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UPSC CAPF GK Questions 2026

Static general knowledge fills most of Paper-I in UPSC CAPF. Of the six areas the CAPF (ACs) 2026 notice lists for General Ability and Intelligence, four are static: General Science; Indian Polity and Economy; History of India; and Indian and World Geography. The notice's wording shows the depth expected. Polity covers the political system and the Constitution of India, social systems, public administration, security issues and human rights with their indicators. Economy covers economic development in India. History covers social, economic and political aspects, including the growth of nationalism and the freedom movement. Geography covers physical, social and economic aspects of India and the world. General Science asks about everyday scientific phenomena and new areas such as Information Technology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science. This page holds GK24's topic-wise GK notes for UPSC CAPF, in English and Hindi, written as short facts and tables so that a topic can be revised in one sitting: Indian Polity, Indian History, Geography, Indian Economy, General Science, Environment and Ecology, Computer, and Art and Culture. The same notes serve Paper-II, whose essay part suggests modern Indian history, the freedom struggle, geography, polity and economy as topics. Read one topic at a time, then solve its quiz and the CAPF previous-year questions on this site to check what you have retained. General Mental Ability, the sixth area, is reasoning and arithmetic, and needs separate practice.

UPSC CAPF GK Questions with Answers

Q3143.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.

Q3144.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.

Q3145.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.

Q3146.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.

Q3149.InternationalEasy

The First Additional Protocol signed between India and MERCOSUR relates mainly to which of the following?

  1. A.Acceptance of electronic Certificates of Origin
  2. B.Removal of all tariffs on farm produce
  3. C.A common currency for bilateral trade
  4. D.Mutual recognition of academic degrees
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Correct answer: A. Acceptance of electronic Certificates of Origin

The Protocol provides that a Certificate of Origin issued in electronic form will carry the same legal validity and value as one issued on paper, provided it is issued and signed electronically by duly authorised entities and officials under each side's own domestic law.

Q3151.DefenceMedium

What is the full form of MAHASAGAR, the vision carried forward by INS Sudarshini?

  1. A.Maritime Alliance for Security and Growth Across Regions
  2. B.Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
  3. C.Maritime Advancement for Shared Growth and Regional Harmony
  4. D.Mutual Assistance for Safety and Growth in All Regions
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Correct answer: B. Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions

The release states this expansion while describing how INS Sudarshini carries forward the spirit of maritime partnership as she continues her voyage under the Lokayan 2026 expedition.

Q3153.EnvironmentMedium

Which portal tracks air quality management parameters for the NCAP cities?

  1. A.SAMEER portal
  2. B.PRANA portal
  3. C.PARIVESH portal
  4. D.NAMASTE portal
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Correct answer: B. PRANA portal

The Secretary of the ministry explained that the National Clean Air Programme gives every city a framework within which it works out its own strategy for clean air, while this portal follows the various parameters of air quality management for the cities under the programme.

Q3155.EnvironmentMedium

Swachh Vayu Diwas is observed on which international day?

  1. A.World Environment Day
  2. B.World Ozone Day
  3. C.International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
  4. D.World Meteorological Day
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Correct answer: C. International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies

The correct answer is the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, on which the ministry held Swachh Vayu Diwas and gave away the fifth round of Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan awards.

Q3156.EnvironmentEasy

How many cities are covered under the National Clean Air Programme?

  1. A.102 cities
  2. B.130 cities
  3. C.150 cities
  4. D.178 cities
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Correct answer: B. 130 cities

The release repeats this figure three times, once for the coverage of the programme, once for the cities that took part in the ranking exercise, and once for the cities whose air quality management is tracked on the PRANA portal, so it is the single number a candidate must carry…

Q3157.InternationalHard

Which of these was NOT signed or launched during the Belgian Prime Minister's visit to India?

  1. A.Letter of Intent between the two Defence Ministries
  2. B.MoU between the Central Bureau of Investigation and Belgium's Federal Police
  3. C.India-Belgium Civil Nuclear Liability Treaty
  4. D.India-Belgium Investment Fast-Track Mechanism
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Correct answer: C. India-Belgium Civil Nuclear Liability Treaty

The joint statement lists what was actually concluded. A Letter of Intent was signed between the Defence Ministries of the two countries, giving a framework for staff talks, training, education, research and defence-industrial partnerships, and building on an understanding the two Defence Ministers reached in March 2025.