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43% of CLAT GK Questions From Polity & IR – 5-Year Breakdown & Expected Questions
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The CLAT General Knowledge section is a core part of the CLAT 2026 syllabus. In terms of the number of questions, CLAT General Knowledge, including the Current Affairs section, holds the highest weightage along with the Legal Reasoning exam. There are around 28 to 32 questions from the Current Affairs, including GK section, every year. Often, students are perplexed about how much to study for the CLAT Current Affairs section. The reason is that the topics in this section can stretch to vast boundaries. For instance, if you talk about a simple topic in this section, International Relations, there can be so much to cover in this topic alone. It becomes very important during your preparation that you correctly identify what to study and what not to. In this article, we have analysed the last five years' question papers of the CLAT exam and identified the most repeated topics in the CLAT Current Affairs and General Knowledge section.
CLAT Current Affairs including GK - Year-on-year Analysis
The Current Affairs and GK section can be the most unpredictable section in terms of the type of questions. However, on looking at the last five years' topics covered in this section, candidates will get a good idea of what types of questions are asked in this section. Talking about last year’s topics of CLAT Current Affairs and GK, there were questions from International Relations, Polity, History, Sports/Culture, etc. The table below is a detailed analysis of the topics asked in this section in the last five years.
CLAT Current Affairs Including GK - Last 5 Years Topics
Year | Key Topics (Grouped by Passage/Cluster) |
2025 | - International Relations (BRICS Summit: India-China dialogue, expansion, currency, Big Cats Alliance). - Polity (Article 370 & J&K: abrogation, UT creation, assemblies, districts). - Polity (Nari Shakti: timeline, misconceptions, representation, quotas). - History (Civil Disobedience: industrialist support, workers, women, Round Table). - Sports/Culture (Paris Olympics: vibe, medals like Neeraj Chopra/Manu Bhaker, geopolitics). |
2024 | - History (Jallianwala Bagh: Dyer's actions, casualties, British response, sentiments). - International Relations (Israel-Hamas: 2023 invasion, casualties, crimes, Intifadas/Yom Kippur). - Science & Technology (Chandrayaan-3: landing, Vikram/Pragyan, ISRO journey). - International Relations/Economy (G20 2023: New Delhi theme, members, rotation). - Polity/History (Ambedkar's Speech: democracy contradictions, equality). |
2023 | - Polity/Governance (Governors: role, democratic principles, federal tensions). - International Relations (Global South: G20 role, China borders, Russia-Ukraine). - Economy (Global Trade/GDP: G20 share, dynamics). - Science/Technology (Digital Rupee: RBI CBDC, implications). - Society/History (Bureaucracy: English barriers, social security, quality of life). |
2022 | - Environment/Science (Fossil Fuels/Gaia: distribution, climate). - Economy/Governance (CSR: funds deadline, spending). - Polity (Special Marriage Act: inter-faith marriages, consent). - Science/Technology (ISRO: Gaganyaan, role). - Society (Humour: commentary vs. fun). - Polity (Constitutional Amendments: HC suggestions, mandates). |
2021 | - International Relations (China Borders: 2020 buildup, ties). - International Relations (Modi-Bangladesh: visits, bilateral). - Polity/Legal (Res Judicata: filings, principles). - Society/Health (COVID-19: deaths, education, global). - Polity (Bureaucracy: entry, proficiency). - Economy/Society (Quality of Life: pandemic, welfare). |
CLAT Current Affairs & GK - Most Repeated Questions Over the Years
On closely analysing the past few years' question papers, it appears that some topics have commonly been asked in the Current Affairs including General Knowledge section. Polity and Governance has had the highest number of questions in CLAT GK in the last five years. In these topics, questions were centred around the constitution, famous speeches, federal structure, landmark acts, etc. After Polity comes International Relations and Conflicts. Over the years, there have been questions on these topics, mostly centred around BRICS, G20 summits, India-China, Russia-Ukraine, etc. The table given below lists the most repeated questions in the CLAT Current Affairs section in the last five years.
CLAT Current Affairs including GK - Most Asked Topics in Last 5 Years
Topic/Sub-Theme | Frequency (Out of 140 Questions) | Percentage | Years Covered | Key Examples |
Polity & Governance | 32 | 23% | 2021-2025 | Constitution (Article 370, Ambedkar speeches), reservations (women/SC/ST), federal structure (UTs, assemblies), landmark acts (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam). |
International Relations & Conflicts | 28 | 20% | 2021-2025 | BRICS/G20 summits, India-China/Bangladesh ties, Israel-Hamas war, Russia-Ukraine. |
History (Modern Indian/Colonial) | 18 | 13% | 2021, 2024, 2025 | Freedom struggle (Civil Disobedience, Jallianwala Bagh), leaders, and impacts. |
Science & Technology | 16 | 11% | 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 | Indian missions (Chandrayaan-3, ISRO), rovers, and global rankings. |
Economy & Business | 12 | 9% | 2022, 2024, 2025 | Multilateral groups (BRICS/G20), corporate laws (CSR), and historical business roles. |
Sports & Culture | 10 | 7% | 2024, 2025 | Paris 2024 Olympics (medals, ceremonies), Indian performance. |
Environment & Society | 8 | 6% | 2021, 2022 | Fossil fuels, pandemics, quality of life, Gaia hypothesis. |
Miscellaneous (Pandemics, Awards) | 16 | 11% | All years | COVID-19 effects, Nobel-like recognitions. |
You may also check: Monthly Current Affairs for CLAT 2026
What to expect in CLAT GK 2026?
Based on the analysis of the past question papers of the CLAT exam, it can be concluded that there are some topics that are very likely to appear in the CLAT 2026 exam. For example, Polity & Governance has been repeated in the last five years and is very likely to appear in the upcoming session as well. Similarly, International Relations is also a topic that has been repeated in the last five years and will most likely comprise questions in the CLAT 2026 exam. The table given below shows the most expected topics in the CLAT Current Affairs including General Knowledge section.
CLAT 2026 Current Affairs including GK - Most Expected Topics
Topic Category | Expected No. of Questions | Probability | Key Examples/Sub-Themes |
Polity & Governance | 8-10 | High | Women's Reservation Bill implementation, One Nation One Election, federalism (UT updates), Constitution anniversaries (75th). |
International Relations | 6-8 | High | G20/BRICS 2025 (South Africa/Brazil), India-China pacts, Russia-Ukraine talks, QUAD/Indo-Pacific. |
Science & Technology | 5-7 | Medium-High | Gaganyaan updates, Aditya-L1 results, AI/quantum policies, green hydrogen. |
History | 4-5 | Medium | Constitution 75th anniversary, Quit India echoes, colonial legacies (Jallianwala). |
Economy/Sports | 3-5 | Medium | IMF/World Bank on India (5th economy), 2026 Commonwealth Games, UPI global. |
Emerging (Society/Environment) | 2-4 | Medium | COP30 (Brazil), health security lessons, LGBTQ+ rights post-judgments. |
Tips to ace CLAT 2026 Current Affairs & GK section
Here are some generic tips to prepare for the CLAT GK section:
Make it a daily habit to read one newspaper. The Hindu, Indian Express can be termed as good newspapers for CLAT Current Affairs and GK preparation.
Candidates must note that they should not give too much time to static GK; instead, they should focus more on current affairs of the last 1-2 years.
Practice time management with the help of mock tests and sample papers. Try finishing 28 questions within 20-25 minutes regularly.
Candidates can try group study for this section, as it can be very helpful. Discussing current affairs and engaging in debates can be highly beneficial for preparing this section.
Follow ISRO/DRDO milestones as they are very likely to appear in the CLAT Current Affairs and GK section.
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The best way to cover the important current affairs is to read the newspaper daily. Then try to analyse the newspaper and remember the trending topics. Practice the previous year's question paper and understand the pattern of the question. Summarise all current affairs topics and understand them in brief. If you want more information about current affairs, then you will read the article How to Prepare for CLAT Current Affairs 2026 .
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Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) is a national level entrance exam for the programs related to engineering. It has two levels known as JEE mains (first level) and JEE advance (second level) . Many colleges from all over India in both government and private sector consider its scores. It is an online computer based test conducted by NTA ( National Testing Agency). Physics , Chemistry and mathematics are the major subjects to be focused in this exam.
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NEET ( National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a national level examination for admission in undergraduate medical courses. It is also conducted by NTA but in offline mode as in pen and paper test. It includes courses like MBBS, BDS BHMS , BAMS etc. The exam consists of 180 questions in total 45 from each physics , chemistry , zoology and Botany. The total marks for the exam are 720 marks.
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CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is a national level entrance examination for the admission in national law colleges of India. The test is taken after 12th grade examination for the 5 years integrated programs in law. It tests students knowledge in legal aptitude. It also serves as a basis for public sector undertakings for legal positions.
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