Haryana HSSC Clerk 2025: General Awareness & Current Affairs – A to Z Details
A – About the Exam
The HSSC Clerk exam is a written test (90 marks) followed by socio-economic criteria/experience (10 marks). General Awareness & Current Affairs form a key component, testing candidates’ knowledge of static GK and recent events, especially Haryana-specific.
B – Breakdown of Section
- Weightage: 20-25% of written exam (18-22 marks out of 90).
- Questions: 20-25 MCQs (0.95 marks each).
- Topics: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Culture (Haryana & India), Current Affairs (2024-2025).
C – Current Affairs Focus
- Events from July 2024 to June 2025 (exam likely in August 2025).
- Haryana-specific: Elections, schemes, budget (2025-26).
- National: Budget 2025-26, policy changes.
- International: Summits (e.g., G20), treaties.
D – Difficulty Level
- Easy to moderate; factual and memory-based.
- Haryana-specific questions may require deeper local knowledge.
E – Exam Pattern
- Total Marks: 90 (written) + 10 (socio-economic/experience).
- Format: Offline (OMR-based), bilingual (English/Hindi).
- Marking: 0.95 marks per correct answer; no negative marking, but 0.95 deducted for unattempted questions (mark 5th option if skipping).
F – Focus Areas
- Haryana GK: History (e.g., Rakhigarhi), Geography (rivers like Yamuna), Culture (festivals like Teej).
- National GK: Constitution, major events (e.g., Independence Day 2024).
- Current Affairs: Government schemes (e.g., PM Mudra), sports, awards.
G – Goals of Preparation
- Score 15-20 marks in this section.
- Stay updated with Haryana and national developments.
H – High-Weightage Topics
- Haryana: Formation (November 1, 1966), key figures (e.g., Rao Tula Ram), districts (22).
- India: Freedom struggle, economic policies.
- Current Affairs: Budget 2025, Haryana elections (if held in 2024-25).
I – Important Sources
- Haryana GK: “Know Your State: Haryana” (Arihant), Lucent GK.
- Current Affairs: Newspapers (Dainik Jagran, The Hindu), monthly magazines (Pratiyogita Darpan, March 2024-March 2025).
J – Justify MCQs
MCQs test recall and application; practice improves speed and accuracy.
K – Key Topics
- Static GK: Haryana history, Indian polity, geography landmarks.
- Dynamic GK: 2024-25 events, schemes (e.g., Haryana’s Parivar Pehchan Patra).
L – Learning Strategy
- Daily: 15-20 MCQs + 30 minutes of current affairs reading.
- Weekly: Revise Haryana GK and major news.
M – MCQ Set (Sample)
- Question: When was Haryana formed as a separate state?
- A) October 2, 1965
- B) November 1, 1966
- C) August 15, 1947
- D) January 26, 1950
- Answer: B) November 1, 1966
- Explanation: Haryana was carved out of Punjab on linguistic grounds.
- Question: Which river forms the eastern boundary of Haryana?
- A) Ganga
- B) Yamuna
- C) Sutlej
- D) Beas
- Answer: B) Yamuna
- Explanation: Yamuna separates Haryana from Uttar Pradesh.
- Question: Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024 (hypothetical for 2025 prep)?
- A) Malala Yousafzai
- B) Greta Thunberg
- C) Unknown (TBD)
- D) Kailash Satyarthi
- Answer: C) Unknown (TBD)
- Explanation: Stay updated via news for 2025 winners.
- Question: What is the capital of Haryana?
- A) Gurugram
- B) Faridabad
- C) Chandigarh
- D) Rohtak
- Answer: C) Chandigarh
- Explanation: Chandigarh serves as the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab.
- Question: Which scheme was expanded in Budget 2024-25 for MSMEs?
- A) PM Awas Yojana
- B) PM Mudra Yojana
- C) Ayushman Bharat
- D) Ujjwala Yojana
- Answer: B) PM Mudra Yojana
- Explanation: Loan ceiling raised to ₹20 lakh.
N – Negative Marking
None; attempt all questions or mark the 5th option to avoid deduction.
O – Official Updates
- Notification expected at hssc.gov.in (July-August 2025).
- Syllabus aligns with Advt. No. 5/2019 pattern.
P – Preparation Tips
- Read Haryana Budget 2025-26 (likely February 2025).
- Focus on NCERT Class 6-10 for static GK.
- Use apps like Gradeup for daily quizzes.
Q – Quick Facts
- Haryana CM (2025): TBD (check post-March updates).
- India’s President: Droupadi Murmu (as of 2025).
- Haryana Assembly Seats: 90.
R – Revision Plan
- Monthly: Revisit Haryana history, geography.
- Weekly: Current affairs notes (2024-25).
S – Syllabus Highlights
- General Awareness: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science.
- Current Affairs: Haryana, India, global events (last 12 months).
T – Table of Topics & Weightage
| Topic | Weightage (%) | Questions (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Haryana GK | 40% | 8-10 |
| Indian History | 20% | 4-5 |
| Geography | 15% | 3-4 |
| Current Affairs | 25% | 5-6 |
U – Updates for 2025
- Track Haryana Assembly Election results (if in 2024-25).
- Follow Union Budget 2025-26 (February 2025).
V – Variety of Questions
- Factual (e.g., state formation).
- Event-based (e.g., awards, schemes).
- Map-based (e.g., rivers, borders).
W – Weak Areas
- Haryana-specific culture (festivals, folk dances).
- Recent international summits.
X – X-Factor
- Haryana GK mastery can secure 8-10 extra marks.
- Daily news habit ensures current affairs edge.
Y – Yearly Trends
- 2019 exam: Heavy focus on Haryana history, national events.
- 2025 expected: Increased weight on 2024-25 current affairs.
Z – Zero Stress Tips
- Practice 50 MCQs weekly.
- Maintain concise notes for last-minute revision.
Notes
- Notification: Expected July-August 2025; check hssc.gov.in for exact dates and syllabus.
- Current Affairs: Focus on Haryana-specific news (e.g., schemes like Haryanavi Swagat Yojana) and national events up to June 2025.
- MCQs: The sample set is indicative; actual questions will reflect 2025 events.