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SSC CGL 2023 – General Awareness Topics

Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) Tier I Exam 2023 is nearing. Applications are flooding the SSC website and we are awaiting the next notification. Now without losing a moment, it’s time to slog away for the exam. In this blog, I am covering General Awareness for SSC CGL Exam 2023. But before that let us have a look at the exam pattern.

Examination Pattern of the SSC CGL Exam

Tier I

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Tier II

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General awareness is included in both Tier I and Tier II exams. In Tier I, it is of 50 marks and in Tier II it’s of 75 marks. in Tier I exam. In Tier II So now let’s move on to the topics asked in the SSC CGL Exam.

Syllabus of SSC CGL General Awareness

Current Affairs

Candidates, general awareness of India and the world is tested through current events questions. Questions on current affairs can be based on any recent news story, so it is important to stay up-to-date on current events.

History

Questions from History mainly the history of India, from ancient times to the present day are asked in the SSC CGL exam Questions on history can be about specific events, people, or places.

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Culture

Indian culture topics include the art, music, dance, and literature of India and the overall impact of Indian culture on the world.

Geography

Another topic students must prepare is the geography of India, including its landforms, climate, and natural resources.

Economic Scene

Indian economy includes its GDP, inflation, and unemployment and its relation and effect on the world economy.

General Polity

Questions from the political system of India, including its government, constitution, and laws should be included in the are asked in the SSC CGL Exam..

Indian Constitution

Indian Constitution includes the preamble, fundamental rights, and directive principles. Questions on the Indian Constitution can be about specific articles of the Constitution, or about the overall impact of the Constitution on India.

Scientific Research

There are questions from scientific research in India, discoveries, inventions, achievements in this area and challenges. 

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India and its Neighbouring Countries

The relationship of India with its neighbouring countries, including its trade, diplomacy, and security has to be taken into account while preparing for the General Awareness for SSC CGL Exam.

Static GK

Under this topic comes general knowledge about India and the world, including its people, places, events, and things. Questions on static GK can be about any topic, so it is important to have a broad knowledge base.

Takeaways

Students who have set their eyes on the SSC CGL Exam must take General Awareness seriously and keep their ducks in a row since it’s one of the most scoring subjects. To help you with this we have plenty of giveaways and many more on our blog and website. Yes, absolutely FREE! Check out our GA PDFs. Apart from that there are FREE mock tests and quizzes that you can try. Give them a try or ask for help. We are just a call away.

Smita Ray

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