In the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test), General Awareness or Static GK is one of the most scoring sections. One of the most important topics under this section is “Country, Capital, and Currency.” Questions from this topic test the candidate’s global awareness and are frequently asked in the exam. A clear understanding of this topic not only helps in AFCAT but also in other defence exams like CDS, NDA, and CAPF.
AFCAT 1 2026 Exam Static GK – Country, Capital, and Currency
Understanding the Concept
Every sovereign country has a capital city that functions as the administrative, political, and cultural centre, and a currency that represents its economic system. Knowing these helps candidates understand global geopolitics and international relations — essential for a future defence officer.
Important Countries, Capitals, and Currencies
| Country | Capital | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| India | New Delhi | Indian Rupee (INR) |
| United States of America (USA) | Washington D.C. | US Dollar (USD) |
| United Kingdom (UK) | London | Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Russia | Moscow | Russian Ruble (RUB) |
| China | Beijing | Yuan Renminbi (CNY) |
| Japan | Tokyo | Japanese Yen (JPY) |
| France | Paris | Euro (EUR) |
| Germany | Berlin | Euro (EUR) |
| Canada | Ottawa | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| Australia | Canberra | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
| Sri Lanka | Colombo / Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte | Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) |
| Nepal | Kathmandu | Nepalese Rupee (NPR) |
| Bhutan | Thimphu | Ngultrum (BTN) |
| Bangladesh | Dhaka | Taka (BDT) |
| Pakistan | Islamabad | Pakistani Rupee (PKR) |
| Afghanistan | Kabul | Afghani (AFN) |
| Myanmar (Burma) | Naypyidaw | Kyat (MMK) |
| Thailand | Bangkok | Baht (THB) |
| Singapore | Singapore | Singapore Dollar (SGD) |
| Indonesia | Jakarta | Rupiah (IDR) |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Ringgit (MYR) |
| Vietnam | Hanoi | Dong (VND) |
| South Korea | Seoul | Won (KRW) |
| North Korea | Pyongyang | Won (KPW) |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Saudi Riyal (SAR) |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | Abu Dhabi | Dirham (AED) |
| Qatar | Doha | Qatari Riyal (QAR) |
| Iran | Tehran | Iranian Rial (IRR) |
| Iraq | Baghdad | Iraqi Dinar (IQD) |
| Israel | Jerusalem | Shekel (ILS) |
| Egypt | Cairo | Egyptian Pound (EGP) |
| South Africa | Pretoria (Admin), Cape Town (Legis), Bloemfontein (Judicial) | Rand (ZAR) |
| Kenya | Nairobi | Kenyan Shilling (KES) |
| Nigeria | Abuja | Naira (NGN) |
| Brazil | Brasília | Brazilian Real (BRL) |
| Argentina | Buenos Aires | Argentine Peso (ARS) |
| Mexico | Mexico City | Mexican Peso (MXN) |
| Turkey | Ankara | Turkish Lira (TRY) |
| Greece | Athens | Euro (EUR) |
| Italy | Rome | Euro (EUR) |
| Spain | Madrid | Euro (EUR) |
| Switzerland | Bern | Swiss Franc (CHF) |
| Norway | Oslo | Norwegian Krone (NOK) |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Swedish Krona (SEK) |
| Denmark | Copenhagen | Danish Krone (DKK) |
| New Zealand | Wellington | New Zealand Dollar (NZD) |
| Philippines | Manila | Philippine Peso (PHP) |
| Maldives | Malé | Rufiyaa (MVR) |
| Mauritius | Port Louis | Mauritian Rupee (MUR) |
Tips to Remember
- Group Learning: Learn countries by continent – Asia, Europe, Africa, etc.
- Currency Patterns: Many countries have similar currency names like “Dollar,” “Rupee,” or “Peso.”
- Use Mnemonics: For example, “Tokyo loves Sushi” – Japan → Tokyo → Yen.
- Revise Regularly: Revise 10–15 country-capital-currency pairs daily for long-term retention.
- Focus on Neighbouring and Strategic Nations: India’s neighbours and key allies often appear in exams.
Exam Relevance
In the AFCAT exam, questions like the following may appear:
- Example 1: What is the capital of Myanmar?
(A) Yangon (B) Naypyidaw (C) Mandalay (D) Bangkok
Answer: (B) Naypyidaw - Example 2: The currency of Israel is —
(A) Dinar (B) Dirham (C) Shekel (D) Rial
Answer: (C) Shekel
