CDS 2 2022 GK Preparation: Most Expected Topics and Preparation Tips

Updated On: August 23, 2022 10:29 am IST

CDS General Knowledge assesses the applicant's knowledge about current affairs. Find the tips and tricks to ace the CDS General Knowledge section here.

CDS 2 Exam 2022 will be held by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on September 4. The CDS exam is held in two stages which include the Written exam and SSB Interview. The written exam will comprise three papers Maths, English, and General Knowledge. CDS 2 GK paper will have a total of 120 questions. The total marks for the exam are 100. Test takers will be awarded 1 mark for each correct response while for each incorrect attempt 0.33 marks will be deducted. The exam is conducted twice a year for recruitment in the Indian Air Force Academy Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officers Training Academy. To Ace the CDS 2 2022 GK Preparation candidates can check the expected topics and tips below.

CDS 2 2022 GK Preparation: Expected Topics

Candidates can find the expected topics for the CDS GK Preparation.

Topics	Sub-topics
Physical Geography	Universe, Earth, Atmosphere, Weather, Climate, Landforms, Oceans, etc.
Indian and World Geography	Geography, Industry, Climate, Rivers, Thermal Power Plants, Soil, Crops, Sanctuaries, etc.
Indian Polity	Constitution of India, Judiciary, Lokpal and Lokayukta, Lok Adalat, PIL, Prime Minister and Cabinet, Emergency provisions, Chief Minister, chairman, State council ministers, Legislative Assembly, etc.
Indian and World History	Indian National Movement, Revolution of 1857, Different Acts of British Government, Different thinkers and social reforms (like widow remarriage), Indian National Congress and its sessions
Current Affairs	International Organizations, Awards, Honors, etc.
Everyday Science	Ecosystem, Greenhouse Effect, Different Protocols on Climate Change, Hotspots, etc.
Indian Economy	Characteristic of Indian Economy, Agrarian Economy, Mixed Economy, Primary, secondary & tertiary sector, Human Development Index, GDP & National Income, Planning commission, Five-year plans & NITI Aayog, etc.

CDS 2 2022 GK Preparation Tips

Candidates need to devote much time and hard work to the preparation of the General Awareness section. Following are the preparation tips to ace the section.

Candidates must analyze the CDS Syllabus to identify their strong and weak areas and practice more of such topics.
Refers to the best CDS GK Books like Indian Polity by M Laxmikant, CSR, NCERT books, Yojana, Manorama Yearbook, Pratiyogita Darpan, etc.
Read Newspapers regularly as it is the best available source to know about the current national and international happenings.
Practice is the only key to securing good scores in the GK section. Try attempting the previous year's question papers and mock tests before the exam as much as possible.

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