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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Q472025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): India adopted import substitution during the planning era. Reason (R): This was to protect infant domestic industries from foreign competition.
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: A
Q482025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Consider these cosmic phenomena: 1. Black holes emit X-rays directly from their event horizon. 2. Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars. Which of the above is/are correct?
1. A.Statement 1 only
2. B.Statement 2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: B
Q272025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following best captures the cultural essence and rituals of Baran's Dol Mela in Rajasthan?
1. A.The fair opens with Dev Viman stunts by akhada artists and concludes with an Amavasya night immersion across the city.
2. B.Lord Shreeji and Raghunathji's processions on Jaljhulani Gyaras attract traders from several states.
3. C.Known as Annapurna Gyaras, Baran's Dol Mela is celebrated only in Madhya Pradesh after the monsoon harvest.
4. D.Held between Shravan and Ashwin, the event is led by monks in caves, separate from temple traditions.
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Answer: B
Q332025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
What is the primary purpose of the BRICS Startup Knowledge Hub launched in 2025?
1. A.Financial trade platform
2. B.Startup knowledge repository
3. C.Cultural archive
4. D.Capital control system
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Answer: B
Q342025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Who wrote the novel Sahela Re?
1. A.Vasanti Muzumdar
2. B.Mrinal Pande
3. C.Priyanka Sarkar
4. D.Shubhangi Tiwari
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Answer: B
Q372025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
India's land area covers what percentage of the world's total area?
1. A.1.4%
2. B.2.4%
3. C.3.4%
4. D.4.4%
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Answer: B
Q392025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following district-state combinations is correctly matched with respect to iron ore reserves in India?
1. A.Singhbhum - Jharkhand
2. B.Mayurbhanj - Uttar Pradesh
3. C.Sundargarh - Meghalaya
4. D.Keonjhar - Rajasthan
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Answer: A
Q402025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of these biomolecules is an essential component of the plasma membrane?
1. A.Cellulose
2. B.Phospholipids
3. C.DNA
4. D.Glycogen
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Answer: B
Q422025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Why is it generally more severe to be burnt by steam at 100°C than by boiling water at 100°C?
1. A.Steam is hotter than boiling water.
2. B.Steam contains more latent heat of vaporization.
3. C.Steam has a higher specific heat capacity.
4. D.Steam molecules are moving faster.
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Answer: B
Q432025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Consider the following statements about the eSanjeevani initiative: Statement 1: eSanjeevani OPD enables remote doctor consultations for citizens via online mode. Statement 2: eSanjeevani AB-HWC connects citizens with Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers (AB-HWC). Which of the above is/are correct?
1. A.Only Statement 1 is correct
2. B.Only Statement 2 is correct
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C
Q452025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Global Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) indicators excluded informal sectors. Reason (R): Informal enterprises are difficult to measure consistently across nations.
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: A
Q462025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
How is Indian Railways cutting carbon emissions?
1. A.Return to coal
2. B.Shift to road freight
3. C.Electrify broad gauge & use renewables
4. D.End passenger services
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Answer: C
Q472025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The Mahalanobis strategy prioritized heavy industries and capital goods. Reason (R): It was believed that investing in such industries would create long-term capacity for growth.
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: A
Q302025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
What was the function of the Board of Control established by Pitt's India Act?
1. A.To manage only military operations in India.
2. B.To oversee taxation and local revenue.
3. C.To control civil and military affairs in British India.
4. D.To regulate trade between India and China.
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Answer: C
Q322025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Match the following Taekwon-Do Korean terms with their correct English meanings: Which of the following is the correct pairing? Column A (Korean Term) Column B (English Meaning) 1. Tae A. Discipline or way 2. Kwon B. To strike with the hand 3. Do C. To strike with the feet 4. Dojang D. Training Hall or place of practice
1. A.1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
2. B.1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D
3. C.1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
4. D.1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B
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Answer: B
Q332025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
The Trilateral Highway Project aims to enhance connectivity between India and which two Southeast Asian countries?
1. A.Bangladesh and Bhutan
2. B.Nepal and Bhutan
3. C.Myanmar and Thailand
4. D.Nepal and Bangladesh
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Answer: C
Q382025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
The Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) onboard Chandrayaan-3 was supplied by which space agency?
1. A.ESA
2. B.JAXA
3. C.NASA
4. D.ROSCOSMOS
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Answer: C
Q432025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
The slogan "Har Khet Ko Pani" belongs to:
1. A.Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
2. B.Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
3. C.Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
4. D.Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
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Answer: C
Q442025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Delhi frequently records the highest AQI levels among Indian cities. Reason (R): It lies in a low-lying basin surrounded by the Himalayas.
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
Q452025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Which of the following sets of locations in India is known for having significant coral reef ecosystems?
1. A.Bay of Bengal coast and deltas
2. B.East coast of India near major river mouths
3. C.Gulf of Kutch, Gulf of Mannar, Lakshadweep, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
4. D.Deep-sea trenches in the Indian Ocean
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Answer: C
Q472025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Panthi steps encode teachings from Guru Ghasidas's Amritvani. 2. Masks representing Satpurush are worn in high ritual versions.
1. A.Only 1
2. B.Only 2
3. C.1 and 2 both
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: A
Q502025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
What is the most likely reason for temperature increase in the thermosphere during solar storms?
1. A.Molecular friction
2. B.UV and X-ray absorption
3. C.Convection currents
4. D.Cloud condensation
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Answer: B
Q262025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Consider the following statements about Gandhara art beyond stone sculptures: 1. A gold reliquary with figures in an arcade was found at Bimaran. 2. Intricately carved ivory plaques were discovered at Begram. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. A.Only 1 is correct
2. B.Only 2 is correct
3. C.Both 1 and 2 are correct
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Answer: C
Q292025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Consider the following statements on World Championship swimming events (50m pool): 1) Men and women compete in identical freestyle distances from 50m to 1500m. 2) Individual Medley is held only up to 400m for both genders. Which of the above 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: C
Q302025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
In which year was the Amateur Athletics Federation of India (AAFI), responsible for managing Indian Athletics, established?
1. A.1946
2. B.1948
3. C.1950
4. D.1951
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Answer: A