CSEET Current Affairs Syllabus

Current Affairs syllabus — full chapter and topic list

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Current Affairs in CSEET, not a summary of it.

1. 1

   National Current Affairs

   4 topics

   • Government Policies
   • Economic Developments
   • Social Issues
   • Environmental Issues
2. 2

   International Current Affairs

   4 topics

   • Global Economic Trends
   • International Organizations
   • Global Social Issues
   • Environmental Concerns
3. 3

   Sports and Awards

   2 topics

   • Major Sporting Events
   • Awards and Honors
4. 4

   Science and Technology

   3 topics

   • Recent Innovations
   • Space Missions
   • Technological Advancements

Current Affairs flashcards for CSEET

21 of 51 cards from the Current Affairs deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. What is meant by a government "policy" in the context of current affairs?

   A declared set of principles, decisions, and intended actions adopted by a government to guide and address a particular issue or area of public concern.

2. What is the difference between a 'scheme' and a 'policy' in Indian governance?

   A policy is a broad framework of intent and direction, while a scheme is a specific, time-bound programme with defined funding and targets used to implement that policy.

3. What is the objective of the 'Make in India' initiative?

   To encourage domestic and foreign companies to manufacture products in India, boosting manufacturing, employment, and the country's share of global production.

4. What does the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' policy aim to achieve?

   To make India self-reliant by strengthening domestic production, reducing import dependence, and promoting local industries and supply chains.

5. What is Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in Indian government policy?

   A mechanism that transfers subsidies and benefits directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts to reduce leakage, delays, and corruption.

6. What is fiscal deficit?

   The shortfall when a government's total expenditure exceeds its total revenue (excluding borrowings) in a financial year, indicating the amount it must borrow.

7. How is fiscal deficit calculated?

   Fiscal Deficit = Total Expenditure − Total Receipts (excluding borrowings); it is usually expressed as a percentage of GDP.

8. What is the difference between GDP and GNP?

   GDP measures output produced within a country's borders, while GNP measures output produced by a country's residents/nationals regardless of location.

9. What does 'inflation' mean in economics?

   A sustained general rise in the price level of goods and services over time, which reduces the purchasing power of money.

10. What is the difference between CPI and WPI inflation?

    CPI (Consumer Price Index) measures price changes at the retail/consumer level, while WPI (Wholesale Price Index) measures price changes at the wholesale/producer level.

11. What is the repo rate?

    The interest rate at which the central bank (RBI in India) lends short-term funds to commercial banks against securities; it is a key tool to control inflation and liquidity.

12. What is the difference between repo rate and reverse repo rate?

    Repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends to banks, while reverse repo rate is the rate at which the RBI borrows from banks (absorbing liquidity).

13. What is a recession?

    A significant, widespread decline in economic activity lasting an extended period, typically marked by two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.

14. What is the meaning of 'social issue'?

    A problem that affects a large segment of society and is widely recognized as something requiring collective attention or reform, such as poverty, illiteracy, or inequality.

15. What is the gender pay gap?

    The average difference in earnings between men and women in the workforce, usually expressed as a percentage of men's earnings.

16. What does 'financial inclusion' mean?

    Ensuring affordable access to basic financial services such as bank accounts, credit, insurance, and savings for all sections of society, especially the underprivileged.

17. What is the literacy rate?

    The percentage of people aged 7 and above (in India) who can read and write with understanding in any language.

18. What is the primary purpose of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009?

    To provide free and compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14 years as a fundamental right in India.

19. What is climate change?

    Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, largely driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels that increase greenhouse gas concentrations.

20. What is the greenhouse effect?

    The trapping of the sun's heat in Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases (like CO2 and methane), which warms the planet's surface.

21. What is carbon neutrality (net-zero)?

    A state where the amount of greenhouse gases emitted is balanced by an equivalent amount removed or offset, resulting in no net addition to the atmosphere.

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