Welcome to Set-06: The Game Changer Section.
You have come a long way! You started with Set-01 (Basics), mastered History in Set-02, Polity in Set-03, Reasoning in Set-04, and Geography in Set-05.
Today, we tackle Current Affairs (CA). In SSC GD 2026, roughly 5 to 6 questions will come directly from recent events. This means 10-12 Marks depend on how updated you are with the world.
What does this Set cover?
We have selected the top 20 most important events from:
- Sports: Olympics, Cricket World Cup, Asian Games.
- Awards: Nobel Prize, Padma Awards, Filmfare.
- Appointments: New CEOs, Governors, and Heads of States.
- Schemes: Latest Central Govt Yojanas.
- Passing Score: 25/40 (CA is tough to remember).
- Time Limit: 10 Minutes.
👇 Start the Current Affairs Test Below:
Current Affairs Recap: The Ultimate Guide for SSC GD 2026
Unlike History or Polity, Current Affairs (CA) has no fixed syllabus. Anything happening under the sun can be a question. However, if you analyze the SSC GD previous year papers (2022-2025), you will see a pattern. The questions mostly revolve around “Person in News”, “Sports Winners”, and “Government Initiatives”.
To help you revise effectively, we have compiled a Topic-Wise Breakdown of the last 6 months. This guide acts as your quick revision notes.
1. Important Appointments (Who’s Who?)
SSC loves to ask “Who is the current head of…?”. Here is the updated list for 2025-26 candidates:
| Designation | Name of Person |
|---|---|
| Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) | Lt Gen Anil Chauhan |
| ISRO Chairman | S. Somanath |
| RBI Governor | Shaktikanta Das |
| Chief Election Commissioner | Rajiv Kumar |
| Attorney General of India | R. Venkataramani |
| Lok Sabha Speaker | Om Birla |
2. Sports Highlights (The Gold Mine)
Sports is the most scoring area. Memorize these key winners:
- IPL 2024: Winner – KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders). Orange Cap – Virat Kohli. Purple Cap – Harshal Patel.
- T20 World Cup 2024: Winner – India (Defeated South Africa). Player of the Tournament – Jasprit Bumrah.
- Chess: D. Gukesh became the youngest challenger for the World Chess Championship.
- Badminton: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Sat-Chi) reached World No. 1 ranking in Doubles.
- Olympics: Always remember India’s total medal tally and the names of Gold medalists.
3. Major Awards & Honors
Awards can be divided into Civilian, Military, and Film awards. Focus on:
- Bharat Ratna: Awarded to Karpoori Thakur, L.K. Advani, PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and M.S. Swaminathan in 2024. (Memorize all 5 names).
- Padma Awards: Focus on Padma Vibhushan winners (e.g., Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi).
- Jnanpith Award: Highest literary honor. (Recently awarded to Gulzar and Rambhadracharya).
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Waheeda Rehman (Lifetime Achievement).
4. Government Schemes (Yojanas)
The government launches various schemes for welfare. For SSC GD, focus on schemes related to Women, Farmers, and Youth.
- PM Vishwakarma Yojana: To support traditional artisans and craftspeople. (Loan up to 3 Lakh).
- Lakhpati Didi: Aiming to train 3 crore women in Self Help Groups (SHGs) to earn at least 1 Lakh per year.
- PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: Providing free electricity up to 300 units via rooftop solar panels.
For more authentic updates on Government Schemes, you should regularly visit the Press Information Bureau (PIB) website. It is the official source of Government of India news.
5. India in Global Indices
Ranks are often asked. Here are a few important ones (Ranks change yearly, please verify the latest before exam):
- Happiness Index: Rank 126 (approx).
- Press Freedom Index: Rank 159.
- Henley Passport Index: Rank 82 (Visa-free access to many countries).
- Global Hunger Index: Rank 111.
How to Prepare Current Affairs for Next Sets?
Don’t try to read everything. Follow the “Reverse Engineering” method. Look at the questions in our Mock Test and study those specific topics. For example, if we asked about the “G20 Summit”, you should also read about “BRICS” and “ASEAN” summits.
Revision is the key to memory. Check previous sets: Next Up: Set-07! We will bring “Previous Year Questions (PYQ) Special”. We will pick questions directly from the 2024-25 Exam Paper.
Conclusion:
Current Affairs is a journey, not a destination. Spend 15 minutes daily on news apps or newspapers. Stay consistent with Saldiha College Info for weekly updates.
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