MH CET Law General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

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

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1. 1

   National Current Affairs

   4 topics

   • Government Policies and Schemes
   • Major National Events and Appointments
   • Maharashtra State Affairs
     • State governance and policies
     • Regional developments and projects
   • Reports, Surveys and Indices
2. 2

   International Affairs

   4 topics

   • Bilateral and Multilateral Relations
   • International Organisations
     • United Nations and its agencies
     • WTO, IMF, World Bank and regional blocs
   • Global Summits and Treaties
   • International Conflicts and Diplomacy
3. 3

   Indian History and Freedom Movement

   4 topics

   • Ancient and Medieval India
   • Modern India and Colonial Rule
   • Indian National Movement
     • Phases of the freedom struggle
     • Key leaders and movements
   • Making of the Constitution
4. 4

   Geography

   4 topics

   • Physical Geography of India
     • Mountains, rivers and climate
     • Natural resources and soils
   • Economic and Human Geography
   • World Geography Basics
   • Maharashtra Geography
5. 5

   General Science and Technology

   4 topics

   • Everyday Physics, Chemistry and Biology
   • Space and Defence Technology
   • Information Technology and Innovations
   • Environment and Ecology
     • Biodiversity and conservation
     • Climate change and pollution
6. 6

   Static General Knowledge

   4 topics

   • Awards and Honours
   • Sports and Tournaments
   • Books, Authors and Personalities
   • Important Days, Symbols and Abbreviations
7. 7

   Indian Polity and Economy

   4 topics

   • Structure of Government and Federalism
   • Constitutional and Statutory Bodies
   • Banking and Financial System
   • Budget, Taxation and Economic Indicators

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1. Which government scheme, launched in 2014, aimed at financial inclusion by providing every household a bank account with overdraft and accident insurance?

   Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).

2. Under which scheme does the Government of India provide free foodgrains (rice/wheat) to about 80 crore beneficiaries, extended in recent years?

   Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY).

3. Who is the constitutional head of state of India, and who actually exercises real executive power?

   The President is the constitutional head; real executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

4. Which body conducts the MH CET (and other state-level) examinations and is the state's election-related authority? Name the body that conducts general elections in India.

   The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body that conducts general (Lok Sabha and Assembly) elections in India.

5. What is the capital of Maharashtra, and which city serves as its winter (second) capital?

   Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra; Nagpur serves as the winter (second) capital.

6. Which river is the longest in Maharashtra and is considered the lifeline of the state?

   The Godavari River.

7. Which annual report measures hunger across countries and is published jointly by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide?

   The Global Hunger Index (GHI).

8. Which index, published by the UNDP, ranks countries by life expectancy, education, and per-capita income?

   The Human Development Index (HDI).

9. What does 'bilateral relations' mean, as opposed to 'multilateral relations'?

   Bilateral relations are dealings between two countries; multilateral relations involve three or more countries (often via international organisations).

10. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations, and in which year was the UN founded?

    UN headquarters is in New York City; the UN was founded in 1945.

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

    Five permanent members (P5): USA, UK, France, Russia, and China.

12. Which international organisation, headquartered in Geneva, regulates global trade and was established in 1995?

    The World Trade Organization (WTO).

13. What is the name of the annual climate summit held under the UNFCCC where countries negotiate climate action?

    The Conference of the Parties (COP).

14. Which 2015 climate treaty aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably 1.5°C, above pre-industrial levels?

    The Paris Agreement.

15. What is 'diplomacy' in international relations?

    The practice of conducting negotiations and managing relations between nations through dialogue and peaceful means, typically by diplomats.

16. Which ancient Indian empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya, with Chanakya (Kautilya) as his advisor?

    The Maurya Empire.

17. Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal, and in whose memory?

    Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

18. In which year did the British Crown take direct control of India from the East India Company?

    1858 (following the Revolt of 1857).

19. Which event in 1919, where General Dyer ordered firing on an unarmed crowd in Amritsar, intensified the freedom struggle?

    The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

20. Who led the Salt March (Dandi March) of 1930 as part of the Civil Disobedience Movement?

    Mahatma Gandhi.

21. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

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