Current Affairs & Static GK · SSC CGL previous year questions

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Current Affairs & Static GK has appeared 1,754 times in SSC CGL papers between 2022 and 2025, about 12 questions per paper, from 12.4 per paper in 2022 to 12.4 per paper in 2025. Every question is listed below with its answer and the paper it came from. Use Practise this topic to attempt them as a timed set.

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Q422025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which curve shows all combinations of two goods that give a consumer equal satisfaction?
1. A.Indifference curve
2. B.Budget constraint
3. C.Isoquant curve
4. D.Marginal cost curve
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Answer: A
Q432025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
According to the Global Peace Index 2024, what is the role of Positive Peace in the context of violent conflict and economic instability?
1. A.It measures the number of conflicts per country
2. B.It predicts military expenditure trend
3. C.It identifies structural factors that promote peace and can forecast declines in peacefulness
4. D.It calculates the percentage of GDP lost due to war
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Answer: C
Q442025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which plan introduced Minimum Needs Programme?
1. A.Third
2. B.Fourth
3. C.Fifth
4. D.Sixth
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Answer: C
Q452025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which is NOT part of the Washington Consensus?
1. A.Trade liberalisation
2. B.Fiscal discipline
3. C.Export subsidies
4. D.Tax reform
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Answer: C
Q462025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which Indian state became the first to notify all its wetlands under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 by mid-2025?
1. A.Kerala
2. B.Odisha
3. C.Madhya Pradesh
4. D.Himachal Pradesh
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Answer: B
Q472025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): The New Economic Policy of 1991 resulted in the abolition of industrial licensing for most industries. Reason (R): Licensing was re-imposed to regulate growing private sector monopolies.
1. A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. C.A is true but R is false.
4. D.A is false but R is true.
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Answer: C
Q502025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which phenomenon is primarily responsible for auroras near Earth's poles?
1. A.Earthquake waves
2. B.Lightning discharges
3. C.Solar wind and magnetic field interaction
4. D.Volcanic ash dispersion
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Answer: C
Q272025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Fill in the blank: Ladakhi new year (Losar) is welcomed with symbolic dough models of ______, sun, and moon placed in households.
1. A.Ibex
2. B.Yak
3. C.Snow leopard
4. D.Buddha
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Answer: A
Q282025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
What was the political significance of Bimbisara's marriage to a Kosalan princess?
1. A.Spread of Buddhism
2. B.Peace with Kosala
3. C.Trade with South India
4. D.Fall of Pasenadi
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Answer: B
Q312025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
What position did Hindu Beg hold during Humayun's reign?
1. A.Rajput chief
2. B.Court scholar
3. C.Provincial governor
4. D.Spiritual guide
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Answer: C
Q332025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Consider the following statements about Judo competition areas and contestants: 1) The competition area is divided into an inner contest area (minimum 8m×8m) and an outer safety area (minimum 3m wide). 2) The blue uniform contestant is called first, followed by the white uniform contestant. Which of the statements is/are correct?
1. A.Only 1 is Correct
2. B.Only 2 is Correct
3. C.1 and 2 are Correct
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
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Answer: A
Q342025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which country partners with India in the Maitri military exercise aimed at defence cooperation?
1. A.Bhutan
2. B.Sri Lanka
3. C.Bangladesh
4. D.Thailand
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Answer: D
Q372025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which instrument description on XPoSat is correct?
1. A.XSPECT extends POLIX's polarimetry range to 0.5–20 keV
2. B.POLIX performs X-ray spectroscopy and timing
3. C.XSPECT measures X-ray polarization
4. D.POLIX measures X-ray polarization (8–30 keV) to study black holes
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Answer: D
Q382025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following statements best explains why age-specific rates are used in demography?
1. A.They help identify regional literacy levels
2. B.They reflect age-wise variation in fertility or mortality
3. C.They show the economic condition of elderly people
4. D.They reduce the total number of indicators needed
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Answer: B
Q412025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
The Kudremukh mines in Karnataka are primarily known for the extraction of which important mineral resource?
1. A.Bauxite
2. B.Limestone
3. C.Iron Ore
4. D.Copper
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Answer: C
Q442025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
In Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Samhita (BNSS), which court may grant default bail after time limit lapses?
1. A.District Court
2. B.Magistrate
3. C.High Court
4. D.Gram Nyayalaya
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Answer: B
Q482025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which Indian city topped the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024 in the category of cities with a population over 10 lakh?
1. A.Bengaluru
2. B.Indore
3. C.Mumbai
4. D.Ahmedabad
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Answer: B
Q302025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
What is the standard width of a singles badminton court as per international regulations?
1. A.6.10 meters
2. B.13.40 meters
3. C.5.18 meters
4. D.12.00 meters
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Answer: C
Q332025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Consider the following statements about the high jump: 1) The minimum length of the runway is 15 meters. 2) The diameter of the crossbar ranges between 15 cm and 20 cm. Which of the statements is/are correct?
1. A.Only 1 is Correct
2. B.Only 2 is Correct
3. C.1 and 2 are Correct
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
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Answer: A
Q342025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Which of the following best reflects the strategic impact of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) after three years of implementation?
1. A.ECTA removed all tariffs on Australian farm goods unilaterally.
2. B.ECTA mainly benefitted old sectors like cotton, with little new growth.
3. C.ECTA led to 14% export growth (2022–24) and added new items like Air Liquefaction Machinery.
4. D.ECTA includes mutual defence procurement via an Indo-Pacific charter.
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Answer: C
Q372025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Which of the following statements about the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023 is correct?
1. A.The KIYG 2023 were held in four cities of Maharashtra.
2. B.The games included 20 disciplines and no demo sport.
3. C.The event lasted for 13 days across 15 venues.
4. D.Only 4000 athletes participated in KIYG 2023.
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Answer: C
Q382025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Fill in the blank: The Union Home Minister chairs a Zonal Council meeting as _____ chairman.
1. A.ex-officio
2. B.rotating
3. C.ceremonial
4. D.honorary
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Answer: A
Q402025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Arrange the following in chronological order: A) Sarkaria Commission report submitted B) Inter-State Council constituted C) Punchhi Commission constituted
1. A.A-B-C
2. B.A-C-B
3. C.B-C-A
4. D.C-B-A
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Answer: A
Q412025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Fill in the blank: Tippani arises from the ______ region of Gujarat.
1. A.Kutch
2. B.Saurashtra
3. C.Surat
4. D.Vadodara
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Answer: B
Q422025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Which of the following is a key economic role of the government in both developed and developing countries?
1. A.Only regulating private firms
2. B.Only promoting exports
3. C.Framing laws and delivering justice
4. D.Engaging in currency exchange
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Answer: C