Current Affairs (सामयिकी) — UPSSSC PET
Master the 10-mark Current Affairs section for the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET). Review official syllabus micro-topics covering high-yield national initiatives, global summits, welfare schemes, and key appointments.
Exam Blueprint & Section Weightage
In the UPSSSC PET examination, Current Affairs carries a dedicated weightage of 10 objective MCQs. Questions focus on major national developments and events of the last 6 to 8 months.
| Topic / Domain | High-Yield Focus Areas | Yield Priority | Direct Module Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Events (राष्ट्रीय) | New statutory acts, ISRO space missions, port and expressway inaugurations, state welfare rollouts. | High (2–3 Qs) | Open Notes → |
| Government Schemes (सरकारी योजनाएं) | PM-Kisan, PM Awas, Ayushman Bharat, UP ODOP, Ladli/Kanya Sumangala guidelines and allocations. | High (2 Qs) | Open Notes → |
| Appointments & Persons (नियुक्तियां) | Constitutional officers (CAG, CEC, CJI), Governor updates, heads of international bodies (UN, WB, IMF). | Medium (1–2 Qs) | Open Notes → |
| Sports & Games (खेलकूद) | Olympics/Paralympics, ICC tournaments, Grand Slams, Asian Games medal tally and venue hosts. | High (1–2 Qs) | Open Notes → |
| Awards & Honors (पुरस्कार) | Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards, Sahitya Akademi, Jnanpith, Nobel Prizes, Khel Ratna recipients. | Medium (1 Q) | Open Notes → |
| Summits & Conferences (सम्मेलन) | G20 summits, BRICS, SCO, ASEAN, and UN Climate COP resolutions, themes, and member host nations. | Medium (1 Q) | Open Notes → |
| Economic Updates (आर्थिक) | Union & UP State Budget highlights, RBI repo rate trends, GDP projections, GST milestones. | Medium (1 Q) | Open Notes → |
| International Events (अंतर्राष्ट्रीय) | Bilateral defense exercises, border treaties, global geopolitical milestones, global index ranks. | Medium (1 Q) | Open Notes → |
Study Topics & Revision Notes
Select any category to read structured factual notes, key dates, names, and practice MCQs.
National Events
Major national programs, infrastructure projects, constitutional enactments, and state-level policy breakthroughs.
International Events
Key global developments, bilateral agreements, defense exercises, and India's multilateral partnerships.
Government Schemes
Target beneficiaries, implementing ministries, financial allocations, and eligibility criteria for central & UP schemes.
Appointments & Persons
Key personnel updates: judges, regulators, armed forces chiefs, governors, and international organization heads.
Awards and Honors
Civilian honors, literature prizes, scientific accolades, and international recognitions with recipient citations.
Sports and Games
Championship winners, record holders, athletic milestones, tournament hosts, and Indian medal winners.
Summits & Conferences
Host countries, summit declarations, official themes, and institutional consensus from world forums.
Economic Updates
Macroeconomic indicators, Union and UP state budgets, monetary policies, banking reforms, and trade data.
UPSSSC PET Current Affairs Preparation Strategy
- Focus Window: Prioritize events from the 6 months leading up to the exam date; review the preceding 2 months for major government schemes and awards.
- State Focus: Pay special attention to Uttar Pradesh-specific schemes (ODOP, expressway projects, state budget provisions) which frequently appear in PET papers.
- Negative Marking Caution: Since each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks, avoid blind guessing on specific numerical data like budget allocations or dates.