General Knowledge and Current Affairs
What this domain tests
The General Knowledge and Current Affairs paper in the Allahabad High Court Group C selection checks static general knowledge with a clear Uttar Pradesh and national constitutional focus, plus current events from the preceding 6–12 months. Expect questions on the Constitution and judiciary, Indian polity, geography, economy, science, sports, awards, books and authors, important days, and UP-specific schemes, districts, and institutions. Because the paper is bilingual, learn the standard English and Hindi names of institutions and schemes.
Core rules and concepts
- Prioritise the judiciary: Supreme Court and High Court jurisdiction, writs, judicial review, Article 226 (High Court writs), Article 32 (Supreme Court writs), Chief Justice appointment, and the Allahabad High Court's history.
- For UP, revise state symbols, major rivers, divisions, famous temples, dance and festivals, and current government programmes.
- For current affairs, use one reliable monthly compilation; group news under polity, economy, science, sports, awards, and UP.
- Link static facts to news: a new scheme is easier to remember when attached to its ministry, launch year, and beneficiary group.
Worked example
Question: The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad was established in which year? Options: 1862, 1866, 1919, 1950. Reasoning: The Indian High Courts Act 1861 authorised new High Courts. The Allahabad High Court's letters patent was issued in 1866, and the court began functioning at Agra before shifting to Allahabad in 1868. 1950 is the Constitution's commencement, not the court's establishment. Answer: 1866.
Traps that cost marks
Do not confuse Article 32 with Article 226; do not mix the Supreme Court's and High Court's writ jurisdiction. In current affairs, avoid guessing on appointment dates and scheme names; eliminate options by institution and year. Read not and except questions twice.