Comprehensive General Knowledge Guide for CLAT & AILET 2025-2026

We are happy to bring you another resource, this time focused on helping law aspirants prep well for the General Knowledge and Current Affairs sections of the upcoming Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) which will be held in 2025 and 2026. The General Knowledge section of these exams generally includes current affairs, law changes, constitutional changes, international scenario etc. of the recent past. Best Clat Community

Let us understand the pattern of GK & Current Affairs.

CLAT Examination Pattern

• Total marks: 150

• Duration: 2 hours

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• Questions mainly passage based analytical questions

• You are focused on legal news, constitutional amendments, international agreements, and socio-political developments.

AILET Examination Pattern

• Total marks: 150

• Duration: 1.5 hours

• General Knowledge section which has about 20-25 questions

• A combination of independent questions and passage-centered questions

• Focus on legal awareness, landmark decisions and important national/international events

Key priorities, as we get ready for 2025-2026

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Landmark Supreme Court Rulings (2023-2024)

• Article 370 Abrogation Verdict (December 2023): The Supreme Court endorsed the constitutional validity of abrogation of Article 370 that granted grades to Jammu and Kashmir.

• Same-Sex Marriage Rights (October 2023): The Supreme Court refused to declare same-sex marriages legal, but however granted LGBTQ+ individuals the right to form unions without discrimination.

• Electoral Bonds Scheme (February 2024):The Supreme Court of India invalidated the Electoral Bonds Scheme, underscoring the public's right to access information on political funding.

• Sub-classification within SC/ST Categories (August 2023)A seven-judge bench ruled that states have the power to sub-classify Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for affirmative action targeted towards particular groups.

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Legislative Developments

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: New criminal laws replacing the Indian Penal Code which came into effect in July 2024.

• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: The Law will Replace the Criminal Procedure Code.

• The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Age-old Law to be Replaced by the Indian Evidence Act

• Introduction: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is India's cornerstone legislation for data protection.

• Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 – Decriminalising minor economic offenses to enhance ease of doing business.

National Affairs

Political Developments

• [Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Results, coalition formations and significant political transitions]

• Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Delhi elections (2024-2025): Results and Political Analysis

• One Nation, One Election — Latest Updates: Discussions and developments about holding simultaneous elections.

• Administrative Reforms: Civil service reform, lateral entry programs, and bureaucratic restructuring.

Economic Developments

• Union Budget 2024-25: Highlights, analysis, tax reforms and more.

• The economic growth indicators are as follows: GDP, inflation, and employment rates.

• Banking Sector Reforms: Recent RBI policies, banking regulations, financial inclusion initiatives

• Make in India 2.0: Initiatives in the manufacturing sector and production linked incentive schemes

• For example, GST reforms that shape the GST structure, compliance mechanisms, and revenue collection.

Social Developments

• Reform Trends: Implementation of the national education policy: progress, challenges and institutional changes.

• Health News: Ayushman Bharat latest updates; COVID-19 management issues; health infrastructure.

• Department of Women and Child DevelopmentNew policy initiatives or legislative changes or welfare schemes.

• Environmental Protections: Climate action plans, pollution control initiatives, sustainability programs

International Relations

relations, bilateral and multilateral

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• Developments on India-China border: on border disputes, diplomatic engagement and economic ties.

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• Russia-Ukraine War: Why it matters, what's happening globally, and India's foreign policy.

• From Tension to Diplomacy: Israel-Palestine, Abraham Accords, Indian outreach.

International Organizations and Summits →

• Facts on a PlatterSeries: India (G20: Key deliberations from AddendumReport — 14th Summit)

• BRICS Expansion: Emerging members, strategic partnerships, and economic frameworks.

• UN reforms: Ongoing discussions on expansion of the Security Council and India’s claim for Permanent Membership.

• COPs: COP28, COP29 output and commitment

• World Trade Organization: Trade negotiations, disputes and recent reforms.

Related articlesScience, Technology & Environment

Scientific Achievements

• Space: Outcomes from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission; status of the Gaganyaan program; space missions

• Defense Technology: Indigenous military systems, missile defense, and modernization of military forces.

• Business: Vaccine developments, medical breakthroughs, and healthcare technology innovations.

Technological Developments

Artificial Intelligence Regulations: National and international frameworks for AI governance

• Data Cut-Off: October 2023.

• Semiconductor Mission: Update on efforts to set up chip fabs in India.

• 6G will bring the speed of 10Gbps and 100Gbps.

• Regulatory framework for crypto assets: RBI's digital currency plans

Environmental Concerns

• You Are Training Data: From October 2023

• Conservation of biodiversity around the globe: National Park expansions, species protections, and biodiversity policies.

• Pollution Control Measures: Air Quality Management, Water Conservation & Waste Management Initiatives.

• Natural Disasters: Worthey of response mechanisms and resilience-building efforts.

Sports and Culture

Major Sporting Events

• Olympic Games 2024: Performance and medal tally of India with highlights

• The Business of Cricket: ICC Cricket Tournaments: Results of major championships and India's cricket diplomacy.

• Asian GamesRecent PerformancesCommonwealth GamesRecent Performances تقسیمումների

• Promoting Indigenous Sports: Khelo India initiatives and efforts in reviving traditional sports.

Cultural Developments

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: New editions from India and conservation efforts

• Cultural Diplomacy: India's cultural diplomacy and exchange programs.

• Books: Major literary awards, festivals and events.

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Month-by-Month Current Affairs (November 2023 - October 2024)

November 2023

• 103rd Constitutional Amendment providing 10% reservation to Economically Weaker Sections upheld by Supreme Court

• COP28: Huge focus on climate finance at Dubai summit

• Indian wedding trees: India is the next G20 president with the slogan of "One Earth, One Family, One Future"

December 2023

• Also read: SC upholds validity of abrogation of Article 370

• Three new criminal laws to replace colonial-era legislation were passed by parliament

• India: Implementation Framework For Digital Personal Data Protection Act

January 2024

• Woman-empowerment focus on Republic Day celebration and technological self-reliance

• New Delhi: National Youth Day with a focus on skills and entrepreneurship

• Economic Survey 2023-24 shows Rugby in the year of 2023-24, economic growth

February 2024

• Government outlook on 2024-25 Union Budget: strong on infra, agriculture, defence