Brief Summary
Alright students, in this session, we're gonna do a static GK quiz relevant for your Railway NTPC, Group D, and RPF exams. We'll also touch upon some older current affairs questions. Remember to download the Testbook app for access to 375+ government exams with a single subscription. Also, you can find the PDF on Telegram by searching for "Riya Mam Testbook" or "Current Affairs by Riya Mam".
- Urban unemployment rate for women in India was 9.1% and rural was 3.9% in December 2025.
- The first Five Year Plan was based on the Harrod-Domar model.
- The new security regulator for 250+ major and minor ports in India is CISF.
Intro
Good morning students! This is Riya Rathod, welcoming you to the Railway Testbook YouTube channel. At 8:00 AM, we have a static GK session important for NTPC, Group D, and RPF exams. Railway exams usually mix current and static affairs. While you study current affairs at 7:00 AM, we'll discuss some older current affairs questions here. Make sure to download the Testbook app for access to 375+ government exams with one subscription. You can find the PDF on Telegram by searching for "Riya Mam Testbook" or "Current Affairs by Riya Mam". You can also download E-books if you enroll in any batch or with just ₹1 as a start trial. Use coupon code RIYA for maximum discount.
Homework Question Discussion
The homework question was about the edition of Project Veer Gatha organized as part of the Republic Day celebrations 2026. The correct answer is the fifth edition. Some students answered correctly, while others were a bit lazy in typing out the full answer. Remember to put in the effort and answer completely.
Unemployment Rate in India
In December 2025, the unemployment rate for women in urban areas in India was 9.1%, while in rural areas, it was 3.9%.
James Webb Space Telescope Observation
In December 2025, the James Webb Space Telescope (from NASA) observed a lemon-shaped exoplanet orbiting a pulsar.
Northern Zonal Council Meeting
The 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council, chaired by the Union Home Minister in Faridabad, included the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Chandigarh.
Richest Person in History
According to Forbes, as of October 2025, Elon Musk became the first person in history to amass such a large fortune, making him the wealthiest individual.
ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026
The ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 was held in Zimbabwe. India won the tournament, defeating England in the final. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was named Player of the Tournament.
Appointment of Governors
Article 153 of the Indian Constitution allows for the appointment of the same person as governor of more than one state. Vishnu Deo Verma is the new Governor of Maharashtra.
Bali Yatra Festival
Bali Yatra, considered Asia's largest open trade fair, is celebrated in Odisha. Other festivals associated with Odisha include Dhanu Yatra, Raja Parba, and Nuakhai. Bastar Dussehra in Chhattisgarh is celebrated for 75 days.
Folk Dance Karakam
Karakam folk dance is associated with Tamil Nadu. Other dances from Tamil Nadu include Kolattam and Kummi. Bhavai and Chari dances are from Rajasthan, along with Kalbelia and Terah Tali. Bihu and Sattriya are classical dances from Assam. Haryana is known for Dhamal, Khoria, and Jhumar dances.
Five Year Plan Based on Harrod-Domar Model
The first Five Year Plan (1951-1956) was based on the Harrod-Domar model and focused on agricultural development.
Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026
The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026, inaugurated in Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana, had the theme "Local to Global, Atmanirbhar Bharat".
RESPOND Basket 2025 by ISRO
RESPOND Basket 2025, launched by ISRO, aims to invite academic research aligned with future ISRO missions.
Economic Development Indicator
A key indicator of economic development in India after 1991 is the increase in foreign exchange reserves, showing sustainable improvement.
Energy Transition Index 2025
According to the 2025 Energy Transition Index, a critical requirement for improving renewable energy integration is upgrading and digitizing grid and storage systems.
Sports Personalities and Games
Saurabh Chaudhary is associated with shooting. Pivoting is a term associated with basketball.
Fastest Train in India
The fastest train in India is Vande Bharat.
Gulabo Sapera and Kalbelia Dance
World-renowned dancer Gulabo Sapera is associated with the Kalbelia dance form.
AI Impact Summit 2025 Host State
The AI Impact Summit 2025 was hosted by Uttarakhand. The India AI Impact Summit was held in Delhi in February 2026.
Lohri Festival Symbolism
The Lohri festival symbolizes the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
Metro Operations in Bhopal
After the start of metro operations, Bhopal became the 26th city in India to have an operational metro rail service.
NATO Statements
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) has its headquarters in Brussels. It was established on April 4, 1949. Mark Rutte is the current head. It has 32 members, including Finland and Sweden.
Global Economic Loss Due to Climate Events
A report highlighted that extreme climate events in 2025 caused over $120 billion in global economic losses, with Asia being the most vulnerable region.
National Volleyball Tournament Inauguration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in January 2026.
New Year Celebrations in Maharashtra
The Hindu New Year celebrated in Maharashtra is known as Gudi Padwa. Ugadi is celebrated in Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Puthundu is the New Year in Tamil Nadu, and Vishu is celebrated in Kerala.
MoU for Expanding Mutual Fund Reach
To expand mutual fund reach and deepen financial inclusion, the Department of Post and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) signed an MoU.
Report on Youth and COVID-19
The organization that published the "Youth and COVID-19" report, examining the impact of COVID-19 on jobs and education, is the ILO (International Labour Organization). The ILO's headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
Globalization Impact on Consumer Choices
Globalization has influenced consumer choices in India, with a trend showing the widespread availability of international brands.
BRICS Group Expansion
During the 2023 Johannesburg Summit, Argentina was invited to join the BRICS group but declined. Six new members were invited, including Iran, Egypt, UAE and Ethiopia. Indonesia has officially joined BRICS as the 10th member.
Export-Import Bank of India Formation
The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) was established in 1982.
ICC Women's World Cup Prize Money
After winning the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, the Indian women's team earned a total prize money of ₹91 crore.
Fighter Squadrons in Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force currently has 29 fighter squadrons after MiG-21s were retired.
GSAT-7R Communication Satellite
GSAT-7R, a communication satellite recently launched by ISRO, primarily provides services to the Indian Navy.
Dhimsa Folk Dance
Dhimsa is an official folk dance of Andhra Pradesh.
NALSA Executive Chairman
In November 2025, Justice Vikram Nath was nominated as the next Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
RBI's Global Hackathon Harbinger 21
In RBI's first global hackathon, Harbinger 21, Tonetag was declared the winner in two categories.
Government Initiative for Women and Children's Health
The government initiative primarily focused on improving human development by ensuring health services and nutrition for women and children is the Poshan Abhiyan.
Security Regulator for Ports
CISF has been named as the new security regulator for 250+ major and minor ports across India.
TRYSEM Objective
The main objective of Training for Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM) is to enhance the skills of rural youth to tackle unemployment.
Outro and Homework
The homework question is question number 40. Also, find out who the new chairman of NALSA is. You can enroll in Testbook Superpass Live for access to 375+ government exams. Use coupon code RIYA for discount.
