CLAT GK & Current Affairs 2027: What to Study & How to Prepare

GK & Current Affairs is one of the most unpredictable yet scoring sections of the CLAT exam. With the right sources and a structured plan, you can consistently score 25+ in this section. This guide explains what to study, what to skip, the best sources, monthly plan, and key focus areas for CLAT 2027.

🌍 What Does CLAT GK & Current Affairs Include?

CLAT tests events from the last 10–12 months. The questions are passage-based and focus on:

• National & international events
• Science & technology
• Legal developments
• Government schemes
• Environment & ecology
• Important appointments & awards
• International organisations (UN, IMF, WHO, etc.)

You don’t need deep facts. You need understanding + context.

📅 What Months to Cover for CLAT 2027?

Since CLAT 2027 will be held in December 2026, you must complete GK from:

January 2026 to December 2026

Most toppers cover 12–14 months to be safe.

✅ Best Sources for CLAT GK & Current Affairs

• The Hindu / Indian Express (Daily)
• PIB Summaries
• Pratiyogita Darpan Monthly
• Monthly Current Affairs PDFs
• CLAT Consortium sample passages
• DLA Monthly GK Notes (if applicable)

You don’t need more than 2–3 reliable sources. Avoid watching 20 YouTube channels.

📌 What to Study (Topic-Wise)

1. Legal Current Affairs

• Important Supreme Court judgments
• Important High Court judgments
• New bills & acts
• Constitutional amendments

2. National Affairs

• Government schemes
• Economic developments
• Reports & indexes

3. International Affairs

• Global summits
• UN, IMF, WHO, G20 updates
• International disputes & agreements

4. Science & Technology

• ISRO missions
• AI developments
• Medical breakthroughs

5. Awards & Appointments

• National awards (Padma, Bharat Ratna, etc.)
• International awards (Nobel, Booker, etc.)
• New heads of organisations

6. Economy & Business

• Budget highlights
• RBI decisions
• Major mergers & acquisitions

The key is consistency, not memorisation.

🧠 What NOT to Study for CLAT GK

• No need for static GK (capitals, rivers, etc.)
• No need for deep historical facts
• No need for random trivia
• No need for defence drills lists

If it doesn’t appear in newspapers → it won’t appear in CLAT.

📅 Daily/Weekly Study Plan for CLAT GK

Daily Plan (45 minutes)

• 20 mins – Newspaper editorial + headlines
• 10 mins – Monthly PDF review
• 10 mins – Notes revision
• 5 mins – Quiz

Weekly Plan

• Revise all 7 days notes
• Attempt 50–70 GK questions
• Complete one CLAT-style passage set

Weekly revision is the secret weapon for high scores.