General Knowledge and Awareness section in IIFT entrance test tests the IQ of a student. The questions are general asked from the current happenings.

You need to keep yourself updated with current general knowledge books, magazines etc.


Tips for preparing for this Section are the following:

- You need to keep yourself updated with the current happening by reading newspapers, watching news on television, reading current affairs books etc.

-Utilize the internet for keeping yourself up-to-date.

- Preparation in terms of news should be covered from all aspects such as politics, sports, entertainment, awards etc.

-Spend at least 1-2 hours every day in practicing question based on general awareness. Practice will help you develop the skills to tackle such problems in an effective manner.

-Try to practice as many free online test for general knowledge you can manage.

-As there is no pre-defined syllabus for general awareness section, you need to brush up regularly whatever you have read.


Some Sample Question of this Section are:
Q. 1 Under an agreement with which of the following countries did Subhash Chandra Bose organize the Indian Soldiers into Azad Hind Fauj?
1. Germany
2. Japan
3. Italy
4. Russia

Q. 2 Which of the following is not headquartered in China?
1. Weibo
2. WeChat
3. Alibaba
4. Jabong

Q. 3.Given in Column 1 are some Latin phrases commonly used in English. Their meanings are given in Column 2. Match the phrase in Column 1 with its correct meaning in Column 2
Column 1 Column 2
i. Caveat Emptor a. That is to say
ii. Quid Pro Quo b. In the same place
iii. Videlicet c. Let the buyer beware
iv. Ibidem d.One thing for another

1. i-c; ii-d; iii-a; iv-b

2. i-b; ii-a; iii-c; iv-d

3. i-d; ii-c; iii-b; iv-a

4. i-a; ii-b; iii-d; iv-c


Q. 4. 'Gold fixing' refers to setting the price of Gold. Where is the value of Gold set?
1. New York
2. London
3. Tokyo
4. Singapore

Q. 5. The Ebola Virus is named after the Ebola River. The river is located in:
1. The Federal Republic of Nigeria
2. The Democratic Republic of Congo
3. The Republic of Senegal
4. The Commonwealth of Virginia, USA

Q. 6. Who is the brand ambassador of Telangana State?
1. Sania Mirza
2. Saina Nehwal
3. VVS Laxman
4. PV Sindhu