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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Q312025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Where was the 17th edition of the joint India-Mongolia military exercise Nomadic Elephant held in 2025?
1. A.Umroi, Meghalaya
2. B.Leh, Ladakh
3. C.Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
4. D.Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
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Answer: C
Q322025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Over 60 Indian athletes participated in the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 held in which city?
1. A.Busan, South Korea
2. B.Gumi, South Korea
3. C.Seoul, South Korea
4. D.Tokyo, Japan
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Answer: B
Q332025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which of the following best describes 'Arranged Marriage' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni?
1. A.Stories exploring immigrant life, cultural identity, and arranged marriage challenges.
2. B.Historical novel on India's independence movement.
3. C.Fantasy saga blending mythology and politics.
4. D.Scientific study of social customs and psychology
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Answer: A
Q342025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which of the following best distinguishes glacial till from water-laid glacial sediments?
1. A.It is layered and stratified due to flowing meltwater.
2. B.It is composed of uniformly sized, rounded particles.
3. C.It is an unsorted mix of materials deposited directly by ice.
4. D.It forms only in glacial lakes through sediment settling.
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Answer: C
Q352025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Consider the following statements about Gita Upadhyay: 1. She is a Hindi writer from Assam. 2. She translated The Diary of Anne Frank into Indian languages. 3. She was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2025. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.3 only
4. D.1, 2 and 3 all are correct
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Answer: B
Q362025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The Population Enumeration phase of Census 2011 in most parts of India was conducted in February 2011. Reason (R): House Listing and Housing Census was postponed to ensure simultaneous data collection.
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
Q382025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which part of the human brain regulates the circadian rhythm?
1. A.Cerebellum
2. B.Hypothalamus
3. C.Medulla oblongata
4. D.Thalamus
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Answer: B
Q412025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
The least distance of distinct vision for a normal human eye is approximately:
1. A.2.5 cm
2. B.25 cm
3. C.2.5 m
4. D.25 m
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Answer: B
Q452025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
What does a lower score on the Corruption Perception Index (e.g., closer to 0) indicate?
1. A.Less corruption
2. B.More corruption
3. C.Higher transparency
4. D.Better governance
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Answer: B
Q462025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which of the following pairs correctly represents agro-based industries?
1. A.Cement and Petrochemicals
2. B.Cotton textiles and Sugar
3. C.Jute textiles and Steel
4. D.Edible oil and Aluminium
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Answer: B
Q492025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which payload monitors solar wind at L1?
1. A.ASPEX
2. B.SUIT
3. C.SoLEXS
4. D.HEL1OS
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Answer: A
Q272025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Based on the given statements which option is correct: Statement I: Mathura art produced images for both Indian and non-Indian patrons. Statement II: Mathura art ignored nature-based themes in its sculptures.
1. A.Statement I and II both are correct.
2. B.Only statement I is correct
3. C.Only Statement II is correct
4. D.Neither I nor II
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Answer: B
Q302025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
In freestyle wrestling, which of the following actions can result in a technical point for the wrestler?
1. A.Running out of the mat deliberately
2. B.Holding the opponent's singlet
3. C.Performing a successful takedown
4. D.Using an illegal headlock
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Answer: C
Q322025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which mechanism did India operationalize in 2024 to strengthen regional financial resilience within SAARC?
1. A.SAARC Development Fund capital increase
2. B.SAARC Currency Swap Framework (2024-27)
3. C.SAARC Trade Insurance Scheme
4. D.SAARC Sovereign Credit Pool
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Answer: B
Q332025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Fill in the blanks: Established in 1961 within the former Palace of the Maharaja of Patiala, the National Institute of Sports was later renamed as the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on ______.
1. A.15th August 1975
2. B.26th January 1972
3. C.23rd January 1973
4. D.7th May 1961
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Answer: C
Q352025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which statements accurately describe water bodies in the Indian Desert? 1. Streams are perennial and flow year-round. 2. Most streams disappear into the sand.
1. A.Only 1
2. B.Only 2
3. C.1 and 2 both are correct
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
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Answer: B
Q362025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Demographic statistics like birth and death rates rely on accurate reporting by households. Reason (R): Birth and death registration is mandatory and always accurately followed in all parts of India.
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
3. C.A is true, but R is false
4. D.A is false, but R is true
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Answer: C
Q382025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following accurately reflects the critical technological outcome of ISRO's RLV-LEX3 mission conducted on June 23, 2024?
1. A.In-flight fuel transfer at hypersonic speeds
2. B.Autonomous high-speed landing under tough cross-range & wind
3. C.Launch abort test for crewed reusable launchers
4. D.Orbital deployment via dual-mode scramjet propulsion
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Answer: B
Q392025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
The term "pleiotropy" refers to:
1. A.One gene affects multiple traits
2. B.Multiple genes affect one trait
3. C.Gene mutation in one allele
4. D.Gene duplication
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Answer: A
Q412025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
It is difficult to start motion with a heavy box and also difficult to stop it once it's moving. This best exemplifies:
1. A.The concept of power
2. B.Conservation of energy
3. C.Property of inertia
4. D.Action-reaction principle
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Answer: C
Q422025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
The Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS), 2023, consolidates and amends provisions related to which branch of law?
1. A.Civil Procedure Law
2. B.Criminal Substantive Law
3. C.Evidence Law
4. D.Contract Law
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Answer: B
Q432025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Reason (R): It is implemented by MoEFCC.
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
Q462025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following is correctly classified as a consumer goods industry?
1. A.Iron and steel
2. B.Aluminium smelting
3. C.Toothpaste
4. D.Copper smelting
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Answer: C
Q482025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which newly designated Ramsar Site is recognized for hosting the largest population of Sarus Cranes in India?
1. A.Sarsai Nawar Wetland, UP
2. B.Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
3. C.Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat
4. D.Harike Wetland, Punjab
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Answer: A
Q492025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Oxygen concentration in Earth's atmosphere is roughly?
1. A.18%
2. B.21%
3. C.24%
4. D.28%
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Answer: B