CLAT 2026 GK & Current Affairs Analysis with Questions & Answers
The General Knowledge and Current Affairs section of CLAT 2026 tested candidates on national and international events, government policies, sports, international organizations, and important personalities. This article provides a detailed analysis along with complete questions, answer options, correct answers, and explanations.
Overview of GK & Current Affairs Section in CLAT 2026
- Total Questions: 28
- Type: Passage-Based + Static GK
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
- Main Focus: Current Affairs (2024–2025)
The section included passages from newspapers, government releases, and international reports, followed by static GK-based questions.
Difficulty Level Analysis
The GK section of CLAT 2026 was considered Moderate to Difficult. Students with regular newspaper reading and monthly current affairs revision found this section manageable. However, static GK questions created difficulty for some candidates.
- Current Affairs: Moderate
- Static GK: Difficult
- International Affairs: Moderate
- Time Consumption: High
CLAT 2026 GK & Current Affairs – Questions, Answers & Explanations
Passage VI: India–US Relations (Q25–Q29)
US president Donald trump has landed a triple whammy on India by torpedoing the H-1B visa programme, days after revoking sanctions waiver on Chabahar port in Iran and weeks after imposing a 50% tariff on Indian exports to the US. The White House also maintained a conspicuous silence on the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia mutual defence treaty amid reports that neither country informed Washington of the pact, suggesting a growing US indifference to India’s concerns. The triple blow has shaken US-India ties to the foundation, mystifying experts who expected a reset after an exchange of friendly messages between Modi and Trump. While some observers see in the crackdown on H-1B a pressure tactic to make India bend on the trade deal, sources familiar with the dynamics of the current White House say the two issues are unrelated and Trump was convinced of the need to “reform” the guest worker visa programme ever since MAGA hardliners persuaded him that American workers were being gamed out of jobs by foreign companies and US big tech acting in tandem
Q25. What percentage tariff did President Trump impose on Indian exports?
(A) 15%
(B) 25%
(C) 40%
(D) 50%
Answer: (D)
Explanation: The passage clearly mentions a 50% tariff.
Q26. What strategic reason did Trump cite for penalizing India?
(A) IT exports
(B) Demonetization
(C) Immigration policies
(D) Defense ties with Russia
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The passage links tariffs with H-1B visa reforms.
Q27. Strategic significance of Chabahar Port?
(A) Access to China
(B) Counterbalance to Gwadar
(C) Naval base
(D) Mediterranean link
Answer: (B)
Explanation: Chabahar counters China’s presence in Gwadar.
Q28. Primary purpose of H-1B Visa?
(A) Exchange visa
(B) Employment visa
(C) Immigrant visa
(D) Non-immigrant work visa
Answer: (D)
Explanation: H-1B allows foreign professionals to work in the US.
Q29. ‘MAGA’ stands for:
(A) Multilateral Agencies Global Association
(B) Make America Great Again
(C) Mutual Agreement for Global Advantage
(D) Monetary Advantage
Answer: (B)
Explanation: MAGA was Trump’s campaign slogan.
Passage VII: Chess Achievement (Q30–Q34)
Indian Chess recorded yet another great moment on Monday; as Divya Deshmukh won the Women’s World Cup in Georgian city of Batumi. In the final, the 19-year-old defeated fellow-Indian Koneru Humpy in the tiebreakers. While Humpy contesting the final wasn’t much of a surprise-she is the World No. 5 and has been one of the best female players for the last couple of decades-not many would have anticipated Divya’s stunning show. But, given her obvious talent and the way she has been playing for the past two years, it didn’t come as a big surprise. By winning the World Cup, one of the biggest events organized by the world chess governing body FIDE, Divya also achieved another significant milestone. She became India’s 88th Grandmaster and is only the fourth Indian Woman after Humpy, D. Harika and R. Vaishali to get that coveted title. Last year, Divya won the World junior championship in Ahmedabad with a dominant display. She also played a key role in India’s historic gold in the Chess Olympiad at Budapest. India was the top seed there, though. At the World Cup, the Indian women exceeded expectations, with four of them making it to the quarterfinals
Q30. Origin of chess?
(A) China
(B) Russia
(C) India
(D) Egypt
Answer: (C)
Explanation: Chess originated in India as Chaturanga.
Q31. First Indian Grandmaster?
(A) D. Gukesh
(B) Praveen Thipsay
(C) Dibyendu Barua
(D) Vishwanathan Anand
Answer: (D)
Explanation: Anand became India’s first GM in 1988.
Q32. First official World Champion?
(A) Fischer
(B) Kasparov
(C) Anand
(D) Steinitz
Answer: (D)
Q33. Computer that defeated Kasparov?
(A) Deep AI
(B) Deep Thought
(C) Deep Blue
(D) Deep Water
Answer: (C)
Q34. Venue of Chess World Cup 2025?
(A) Paris
(B) Baku
(C) Goa
(D) Chennai
Answer: (B)
Passage VIII: Operation Sindoor (Q35–Q40)
I rise to apprise this august House of the foreign policy dimension of our response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, going into the preparations for Operation Sindoor and how foreign policy was handled during Operation Sindoor. As all the honourable members would appreciate, it was important to send a clear, strong and resolute message after the Pahalgam attack. Our red lines had been crossed and we had to make it very apparent that there would be serious consequences. As a result, the first step which was taken was that a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security took place on the 23rd of April, and that meeting decided that:
One, the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross¬border terrorism.
Two, the integrated checkpost Attari would be closed with immediate effect.
Three, Pakistani nationals who were traveling under SAARC visa exemption scheme would no longer be allowed to do that.
Four, the Defence, Naval and Air Advisors of the Pakistani High Commission would be declared persona non-grata and,
Five, the overall strength of the High Commission would be brought down to 30 from the number of 55
Q35. Pahalgam is in: (C) Jammu & Kashmir
Q36. Attari Checkpost: (A) Near Amritsar
Q37. Not a SAARC nation: (C) Mauritius
Q38. Persona Non Grata: (B) Unwelcome person
Q39. Indus Treaty facilitated by: (C) World Bank
Q40. Not Indus tributary: (C) Tapti
Passage IX: SCO Summit (Q41–Q46)
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Tianjin, China, from 31 August to 1 September 2025. The Summit witnessed productive discussions on SCO Development Strategy, Reform of Global Governance, Counter-Terrorism, Peace and Security, Economic and Financial Cooperation, and Sustainable Development.
Addressing the Summit, Prime Minister highlighted India’s approach to strengthening cooperation under the SCO framework. In this regard, he noted that India seeks greater action under three pillars – Security, Connectivity and Opportunity. Emphasising that peace, security and stability remain key to progress and prosperity, he called upon member countries to take firm and decisive action to fight terrorism in all its manifestations. Prime Minister underlined the need for coordinated action against terror financing and radicalization. Thanking member countries for their strong solidarity in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, he emphasized that there should be no double standards in dealing with terrorism and urged the group to hold countries who perpetrate and support cross-border terrorism accountable.
Highlighting the role of connectivity in fostering development and building trust, Prime Minister stated that India strongly supported projects such as Chabahar port and International North-South Transport Corridor. He also spoke about opportunities in the fields of start-ups, innovation, youth empowerment and shared heritage, which must be pursued under the SCO umbrella. Prime Minister proposed commencing a Civilizational Dialogue Forum within the group to foster greater people-to-people ties and cultural understanding
Q41. (D) Cultural Understanding
Q42. (B) Tajikistan
Q43. (B) Iran
Q44. (D) Myanmar
Q45. (A) Beijing
Q46. (B) Tianjin Declaration
Passage X: Air India Crash (Q47–Q52)
Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI-171 accident. We continue to mourn their loss and remain fully committed to providing support during this difficult time. Over a month ago, Air India started releasing interim payment of Rs 25 lakh to the affected families, to help them meet their immediate financial needs. The interim payment will be adjusted against any final compensation.
Air India has, so far, released the interim compensation to the families of 147 of the 229 deceased passengers and also the 19 who lost their lives at the accident site. In addition, the requisite documents of 52 others have been verified, to whose families the interim compensation will be released progressively. The Tata Group has also registered ‘The AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust’, dedicated to the victims of the unfortunate accident. The Trust has pledged an ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 crore in respect of each of the deceased, and support for rebuilding the B.J. Medical College Hostel infrastructure, which was damaged in the accident.
The Trust will also provide aid and assistance for alleviation of any trauma or distress suffered by the first responders, medical and disaster relief professionals, social workers, and governmental staff who provided invaluable institutional support and service in the aftermath of the accident.
Q47. (B) Heathrow Airport
Q48. (C) Ram Mohan Naidu
Q49. (C) Mumbai
Q50. (A) British National
Q51. (C) AAIB
Q52. (B) Boeing 787-8
Preparation Tips for CLAT 2027 GK & Current Affairs
- Read newspapers daily (The Hindu / Indian Express)
- Prepare monthly current affairs notes
- Revise static GK regularly
- Follow government schemes and policies
- Practice GK sectional tests
Conclusion
The GK & Current Affairs section of CLAT 2026 was knowledge-intensive and required consistent preparation. Students with strong current affairs coverage performed better. Regular reading and revision remain the key to success.
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