarking Centers in 14 districts.

Sports CA

Australian Open 2026

The Australian Open, an annual hard-court tennis tournament held every January at Melbourne Park since 1905, announced its 2026 winners:

• Men's Singles Winner: Carlos Alcaraz

• Men's Singles Runner-up: Novak Djokovic

• Women's Singles Winner: Elena Rybakina (from Kazakhstan)

• Women's Singles Runner-up: Aryna Sabalenka

Women's Premier League (WPL)

RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) won the Women's Premier League, marking their second victory. The league is sponsored by Tata. Delhi Capitals were the runner-up, scoring 203 runs against RCB's 204. Mumbai Indians have also won the title twice.

Pro Wrestling League 2026

Haryana Thunders won the Pro Wrestling League 2026 title, defeating Delhi Dangers Warriors in the final. Ashu Yadav was named the Player of the Tournament, and Chandramohan scored the highest points.

Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup

India won the Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, defeating England. The tournament was held in Zimbabwe and Namibia. India scored 411 runs in the final.

• Player of the Series: Vaibhav Suryavanshi

• Highest Run-scorer: Ben Mayes (England)

79th Santosh Trophy

Services won the 79th Santosh Trophy, a football tournament, by defeating Kerala with a score of 1-0. The match was played at Dakua Akhana Stadium in Assam.

World Cup 2026 Prize Money and Details

The World Cup 2026 distributed a total prize money of $871 million, equivalent to approximately ₹8250 crore.

• Winner: Spain

• Runner-up: Argentina

• Third Place: England

• Fourth Place: France
  This was the 23rd edition of the tournament.

• Host Cities (2026): Canada, USA, Mexico

• Future Hosts (2030): Morocco, Spain, Portugal

94th Grandmaster of India

Mayank Chakravarty, at the age of 17 years, became the 94th Grandmaster of India.

First Khelo India Tribal Games

The First Khelo India Tribal Games were held in Chhattisgarh. The official mascot for the games was Morveer.

Awards & Honors CA

Global Teacher Prize 2026

The Global Teacher Prize 2026 was awarded to Rubal Nagi from Jammu & Kashmir. She received ₹8.3 crore for her significant work in promoting education by creating art on slum walls. The award ceremony was organized in Dubai.

Crafoord Award 2026

The Crafoord Award 2026 was presented to Indian-origin scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan for his significant contributions to Geosciences. This award is often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Geosciences.

Jnanpith Award

The 60th Jnanpith Award was presented. This prestigious award, established in 1961, includes prize money of ₹11 lakh.

98th Academy Awards 2026 (Oscars)

The award for Best Film at the 98th Academy Awards 2026 (Oscars) went to "One Battle After Another".

Science, Technology & Space

World's First Private Space Station

The world's first private space station is named Haven-1. It is expected to be launched in 2027 using a Falcon 9 rocket. India's equivalent was mentioned as Vikram-1.

India AI Impact Summit 2026

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was organized in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam from February 16-20. The previous summit was held in France. Organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, its theme was "People, Planet, Progress".

India's First Quantum Valley

Amravati is set to become India's first Quantum Valley, fostering continuous innovation and technology development in AI. India's Quantum Mission commenced in 2023.

Grandfather of the Internet

David J. Farber is known as the Grandfather of the Internet. It's important to distinguish him from Tim Berners-Lee, who is credited with the invention of the World Wide Web.

Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Test

The USA conducted a test of the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). This missile has a range of 13,000 km.

Reports, Indices & International Summits

Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025

In the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, India's rank is 38th. This index evaluates a country's economy, human capital, and technology.

• Top 3 Ranks:

1. Switzerland

2. Sweden

3. USA

Corruption Perception Index (CPI)

India's rank in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) is 91st, an improvement from its previous 96th position. Evaluating 182 countries, this index is issued by Transparency International.

• Top 5 Least Corrupt Countries:

1. Denmark

2. Finland

3. Singapore

4. New Zealand

5. Norway

World Press Freedom Index

In the World Press Freedom Index, India is ranked 157th (previously 151st). The index is published by Reporters Without Borders. Netherlands has consistently held the top position for the past 10 years, followed by Denmark and Sweden.

World Government Summit

The World Government Summit was held in Dubai. The theme of the summit was "Shaping Future Governments".

Defence CA

Wings India 2026

Wings India 2026, Asia's largest civil aviation event, was organised at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad from January 28-31.

Exercise Khanjar (Dagger)

The 13th edition of Exercise Khanjar (Dagger), a joint military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan, was held from February 4-17 in Misa Mari, Assam.

India's Rafale Fighter Jet Deal

India has finalized a deal with France for the acquisition of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets. This acquisition will bring India's total Rafale fleet to 150 aircraft (adding to the 36 already in possession). The jets are manufactured by Dassault Aviation.

Milan Exercise 2026

The Milan Exercise 2026, recognized as India's largest naval exercise, took place in Visakhapatnam from February 15-25. A total of 65 countries participated in this naval drill.

Joint Military Exercise - India & Seychelles

Lamitiye Exercise is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Seychelles.

Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Presidency

India assumed the presidency of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) on February 20. The 9th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, involving naval officers from many countries, was held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Culture, Environment & Infrastructure CA

Bhaskar Varma Setu Inauguration

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Bhaskar Varma Setu on the Brahmaputra River. This bridge, constructed at a cost of ₹330 crore, connects North and South Guwahati.

India's First National Cow Culture Museum

India's first National Cow Culture Museum (Gau Sanskriti Sangrahalaya) is being established in Mathura. Its purpose is to showcase the history of cows. This project is part of the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Parisar.

Recent Ramsar Sites

The total number of Ramsar Sites in India has reached 101, with Arunachal Pradesh recently declaring its first Ramsar site.

• Recently declared sites include:

• Patna Bird Sanctuary (located in Uttar Pradesh, Memory Tip: Be aware that "Patna Bird Sanctuary" is located in Uttar Pradesh, not Bihar, to avoid common confusion.)

• Chhari-Dhand Wetland Conservation Reserve (located in Gujarat)

International Women's Day

International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8. The theme for this year is "Rights, Justice, Action for Women and Girls".