Description

Complete GK & Current Affairs in One Package for UPSC Prelims

UPSC Prelims is essentially a test of General Knowledge — static and dynamic. Plutus IAS’s GK & Current Affairs Study Material combines both in a single, exam-mapped resource: static GK foundations across all subjects, plus current affairs organised by topic to integrate directly with your GS preparation.

What’s Inside This Package

• Static GK — History — Ancient, Medieval, Modern India; Indian National Movement; key dates, personalities, events
• Static GK — Polity — Constitutional provisions, Parliament facts, judiciary overview, key committees
• Static GK — Geography — Physical features of India, world geography facts, straits, passes, rivers, mountains
• Static GK — Economy — Economic institutions (RBI, SEBI, NABARD), important indices, Five Year Plans, key schemes
• Static GK — Science — Science in everyday life, disease-pathogen mapping, notable inventions, space milestones
• Awards & Honours — Padma Awards, Nobel Prizes, Bharat Ratna, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Dadasaheb Phalke
• Current Affairs — National policies, international events, UN developments, India’s bilateral ties, Science & Tech news — exam-mapped to GS syllabus
• Summits & Conferences — G20, BRICS, SCO, ASEAN, COP summits, Commonwealth Games, Olympics

Why Static GK + Current Affairs Is the Core of Prelims

Every UPSC Prelims question falls into one of two categories: static knowledge (Constitution, History, Geography facts) or current-affairs knowledge (recent events, new schemes, international developments). There is rarely a “pure reasoning” question in GS Paper 1. This book covers both categories in an integrated format — so when you study a subject, you also get the relevant current events for that subject alongside.

About Plutus IAS

Plutus IAS is OnlineKhanMarket’s house brand and one of Delhi’s most respected UPSC coaching institutes. This GK & Current Affairs material is compiled by faculty who have a consistent track record of predicting high-probability Prelims topics — reflected in the strong emphasis on frequently tested static facts and relevant current events.

Format & Delivery

• PDF download — instant access after payment
• Static GK and Current Affairs in clearly separated sections
• Quick-reference tables for Awards, Summits, and Schemes
• Mobile-optimised for reading on the go

Who Should Buy This

Every UPSC Prelims aspirant — GK & Current Affairs together account for 60–70 of the 100 GS Paper 1 questions. Especially useful as a last-60-days revision resource, as it compiles all high-frequency static GK alongside current events in one readable package. Also useful for SSC CGL, Bank PO, UPPCS, BPSC, and other government exam aspirants.

Why Buy from OnlineKhanMarket

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which period does the Current Affairs section cover?

Current affairs coverage is specified in the product version/edition. Check the product listing for the exact period. Plutus IAS publishes periodic updates — look for their yearly compilations for full-year coverage.

Is this a replacement for newspapers, or a supplement?

This is an efficient supplement. It distils what matters from the news into exam-relevant summaries — ideal for aspirants who cannot read newspapers daily. For in-depth analysis of major events, newspaper reading remains valuable.

Is this useful for UPSC Mains as well?

The static GK sections are primarily useful for Prelims. The Current Affairs section — with contextual explanations — is useful for Mains GS Paper 2 and GS Paper 3 answer examples. Not a standalone Mains resource, but a valuable supplement.

Is this also useful for SSC CGL and Bank PO exams?

Yes. The static GK sections (History, Geography, Science, Awards) and Current Affairs content directly overlap with SSC CGL General Awareness and Bank PO General Awareness syllabi.