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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Q442025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
The Global Gender Gap Report primarily measures disparities between genders in which key areas?
1. A.Politics, Economy, Health, Education
2. B.Income, Wealth, Land, Technology
3. C.Crime, Law, Justice, Security
4. D.Environment, Climate, Water, Food
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Answer: A
Q462025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Which of the following industry pairs is correctly grouped as heavy industries?
1. A.Sewing machines and Paint brushes
2. B.Shipbuilding and Automobile
3. C.Electric bulbs and Fuse wires
4. D.Watches and Paint brushes
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Answer: B
Q482025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
The Western Ghats are a recognized biodiversity hotspot. Which of the following is currently considered the most significant threat to its endemic species, beyond general habitat loss?
1. A.Infrastructure development projects (e.g., roads, dams, mining).
2. B.Introduction of invasive alien species.
3. C.Forest fires due to climate change.
4. D.Human-wildlife conflict due to encroachment.
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Answer: B
Q262025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched with Ashokan pillar sites?
1. A.Lauriya Nandangarh - Bihar
2. B.Sarnath - Gujarat
3. C.Sanchi - Odisha
4. D.Amaravati - Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: A
Q312025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
What initiative was launched in 2021 under India's BRICS Presidency to boost cross-border startup collaboration and innovation?
1. A.BRICS Innovation Pact
2. B.BRICS Startup Forum
3. C.BRICS SME Exchange
4. D.BRICS Economic Dialogue
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Answer: B
Q322025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which statements about The Neeraj Chopra Story: The Man Who Made History are correct? 1) It details Neeraj's training, mindset, and challenges. 2) It was written by his former Olympian coach.
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: A
Q332025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Natural levees are most commonly associated with which of the following environments?
1. A.Arid deserts
2. B.Floodplains of large rivers
3. C.Glacial valleys
4. D.Coastal lagoons
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Answer: B
Q352025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which recipient of the Padma Shri in 2025 is the first recognized artist in the traditional Tangaliya weaving form of Gujarat?
1. A.Lavjibhai Parmar
2. B.Shyam Bihari Agrawal
3. C.Gokul Chandra Das
4. D.Farooq Ahmad Mir
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Answer: A
Q362025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which of the following is/are characteristic features of wind-eroded landforms in desert regions? 1. Formation of mushroom-shaped rocks with a slender base and broad upper cap 2. Development of flat-topped residual hills resembling table surfaces 3. Emergence of rock remnants standing as isolated pedestals
1. A.1 only
2. B.Both 1 and 2
3. C.Both 2 and 3
4. D.1, 2 and 3 all are correct
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Answer: D
Q402025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Read the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option. Assertion (A): India is actively developing a Third Launch Pad (TLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR). Reason (R): The Third Launch Pad is specifically designed to significantly boost India's space launch frequency and accommodate larger, next-generation launch vehicles like NGLV.
1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B.Both A and R are true, and 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
Q422025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which section of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) mandates video-recording of search and seizure operations?
1. A.Section 50
2. B.Section 62
3. C.Section 105
4. D.Section 176
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Answer: C
Q432025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which department launched 'Dak Karmayogi'?
1. A.MoCA
2. B.DoF
3. C.DoP
4. D.MoHUA
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Answer: C
Q462025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
What is the main goal of the 'Green Credit Programme' launched in 2024?
1. A.Promote fossil fuel use
2. B.Support monoculture farming
3. C.Encourage eco-restoration through credit incentives
4. D.Increase mining leases
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Answer: C
Q472025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Which of the following statements about the fertilizer industry in India is/are correct? 1. India is self-sufficient in potash-based fertilizers. 2. Urea is the most commonly produced nitrogenous fertilizer. 3. Fertilizer production increased after the Green Revolution. 4. Gujarat and Kerala are minor contributors to fertilizer production.
1. A.Only 1 and 3
2. B.Only 2 and 3
3. C.Only 2 and 4
4. D.Only 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
Q292025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following statements about Judo is correct?
1. A.Judo was introduced in 1882 by Jigoro Kano in Japan.
2. B.India's first National Judo Championship was held in 1970 at Delhi University.
3. C.Kalpana Devi won gold at the 2010 Judo World Cup.
4. D.Judo became an Olympic sport in 1965.
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Answer: A
Q302025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Where and when will the 59th National Cross Country Championships - 2025 be held?
1. A.10th January 2025, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
2. B.12th January 2025, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
3. C.15th January 2025, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
4. D.12th January 2025, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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Answer: B
Q312025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
What is the core structural focus of the 2024 India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) within India's international investment strategy?
1. A.Proposes joint sovereign funds and links INR swap with UAE banks.
2. B.Focuses on pre-establishment rights and UAE-based arbitration.
3. C.Assures post-establishment investor confidence via standard and national treatment.
4. D.Aims at GCC-wide tax regulation under India-led digital framework.
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Answer: C
Q332025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following statements best captures the essence of "Landscapes of Loss: The Story of an Indian Drought" by Kavitha Iyer?
1. A.A study on drought's human and ecological impacts in India.
2. B.A fictional story about a family in a drought-hit area.
3. C.A history of monsoon patterns and ancient agriculture in India.
4. D.A colonial-era policy analysis of water management.
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Answer: A
Q342025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Consider the following statements about glacial landforms: Statement 1: Hanging valleys are often found opening into main glacial valleys at higher elevations. Statement 2: Spurs of such hanging valleys are frequently truncated into triangular facets. Which of the following Statements is/are Correct?
1. A.Only 1
2. B.Only 2
3. C.1 and 2 are correct
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
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Answer: C
Q352025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
What is the primary function of the Crew Escape System (CES) on ISRO's Human Rated LVM3 (HLVM3) rocket?
1. A.To guide the crew module into its designated Low Earth Orbit.
2. B.To eject the crew module to safety during launch emergencies.
3. C.To assist in docking the crew module with a space station.
4. D.To provide thermal shielding during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
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Answer: B
Q362025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following statements about Justice Sanjiv Khanna is/are true? 1. He is the 51st Chief Justice of India 2. He succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud 3. He served as CJI from 2023
1. A.1 and 2 only
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1 and 3 only
4. D.1, 2, and 3 all are true
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Answer: A
Q372025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following objectives are part of the National Population Policy (NPP) 2000? 1. Providing free and compulsory education up to 14 years of age 2. Increasing fertility rate to ensure demographic dividend 3. Reducing infant mortality rate below 30 per 1000 live births 4. Promoting delayed marriage for girls
1. A.Only 1 and 2 are correct
2. B.Only 1 and 3 are correct
3. C.Only 1, 3 and 4 are correct
4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4 all are correct
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Answer: C
Q422025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) places emphasis on the use of technology to ensure the authenticity of evidence. This is particularly relevant for:
1. A.Physical exhibits from crime scenes.
2. B.Hand-written diaries.
3. C.Digital and electronic evidence.
4. D.Oral confessions.
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Answer: C
Q432025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): The One Nation One Ration Card ensures portability of food grains. Reason (R): It uses Aadhaar-enabled biometric authentication.
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 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Which of the following correctly describes cooperative sector industries?
1. A.Owned and operated by central government agencies.
2. B.Operated solely for export purposes.
3. C.Owned by workers or suppliers sharing profits and losses
4. D.Maintained by foreign companies with Indian partnerships.
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Answer: C