TGPSC AEE Paper 1 Analysis 2026 | AEE R&B General Studies & General Abilities Questions

Overview

The presenter reviews questions recalled by candidates after a CBT-format TGPSC AEE Paper-I exam, covering General Studies and General Abilities. Since candidates shared only a limited number of questions, this is a partial analysis. The presenter says a fuller discussion may follow once the response sheet is available.

He describes the paper as above moderate, while noting that candidates had differing impressions.

Topics and Question Styles Reported

Geography and River Systems

• Questions covered tributaries of the Godavari and Krishna, including statement-based questions.
• The Northern Plains were tested through topics such as their divisions, formation, rivers and characteristics.
• Other reported topics included state–country border pairings and the smallest section of India’s border. The presenter says one recalled question was unclear.
• Candidates also reported a question about India’s position in a livestock-related ranking.

Telangana History, Culture and Statistics

• Operation Polo was discussed in connection with Telangana’s history and state formation.
• Population questions drew on the 2011 Census and Telangana data. Examples included rural–urban sex-ratio comparisons and population density. The presenter gives Telangana’s density as 312 people per square kilometre and India’s as 382.
• Telangana festivals had to be matched with the months in which they are celebrated. Fairs, traditions and customs were also recommended for study.
• A dynasty-matching question linked Ganapati Deva with the Kakatiyas and Krishnadevaraya with the Vijayanagara Empire.
• The 1956 Gentlemen’s Agreement and the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act were highlighted as important topics for Telangana-related questions. The presenter says about three questions concerned the Reorganisation Act.

Indian History

A chronology question involved the Cripps Mission and Gandhi’s return to India. The presenter emphasizes being able to recognize the order of events.

Disaster Management

Earthquakes, tsunamis and landslides were cited as possible question areas, including how such events are measured and assessed.

Current Affairs and International Groupings

• The presenter recommends preparing for major summits and organizations, particularly SAARC, BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Questions were reportedly statement-based.
• Sports current affairs were also prominent. Candidates mentioned Asian Games-related questions and archery.
• The presenter suggests keeping up with major events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Asian Para Games, tennis Grand Slams and chess championships.

GI Tags, Books and Notable People

• Telangana Geographical Indication (GI) tags were identified as a high-priority topic. Examples included Hyderabad Haleem, Karimnagar metalware, Adilabad’s Dokra craft and Warangal’s chilli. The presenter emphasizes matching products with their districts.
• Books and authors, including books released by public figures, were also recommended for study.
• Telangana literary figures mentioned include Kaloji Narayana Rao, Ande Sri and Gaddar. The presenter advises reviewing major literary awards and recent recipients.

Polity, Laws and Amendments

• The Environmental Protection Act was mentioned.
• Important constitutional amendments included the 42nd, 103rd (associated with EWS reservation) and 106th.
• Election-related topics included the Election Commission and Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The precise wording of some recalled questions is unclear in the subtitles.

Exam Structure and Preparation Advice

Based on candidate reports, the presenter estimates 15 English questions and 25 reasoning questions—about 40 questions combined out of 150, leaving roughly 110 for General Studies. He cautions that the reports are incomplete and that candidates may remember the paper differently.

For last-minute revision, he recommends focusing on:

• Laws and constitutional amendments
• Books and authors
• GI tags and their districts
• Livestock rankings and related statistics
• Sports and current affairs
• International summits and organizations
• Telangana festivals, history and population data

He advises candidates not to be unsettled by statement-based questions and to stay prepared even when the exam date or other administrative details are uncertain.

Speakers and Sources

• Main presenter/instructor: The Adda247 Telugu presenter, identified in the video context as Nageswar Sir.
• Candidate reports: Exam-takers who sent or described questions they remembered from the CBT.
• Suryadeep Sir: Referred to by the presenter as a source of regular sports current-affairs coverage; he is not heard speaking in the provided subtitles.
• Adda247 Telugu teaching and current-affairs material: Cited by the presenter as preparation support.