How to Prepare General Knowledge for CLAT? | CLAT Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

General Knowledge is a very essential part of the CLAT exam, carrying a total weightage of 25%, which is the highest apart from Legal Aptitude. The General knowledge section of CLAT consists of 28-32 questions from Static GK and Current Affairs. 

How to prepare for Current Affairs & GK section of CLAT Exam

The importance of this section lies in the fact that it helps conserve time as it will only take 10 minutes to complete this section during the exam. In an exam like CLAT, where effective time management is the key to cracking it, these 10 minutes have the ability to change your entire career graph. 

• But, then this part requires maximum effort during the preparation. The GK section of CLAT also helps to boost the overall score as all the questions are factual and direct.
• Current Affairs will be consisting of all the things going around in mainstream media over the entire year. On the other hand, when it comes to Static GK, the CLAT exam can have questions from any sphere of life.
• You definitely cannot skip this section as it will prove to be quite scoring and time-saving if the preparation is done really smartly. 

Here are stepwise strategies compiled by EduRev Experts on the guidance of various CLAT toppers which will help you to clear this section of CLAT in an excellent manner.

Step 1: Understand Syllabus & Exam Pattern for CLAT Current Affairs & GK Section

Before diving into the preparation, make sure to analyze the syllabus of the GK section.

• The Current Affairs including General Knowledge section of the CLAT exam will contain total of 28-32 questions. 
• The section will carry multiple passages of about 450 words followed by a series of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). 
• Each question will be of one mark; for an incorrect attempt, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
• The questions asked under this section come from current affairs, international news and forums, economy, sports, technology, politics, and government initiatives. 
• Important highlights for Current Affairs section CLAT include:

Question Pattern and Marking Review

CLAT Current Affairs Including General Knowledge Syllabus

In this section, you will be provided passages of up to 450 words each. The passages will be derived from news, journalistic sources and other non-fiction writing. The questions may include an examination of legal information or knowledge discussed in or related to the passage, but would not require any additional knowledge of the law beyond the passage.

Each passage will be followed by a series of questions that will require you to demonstrate your awareness of various aspects of current affairs and general knowledge, including:

• Contemporary events of significance from India and the world;
• Arts and culture;
• International affairs; and
• Historical events of continuing significance.

Step 2: Solve Sample Papers & Check Previous Year Question Papers too

After getting an insight into the syllabus of general knowledge section of CLAT, it is necessary to analyze and understand the type of questions asked in this section. 

• Check PYQs: Make sure to check the previous year CLAT question papers to understand what types of questions are asked in this section. When you prepare with CLAT previous year's question papers, you get a list of important topics. This way, you'll know the areas covered and you can prepare according to the pattern.
  CLAT Past Year Papers
• Analyze Sample Papers: Solve all the sample papers, model test papers to get a complete idea of the recent pattern of the exam. Analyze the sample papers to understand the expectation of the exam.
• Mock Tests: Try appearing for mock tests on the GK section to understand the topics better and how well you know each part. 
• Analyze Frequently Asked Questions: Once you get an idea about the pattern, start solving both previous year CLAT question papers and mock test papers that are available both online and offline. Study and analyze the topics from where the questions are frequently asked.
• Get acquainted with the pattern: Getting acquainted with the pattern will help you answer the question precisely and score more.
• Cover the following topics of Static GK: Static GK comes but related to current affairs. You can cover the following topics from PYQs, Mock Tests and Books and can analyze further from which topics questions are expected in CLAT.

Step 3: Choose the Study Material Wisely & Improve your Reading Skills

One of the most crucial factors which will affect your CLAT score immensely is the study material that you will choose. Choose the study material that is suitable for your understanding and adheres to the current exam pattern precisely.

• Reading is Everything - Stay Informed and Prepared: To be well-informed about current events, develop a habit of reading newspapers like "The Hindu" regularly. Keep notes of important news bits and review them weekly. Focus on specific topics like science, technology, legal affairs, sports, people, places, and inventions to enhance your knowledge. 
• Know exactly what is happening in the world: CLAT GK is a very cut and dry section to get the marks; Either you know the answer or you don’t know. If you know exactly what is happening in the world, you can easily gain marks in the GK section.
• Newspapers: The best way to keep yourself abreast with the latest happenings of the world is by reading newspapers daily. However, you should not read just any newspaper but reputed ones such as The Hindu and The Statesman. 
• Editorial Section: It is advisable to go through the editorial section of the newspaper as it helps build your vocabulary and also develop analytical skills, which is extremely important for the CLAT exam.

• Monthly Current Affairs Compilation: Subscribe for one monthly current affairs magazine (anyone) You can subscribe from any one of these:
  - GK today Magazine
  - Pratyogita Darpan
  - News and events
  - IAS vision.

• Annual Magazine: You can subscribe any one of them:
  - The Hindu- Diary of Events
  - Manorama
  - Panorama

• Books: Apart from reading the newspapers, you can refer to these books recommended b:
  - Concise General Knowledge Manual: Pearson
  - General Knowledge: Manohar Pandey
  - Lucent's General Knowledge

• Watch and Learn: Watching National and International news regularly is another factor that will contribute to strengthening your Current Affairs Section. This will help you know about the current issues in detail. Also, make systematic notes of the news which will be of great help later.

Step 4: Make a Time Table & Identify Your Strengths

• Read Newspaper every day: Read Newspaper every day (The Hindu or The Indian Express) You can go for e-newspaper also. You will find boring news interesting at a point of time if you are able to find a connection. Read important news in the newspaper only and do not go for whole newspaper. Local news are not important, national and international news are important for CLAT exam.
• Current Affairs compilation after newspapers: Do not read current affairs magazines in one go. Read newspapers initially and then go for monthly compilation.
• Create a revision source: Create a resource from where you can revise. Having a revision source is important. Make either Handwritten Notes or scribble on the magazines.  
• Revise notes again and again: Make notes from newspapers and current affairs compilation and revise them again and again. Books are not of much importance as per current pattern of CLAT.

•  Identify the subjects you are strong at: The next step now is to identify the subjects or portions you are strong at or are of your interest and start preparing them first and then slowly move to the areas that might be difficult for you. This will help you gain confidence in this section. This will also take away a lot of burden from you and help you prepare efficiently.

Step 5: Know How to Answer CLAT GK Questions?

The questions in the GK section will be based on current events and affairs across the globe. So, focus on events of significance.

The more you solve questions, the more you get equipped with the skill of eliminating options you realize are set as traps or as confusing but tempting ones.

• While attempting the questions, you must carefully read the information in the passages and answer the questions accordingly.
• You need not worry about memorizing the passage but the ability to comprehend it and find out the focus points and important pieces of information. 
• Try to avoid guesswork in the exam.
• Do not spend time on a single question if you are unaware of the answer.

Step 6: Attempt Mock Tests and Keep in Mind these Tips and Tricks

• Give individual subject mock tests: Make sure to give individual subject mock tests to understand your strengths and weaknesses in the general knowledge subject. Also, try to give at least 10 full-length mock tests to get an idea of the actual exam.

• Avoid guesswork: If you have prepared for the general knowledge section well, then out of the four options, you would be pretty sure about the answer. If you are not confident about any question, do not indulge in guesswork. If confident, mark the correct option. Else, the wisest choice is to leave the question that you are doubtful about.

• Revision: Current Affairs and GK is such a vast area of knowledge that even if you manage to read everything but revise nothing, there is a good chance that you will end up forgetting everything. Therefore, time-to-time revision of what you read is must in this section.

• Mugging up will not help: You need to fall in love with the affairs of the world, or atleast make an effort to do so. Prepare notes well and revise them frequently. If possible, try to study in small groups and share notes.

• Realistic Environment: CLAT mock tests will also give you a realistic environment to test your knowledge.
  This will also help you prepare several new topics/ questions, which in turn will boost your
   confidence.

Sample GK Questions for CLAT

We have listed sample questions below to help you understand the questions. Here are a few sample CLAT GK Questions as per the latest syllabus and pattern. Try solving them to test your preparation.

Question 1: Which Indian state recently launched the Green Hydrogen Policy to promote sustainable energy solutions?

a) Tamil Nadu

b) Gujarat

c) Maharashtra

d) Karnataka

Answer: Gujarat introduced the Green Hydrogen Policy to position itself as a leader in sustainable and renewable energy initiatives.

Question 2: India recently held its fourth Foreign Office Consultations with which country in November 2024?

a) Croatia

b) Bosnia and Herzegovina

c) Slovenia

d) Czech Republic

Answer: India held its fourth Foreign Office Consultations with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo

Question 3: Which Indian airport became the first to implement an advanced AI-driven baggage handling system in 2024?

a) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

b) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

d) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

Answer: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, adopted an advanced AI-driven baggage handling system

Question 4: Which military exercise was conducted between India and Singapore at the Devlali Field Firing Ranges in November 2024?

a) SIMBEX

b) Bold Kurukshetra

c) Exercise AgniWarrior

d) Hand-in-Hand

Answer: Exercise AgniWarrior was conducted between India and Singapore at the Devlali Field Firing Ranges in Maharashtra.

Important FAQs related to Current Affairs & GK Section

Q.1. Current Affairs of how many months should be prepared for CLAT exam? 

You should prepare Current Affairs of last one year for CLAT exam and should revise them periodically.

Q.2. Is one-month preparation enough for CLAT Current Affairs section? 

Current Affairs and GK is an extremely vast subject. Therefore, it is one section, which should not be left for the last. To prepare well for this section, it is important that you dedicate at least two to three hours of your everyday time for minimum six months.

Q.3. What type of Current Affairs questions are asked in CLAT exam?

In CLAT exam, Current Affairs related to national and international events of last one year are asked. In the section, candidates will be given reading passages of about 450 words. Candidates will have to read those passages and answer the subsequent questions.

Q.4. Which newspaper is best for CLAT preparation?

Some of the newspapers that you can refer to for CLAT preparation include:
- The Hindu
- The Statesman
- The Telegraph