Current Affairs forms a critical and highly dynamic component of the General Awareness section across Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examinations, including CGL, CHSL, MTS, and CPO. This section evaluates a candidate’s awareness of significant national and international milestones, government policies, economic milestones, international agreements, and sports achievements. Staying updated with structured practice questions allows aspirants to efficiently tackle factual queries, boosting their overall score in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 computer-based examinations.
1. Which state became the first to execute a Shareholders' Agreement under the PM-SETU scheme?
Correct Answer: b) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan became the first state to execute a Shareholders' Agreement (SHA) under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme.
2. What is the name of India's first AI-generated news anchor launched to revolutionize broadcasting?
Correct Answer: c) Sana
Explanation:
Sana is recognized as India's first AI-generated news anchor, introduced to deliver news updates dynamically across digital platforms.
3. Which country joined NATO as its 31st member state?
Correct Answer: c) Finland
Explanation:
Finland officially became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) following its accession process.
4. The historical city of Burhanpur, known as the gateway to southern India, is situated on the bank of which river?
Correct Answer: b) Tapti
Explanation:
Founded in 1400 AD, Burhanpur is located on the bank of the Tapti River and served as a crucial historical outpost for the Mughal Empire.
5. Who chaired the J&K Delimitation Commission tasked with redrawing electoral constituencies?
Correct Answer: a) Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Explanation:
The Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir was headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
6. Which institution collaborated with Bodhan AI to train nearly one lakh teachers in AI proficiency by 2027?
Correct Answer: c) IIT Madras
Explanation:
IIT Madras partnered with Bodhan AI to build artificial intelligence proficiency among school teachers across Grades 6 to 12.
7. What is India's rank or approximate GDP size that places it among the major global economies?
Correct Answer: b) Fifth largest economy, USD 3.7 trillion
Explanation:
India stands as the fifth largest global economy with a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately USD 3.7 trillion.
8. Operation Clean Money was launched by which Indian authority to verify large cash deposits post-demonetization?
Correct Answer: c) Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Explanation:
The Income Tax Department under the CBDT launched Operation Clean Money for the e-verification of large cash deposits made during demonetization.
9. Which Indian state launched the popular 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme aimed at empowering rural women economically?
Correct Answer: c) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand played a pioneering role in rolling out and scaling the Lakhpati Didi initiative to boost women's self-help groups.
10. Who was appointed as the first Indian archer to win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games (Paris 2024)?
Correct Answer: a) Harvinder Singh
Explanation:
Harvinder Singh created history by winning the gold medal in para-archery at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
11. When is World Duchenne Awareness Day observed globally to raise awareness about muscular dystrophy?
Correct Answer: b) September 7
Explanation:
World Duchenne Awareness Day is marked annually on September 7 to advocate for individuals suffering from Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
12. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality?
Correct Answer: b) Article 14
Explanation:
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution ensures equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.
13. Which constitutional amendment is widely referred to as the 'Mini Constitution' of India?
Correct Answer: a) 42nd Amendment
Explanation:
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 is known as the Mini Constitution due to the sweeping changes it introduced.
14. Who holds the highest law officer position in the country as the chief legal advisor to the Government of India?
Correct Answer: b) Attorney General of India
Explanation:
The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President and serves as the highest law officer in the country.
15. Which writ literally translates to 'to have the body of' and serves as a safeguard against illegal detention?
Correct Answer: c) Habeas Corpus
Explanation:
Habeas Corpus is a fundamental writ protecting individual liberty by ordering the release of a person detained unlawfully.
16. Education was moved to the Concurrent List from the State List through which constitutional amendment?
Correct Answer: a) 42nd Amendment
Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment Act transferred five subjects, including education and forests, from the State list to the Concurrent list.
17. In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought, marking a major turning point in British colonial history in India?
Correct Answer: b) 1757
Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey took place on June 23, 1757, establishing British East India Company dominance in Bengal.
18. Who was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty, establishing an empire that spanned large parts of ancient South Asia?
Correct Answer: c) Chandragupta Maurya
Explanation:
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire with guidance and strategy from Kautilya (Chanakya).
19. Which social reformer and founder of Arya Samaj gave the clarion call 'Back to the Vedas'?
Correct Answer: c) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation:
Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded Arya Samaj in 1875 and advocated returning to the teachings of the Vedas.
20. When was the Quit India Movement launched under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer: b) 1942
Explanation:
The Quit India Movement was officially launched at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee in August 1942.
21. Which organization regulates the insurance sector in India?
Correct Answer: c) IRDAI
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) regulates and promotes the insurance and reinsurance industries in India.
22. What is the full form of GST as implemented in the Indian taxation system?
Correct Answer: b) Goods and Services Tax
Explanation:
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax applied on the supply of goods and services across India.
23. Who heads the National Steering Committee meetings for skill development initiatives like the PM-SETU scheme?
Correct Answer: c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Secretary
Explanation:
The high-level steering committee meetings for upgrading ITIs under schemes like PM-SETU are chaired by the MSDE Secretary.
24. Which national institution leads infrastructure modernization projects under cluster-based skilling frameworks in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: a) National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
Explanation:
NSDC plays a central role in guiding cluster initiatives, such as the Meerut ITI cluster development in Uttar Pradesh.
25. Which country won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in recent editions?
Correct Answer: c) India
Explanation:
India clinched the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title, showcasing exceptional performance throughout the tournament.
26. What is the primary objective of introducing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in developing economies?
Correct Answer: b) To enable seamless financial inclusion, identity verification, and service delivery
Explanation:
Digital Public Infrastructure leverages interoperable systems like Aadhaar, UPI, and data sharing layers to empower citizens and streamline services.
27. Which portal was launched by the Indian government to streamline corporate compliance and registry operations?
Correct Answer: a) MCA21
Explanation:
MCA21 is the e-governance initiative by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs enabling businesses to file statutory documents easily.
28. Who authored the ancient treatise 'Arthashastra', which details statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy?
Correct Answer: c) Kautilya
Explanation:
Kautilya (also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta) wrote the Arthashastra during the Maurya period.
29. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a tragic turning point in the Indian freedom struggle, occurred in which year?
Correct Answer: b) 1919
Explanation:
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar on April 13, 1919, during the festival of Baisakhi.
30. Who was appointed as the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: b) Annie Besant
Explanation:
Annie Besant served as the first female president of the INC at the Calcutta session in 1917.
31. Which Indian state has the highest population as per recent demographic counts?
Correct Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh remains the most populous state in the Republic of India.
32. Which organization releases the global Human Development Index (HDI) report?
Correct Answer: c) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Explanation:
The UNDP publishes the Human Development Report annually, featuring the HDI rankings of countries.
33. What does the term 'Greenwashing' refer to in modern corporate governance?
Correct Answer: b) Misleading consumers about the environmental benefits of a product or company practices
Explanation:
Greenwashing involves making false or exaggerated claims regarding eco-friendliness to appeal to environmentally conscious buyers.
34. Which space agency launched the Chandrayaan missions to explore the Moon?
Correct Answer: c) ISRO
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency responsible for the Chandrayaan lunar exploration program.
35. What is the primary objective of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in India?
Correct Answer: a) To boost domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence
Explanation:
The PLI scheme provides financial incentives to companies based on incremental sales from products manufactured domestically.
36. Which constitutional body is responsible for conducting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures in India?
Correct Answer: b) Election Commission of India
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority mandated to administer election processes in India.
37. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
Correct Answer: c) Chief Justice of India
Explanation:
The Chief Justice of India (or senior-most judge in their absence) administers the oath to the incoming President.
38. In which part of the Indian Constitution are the Fundamental Duties enshrined?
Correct Answer: c) Part IV-A
Explanation:
Fundamental Duties under Article 51A are contained in Part IV-A of the Constitution, added via the 42nd Amendment.
39. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
Correct Answer: a) Lord Mountbatten
Explanation:
Lord Mountbatten served as the first Governor-General of independent India from 1947 to 1948.
40. Which movement was suspended by Mahatma Gandhi following the violent Chauri Chaura incident in 1922?
Correct Answer: b) Non-Cooperation Movement
Explanation:
Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement after a police station was attacked and set on fire by protestors at Chauri Chaura.
41. What is the theme of World Duchenne Awareness Day observed in recent years, highlighting family support?
Correct Answer: b) Family: the heart of care
Explanation:
Recent observances of World Duchenne Awareness Day focused on the core theme 'Family: the heart of care'.
42. Which regulatory body governs mutual funds and stock exchanges in India?
Correct Answer: b) SEBI
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the statutory regulator for securities markets and mutual funds.
43. Which article deals with the amendment procedure of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: c) Article 368
Explanation:
Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution outlines the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
44. Who is empowered to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the completion of its full five-year term?
Correct Answer: b) President on the advice of the Prime Minister
Explanation:
The President dissolves the Lok Sabha based on the formal recommendation and advice given by the Prime Minister.
45. What does the term 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the national emblem mean?
Correct Answer: a) Truth alone triumphs
Explanation:
'Satyameva Jayate' is a mantra taken from the Mundaka Upanishad, meaning 'Truth alone triumphs'.
46. Which historical site in India features the famous Sun Temple built by King Narasimhadeva I?
Correct Answer: b) Konark
Explanation:
The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha was constructed in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
47. Who gave the famous slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'?
Correct Answer: b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Explanation:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak famously advocated self-rule through his proclamation 'Swaraj is my birthright'.
48. Which organization compiles and publishes the National Income estimates in India?
Correct Answer: c) National Statistical Office (NSO)
Explanation:
The NSO (under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation) is responsible for calculating macroeconomic statistics like GDP.
49. What is the maximum gap permitted between two sessions of Parliament under the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: b) Six months
Explanation:
Article 85 specifies that the gap between two consecutive parliamentary sessions cannot exceed six months.
50. Which planet in our solar system is known as the Red Planet due to iron oxide prevalent on its surface?
Correct Answer: b) Mars
Explanation:
Mars appears reddish because of widespread iron oxide (rust) covering its landscape.
51. Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire in ancient India?
Correct Answer: c) Sri Gupta
Explanation:
Sri Gupta is credited with establishing the Gupta Dynasty in the late 3rd century CE.
52. Which financial institution is often referred to as the 'World Bank's soft loan window'?
Correct Answer: b) International Development Association (IDA)
Explanation:
IDA provides concessional loans and grants to the world's poorest developing countries.
53. What is the tenure of a member elected to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament)?
Correct Answer: d) Six years
Explanation:
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body not subject to dissolution, with one-third of its members retiring every two years after completing a six-year term.
54. Which article of the Indian Constitution protects the Right to Life and Personal Liberty?
Correct Answer: c) Article 21
Explanation:
Article 21 states that no person shall be deprived of their life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
55. Who served as the first President of independent India?
Correct Answer: c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India, holding office for multiple terms.
56. Which organization publishes the Global Competitiveness Report?
Correct Answer: a) World Economic Forum (WEF)
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum publishes the Global Competitiveness Report assessing country economies.
57. What is the primary function of the Reserve Bank of India's repo rate?
Correct Answer: a) To control inflation by regulating short-term lending rates to commercial banks
Explanation:
Repo rate is the interest rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks, serving as a key monetary policy tool.
58. Who was known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his stellar role in the integration of princely states?
Correct Answer: c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, orchestrating national integration.
59. Which constitutional amendment lowered the voting age in India from 21 years to 18 years?
Correct Answer: c) 61st Amendment
Explanation:
The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988 lowered the voting age for Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections.
60. Which port city served as a major hub for trade during the Indus Valley Civilization?
Correct Answer: c) Lothal
Explanation:
Lothal in Gujarat featured a massive dockyard, making it an essential maritime trade center for the Indus Valley Civilization.
61. What does the abbreviation 'UPI' stand for in digital banking transactions?
Correct Answer: b) Unified Payments Interface
Explanation:
UPI is an instant real-time payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
62. Which country hosted the landmark G20 Leaders' Summit under its presidency?
Correct Answer: b) India
Explanation:
India hosted the historic G20 Summit under the presidency theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (One Earth, One Family, One Future).
63. Who is authorized to decide whether a bill is a Money Bill in the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Explanation:
Article 110 vests the absolute authority in the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to certify a bill as a Money Bill.
64. Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer that absorbs harmful ultraviolet solar radiation?
Correct Answer: b) Stratosphere
Explanation:
The stratosphere houses the ozone layer, which plays a critical role in filtering out harmful UV rays from the Sun.
65. Which Indian leader founded the 'Forward Bloc' after resigning from the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: c) Subhas Chandra Bose
Explanation:
Subhas Chandra Bose established the All India Forward Bloc in 1939 as a faction within the Congress before breaking away.
66. What is the primary objective of the PM-KISAN scheme?
Correct Answer: a) To provide minimum income support to landholding farmer families
Explanation:
PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme providing direct income support of a fixed amount annually to eligible farmer families.
67. Which institution acts as the apex banking body regulating all commercial banks in India?
Correct Answer: b) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India's central bank, regulating the currency, monetary policy, and banking network.
68. Which historic movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 with the Dandi March?
Correct Answer: b) Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation:
The Dandi March marked the inauguration of the Civil Disobedience Movement against the British salt monopoly.
69. What does 'FDI' stand for in economic and business terminology?
Correct Answer: a) Foreign Direct Investment
Explanation:
FDI represents an investment made by a company or entity in one country into business interests located in another country.
70. Which constitutional article deals with the establishment and composition of the Supreme Court of India?
Correct Answer: a) Article 124
Explanation:
Article 124 outlines the establishment, constitution, and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
71. Who was the founder of the Maurya city-building tradition and patronized travelers like Megasthenes?
Correct Answer: a) Chandragupta Maurya
Explanation:
Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya in Pataliputra.
72. Which award is recognized as India's highest civilian honor?
Correct Answer: b) Bharat Ratna
Explanation:
The Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional service and performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor.
73. What is the main purpose of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in India?
Correct Answer: a) To consolidate and amend laws relating to reorganization and insolvency resolution of corporate entities
Explanation:
The IBC provides a time-bound process for resolving insolvency in companies and individuals to promote entrepreneurship.
74. Which gas is most abundant in Earth's dry atmosphere by volume?
Correct Answer: c) Nitrogen
Explanation:
Nitrogen makes up roughly 78 percent of Earth's atmosphere, followed by oxygen at approximately 21 percent.
75. Who led the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928, earning the title 'Sardar' for the women of the region?
Correct Answer: b) Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation:
Vallabhbhai Patel successfully led the farmers of Bardoli against unjust tax hikes, earning the honorific 'Sardar'.
76. Which body functions as the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, replacing the Planning Commission?
Correct Answer: b) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) serves as the apex public policy think tank of the central government.
77. What does the term 'Fiscal Deficit' signify in government budgeting?
Correct Answer: b) The excess of total government expenditure over total revenue receipts excluding borrowings
Explanation:
Fiscal deficit measures the total borrowing requirements of the government from all sources during a fiscal year.
78. Which Mughal emperor oversaw the construction of the Taj Mahal in Agra?
Correct Answer: c) Shah Jahan
Explanation:
Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
79. Which agency manages India's foreign exchange reserves and exchange rate stability?
Correct Answer: c) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
The RBI acts as the custodian of India's foreign exchange reserves and manages intervention in forex markets.
80. What is the primary goal of the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme?
Correct Answer: a) To provide health insurance coverage of up to a specified limit per family for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization
Explanation:
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is the world's largest health insurance scheme fully financed by the government.
81. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Finance Commission to distribute tax revenues?
Correct Answer: c) Article 280
Explanation:
Article 280 mandates the constitution of a Finance Commission by the President every five years to advise on center-state financial allocations.
82. Who was the founder of the Satvahana Dynasty in ancient peninsular India?
Correct Answer: a) Simuka
Explanation:
Simuka is recorded as the founder of the Satavahana dynasty, which ruled parts of central and southern India.
83. What does the term 'Stagflation' denote in macroeconomics?
Correct Answer: b) A combination of stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation
Explanation:
Stagflation presents a unique economic dilemma where growth slows down while price levels and unemployment rise concurrently.
84. Which organization awards the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction literature?
Correct Answer: b) Booker Prize Foundation
Explanation:
The Booker Prize is awarded annually for a novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
85. Which wildlife sanctuary or national park is globally renowned as the last natural habitat of the Asiatic lion?
Correct Answer: b) Gir National Park
Explanation:
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat is famous for being the exclusive refuge of the endangered Asiatic lion.
86. Who presides over joint sittings of both Houses of the Indian Parliament?
Correct Answer: c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Explanation:
Under Article 108, joint sittings of Parliament to resolve legislative deadlocks are presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
87. What is the main focus of the mission known as 'Gaganyaan' undertaken by ISRO?
Correct Answer: b) Sending human spaceflight into low Earth orbit
Explanation:
Gaganyaan is India's flagship human spaceflight mission aimed at demonstrating indigenous capability to carry astronauts to space.
88. Which Indian state shares international boundaries with three nations: China, Bhutan, and Nepal?
Correct Answer: b) Sikkim
Explanation:
Sikkim occupies a strategic location in the Himalayas, bordered by Nepal to the west, Tibet (China) to the north and east, and Bhutan to the east.
89. Who introduced the doctrine of lapse to annex dependent Indian states prior to the Revolt of 1857?
Correct Answer: b) Lord Dalhousie
Explanation:
Lord Dalhousie implemented the controversial annexation policy known as the Doctrine of Lapse for principalities without a natural heir.
90. What does the term 'Current Account Deficit' (CAD) measure in international trade?
Correct Answer: b) The shortfall where a country's total imports of goods, services, and transfers exceed its total exports
Explanation:
CAD indicates that a nation is a net borrower from the rest of the world to finance its international trade transactions.
91. Which river forms the famous Jog Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India?
Correct Answer: b) Sharavathi
Explanation:
Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River in Karnataka, plunging down in four distinct cascades.
92. Who was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj, established in Calcutta in 1828?
Correct Answer: b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj to reform Hindu society and eradicate dogmas like sati and idolatry.
93. Which index is commonly used to measure wholesale price inflation trends in India?
Correct Answer: b) Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
Explanation:
The WPI tracks the price of goods in wholesale markets before they reach retail consumers.
94. What is the primary objective of the PM-SVANidhi scheme launched for urban street vendors?
Correct Answer: a) To provide collateral-free working capital loans to resume livelihoods
Explanation:
PM-SVANidhi (Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) offers micro-credit financial assistance to street vendors.
95. Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
Correct Answer: b) Security Council
Explanation:
The UN Security Council holds primary responsibility under the UN Charter for maintaining global peace and security.
96. Which amendment added the Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee?
Correct Answer: a) 42nd Amendment
Explanation:
The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties, which were enacted via the 42nd Amendment in 1976.
97. What is the main goal of the 'Namami Gange' program launched by the Indian government?
Correct Answer: b) Integrated conservation, abatement of pollution, and rejuvenation of the River Ganga
Explanation:
Namami Gange is an integrated mission aimed at cleaning and protecting the Ganga basin through comprehensive interventions.
98. Which battle fought in 1192 AD laid the foundation for Muslim rule in Northern India?
Correct Answer: b) Second Battle of Tarain
Explanation:
In the Second Battle of Tarain (1192 AD), Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan, altering the political landscape of India.
