GK Capsules: What to Cover Weekly for CUET & CLAT

CL Team June 24 2025

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GK Capsules: What to Cover Weekly for CUET & CLAT

Your Weekly Blueprint for Smarter General Knowledge Prep

By Career Launcher, South Ex, Delhi

Introduction

General Knowledge (GK) is the silent game-changer in CUET and CLAT. It’s not flashy, but it often becomes the tie-breaker in tightly contested scores.

What makes it tricky? It’s dynamic, broad, and ever-changing. But with the right weekly GK capsule strategy, you can cover everything without feeling overwhelmed.

This guide by Career Launcher, South Ex, Delhi, explains:

What news to follow weekly
Which static topics to revise
How to retain information effectively
Sample questions to test yourself

Whether you’re preparing for CLAT 2025, CUET 2025, or both, this GK capsule format will help you stay on track and avoid common mistakes.

Why GK Matters in CUET & CLAT

CUET

Includes Current Affairs and Static GK through direct MCQs
Topics include science, polity, books, personalities, geography, awards, and more

CLAT

GK is comprehension-based
Questions are inferential and based on recent passages
Requires contextual and current awareness

Summary: CUET tests recall. CLAT tests application. You need both depth and retention.

Weekly GK Capsule Plan

Each week, your GK plan should have two parts:

Part A: Current Affairs (Daily to Weekly)

Cover these categories every week:

National News (Government schemes, appointments, policy changes)
International News (Geopolitical events, UN reports, treaties)
Economy & Business (RBI updates, inflation trends, budget)
Science & Technology (New inventions, space missions, awards)
Sports (Tournaments, records, major wins)
Environment (Climate reports, natural disasters, conservation efforts)
Awards & Honours (National and international)
Books & Authors (Recent releases, noted titles)
Obituaries (Notable personalities)

Suggested Weekly Sources:

Current affairs capsules from trusted coaching
National newspapers or monthly compendiums
Career Launcher GK Digest (available at South Ex center)

Part B: Static GK (2–3 Topics per Week)

Static GK refers to unchanging facts. Revise it gradually each week. Focus on:

Indian Polity: Articles, amendments, schedules
Geography: Rivers, states, capitals, mountain ranges
History: National movements, key historical events
Economics: Budget terms, banking structure
Science Basics: Units, periodic table, key discoveries
Awards & Honours: Bharat Ratna, Padma awards, Nobel
Books & Authors: Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Premchand
International Organizations: UN, WTO, WHO
Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights, Duties, Preamble

Sample Weekly GK Schedule (7-Day Rotation)

Day 1

Current Affairs (Past 2 days)
Static GK: Indian Polity – Fundamental Rights

Day 2

Current Affairs (Ongoing events)
Static GK: Indian Geography – Rivers and Mountains

Day 3

Current Affairs + Deep Dive into one major news
Static GK: Indian History – Pre-1947 Movements

Day 4

GK Quiz (10–15 MCQs from current news)
Static GK: Awards & Recognitions

Day 5

Current Affairs: National & International events
Static GK: Books & Authors

Day 6

Revision of Static + Current
Full-length GK Quiz (30 MCQs)

Day 7

Weekly Recap
Create mind maps or flashcards of key events

Retention Tips for GK

Even if you read the news, remembering it is the challenge. Use these strategies:

Create Flashcards (digital or paper-based) with key facts
Use bullet points, not long paragraphs
Take Daily Quizzes (MCQs to test recall and logic)
Make Weekly Mind Maps for complex events (like Budget, G20 Summits)
Maintain a “Top 10 of the Week” Tracker: headlines, awards, people
Teach Others – explaining helps retention

Most Repeated GK Themes in CLAT & CUET

Make sure you regularly revise:

Cabinet Ministers and Portfolios
International Organizations and Headquarters
Nobel Prizes – Recent & Historic
India’s Rankings (HDI, EPI, etc.)
UN Days and Annual Themes
Science in News (Vaccines, Missions)
Budget Highlights
India’s Neighbouring Countries – Capitals & Conflicts
Books Launched by PM/President
Legal Maxims & Constitutional Amendments (CLAT-specific)

Sample GK Questions: Test Yourself

Try answering without searching:

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Which Indian author won the 2024 Booker Prize?
Where is the headquarters of the International Court of Justice?
What is the theme of World Environment Day 2025?
Which river originates from the Amarkantak Plateau?

Answers at the end of the blog.

Static GK Snapshot for This Week

Focus on revising:

Indian National Symbols (Bird, Flower, Anthem, etc.)
Major Indian Rivers and Tributaries
Fundamental Duties (Article 51A)
Indian Freedom Fighters
Chief Justices of India (Since 1950)

CLAT vs CUET: How GK is Tested Differently

CUET

Direct MCQs
Speed and memory are key
Focus equally on current and static topics

CLAT

Passage-based questions
Requires contextual understanding
GK is embedded in legal/editorial content

Tip: For CLAT, treat editorial pages of The Hindu or Indian Express as essential.

Mock Test Strategy for GK

Weekly GK Quiz (15–30 MCQs)
Monthly Mock with Timer
Maintain an “Error Log” – track mistakes and revise
Keep a “Fact File” – digital or notebook-based

Final Checklist: Weekly GK Preparation Must-Haves

Daily Current Affairs Digest (15–20 minutes max)
Revise 2–3 Static GK topics per week
Take at least one Weekly MCQ Test
Use Flashcards or Mind Maps
Create a “Top 10” Weekly Recap Sheet
Fact-Check before memorizing

Conclusion

Preparing for GK doesn’t need to be overwhelming. With a structured weekly capsule system, you can balance CUET and CLAT preparation effectively.

What matters most is consistency, structure, and testing.

At Career Launcher, South Ex, Delhi, we provide:

Personalized Weekly GK Capsules
Static + Current Hybrid Quizzes
Faculty-led GK Doubt Sessions
Revision Marathons before the Exam

Make your GK strong—one week at a time. Let knowledge be your power play in 2025.