Preparing for the General Awareness (GA) section of SSC CGL Tier 2 can be challenging because of the wide syllabus. The best way to revise quickly before the exam is through one-liner facts. These help you recall important points faster and improve your score in less time. This blog covers important one-liner notes for History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Current Affairs, all in a quick revision format.
1. Indian History, One Liner Facts
History is an important part for the Tier 2 stage. Revise key historical events and freedom movement highlights.
| Topic | One-Liner Fact |
| Battle of Plassey | Fought in 1757 between British and Siraj-ud-Daulah |
| First Governor-General of India | Lord William Bentinck |
| Indian National Congress founded | 1885 by A.O. Hume |
| Civil Disobedience Movement | Started in 1930 by Mahatma Gandhi |
| Quit India Movement | Launched in 1942 |
2. Indian Geography One Liner Facts
Geography section covers facts cover physical, political, and economic geography topics.
| Topic | One-Liner Fact |
| Highest Peak in India | Kanchenjunga |
| Longest River in India | Ganga |
| Tropic of Cancer passes through | 8 Indian states |
| Largest State by Area | Rajasthan |
| Largest Producer of Rice | West Bengal |
3. Indian Polity One Liner Facts
Polity is important for constitutional and governance-related questions.
| Topic | One-Liner Fact |
| Father of Indian Constitution | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| Longest Written Constitution | Indian Constitution |
| Fundamental Rights are in | Part III of the Constitution |
| Total Number of Amendments (approx.) | More than 100 |
| President of India is elected by | Electoral College |
4. Indian Economy One Liner Facts
Economics section tests basic concepts and schemes.
| Topic | One-Liner Fact |
| RBI established | 1935 |
| Planning Commission replaced by | NITI Aayog in 2015 |
| First Five-Year Plan focused on | Agriculture |
| GDP Full Form | Gross Domestic Product |
| Current base year for GDP calculation | 2011–12 |
5. General Science One Liner Facts
Science questions are mostly conceptual or factual from Physics, Chemistry or Biology. Revise these quickly.
| Topic | One-Liner Fact |
| Father of Genetics | Gregor Mendel |
| Chemical Name of Table Salt | Sodium Chloride |
| Speed of Light | 3 × 10⁸ m/s |
| SI Unit of Force | Newton |
| First Man in Space | Yuri Gagarin |
6. Current Affairs (Last 1 Year)
Most questions are asked from the past 6-12 months in SSC CGL Exam Tier 2 stage.
| Topic | One-Liner Fact |
| Current President of India | Droupadi Murmu |
| Current RBI Governor | Shaktikanta Das |
| Bharat Ratna 2024 Awardee | M.S. Swaminathan |
| G20 Summit 2023 Host Country | India |
| World Environment Day Theme 2024 | Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience |
Check detailed SSC CGL Syllabus to know more about other subjects.
7. Static GK Capitals, Rivers, and Dams
Easy to memorize and often repeated in SSC exams.
| Category | One-Liner Fact |
| Capital of Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar |
| Largest Dam in India | Tehri Dam |
| Longest River in the World | Nile |
| Currency of Japan | Yen |
| National Animal of India | Bengal Tiger |
8. Quick Revision Tips for GA
Follow these strategies in the last days before the exam:
- Revise static GK daily for 15-20 minutes.
- Focus on current affairs of last 12 months.
- Attempt GA mock tests to find weak areas.
- Make short notes for each subject.
- Revise one-liners daily before going to bed.
Key Takeaways
Below are the key takeaways:
- Cover one topic daily for efficient revision.
- Focus more on facts and recurring themes.
- Use mock tests and previous year papers for better understanding.
- Last-minute revision should include GA one-liners and current affairs only.
FAQs
Ans. Around 25 questions are asked in the General Awareness section, each carrying 3 marks.
Ans. Use Lucent’s GK, monthly current affairs PDFs, and one-liner revision notes like this blog.
Yes, questions are mainly from the past 6-12 months of current events.
Spend at least 30-40 minutes revising static GK and current affairs every day.
They are useful for revision, but practicing mock tests and previous year questions is also essential for better preparation.
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