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SSC CGL GK Questions 2026

Static GK decides the General Awareness score in SSC CGL. Of the 25 questions in Tier-I and the 25 in Tier-II Paper-I, most come from Indian Polity, History, Geography, the Economy and General Science, the areas the CGL 2026 notice lists as History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research relating to India and its neighbouring countries. Polity questions ask about articles, parts and schedules of the Constitution, amendments, the President, Parliament, the Supreme Court and constitutional bodies. History covers the Indus Valley, the Mauryas and Guptas, the Delhi Sultanate and Mughals, and the freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947. Geography asks about rivers, soils, climate, national parks, minerals and world physical features. The Economy part asks about budget terms, the RBI, banking and basic concepts. General Science is school-level Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This page holds GK24's topic-wise GK notes for SSC CGL, written as short facts and tables so a topic can be revised in one sitting. Read a topic, then solve its previous-year questions and quiz on this site to check what you retained.

SSC CGL GK Questions with Answers

Q2241.DefenceMedium

Which of the following is NOT among the roles listed for the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels?

  1. A.Maritime surveillance
  2. B.Ballistic missile defence
  3. C.Search and rescue
  4. D.Anti-piracy missions
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Correct answer: B. Ballistic missile defence

The roles set out for these vessels are maritime surveillance, search and rescue, protection of offshore assets such as installations at sea, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and anti-piracy missions.

Q2243.DefenceEasy

At which shipyard was the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Srishti launched?

  1. A.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai
  2. B.Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa
  3. C.Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi
  4. D.Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam
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Correct answer: B. Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa

Yard 1283, named Srishti, was launched there on 27 October 2026 in the presence of the Secretary (Defence Finance) and senior officers of the Indian Navy and the Ministry of Defence.

Q2247.Science & TechnologyHard

According to Dr Jitendra Singh, which recently enacted law opens nuclear medicine research to private-sector participation?

  1. A.The Atomic Energy Act
  2. B.The SHANTI Act
  3. C.The BioE3 Act
  4. D.The National Research Foundation Act
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Correct answer: B. The SHANTI Act

Speaking about advances in nuclear medicine, the Minister referred to provisions in this recently enacted law that allow private players into nuclear medicine research, and said such steps can create openings for further research and for industry involvement in the sector.

Q2248.Science & TechnologyMedium

Which capability did Dr Jitendra Singh ask India to build at home to reduce dependence on overseas suppliers?

  1. A.Gene synthesis
  2. B.Satellite launch services
  3. C.Semiconductor fabrication
  4. D.Vaccine cold-chain storage
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Correct answer: A. Gene synthesis

The Minister said that relying on suppliers abroad for specialised research inputs creates difficulties for Indian scientists in terms of time, access and the continuity of their work, and that building this capability within the country would let researchers work more efficiently while strengthening the biotechnology ecosystem as a whole.

Q2249.Science & TechnologyMedium

At which event did Dr Jitendra Singh speak on India's potential in gene research?

  1. A.India International Science Festival
  2. B.Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026
  3. C.Indian Science Congress
  4. D.Global Bio-India Summit
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Correct answer: B. Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026

The Minister was addressing a session on System and Synthetic Biology at that conclave, which brings scientists, policy makers, industry leaders, startups and young researchers together to tie research and technological innovation more closely to national development.

Q2250.Awards & HonoursMedium

Which award category has been introduced for the first time in National Startup Awards 6.0?

  1. A.Women-Led Startup of the Year
  2. B.North-East Startup Excellence
  3. C.Student Innovator or Aspiring Entrepreneur Award
  4. D.Rural Startup of the Year
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Correct answer: C. Student Innovator or Aspiring Entrepreneur Award

It has been added in this edition to build a habit of innovation among school and college students, and it is open to students across all 36 States and Union Territories, with a total prize pool of Rs 25 lakh spread over four sub-categories.

Q2251.Awards & HonoursMedium

How many sectoral and special categories does National Startup Awards 6.0 carry?

  1. A.12 sectoral and 4 special
  2. B.15 sectoral and 3 special
  3. C.20 sectoral and 3 special
  4. D.24 sectoral and 2 special
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Correct answer: C. 20 sectoral and 3 special

The twenty sectoral categories span fields from agriculture and food systems to deep technology, clean energy, financial services, healthcare, logistics and tourism, while the three special categories are Women-Led Startups, startups from the North-Eastern Region, and the newly added Student Innovator or Aspiring Entrepreneur Award.

Q2252.Awards & HonoursEasy

Which department has launched the 6th edition of the National Startup Awards?

  1. A.NITI Aayog
  2. B.Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
  3. C.Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
  4. D.Department of Science and Technology
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Correct answer: B. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

The awards sit under that initiative and were first held in 2019, since when they have grown into its flagship recognition for young ventures.

Q2253.DefenceHard

What is the full form of MAHASAGAR, the vision with which this port call is aligned?

  1. A.Maritime Alliance for Harmony, Security and Growth in the Region
  2. B.Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
  3. C.Maritime Advancement for Shared Growth and Regional Resilience
  4. D.Mutual Assistance for Harbour Security and Growth Among Regions
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Correct answer: B. Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions

This is India's stated maritime vision, and the Colombo port call by the First Training Squadron is placed within it because the visit turns on joint training, professional exchange and shared maritime security rather than one-sided help.

Q2255.DefenceMedium

Which ships make up the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron that arrived at Colombo in October 2026?

  1. A.INS Vikrant, INS Vikramaditya and ICGS Samudra
  2. B.INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi
  3. C.INS Shivalik, INS Kadmatt and ICGS Vajra
  4. D.INS Tarangini, INS Sudarshini and ICGS Abhinav
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Correct answer: B. INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi

These three vessels sailed as the First Training Squadron on this deployment and entered Colombo harbour, where the Sri Lanka Navy welcomed them with a ceremonial reception and a naval band.

Q2256.NationalMedium

What change in recruitment policy has the Railway Board made for the post of Station Master?

  1. A.The post will be filled only by promotion from within the Railways
  2. B.The post will be notified separately from 2026 onwards
  3. C.The post will require a postgraduate degree
  4. D.The post will be recruited through a single zonal board
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Correct answer: B. The post will be notified separately from 2026 onwards

The Railway Board has decided that Station Master recruitment will no longer ride along with other graduate-level posts in a combined notice, so candidates now get a dedicated document setting out the eligibility conditions, the examination procedure and the board-wise distribution of vacancies for this post alone.

Q2259.NationalHard

Under which Act were the rules creating the Concessional Local Pass notified?

  1. A.The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
  2. B.The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002
  3. C.The National Highways Act, 1956
  4. D.The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988
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Correct answer: C. The National Highways Act, 1956

The amendment creating the pass has been issued as the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, framed under powers that this Act confers on the Central Government, and the fee rules that govern tolling on national highways flow from the same source.