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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

Q7701.InternationalMedium

Which sectors were identified as key areas for further India-Brunei cooperation at the meeting?

  1. A.Textiles, leather and gems
  2. B.Pharmaceuticals, healthcare and energy
  3. C.Defence, space and shipping
  4. D.Fisheries, mining and railways
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Correct answer: B. Pharmaceuticals, healthcare and energy

On the first two the two sides examined regulatory collaboration, procurement and healthcare services, recognising the scope for much greater engagement between them.

Q7703.Reports & IndicesHard

The highlights of which two surveys are presented in the 121st issue of Sarvekshana?

  1. A.Annual Survey of Industries and the Consumer Expenditure Survey
  2. B.Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2025 and Periodic Labour Force Survey 2025
  3. C.National Family Health Survey and the Periodic Labour Force Survey
  4. D.Household Consumption Expenditure Survey and the Economic Census
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Correct answer: B. Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2025 and Periodic Labour Force Survey 2025

Both were conducted by the National Sample Survey and both cover January to December 2025, and the inclusion of their highlights gives readers a view of the unincorporated enterprise sector and of trends in the labour market.

Q7704.Reports & IndicesMedium

Which body released the 121st issue of Sarvekshana?

  1. A.National Statistical Commission
  2. B.National Statistical Systems Training Academy
  3. C.Central Statistics Office
  4. D.National Sample Survey Office
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Correct answer: B. National Statistical Systems Training Academy

Through the continued publication of this journal the academy encourages research in official statistics, promotes wider application of statistical data and methodological innovation, and strengthens the analytical foundation of evidence-based policymaking.

Q7707.Awards & HonoursMedium

What does MANAK stand for in the INSPIRE-MANAK scheme?

  1. A.Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge
  2. B.Mission for Advancing National Aptitude and Knowledge
  3. C.Model Academy for Nurturing Applied Knowledge
  4. D.Manthan for National Aspirations and Capability
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Correct answer: A. Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge

The scheme is a flagship initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, carried out with the National Innovation Foundation-India, an autonomous body under the department.

Q7713.Important DaysMedium

Which purity grades of silver are covered by the BIS Silver Refinery Scheme announced on World Standards Day 2026?

  1. A.995.0, 990.0 and 985.0 parts per thousand
  2. B.999.9, 999.5 and 999.0 parts per thousand
  3. C.916, 875 and 750 parts per thousand
  4. D.999.99 and 999.95 parts per thousand only
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Correct answer: B. 999.9, 999.5 and 999.0 parts per thousand

These three grades of fine silver bullion and coins were brought within the scope of the standard after the gazette notification of Amendment No. 1 to IS 2112:2025, which deals with silver and silver alloys, jewellery and artefacts, their fineness and their marking.

Q7714.Important DaysEasy

What was the theme of World Standards Day 2026?

  1. A.Shared Vision for a Better World: SDG 7 (Clean & Affordable Energy)
  2. B.Standards for Climate Resilient Infrastructure
  3. C.Quality for a Self-Reliant India
  4. D.Standards for a Digital Decade
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Correct answer: A. Shared Vision for a Better World: SDG 7 (Clean & Affordable Energy)

This was the theme announced for the national celebration held in New Delhi, and it shaped the day's announcements: the Bureau of Indian Standards released standards on clean energy mobility, including one for electric vehicle charging cables and another for pedal assisted bicycles, and the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs…

Q7715.Books & AuthorsMedium

Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant, author of ‘Dancing with Joy’, belonged to which civil service?

  1. A.Indian Administrative Service
  2. B.Indian Revenue Service
  3. C.Indian Railway Traffic Service
  4. D.Indian Information Service
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Correct answer: C. Indian Railway Traffic Service

Besides being a renowned classical dancer and author, she served as an officer of that service, and this detail is the kind of cross-link a paper setter likes, because it ties a book release to the services list.

Q7718.EconomyMedium

Which societies are covered in the initial phase of MSCARO, 2026?

  1. A.Those crossing Rs 100 crore
  2. B.Those crossing Rs 250 crore
  3. C.Those crossing Rs 1,000 crore
  4. D.All registered societies from the first day
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Correct answer: C. Those crossing Rs 1,000 crore

Implementation has deliberately been made phased, and the first phase covers larger societies that cross this threshold in the relevant financial parameters, so that smaller institutions have extra time to strengthen their internal systems and processes before the enhanced reporting reaches them.

Q7719.EconomyHard

Under which provision has the Central Government been empowered to prescribe auditing and accounting standards for Multi-State Cooperative Societies?

  1. A.Section 73(6) of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023
  2. B.Section 35 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  3. C.Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013
  4. D.Article 243ZH of the Constitution
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Correct answer: A. Section 73(6) of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023

That amendment gave the Central Government the power to prescribe auditing and accounting standards for these societies, and the new audit reporting order has been formulated in pursuance of the provision.

Q7720.EconomyEasy

MSCARO, 2026 mandated by the Ministry of Cooperation relates to which subject?

  1. A.Election of office bearers in cooperative banks
  2. B.Statutory audit reporting by Multi-State Cooperative Societies
  3. C.Registration of new primary agricultural credit societies
  4. D.Minimum capital norms for urban cooperative banks
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Correct answer: B. Statutory audit reporting by Multi-State Cooperative Societies

MSCARO stands for the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Auditor’s Report) Order, and the version mandated now creates a uniform, structured and risk-based framework in which auditors report on financial, administrative, governance and statutory compliance parameters through a standard format with clear Yes or No answers and remarks.