State PSC Preliminary Examination General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus
State PSC Preliminary Examination
- 5
- Topics
- 19
- Sub-topics
- 40
- Questions
General Knowledge and Current Affairs is one of 10 sections in the State PSC Preliminary Examination syllabus. It has 5 topics and 19 sub-topics, with about 40 questions (75 marks).
Practise this section freeState PSC Preliminary Examination General Knowledge and Current Affairs: topic-wise syllabus
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Current Events (National & International)
- National News: Government Schemes, Policy Announcements, Budget Highlights
- International News: Summits, Bilateral Visits, Global Events
- State-Specific Current Affairs: Key Developments in the State
- Important Days: National and International Days — Themes for the Current Year
- 2
Sports
- Major Tournaments: Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Cricket World Cup
- National Sports Events: National Games, Khelo India
- Awards: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award
- Important Wins and Records: Recent Achievements by Indian Athletes
- 3
Awards & Honours
- Civilian Awards: Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards — Recent Recipients
- Gallantry Awards: Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra
- Literary Awards: Jnanpith, Sahitya Akademi, Nobel Prize in Literature
- Global Honours: Nobel Prizes, Pulitzer, Ramon Magsaysay, Oscar Winners
- 4
Books & Authors
- Recent Publications: Notable Books Released in Current & Previous Year
- Indian Authors: Award-Winning Books, Biographies, Fiction & Non-Fiction
- International Authors: Bestsellers, Literary Prize Winners
- Government Publications: Economic Survey, India Year Book, State Reports
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Important Days & Themes
- National Days: Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti
- International Days: UN-Designated Days — Themes for the Current Year
- Commemorative Days: Days of Historical Importance, Observances
Frequently asked questions
What topics are in the State PSC Preliminary Examination General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?
General Knowledge and Current Affairs for State PSC Preliminary Examination has 5 topics: Current Events (National & International), Sports, Awards & Honours, Books & Authors and Important Days & Themes, with 19 sub-topics in all.
How many questions come from General Knowledge and Current Affairs in State PSC Preliminary Examination?
About 40 questions (75 marks). Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.
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