Brief Summary
Alright guys, so this entire session is a mix of current affairs and static GK questions useful for various railway exams. The educator discusses a variety of topics, from the first woman to climb Mount Everest to the inventors of everyday items like the computer mouse and band-aids. There are questions about Indian history, geography, science, and sports.
- Junko Tabei was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
- Vacuum tubes were a key component of first-generation computers.
- Edward Jenner discovered the smallpox vaccine.
- Major Dhyan Chand's birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day on August 29th.
- Charles Babbage is known as the father of the modern computer.
Introduction
The educator welcomes everyone to the Railway Testbook YouTube channel and hopes everyone is doing well and studying properly. She asks viewers to confirm that the audio and video are clear. She also requests new viewers to subscribe to the channel and download the Testbook application. The educator assures that there are many good questions to solve in the session.
First Woman on Mount Everest and Computer Components
The first question is about the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, which is Junko Tabei. The height of Mount Everest is 8848 meters. The next question is about the main component of first-generation computers, which is the vacuum tube.
Assam's Photo and Class Interruption
The educator jokes about a six-month-old photo and whether someone would recognize you. There's a brief interruption as the educator addresses a technical issue with the live class, mentioning a marathon session that ended accidentally. She tries to fix the problem and decides to continue the session on the current link.
Bhutan, PM-AASHA, and Edward Jenner
The educator asks about India's smallest neighboring country, which is Bhutan. The next question is about the year the Indian government launched the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), which was in 2018. Then, she asks who Edward Jenner exposed to, which relates to the discovery of the smallpox vaccine in 1796.
National Sports Day and First Electronic Computer
The educator asks when National Sports Day is celebrated, which is on August 29th, the birthday of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The next question is about the first electronic computer, which is ENIAC.
Gunpowder Composition and Navigation Satellite
The educator asks about the composition of gunpowder, with the correct answer being potassium nitrate. She emphasizes that the answer options are arranged differently in the question. The next question is about which of the following is a navigation satellite, and the answer is the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
Arjuna Award for Football and Kidambi Srikanth's Sport
The educator asks about the second major footballer to receive the Arjuna Award, which is Oinam Bembem Devi. The next question is about Kidambi Srikanth, who is associated with badminton.
Kasturirangan Committee and Newton's Second Law
The educator asks about the committee on whose recommendation the National Education Policy was formed, which is the Kasturirangan Committee. The next question is about Newton's Second Law of Motion, which is the Law of Acceleration.
Discovery of Neutron and ISRO's Hypersonic Wind Tunnel
The educator asks who is credited with the discovery of the neutron, which is James Chadwick. She reminds students of a science-tech session. The next question is about where ISRO built the world's third-largest hypersonic wind tunnel, which is in Thiruvananthapuram.
Network Protocol and Father of Modern Computer
The educator asks which of the following is not a network protocol, and the answer is HTML. The next question is about who is known as the father of the modern computer, which is Alan Turing. She distinguishes this from the father of the computer, Charles Babbage.
Ustad Bismillah Khan and Capital of Iraq
The educator asks about Ustad Bismillah Khan, who is associated with the shehnai. She mentions that he has received all four major awards, including the Bharat Ratna in 2001. The next question is about the capital of Iraq, which is Baghdad.
Capitals of Thailand and China, Lady with the Lamp
The educator asks about the capital of Thailand, which is Bangkok, and the capital of China, which is Beijing. The next question is about who is known as "The Lady with the Lamp," which is Florence Nightingale.
Trigonometry Development and Currency of Cuba
The educator asks who is known for developing trigonometry, which is Hipparchus. The next question is about the currency of Cuba, which is the Cuban Peso. She also mentions that the capital of Cuba is Havana and that Kuna is used in Croatia.
Raman Effect and Father of Personal Computer
The educator asks about the application of the Raman effect in the study of molecules. The next question is about the father of the personal computer, which is Henry Edward Roberts.
Invention of Barometer and Computer Mouse
The educator asks who invented the barometer, which is Evangelista Torricelli. The next question is about who invented the computer mouse, which is Douglas Engelbart in 1968.
Raja Ravi Varma and Indian Army Day
The educator asks about Raja Ravi Varma, who was a painter and sculptor from Kerala. The next question is about when Indian Army Day is celebrated, which is on January 15th, commemorating when General KM Cariappa became the first Commander-in-Chief in 1949.
WMA and Postage Stamp Inventor
The educator asks what WMA stands for, which is Windows Media Audio. The next question is about who invented the postage stamp, which is Rowland Hill.
First Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman
The educator asks who was the first Vice President of India, which is Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. She mentions that the first President was Rajendra Prasad. The next question is about the first chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who was also Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. She promotes her Telegram group for PDFs.
First Indian in Civil Service and Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
The educator asks who was the first Indian to join the Indian Civil Service, which is Satyendranath Tagore. The next question is about the inspiration behind the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, which is Mahatma Gandhi.
National Tourism Day and Great Wall of China
The educator asks when National Tourism Day is celebrated, which is on January 25th. She also mentions that January 23rd is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birthday and January 24th is National Girl Child Day. The next question is about who was responsible for the Great Wall of China, which is Qin Shi Huang.
Civil Service Day and Television Image Sharpness
The educator asks when Civil Service Day is celebrated, which is on April 21st, starting in 2006. The next question is about the term for the sharpness of television images, which is resolution.
Statue of Unity and Lala Lajpat Rai's State
The educator asks on which island the Statue of Unity is located, which is Sadhu Bet. She mentions the statue's height is 182 meters and it is dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The next question is about Lala Lajpat Rai, who was from Punjab and known as Punjab Kesari.
Jalpaiguri River and Rugby Team Size
The educator asks which river Jalpaiguri is situated on, which is the Teesta and Karala River. The next question is about the number of players in a rugby football team, which is 15.
First Nuclear Test and Bhopal Mosque
The educator asks where the first nuclear test was conducted, which is Pokhran, Rajasthan, in 1974 (Smiling Buddha). She also mentions Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu and Tarapur in Maharashtra. The next question is about the famous mosque in Bhopal, which is the Taj-ul-Masajid.
National Pension Scheme and Guru Dutt's Real Name
The educator asks about the maximum age to join the National Pension Scheme, which is 70. The next question is about the real name of the Indian director Guru Dutt, which is Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone.
Wankhede Stadium and Coldest Place in India
The educator asks where Wankhede Stadium is located, which is in Mumbai. She mentions that the current chairman of the BCCI is Roger Binny. The next question is about the coldest place in India, which is Dras, known as the "Gateway to Ladakh."
Assam's Dance Form and Firozabad's Fame
The educator asks about a famous dance form from Assam, which is Bihu. She distinguishes it from classical dances and mentions Chhau from West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha. The next question is about which place is famous for glass bangles, which is Firozabad.
Sunil Bharti Mittal and Mysore Palace
The educator asks about Sunil Bharti Mittal, who is the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises. The next question is about a royal residence in Mysore, established in 1912, which is the Wodeyar Palace.
India's First Defence Incubator and UN General Assembly President
The educator asks where India's first defence incubator is located, which is in Hyderabad. The next question is about the first woman president of the UN General Assembly, which is Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, sister of Jawaharlal Nehru.
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and First Woman Chief Justice
The educator asks who was the first non-Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna, which is Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. The next question is about the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in India, which is Leila Seth.
Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel Prize and Oldest City in the World
The educator asks in which year Rabindranath Tagore received the Nobel Prize in Literature, which is in 1913. The next question is about the oldest city in the world, which is Varanasi.
Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve and First Indian Gymnast
The educator asks where the Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve is located, which is in Sikkim. It was included in UNESCO in 2016. The next question is about the first Indian gymnast to qualify for the Olympics, which is Dipa Karmakar from Agartala, Tripura.
Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Atal Pension Yojana
The educator asks which ministry operates the Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, which is the Ministry of Finance. She mentions that Arun Jaitley was the Finance Minister in 2015 when the scheme was launched. The next question is about when the Atal Pension Yojana was launched, which is in May 2015.
World Cancer Day and S. Balachander's Instrument
The educator asks when World Cancer Day is celebrated, which is on February 4th. She also mentions Indian Coast Guard Day on February 1st and World Wetlands Day on February 2nd. The next question is about S. Balachander, who is associated with the Veena.
Saharanpur's Fame and First Indian Bowler
The educator asks what Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh is famous for, which is for its wood carvings. The next question is about the first Indian bowler to take five wickets in all three formats of cricket, which is Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Voltage Spike Protector and National Girl Child Day
The educator asks which device is designed to protect electrical equipment from voltage spikes, which is a surge protector. The next question is about what is celebrated on January 24th, which is National Girl Child Day and International Day of Education.
World Computer Literacy Day and Designer of New Delhi
The educator asks when World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated, which is on December 2nd, starting in 2001. She also mentions International Translation Day on September 30th. The next question is about the architect who designed New Delhi, which is Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and World Environment Day
The educator asks what the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is associated with, which is financial inclusion. It was announced on August 15, 2014, and launched on August 28, 2014. The next question is about when World Environment Day is celebrated, which is on June 5th, observed annually since 1974.
Women's Hammer Throw Weight and Constitution Day
The educator asks about the weight of the hammer in women's hammer throw, which is 1 kg. The next question is about when India celebrates its Constitution Day, which is on November 26th, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution in 1949.
Fountain of Wealth and 1952 Olympics Bronze Medalist
The educator asks where the Fountain of Wealth is located, which is in Singapore. She mentions that the currency in Singapore is the dollar. The next question is about who won a bronze medal at the 1952 Olympics, which is KD Jadhav in wrestling.
Capital of Finland and Poverty Alleviation Slogan
The educator asks what the capital of Finland is, which is Helsinki. The next question is about whose slogan was "Garibi Hatao" (Eradicate Poverty), which was Indira Gandhi's during the 1971 elections.
ASLV Launch and Sessa Orchid Sanctuary
The educator asks about the full form of ASLV, which is Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle. The next question is about where the Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is located, which is in Arunachal Pradesh.
Currency Besides India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and Putting in Golf
The educator asks which Asian country besides India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka uses the Rupee as currency, which is Indonesia. The next question is about what "putt" refers to in sports, which is golf.
Capital of Philippines and Soil Properties
The educator asks what the capital of the Philippines is, which is Manila. The next question is about what determines the color, texture, chemical properties, mineral content, and permeability of soil, which is the parent rock.
Centripetal Force and Maximum Data Storage
The educator asks what the motion of a vehicle around a curve is an example of, which is centripetal force. The next question is about which device can store the maximum amount of data, which is a hard disk.
Father of AI and Water Polo Team Size
The educator asks who is considered the father of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is John McCarthy. The next question is about the number of players in a water polo team, which is 7.
Mozart of Madras and Dhanraj Pillay's Sport
The educator asks who is known as the "Mozart of Madras," which is A.R. Rahman. The next question is about Dhanraj Pillay, who is associated with hockey.
Arthur Pereira's Sport and Capital of Tripura
The educator asks about Arthur Pereira, who is associated with football. The next question is about the capital of Tripura, which is Agartala.
Mars Mission Launch and Penicillin Discovery
The educator asks where the Mars mission (Mangalyaan) was launched from, which is Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The next question is about who discovered penicillin, which is Alexander Fleming in 1928.
Statue of Liberty and Assam's Dance Form
The educator asks which city the Statue of Liberty is located in, which is New York. The next question is about a famous dance form from Assam, which is Bihu.
First Person in Space and Invention of Band-Aid
The educator asks who was the first person to travel to space, which is Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961. The next question is about who invented the Band-Aid, which is Earle Dickson.
Sanchi Stupa and Capitals of Tanzania, Ecuador, and Egypt
The educator asks where the famous Sanchi Stupa is located, which is in Madhya Pradesh. The next question is about the capital of Tanzania, which is Dodoma. She also mentions Quito (Ecuador) and Cairo (Egypt).
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and International Rice Research Institute
The educator asks which day is celebrated on January 9th, which is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Non-Resident Indian Day). The next question is about where the International Rice Research Institute is located, which is in the Philippines, established in 1960.
iPad Launch Year and Galileo's Experiment
The educator asks in which year Apple launched the iPad as a multimedia device, which is in 2010. The next question is about who demonstrated that objects of different masses fall at the same rate from the same height, which is Galileo Galilei.
French Open and Birthplace of Cricket
The educator mentions that the French Open is also known as Roland Garros and is played on clay courts. The next question is about which country is considered the birthplace of cricket, which is England.
ISRO Headquarters and Second Indian Woman Footballer
The educator asks where the headquarters of ISRO is located, which is in Bangalore. The next question is about the second Indian woman footballer to win the Arjuna Award.
Active Volcano and Largest Monastery in India
The educator asks about an active volcano, which is Mauna Loa in Hawaii. The next question is about the largest monastery in India, which is Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh.
Jharia's Fame and Currency of Israel
The educator asks what Jharia in Jharkhand is famous for, which is coal mines. The next question is about the currency of Israel, which is the New Shekel.
Hockey World Cup Win and Rovers Cup
The educator asks in which year India defeated Pakistan to win the Hockey World Cup, which was in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur. The next question is about the Rovers Cup, which is associated with football.
Currency of Thailand and Thumba's Fame
The educator asks what the currency of Thailand is, which is the Baht. The next question is about what Thumba in Kerala is famous for, which is a rocket launching station.
Highest Navy Rank and Theory of Nuclear Forces
The educator asks what the highest commissioned rank in the Navy is, which is Admiral. The next question is about who discovered the theory of nuclear forces.
Nelson Mandela's Heritage Site and Le Corbusier's Architecture
The educator asks which World Heritage Site is associated with Nelson Mandela, which is Robben Island. The next question is about Le Corbusier's architectural work, which is Chandigarh.
Mobile Phone Inventor and Input Device Example
The educator asks who invented the mobile phone, which is Martin Cooper. The next question is about an example of an input device, which is a webcam.
Bharatmala Project and Geostationary Satellite Orbit
The educator asks what the Bharatmala project is associated with, which is highways. The next question is about how long it takes a geostationary satellite at a height of 35,790 km to complete one orbit, which is 24 hours.
Artificial Intelligence Term and FedEx Cup
The educator asks who coined the term "Artificial Intelligence," which is John McCarthy. The next question is about which sport the FedEx Cup is associated with, which is golf.
Bible of Cricket and Colosseum Location
The educator asks what is known as the "Bible of Cricket." The next question is about where the Colosseum is located, which is in Rome, Italy.
Poshan Abhiyan and Deodhar Trophy
The educator asks which government scheme was launched by the Indian Prime Minister to address malnutrition and stunting among children, which is Poshan Abhiyan. The next question is about which sport the Deodhar Trophy is associated with, which is cricket.
Rock Garden and Operation Trident
The educator asks where the Rock Garden is located, which is in Chandigarh. The next question is about which year Operation Trident, an Indian Navy operation, is associated with, which is 1971.
Bharatiya Sudhar Sangh and Thomas Cup
The educator asks who was the founder of the Bharatiya Sudhar Sangh in 1870. The next question is about which sport the Thomas Cup is associated with, which is badminton.
Battery Inventor and Brain of Computer System
The educator asks who invented the battery, which is Alessandro Volta. The next question is about what is considered the brain of any computer system, which is the CPU (Central Processing Unit).
Dunk Shot and Poland's Currency
The educator asks which sport the "dunk shot" is associated with, which is basketball. The next question is about the currency of Poland, which is the Polish Zloty.
Biggest Tax Reform and GST Article
The educator asks what was the biggest tax reform in India after independence, which is the Goods and Services Tax (GST). She mentions it was implemented on July 1, 2017. She then asks which article of the Constitution allows for the implementation of GST, which is Article 279A.
White Revolution and Carbon Allotrope
The educator asks who is not associated with the White Revolution in India, which is Norman Borlaug. The next question is about which allotrope of carbon has a geodesic structure, which is fullerene.
Gaurav Ghai and International Yoga Day
The educator asks what Gaurav Ghai is, which is a golfer. The next question is about which day is celebrated as International Yoga Day, which is on June 21st.
All India War Memorial and Capital of Netherlands
The educator asks what is known as the All India War Memorial, which is India Gate. The next question is about the capital of the Netherlands, which is Amsterdam.
Bullseye and City of Palaces
The educator asks what "bullseye" is associated with, which is archery. The next question is about which Indian city is known as the "City of Palaces," which is Kolkata.
Computer Virus and St. Peter's Square
The educator asks which of the following is not a computer virus, which is a Trojan. The next question is about where St. Peter's Square is located, which is in Vatican City.
Lal Bahadur Shastri's Death and Obsolete Storage Device
The educator asks where Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri died. The next question is about which storage device is now obsolete, which is the floppy disk.
Indra Pradhan Trophy and Ship Construction
The educator asks which sport the Indra Pradhan Trophy is associated with, which is volleyball. The next question is about which principle governs the construction and movement of ships, which is Archimedes' principle.
First Geostationary Satellite and Bharatiya Janata Party
The educator asks what the first geostationary satellite launched by ISRO in 1981 was called, which is Apple. The next question is about the origin of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, founded by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
World TB Day and Capital of Egypt
The educator asks when World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is celebrated, which is on March 24th. The next question is about the capital of Egypt, which is Cairo.
Working Laser Inventor and Langde Dance
The educator asks who invented the working laser. The next question is about what Langde is, which is a dance form.
Administrative Capital of South Africa and English Channel Swimmer
The educator asks which is the administrative capital of South Africa, which is Pretoria. The next question is about the first Indian to swim across the English Channel, which is Mihir Sen.
British Empire Games and Mahabalipuram's Work
The educator asks where the first British Empire Games were held, which was in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1930. The next question is about what is most important to see in the world of Mahabalipuram.
Testbook Superpass Live
The educator discusses the Testbook Superpass Live and how to enroll in it.
Homework Question and Session End
The educator reminds viewers to answer the homework question after class, which is about who is known as the "Darwin of the 20th Century." She encourages viewers to join her sessions at 8 AM and 10 AM daily and thanks everyone for joining.
