General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Section 1. Covers Indian history and culture; Indian polity and constitution; Geography of India and the world; Indian economy; Current affairs.
About this section
The General Test opens with general knowledge and current affairs: Indian history and culture, polity, geography, economy and recent events. It rewards regular reading more than last-minute cramming.
How to prepare
- Read one national newspaper daily and note events, schemes, awards and appointments.
- Revise NCERT Class 6–10 social science for static GK.
- Keep monthly current-affairs notes for the 12 months before the exam.
Topics in this chapter
Indian history and culture
Major events, personalities, art and culture.
5 questionsIndian polity and constitution
Constitution, government, rights and duties.
7 questionsGeography of India and the world
Physical features, resources and important places.
5 questionsIndian economy
Basic economic concepts, schemes and institutions.
5 questionsCurrent affairs
National and international events, awards, sports, books and authors.
5 questionsPractice questions
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