TLDR;
This video is all about how to tackle current affairs for SSC exams. It breaks down the number of current affairs questions asked in different SSC exams like CGL, CHSL, and Stenographer, and figures out the best way to prepare. The main points are sticking to a one-year time frame for most current affairs, focusing on the scope of topics, and understanding that PYQ themes repeat. Plus, it divides current affairs into conceptual and factual themes, suggesting different prep strategies for each.
- Focus on a one-year time frame for current affairs prep.
- Recognise repeating themes from previous year question papers (PYQs).
- Divide current affairs into conceptual and factual themes for targeted preparation.
Introduction: The Challenge of Current Affairs [0:00]
Current affairs can feel like a never-ending task for SSC exam aspirants because there's no fixed syllabus, and anything under the sun can be asked. With daily newspapers having tons of pages, it becomes a huge task to handle. But, if you tweak your approach a bit, you can easily handle current affairs and answer most of the questions with minimal effort. This video uses the 2025 current affairs papers as a reference to draw inferences for the 2026 preparation.
Data Analysis: Number of Questions and Time Frame [1:13]
The video looks at the number of current affairs questions in exams like CGL, CHSL, CPO, and Stenographer, breaking them down by time frame (2025, 2024, 2023, and beyond) and topic. In CGL exams, you usually get around three to five questions, with a maximum of six. But in CHSL, you can see up to 11 questions, which is like 44% of the paper. On average, CHSL has about seven questions. The analysis shows that the number of current affairs questions varies depending on the exam. Most questions come from the last one year. So, if you focus on the year before the exam, you can answer over 80% of the current affairs questions.
Key Strategy: Time Frame and Scope [5:24]
When prepping for current affairs, it's important to stick to a one-year time frame. Don't try to cover every single current affair. Also, be clear about the scope of topics. The topics asked vary from exam to exam. Look at previous year questions to understand the themes they focus on, because in online exams, these themes often repeat.
Theme Categorization: Laws, Environment, and Space [6:26]
The video categorizes current affairs into themes like laws and policies, environmental initiatives, space technology, biotechnology, international relations, government schemes, economy, e-governance, reports, indices, sports, appointments, important days, anniversaries, awards, and books and authors. Questions often repeat from these themes. For example, questions on laws like the MTP Act, BSA, and DPDPA keep coming up. Similarly, there are recurring questions on environmental initiatives and space technology across different papers.
Conceptual vs. Factual Themes [8:15]
The themes are divided into conceptual and factual. Conceptual themes need in-depth understanding. Questions can be framed as assertion-reasoning or multi-statement types. You need a clear idea of the topic, not just as current affairs, but as part of the syllabus. Examples include space technology and international relations. For these, a two-year time frame is suggested. Factual themes, like awards, sports, books, reports, and indices, are about memorizing facts. For these, use any current affairs magazine and stick to an eight to 12-month timeline. Don't spend too much time on anything beyond that.
Expanding Syllabus and Exam-Specific Tips [11:06]
SSC is expanding the syllabus, so consider conceptual topics as part of your main syllabus. For factual topics, stick to an eight to 12-month timeline. In CHSL and MTS exams, you'll find more factual questions, while CGL exams have more conceptual questions.
