General Knowledge for SSC Combined Recruitment Examination

Date: 27 January 2026

1. Question 1: Which country is the world’s largest rice exporter, with exports increasing by 19.4% in 2025?
   Options:
   A) Thailand
   B) Vietnam
   C) Pakistan
   D) India
   Answer: D) India
   Explanation: In 2025, rice exports reached 21.55 million metric tons, the second-highest level ever.
2. Question 2: When is National Youth Day celebrated in India?
   Options:
   A) 9 January
   B) 10 January
   C) 11 January
   D) 12 January
   Answer: D) 12 January
3. Question 3: Who was appointed as India’s first diplomat by the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
   Options:
   A) Farid Mamundzay
   B) Rashid Khan
   C) Masood Khalili
   D) Noor Ahmad Noor
   Answer: D) Noor Ahmad Noor
4. Question 4: Indian athlete Jinson Johnson, who recently retired, won medals three times in which sporting events?
   Options:
   A) International Sports Meet
   B) Olympics
   C) Asian Games
   D) Commonwealth Games
   Answer: C) Asian Games
   Explanation: Gold (1500m) in 2018, Silver (800m) in 2018, Bronze (1500m) in 2023.
5. Question 5: Name the US Ambassador to India who assumed office in January 2026, three months after appointment?
   Options:
   A) Roger Verma
   B) S. Paul Kapoor
   C) Sergio Gore
   D) Rohan Bopanna
   Answer: C) Sergio Gore