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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

Q18583.InternationalMedium

How much investment into India does the India-New Zealand FTA provide for facilitating?

  1. A.5 billion US dollars
  2. B.20 billion US dollars
  3. C.50 billion US dollars
  4. D.100 billion US dollars
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Correct answer: B. 20 billion US dollars

Besides tariff concessions, the agreement carries a commitment to facilitate investment of this size into India, and it strengthens bilateral cooperation in agricultural productivity, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, traditional medicine and AYUSH, technology and trade facilitation.

Q18585.InternationalMedium

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, for which New Zealand's Parliament passed enabling legislation in September 2026, was signed on which date?

  1. A.27 April 2026 in New Delhi
  2. B.16 September 2026 in Wellington
  3. C.12 January 2026 in Auckland
  4. D.5 July 2026 in New Delhi
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Correct answer: A. 27 April 2026 in New Delhi

The agreement was signed in the Indian capital on that date, and the legislation to give it effect was passed by the Parliament of New Zealand months later.

Q18587.EconomyMedium

What level of foreign direct investment is permitted in commercial coal mining under the liberal framework described in the 16th auction round?

  1. A.49 per cent through the government route
  2. B.74 per cent through the automatic route
  3. C.100 per cent through the automatic route
  4. D.26 per cent through the government route
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Correct answer: C. 100 per cent through the automatic route

The commercial coal mining framework was designed to attract wide participation, so it carries no end-use restriction on the coal mined, permits full foreign investment without prior approval, and keeps upfront payments low by allowing them to be adjusted against future revenue share.

Q18593.Government SchemesMedium

On which date was the PM Vishwakarma Scheme launched?

  1. A.17 September 2023
  2. B.15 August 2023
  3. C.17 September 2022
  4. D.2 October 2023
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Correct answer: A. 17 September 2023

The Prime Minister launched the scheme on that day to give end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 identified trades, which is why its third anniversary falls on 17 September 2026 and is being celebrated at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata.

Q18594.Government SchemesEasy

How many beneficiaries have been registered under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in its first three years?

  1. A.10 lakh
  2. B.20 lakh
  3. C.30 lakh
  4. D.50 lakh
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Correct answer: C. 30 lakh

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises stated that this many beneficiaries have been registered under the scheme after clearing a three-stage verification process, which means the registration target set for the scheme has been met within three years of its launch.

Q18599.Summits & ConferencesMedium

Which institution will host the World Circular Economy Forum 2027?

  1. A.Columbia University, United States
  2. B.University of Helsinki, Finland
  3. C.Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
  4. D.University of Tokyo, Japan
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Correct answer: A. Columbia University, United States

At the closing ceremony in Gandhinagar, Kristo Lehtonen, Director of International Programmes at SITRA, handed over the baton for organising the next edition of the forum to Columbia University.

Q18600.Summits & ConferencesEasy

Where was the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 held?

  1. A.New Delhi
  2. B.Gandhinagar, Gujarat
  3. C.Helsinki, Finland
  4. D.Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Correct answer: B. Gandhinagar, Gujarat

The forum, written in short as WCEF2026, ran for two days and concluded there on 16 September 2026, bringing together around 2,700 delegates and 260 speakers from more than 60 countries, including governments, international organisations, industry, start-ups, academia and civil society.