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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

Q18603.EnvironmentMedium

What was the theme of the 32nd World Ozone Day celebration held in Mumbai?

  1. A.Global Action for a Cooler Planet
  2. B.Ozone for Life
  3. C.Cooling for All
  4. D.Protecting Our Atmosphere
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Correct answer: A. Global Action for a Cooler Planet

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised the national celebration of the 32nd World Ozone Day in Mumbai on 16 September 2026 under this theme, with Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh presiding and Maharashtra's Environment Minister Pankaja Munde also present.

Q18605.Reports & IndicesMedium

What is the thematic focus of the ninth edition of Trade Watch Quarterly?

  1. A.India's pharmaceutical exports
  2. B.India's metals and ores trade
  3. C.India's agricultural exports
  4. D.India's textile trade
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Correct answer: B. India's metals and ores trade

The edition treats this as a strategically important sector for manufacturing, infrastructure, the energy transition and advanced industries, and it examines both export competitiveness and rising import dependence.

Q18607.NationalMedium

Which of the following was NOT among the charges cited against the Shahzad Bhatti Network?

  1. A.Smuggling of arms and explosives across borders
  2. B.Counterfeiting of Indian currency notes
  3. C.Inciting youth and petty criminals into terrorism
  4. D.Publishing hateful digital content
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Correct answer: B. Counterfeiting of Indian currency notes

That charge was not part of the grounds cited when the Ministry of Home Affairs declared the network a terrorist organisation, which is what makes it the odd one out in this list.

Q18608.NationalEasy

Which minister announced the declaration of the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organisation?

  1. A.The Union Defence Minister
  2. B.The Union Home Minister
  3. C.The Union Law Minister
  4. D.The Union External Affairs Minister
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Correct answer: B. The Union Home Minister

Amit Shah, who is Union Home Minister and also Minister of Cooperation, announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs had declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under the UAPA.

Q18609.NationalEasy

Under which law has the Shahzad Bhatti Network been declared a terrorist organisation?

  1. A.The National Security Act
  2. B.The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
  3. C.The Prevention of Money Laundering Act
  4. D.The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
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Correct answer: B. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

The Ministry of Home Affairs used this law on 16 September 2026 to declare the Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the step.

Q18610.Awards & HonoursHard

Which of the following statements about Anant Nag is correct?

  1. A.He made his acting debut in the Hindi film Ankur
  2. B.He made his acting debut in the Kannada film Sankalp
  3. C.He has acted only in Kannada cinema
  4. D.He has never held elected public office
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Correct answer: B. He made his acting debut in the Kannada film Sankalp

The correct answer is that he made his acting debut in the Kannada feature Sankalp.

Q18611.Awards & HonoursMedium

At which venue will the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony be held?

  1. A.Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
  2. B.Kevadia, Gujarat
  3. C.Mumbai, Maharashtra
  4. D.Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
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Correct answer: B. Kevadia, Gujarat

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated that Anant Nag would be handed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony, and that the ceremony was fixed for 22 September 2026 at Kevadia.

Q18613.EconomyEasy

Which ministry moved the proposal to raise the EPFO wage ceiling?

  1. A.Ministry of Finance
  2. B.Ministry of Labour and Employment
  3. C.Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  4. D.Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Correct answer: B. Ministry of Labour and Employment

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation works under this ministry, so the proposal to widen compulsory coverage came from it and was then placed before the Union Cabinet.

Q18614.EconomyMedium

From which date does the revised EPFO wage ceiling take effect?

  1. A.1 October 2026
  2. B.17 September 2026
  3. C.1 April 2027
  4. D.16 September 2026
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Correct answer: B. 17 September 2026

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of Labour and Employment and also of Youth Affairs and Sports, told a press briefing that the higher ceiling would come into force on that day, which is observed as Vishwakarma Jayanti and as Sewa Divas.

Q18616.NationalEasy

Under which law does the Central Consumer Protection Authority exercise its powers?

  1. A.Competition Act, 2002
  2. B.Consumer Protection Act, 2019
  3. C.Legal Metrology Act, 2009
  4. D.Essential Commodities Act, 1955
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Correct answer: B. Consumer Protection Act, 2019

The correct answer is the Consumer Protection Act of 2019, under whose statutory mandate the authority acts to protect consumers as a class, to prevent unfair trade practices and to ensure that no false or misleading advertisement is made about goods or services.

Q18617.NationalHard

Under which guidelines are dark patterns identified and regulated in India?

  1. A.Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023
  2. B.Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025
  3. C.E-Commerce Rules, 2020
  4. D.Digital Advertising Code, 2022
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Correct answer: A. Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023

The correct answer is the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns of 2023, under which both the findings in this order are identified as recognised dark patterns.

Q18618.NationalMedium

Which two dark patterns did the Central Consumer Protection Authority find in Rapido's ride-booking interface?

  1. A.Drip pricing and bait and switch
  2. B.Confirm shaming and interface interference
  3. C.False urgency and basket sneaking
  4. D.Subscription trap and forced action
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Correct answer: B. Confirm shaming and interface interference

The first was found in the prompts that told a rider, after the booking had already been made, that captains were not accepting at the quoted fare and that a higher price improves the chance of getting a ride.

Q18620.NationalEasy

Where and when is the 48th WorldSkills Competition being held?

  1. A.Lyon, France, in October 2026
  2. B.Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026
  3. C.Singapore, from 22 to 27 September 2026
  4. D.Tokyo, Japan, in November 2026
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Correct answer: B. Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026

The Indian contingent was flagged off a week earlier from Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi so that the competitors could reach the host city in time.