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Brolly is an online competitive exam preparation platform for aspirants across India. Choose an SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, Defence, Teaching or State Government exam, then use its syllabus, previous-year papers, mock tests, study material and exam updates to plan what to learn, practise and revise next.
Current affairs · 8 October 2026
Today’s current affairs, checked at the source
Every item is dated, read on the conducting body’s or ministry’s own site, and written with the question it becomes. Read today’s items, take the quiz, or download the month as a PDF.
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UPSC CSE, NDA, CDS, CAPF
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CTET, TET, UGC NET, State TET
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State PSC, Group exams, Police and other state-level examinations
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Insurance, Regulatory, Engineering, Agriculture, Healthcare and more
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Mock Test
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25 questions · 30 min · 50 marks
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How to Start Competitive Exam Preparation Online
Begin with the official notification and syllabus for one target exam. Take a diagnostic mock, identify the sections that need the most work, study those concepts, practise topic-wise questions and previous-year papers, then repeat timed mocks. Use the official recruiting body for dates, eligibility and rule changes.
If you are choosing an exam
Compare eligibility, subjects, selection stages and likely preparation overlap before committing your study time.
Compare government exam categoriesIf you are starting from scratch
Read the syllabus and exam pattern first. Build concepts in one weak section before adding full-length timed practice.
Browse subject-wise study materialIf your score has stopped improving
Separate knowledge gaps from avoidable errors and slow questions. Your next practice set should target the specific cause.
Choose targeted practiceWhat you get
Why Choose Brolly Exam Prep?
Six things that make competitive exam preparation on Brolly different from a generic study library.
Exam-Focused Preparation
Resources structured around specific competitive exams, not generic study packs.
Transparent Diagnostic Tests
Every available test states its real question count, timing and marking before you start.
Previous-Paper Analysis
Use official papers to identify topic weighting, question forms and pattern changes.
Attempt Review
Review scores, section performance, skipped questions and answer explanations.
Structured Study Material
Concept lessons organised across exam-relevant subjects and topics.
Evidence-Led Planning
Use diagnostic and past-paper evidence to choose the next area to study.
How it works
A Smarter Way to Prepare
Four steps that turn scattered study into measurable progress.
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Choose Your Exam
Select the competitive exam you are preparing for.
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Learn
Study concepts, syllabus, preparation resources and current affairs.
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Practice
Use official previous papers and the timed diagnostic tests currently available.
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Improve
Analyse your performance and focus on weak areas.
Exam-wise resources
Complete Preparation for Every Major Competitive Exam
Syllabus, exam pattern, previous papers, mock tests, preparation guides and study material — everything government exam preparation requires, for each exam in every category.
SSC Paper GuidesCGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO and JE exam guidesBanking Paper GuidesSBI, IBPS and RBI exam guidesRailway Paper GuidesNTPC, Group D, ALP, JE and RPF exam guidesUPSC Paper GuidesCivil Services, NDA, CDS and CAPF guidesDefence Paper GuidesNDA, CDS, AFCAT and Agniveer guidanceTeaching Paper GuidesCTET, State TET, UGC NET and CSIR NETState Exam GuidesState-specific commissions and recruitmentPolice Exam GuidesConstable and Sub-Inspector preparation
Quantitative AptitudeFormulas, shortcuts and solved examplesReasoningPuzzles, seating arrangement and syllogismEnglishGrammar rules, vocabulary and comprehensionHistoryAncient, medieval and modern IndiaIndian PolityConstitution, institutions and rightsMathematicsAdvanced maths for tier-two papersSciencePhysics, chemistry and biology basicsCurrent AffairsStudy and revision methodsExam-Specific GuidesPreparation mapped to individual exams
Performance analysis
Know Where You Stand. Know What to Improve.
A total score tells you little on its own. Each available test shows the score, attempted and skipped questions, section performance, and answer explanations so you can classify what went wrong before the next attempt.
Current attempts run in your browser. Save or screenshot the result before leaving the page.
Mock test report
SSC CGL Tier I · Full Mock 03
72%Overall Score
81%Accuracy
68%Speed
Strong areas
Reasoning88%
English79%
Needs improvement
Quantitative Aptitude39%
General Awareness54%
Recommended action
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Concept and exam guides
Start with the free exam guides and subject lessons that are available on this site.
Compare Preparation FormatsTimed practice
Use the available diagnostics for measurement, and check the displayed question count and time before starting.
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22 Aug 2026Read More SSC CGLSSC CGL syllabus and exam pattern explained
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Competitive Exam Preparation — FAQs
What is competitive exam preparation?
Competitive exam preparation is the structured process of getting ready for an examination where candidates are ranked against each other for a limited number of posts or seats, rather than simply passing a fixed mark. It usually combines four things: understanding the syllabus and exam pattern, learning the underlying concepts, practising questions through topic tests, previous-year papers and mock tests, and then analysing performance to correct weak areas before the real exam.
Which competitive exams does Brolly Exam Prep cover?
Brolly covers SSC, Banking, Railways, UPSC, Defence, Teaching, State PSC and Police examinations, along with other central recruitment exams in insurance, regulatory bodies, engineering, agriculture and healthcare. Each exam has its own page with syllabus, exam pattern, previous papers, mock tests and study material.
Does Brolly provide free mock tests?
Yes. Brolly currently provides short, timed diagnostic tests for SSC CGL, SBI PO, IBPS PO, RRB NTPC, UPSC CSE, NDA, CTET and general State PSC preparation. Each available test shows its actual question count and time limit before you start, then gives a score, answer key and explanations.
Can I practice previous-year question papers?
Brolly provides exam-wise guides for finding and analysing previous-year papers. Download the paper from the conducting body where possible, then use the method here to tag questions, identify repeated topics and preserve unseen papers for timed measurement.
Does Brolly provide study materials?
Yes. Study material is organised by subject — Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, General Studies, Mathematics, Science and Current Affairs — as well as by individual exam, so you can study either way.
Can I prepare for government exams online?
You can use Brolly for exam guides, syllabus and pattern explanations, subject lessons, previous-paper analysis methods and the diagnostic tests currently listed. Always use the conducting body’s current notification for dates, vacancies, eligibility and final pattern details.
Which SSC exams are available on Brolly?
SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, SSC GD, SSC CPO and SSC JE. Each has its own syllabus, exam pattern, previous papers, mock tests and preparation resources.
Does Brolly provide banking exam preparation?
Yes. Banking coverage includes SBI PO, SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS RRB and RBI Grade B, with mock tests, previous papers and banking awareness material.
Does Brolly cover Railway exams?
Yes. Railway coverage includes RRB NTPC, RRB Group D, RRB ALP, RRB JE and RPF, with CBT-pattern mock tests and previous-year papers for each stage.
Does Brolly cover State PSC exams?
Yes. State Government Exams cover State PSC Group examinations, state police recruitment and state teaching eligibility tests, alongside the central exams.
Are current affairs available for competitive exams?
Brolly currently provides a current-affairs study and revision framework, not a verified live news feed. Use it alongside primary government releases and a reliable daily news source, and verify dates, names and figures before memorising them.
How can I start my competitive exam preparation?
Start with an available timed diagnostic test or an untouched official previous paper. Use the result to identify weak sections, confirm the current syllabus and pattern at the official source, study the weakest high-value area first, and re-test periodically to measure whether the gap is closing.
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