1. Static General Knowledge

These are facts that do not change over time. This forms the foundation of any competitive exam.

History

• Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Buddhism & Jainism, Maurya & Gupta Empires.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_India

• Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Marathas, and South Indian Kingdoms.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_India

• Modern India: British Rule, 1857 Revolt, Indian National Congress, and the Freedom Struggle (Gandhian Era).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_India

Geography

• Indian Geography: Rivers, Mountains, Climate, Soil types, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and National Parks.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_India#:

• World Geography: Continents, Oceans, Solar System, and Important Lines (Equator, etc.).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography

Indian Polity & Constitution

• Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_Rights,_Directive_Principles_and_Fundamental_Duties_of_India

• The President, Prime Minister, Parliament, and Supreme Court.

• Constitutional Amendments and Local Self-Government (Panchayati Raj).

Indian Economy

• Basics of GDP, Inflation, and Banking in India (RBI).

• Five-Year Plans and NITI Aayog.

• Taxation System (GST).

2. General Science

Focus on basics (up to 10th-grade level).

• Biology: Human Body, Diseases & Vitamins, Plant Kingdom, and Genetics.

• Physics: Light, Sound, Units of Measurement, Electricity, and Magnetism.

• Chemistry: Periodic Table, Chemical Formulas, Metals & Non-metals, and Acids/Bases.

3. Current Affairs (Last 6–12 Months)

This is the most dynamic part of the syllabus.

• Appointments: Who’s Who (President, CJI, Heads of ISRO, SEBI, etc.).

• Sports: Winners of Grand Slams, Olympics, World Cups, and IPL.

• Awards: Nobel Prizes, Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards, Oscars, and National Film Awards.

• Government Schemes: Latest initiatives launched by Central and State governments.

• Summits: G20, BRICS, ASEAN, and UN Climate Change conferences.

4. Miscellaneous Facts

• Art & Culture: Classical Dances (Kathakali, Kuchipudi, etc.), Folk Music, and Festivals.

• Books & Authors: Famous historical books and latest bestsellers.

• Important Days: International Yoga Day, Earth Day, Science Day, etc.

• Space & Tech: ISRO missions (Chandrayaan, Aditya-L1), Defense (Missiles and Navy ships).

• International Orgs: UNO, WHO, IMF, World Bank (Headquarters and Heads).

Preparation Strategy

1. Read Newspapers: Follow a daily habit (The Hindu or Indian Express).

2. Focus on Maps: Study Geography using an Atlas to remember locations easily.

3. Monthly Magazines: Refer to a standard GK monthly magazine for Current Affairs.

4. Mock Tests: Solve previous years' papers to understand the questioning pattern.