CLAT Current Affairs Including General Knowledge Syllabus

Current Affairs Including General Knowledge syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   National Affairs and Polity

   3 topics

   • Government and Governance
     • Major policy decisions and schemes
     • Parliamentary developments and legislation
   • Constitutional and Legal Developments
     • Significant Supreme Court and High Court rulings
     • New and amended laws
   • Appointments and Awards
     • Constitutional and statutory office holders
     • National honours and recognitions
2. 2

   International Affairs and Diplomacy

   3 topics

   • India and the World
     • Bilateral relations and summits
     • India in multilateral forums
   • Global Organisations
     • United Nations and its bodies
     • WTO, IMF, World Bank and regional blocs
   • International Conflicts and Treaties
     • Major geopolitical events
     • Climate and trade agreements
3. 3

   Economy and Business

   3 topics

   • Indian Economy
     • Union Budget highlights
     • RBI monetary policy and inflation
   • Business and Markets
     • Major corporate and financial news
   • Economic Indicators
     • GDP, fiscal deficit and key data releases
4. 4

   Science, Technology and Environment

   3 topics

   • Science and Innovation
     • Space missions and ISRO developments
     • Health, medicine and biotechnology
   • Technology and Digital Affairs
     • Artificial intelligence and data regulation
   • Environment and Climate
     • Biodiversity, conservation and climate summits
5. 5

   Static General Knowledge

   3 topics

   • Indian History and Culture
     • Freedom movement landmarks
     • Art, heritage and important personalities
   • Sports and Cultural Events
     • Major tournaments and records
   • Books, Days and Symbols
     • Authors and important works
     • Important days and national symbols

Current Affairs Including General Knowledge flashcards for CLAT

19 of 50 cards from the Current Affairs Including General Knowledge deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Indian Constitution?

   552 members (530 from states, 20 from UTs, and originally 2 nominated Anglo-Indians—the nominated provision was discontinued by the 104th Amendment, 2020).

2. Under which constitutional article is the President's power to promulgate ordinances granted?

   Article 123 (for the Union); Article 213 grants the same power to Governors of states.

3. What is the 'collegium system' in the context of Indian judiciary?

   The system by which judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed and transferred, headed by the Chief Justice of India along with senior-most judges, evolved through the Three Judges Cases.

4. Which constitutional amendment abolished the right to property as a Fundamental Right?

   The 44th Amendment Act, 1978, which moved the right to property to Article 300A as a legal/constitutional right.

5. What is the doctrine of 'Basic Structure' and which case established it?

   It holds that Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Constitution; established in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973).

6. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

   The Chief Justice of India, or in their absence, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court (Article 60).

7. What is the constitutional provision dealing with the protection of life and personal liberty?

   Article 21, which guarantees that no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.

8. Which body conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President in India?

   The Election Commission of India (Article 324).

9. What is the term of office of a judge of the Supreme Court of India?

   Until the age of 65 years (High Court judges retire at 62).

10. Which article of the Constitution provides for the right to constitutional remedies?

    Article 32, called the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

11. What are the five types of writs available under Article 32 and 226?

    Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto.

12. Which constitutional amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?

    The 61st Amendment Act, 1988.

13. What is the difference between the Indian President's veto powers—absolute, suspensive, and pocket veto?

    Absolute: withholding assent entirely; Suspensive: returning a bill for reconsideration (can be overridden); Pocket: taking no action for an indefinite period (no time limit specified).

14. Who is the highest law officer of the Government of India?

    The Attorney General of India (Article 76).

15. What is the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

    Washington, D.C., United States.

16. Where is the headquarters of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) located?

    Geneva, Switzerland.

17. What does BRICS stand for and which country joined to make it BRICS+ expansions?

    Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa. The 2024 expansion added countries including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.

18. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

    New York City, United States (with major offices in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi).

19. How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have, and which are they?

    Five permanent members (P5): China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, each with veto power.

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