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CLAT Current Affairs Including General Knowledge Syllabus

The Current Affairs Including General Knowledge syllabus for CLAT in full: 5 chapters, 15 topics and 25 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 50 Current Affairs Including General Knowledge flashcards with answers.

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25Sub-topics
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Current Affairs Including General Knowledge syllabus: all 5 chapters

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  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. 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. 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. 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. 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

CLAT Current Affairs Including General Knowledge flashcards — 50 questions with 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.

  20. What is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and where is it based?

    The International Court of Justice (ICJ), based in The Hague, Netherlands.

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  1. Where is the headquarters of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

    Jakarta, Indonesia.

  2. What does SAARC stand for and where is its secretariat located?

    South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation; secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal.

  3. Which countries form the QUAD grouping?

    India, United States, Japan, and Australia.

  4. What is the Paris Agreement's central long-term temperature goal?

    To limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, above pre-industrial levels.

  5. What is the apex monetary authority of India and what is its primary function?

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI); it controls the issue and supply of currency and regulates monetary policy and the banking system.

  6. What is the 'repo rate'?

    The interest rate at which the RBI lends short-term funds to commercial banks against securities.

  7. What is the difference between fiscal deficit and revenue deficit?

    Fiscal deficit = total expenditure minus total receipts (excluding borrowings); Revenue deficit = revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts.

  8. What is GDP and how does it differ from GNP?

    GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the value of goods and services produced within a country's borders; GNP adds net factor income earned from abroad.

  9. What does CPI measure in the Indian economy?

    The Consumer Price Index measures the average change in retail prices of a basket of goods and services consumed by households; it is the basis for retail inflation.

  10. What is the body responsible for setting India's monetary policy and the repo rate?

    The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), a six-member committee headed by the RBI Governor.

  11. What is the full form of GST and when was it implemented in India?

    Goods and Services Tax; implemented on 1 July 2017.

  12. What is the difference between direct and indirect taxes, with examples?

    Direct taxes are paid directly by the taxpayer (e.g., income tax, corporate tax); indirect taxes are levied on goods/services and passed on to consumers (e.g., GST, customs duty).

  13. What is the regulator of the securities market in India?

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), established in 1992.

  14. What are the two main stock exchanges of India and their benchmark indices?

    Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) with the Sensex (30 stocks), and National Stock Exchange (NSE) with the Nifty 50.

  15. What does ISRO stand for and where is its headquarters?

    Indian Space Research Organisation; headquarters in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

  16. Which Indian mission successfully achieved a soft landing near the lunar south pole in 2023?

    Chandrayaan-3, making India the first country to land near the Moon's south pole.

  17. What is India's first solar observation mission called?

    Aditya-L1, placed in a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange point L1.

  18. What does '5G' refer to in telecommunications?

    The fifth-generation mobile network technology offering higher data speeds, ultra-low latency, and massive device connectivity.

  19. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

    The simulation of human intelligence by machines, enabling them to perform tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and language understanding.

  20. What is the Kyoto Protocol?

    A 1997 international treaty under the UNFCCC committing industrialized countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; it was the precursor to the Paris Agreement.

  21. What are the three Rio Conventions adopted at the 1992 Earth Summit?

    The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

  22. What is the Ramsar Convention concerned with?

    The conservation and sustainable use of wetlands of international importance; signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971.

  23. What is the IUCN Red List used for?

    It is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species, classifying them from 'Least Concern' to 'Extinct'.

  24. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?

    Lord Louis Mountbatten (1947-48); C. Rajagopalachari became the first and only Indian Governor-General.

  25. Which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 with the slogan 'Do or Die'?

    The Quit India Movement.

  26. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who chaired the Drafting Committee.

  27. Which UNESCO category recognizes sites like the Taj Mahal and Hampi?

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

  28. How often are the Summer Olympic Games held and where were the 2024 Games hosted?

    Every four years; the 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France.

  29. What is the highest civilian award of India?

    The Bharat Ratna.

  30. On what date is World Environment Day observed each year?

    5 June.

CLAT Current Affairs Including General Knowledge FAQ

What is in the CLAT Current Affairs Including General Knowledge syllabus?

CLAT Current Affairs Including General Knowledge is split into 5 chapters: National Affairs and Polity, International Affairs and Diplomacy, Economy and Business, Science, Technology and Environment and Static General Knowledge. Together they contain 15 topics and 25 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in CLAT Current Affairs Including General Knowledge?

5 chapters, containing 15 topics and 25 sub-topics. The largest chapter is National Affairs and Polity, with 3 topics.

Are there flashcards for CLAT Current Affairs Including General Knowledge?

Yes — a 50-card Current Affairs Including General Knowledge deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.