Brief Summary
The session is a Static GK, General Awareness class. The educator discusses a summer sale on the Testbook Superpass, offering access to 375+ government exams with a 12-month subscription for ₹899 using the coupon code "RIYA". The session includes a series of multiple-choice questions related to Indian Constitution, Nobel Prize, history and current affairs.
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- Questions related to Indian Constitution
- Questions related to Nobel Prize
Intro and Testbook Superpass Details
The session begins with a greeting and an introduction to the Static GK, General Awareness class. The educator announces a summer sale on the Testbook Superpass, highlighting that a 12-month subscription is available for ₹899 with the coupon code "RIYA". This Superpass provides access to over 375 government exams, including SSC, Railway, and State exams. Students are encouraged to enroll to access current affairs PDFs and other resources.
Article related to formation of new states
The first question asks which article of the Constitution is related to the formation of new states. Article 1 states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States." Article 2 deals with admitting external territories into India. Article 3 allows changes to the names and boundaries of existing states and union territories within India. Articles 5 to 11 cover citizenship. The correct answer is Article 3.
Nobel Prize and Swedish Academy
The next question is about the Swedish Academy, which awards the Nobel Prize in which field. The Nobel Prize has six categories, with Economics being added in 1969. All Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, except for the Peace Prize, which is awarded in Oslo, Norway. The Swedish Academy awards the Nobel Prize in Literature. A maximum of three people can share a Nobel Prize in a single field in a year.
Title of Sardar to Vallabhbhai Patel
The question is who gave Vallabhbhai Patel the title of Sardar. The answer is Mahatma Gandhi. Although the women of Bardoli also referred to him as Sardar after the Bardoli Satyagraha, the title was officially conferred by Mahatma Gandhi. The Statue of Unity, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat, is the world's tallest statue, standing at 182 meters and designed by Ram V. Sutar.
Event before 1919
The question asks which event occurred before 1919. The correct answer is the Partition of Bengal, which was announced on July 20, 1905, and became effective on October 16, 1905.
Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj
The question is which constitutional amendment granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions, as detailed in Part IX of the Constitution. Committees associated with Panchayati Raj include the V.T. Krishnamachari Committee and the P.K. Thungan Committee, along with the Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, and G.V.K. Singhvi committees.
IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Center
The question is which university inaugurated the IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Center to promote innovation, research, translation, and startup development. The answer is Galgotias University.
Famous Constellation
The question is which constellation is visible in the evening and is also known as the Hunter. The answer is Orion.
Founder of Andhra Mahila Sabha
The question is who is the founder of the Andhra Mahila Sabha. The answer is Durgabai Deshmukh, also known as the Iron Lady of Andhra.
Body not included in the election of the President
The question is which body is not included in the electoral college for the indirect election of the President of India. The answer is the Legislative Council.
Samrat Sampriti Museum
The question is where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Sampriti Museum, a Jain heritage museum. The answer is Koba, Gandhinagar. The inauguration took place on March 31, 2026, with a total investment of ₹100 crores.
Incorrectly Matched Pair
The question is which of the following pairs is not correctly matched. The options include Fundamental Duties (Part IV A), the State (Part VI), Attorney General of India (Part VIII), and Services under the Union and the States (Part XIV). The incorrectly matched pair is the Attorney General of India (Part VIII).
Currency of Japan
The question is what is the currency of Japan. The answer is Yen. The capital of Japan is Tokyo, which hosted the 2020 Olympics, while the 2024 Olympics were held in Paris, France.
Cyrus Mistry worked as chairman
The question is in which group Cyrus Mistry worked as chairman. The answer is Tata Sons. Currently, Natarajan Chandrasekaran is the chairman of Tata Sons.
State Finance Commission
The question is what type of body the State Finance Commission is. The answer is a constitutional body, established under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. The members of the commission are appointed by the Governor of the state.
Mushroom species found in India
The question is in which state the newly discovered mushroom species, Hamile Sinam Indicum, was found. The answer is Uttarakhand, specifically in the Kumaon region.
Diamond City of India
The question is which city is known as the Diamond City of India. The answer is Surat, located on the banks of the Tapi River. Panna in Madhya Pradesh is also famous for its diamond mines.
House of Parliament passes the bill
The question is which house of the Parliament passes a constitutional amendment bill according to the Constitution of India. The answer is both the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) and the Lower House (Lok Sabha).
Related to Center State Relations
The question is which of the following is not related to center-state relations in India. The answer is Kothari Commission, which is related to education.
Indus Valley Civilization
The question is according to recent research in Bhirana, Haryana, approximately what period does the Indus Valley Civilization belong to. The answer is 7500 to 8000 BC.
Constitutional Provision
The question is which constitutional provision stipulates that the total number of Lok Sabha seats will remain fixed until the first census after 2026. The answer is the 84th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2001.
Right to participate in the proceedings of both houses
The question is who has the right to participate in the proceedings of both houses of the Indian Parliament. The answer is the Attorney General of India, as per Article 76 of the Constitution.
Dhupgarh Peak
The question is where is Dhupgarh Peak located. The answer is the Satpura Range, in Madhya Pradesh.
NTPC Green Energy Limited
The question is where is India's first indigenous green urea plant under the agreement signed between NTPC Green Energy Limited and Assago. The answer is Pudimatka Green Hydrogen Hub, Andhra Pradesh.
Establishment of Muslim League
The question is when was the Muslim League established. The answer is 1906.
Appointed by the Governor
The question is which position in the government is appointed by the Governor of a state. The answer is the State Election Commissioner.
Dunk Shot
The question is with which sport is the term "dunk shot" associated. The answer is Basketball.
Widest River in India
The question is which is the widest river in India. The answer is Brahmaputra, which enters India west of the Sadiya city in Arunachal Pradesh. Its tributaries include Dibang, Lohit, Siang, and others.
Capital of Cambodia
The question is which is the capital of Cambodia. The answer is Phnom Penh. Delhi is the capital of Timor-Leste, Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, and Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus.
E-health Dham Portal
The question is which state launched the e-Swasthya Dham portal for real-time health monitoring of pilgrims during the Char Dham Yatra. The answer is Uttarakhand. The Char Dhams are Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
Padma Shri in the sports category
The question is how many individuals were awarded the Padma Shri in the sports category in 2026. The answer is eight. Notable recipients include Rohit Sharma, Savita Punia, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar. These awards are announced on January 26th.
Eligibility to become Vice President of India
The question is which of the following is not a qualification to become the Vice President of India. The answer is membership of the Lok Sabha. The required qualifications include being a citizen of India, being over 35 years of age, and being qualified to be elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Exact time for a rotation by the Earth
The question is what is the exact time for one rotation by the Earth in relation to the Sun. The answer is 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.09 seconds.
Largest Shipyard in India
The question is which is the largest shipyard in India. The answer is Cochin Shipyard, located in Kerala.
Balochistan Liberation Army
The question is how can the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) be best described. The answer is an ethnic nationalist opposition group that advocates for greater political autonomy or separation for Balochistan.
Language used in Upanishads
The question is which language is used in the Upanishads. The answer is Sanskrit. There are 108 known Upanishads.
Meaning of Disguised Unemployment
The question is what is the meaning of disguised unemployment. The answer is a situation where more people are employed than actually needed, resulting in zero marginal productivity of labor. This is often associated with agriculture and unorganized sectors.
Acidic nature of soil
The question is the acidic nature of soil is indicated by the high concentration of what. The answer is Hydrogen.
Eco Assure launched
The question is which insurance company launched a special add-on cover Eco Assure for commercial vehicles. The answer is Bajaj General Insurance.
Pulitzer Prize
The question is the Pulitzer Prize is awarded in which field. The answer is Journalism. The Pritzker Prize is awarded in the field of Architecture.
Earth Day
The question is on which day is Earth Day celebrated. The answer is April 22nd. World Water Day is on March 22nd, and Biodiversity Day is on May 22nd. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970.
First Indian to join Indian Civil Service
The question is who was the first Indian to join the Indian Civil Service. The answer is Satyendranath Tagore, who was born in Kolkata on June 1, 1842. Civil Service Day is celebrated on April 21st.
Tenure of Chief Election Commissioner of India
The question is what is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India. The answer is 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever comes first. The CEC is appointed and removed by the President.
Responsible for maintaining price stability
The question is who is responsible for controlling inflation and maintaining price stability in India. The answer is the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), established under the Act of 1934, formed on April 1, 1935. The current governor is Sanjay Malhotra, and the RBI has one governor and four deputy governors.
Capital of Tripura
The question is what is the capital of Tripura. The answer is Agartala. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, Dibrugarh is a city in Assam, and Imphal is the capital of Manipur. The current CM of Tripura is Manik Saha, and the state's literacy rate is 87.88%.
Homework Question
The session concludes with a homework question about the Rath Yatra in Puri, asking which Hindu deity it is dedicated to. The educator reminds students about the Testbook Superpass live offer and encourages them to enroll using the coupon code "RIYA" for maximum discount.
