SATHEE CUET: How to prepare for अंतर्राष्ट्रीय समाचार (International News) for CUET-UG ?

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for अंतर्राष्ट्रीय समाचार (International News) falls under the Domain-Specific Subject (Political Science/General Knowledge/Current Affairs) section. Below is an analysis of the last three years’ (2022–2024) marking pattern and chapter-wise weightage based on available trends and student reports.

CUET Marking Pattern (International News Section)

Mode of Exam : Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions : 50 (out of which 40 must be attempted)
Marks per Question : +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
Maximum Marks : 200 (40 × 5)
Duration : 45 minutes

Chapter-wise Weightage (International News)

The International News section covers current affairs, global geopolitics, international organizations, treaties, and major global events. Below is an approximate weightage breakdown:

Topic	Weightage (2022–2024)	Questions per Year
Global Conflicts & Crises (Ukraine War, Israel-Palestine, Sudan, etc.)	25–30%	8–10
International Organizations (UN, WHO, WTO, IMF, G20, BRICS, SCO)	20–25%	6–8
Climate & Environment Issues (COP Summits, IPCC Reports, Green Energy)	15–20%	5–7
Economic & Trade Developments (Global Recession, Trade Wars, Supply Chains)	10–15%	4–6
Diplomatic Relations & Summits (India’s Foreign Policy, QUAD, G7, ASEAN)	10–15%	4–6
Health & Pandemics (COVID-19, WHO Alerts, Vaccine Diplomacy)	5–10%	2–4
Technology & Cybersecurity (AI Regulations, Cyber Warfare, Space Missions)	5–10%	2–4

Key Observations (Last 3 Years)

Rising Focus on Geopolitics :
Ukraine War (2022–2024) dominated questions.
India’s G20 Presidency (2023) had significant weightage.
Climate & Sustainability:
COP27 & COP28 were frequently asked.
Economic Shifts :
Global inflation, supply chain disruptions, and India’s trade relations were recurring themes.
Health & Tech:
Post-COVID recovery & AI governance saw moderate representation.