IGKO — International GK Olympiad
SOF International General Knowledge Olympiad for Classes 1–10
Foundation
4 Info Sections
What is IGKO?
Overview
IGKO (International General Knowledge Olympiad) by SOF is a unique Olympiad testing current affairs, static GK, and general awareness for Classes 1–10. One of the few GK-focused competitions at school level.
Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
- Questions: 35 MCQs (Classes 1–4) or 50 MCQs (Classes 5–10)
- Duration: 1 hour | Mode: Offline OMR
- Sections: Current Affairs + Life Skills + General Awareness + Achievers Section
- Single level only (no Level 2)
Advantages of Clearing IGKO
General Info
- Current affairs foundation: Builds awareness habit crucial for UPSC, SSC, and all govt exams
- General awareness: Covers geography, history, science, sports, arts — well-rounded knowledge
- Life skills: Emotional intelligence, decision-making, social awareness
- Interview ready: Strong GK helps in school/college interviews and group discussions
- Awards: Medals, certificates, cash prizes for top performers
Preparation Tips
Preparation Tips
- Read newspapers: Even 15 min/day of newspaper reading builds GK naturally
- Monthly magazines: Pratiyogita Darpan, Competition Success Review (student editions)
- Quiz apps: Daily GK quiz practice for variety
- Previous papers: IGKO papers from SOF resources