Brief Summary
Alright, so this session is a quiz kinda thing focusing on important questions for exams like Railway Group D. Key points covered include Constitution Day, Olympics participation, Earth Day, and various current affairs. There's also discussion on economic indicators, government schemes, and international relations.
- Constitution Day is on 26th November.
- India first participated in the Olympics in 1900.
- World Earth Day is celebrated on 22nd April.
Intro
The session starts with a welcome to all the students. The host hopes everyone is doing well with their studies. She mentions that this 8 AM session will cover important topics for exams like Group D. She asks students to share the session link with their friends so more people can join.
Constitution Day
The first question asks when Constitution Day is celebrated in India. The options are 3rd December, 25th October, 5th January, and 26th November. The host explains that Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated on 26th November because on this day in 1949, we adopted our Constitution. So, the answer is option D, 26th November.
India's Olympic Participation
Next up, the question is: In which year did India participate in the Olympic Games for the first time? The host mentions a previous session and discusses the difference between Summer and Winter Olympics, which is two years. Some students answer 1900, others say 1924. The host clarifies that the correct answer is 1900. The Olympics started in Athens in 1896. The host also mentions the IOC (International Olympic Committee). The venue for the 1900 Olympics was Paris, France.
World Earth Day
The next question is about World Earth Day. The host jokes that she's tired of asking this question. She reminds everyone that they always start with this one. She also mentions other important dates: World Water Day on 22nd March, Earth Day on 22nd April, and Ozone Layer Protection Day on 16th September. The correct answer is 22nd April. Then, she asks when World Earth Day was first celebrated. The answer is 1970.
Author of Harry Potter Series
The question is about the author of the Harry Potter series. The answer is JK Rowling.
Most Polluted Country
The next question asks which country is the second most polluted in the world according to the Air Quality Life Index. The options are China, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. The host reveals that Bangladesh is the most polluted country in the world.
Semicon India
The discussion moves to Semicon India, which was published in 2012. The host mentions Vikram 32-01 in relation to a 32-bit processor.
Union Budget Presentation
The question is about how many times Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget in Parliament on February 1, 2024. The host refers to a previous session and a short video on the budget. She explains that the budget is an annual financial statement, a लेखा-जोखा (account) of the government's income and expenses for a year.
Global Peace Index
The host discusses India's rank in the Global Peace Index out of 163 countries. India's score is 2.229, and its rank is 115.
Vikshit Bharat Buildathon 2047
The next question is about who is organizing Vikshit Bharat Buildathon 2047. The host mentions that it's an initiative for the youth. The answer is the Department of School Education and Literacy.
Five Year Plans
The question is which five-year plan focused on the development of heavy industries. There are 12 five-year plans in total, starting from 1951. The second five-year plan, from 1956 to 1961, focused on the development of heavy industries.
Folk Dance
The host asks about the origin of folk dances like Matki, Grida, and Juara. All these are from Madhya Pradesh.
RBI Deputy Governor
The question is about who was appointed as the new Deputy Governor of RBI in September 2024. The host mentions that RBI's headquarters were moved to Mumbai. RBI has one governor and four deputy governors. The current governor is Shaktikanta Das. The answer to the question is Shirish Chandra Murmu.
Green India Mission
The host talks about the Green India Mission, where 142 crore trees were planted worldwide. She mentions the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative, started by Prime Minister Modi on Environment Day (5th June).
Election Commission of India
The discussion shifts to the Election Commission of India. The host asks the students to comment on the article related to the Election Commission. She mentions that the Election Commission consists of a CEC (Chief Election Commissioner) and two other members. National Voters Day is celebrated on 25th January. The Election Commission was formed on 25th January 1950, and the first National Voters Day was celebrated on 25th January 2011.
NABARD and IAMAI
The next question is about the First Earth Summit 2025-26, which is jointly organized by NABARD and IAMAI (Internet and Mobile Association of India). The host confirms that Hyderabad is located on the banks of the Musi River.
INS Savitri
The host discusses INS Savitri, which was in the news for its deployment in Mauritius. INS Savitri is a warship built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.
Palace on Wheels
The question is which station is not on the route of the luxury train, Palace on Wheels.
CK Naidu Trophy
The host asks which sport is the CK Naidu Trophy associated with. The answer is cricket.
Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
The next question is about the act to prevent money laundering in India. The answer is the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which was enacted in 2002 and came into effect on 1st July 2005.
Ramsar Sites
The host discusses wetlands and Ramsar sites. Wetlands are formed by the combination of water and soil, creating a marshy or sticky area. Currently, there are 98 wetlands. The question is about two wetlands in Bihar that were recently designated as Ramsar sites: Gokul Reservoir and Udaipur Lake. Tamil Nadu has the most wetlands in India. World Wetlands Day is celebrated on 2nd February.
Testbook Superpass
The host promotes Testbook Superpass, which provides access to 375+ government exams.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana
The host asks about the age group of farmers eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana.
NITI Aayog Women Transforming India Awards
The NITI Aayog Women Transforming India Awards started in 2016, a year after NITI Aayog was established in 2015.
Budget Allocation
The host discusses that the largest share of the budget goes to states as their share of taxes.
New Commando Battalion
The Indian Army is forming a new commando battalion to strengthen its capabilities on the borders with China and Pakistan. The name of the battalion is Bhairav.
BIMSTEC Membership
The host asks which country is not a member of BIMSTEC. She asks for the establishment date and headquarters location. The headquarters is in Dhaka. BIMSTEC members are countries bordering the Bay of Bengal. Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are members. Indonesia is not a member. BIMSTEC was established on 6th June 1997.
NABARD Initial Amount
The host asks about the initial amount given to NABARD when it was established in 1982. The answer is 100 crore.
World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum meeting takes place every year in Davos, Switzerland.
Moatsu Festival
The host asks in which state the Moatsu festival is celebrated. The answer is Nagaland.
Indian Naval Ship in Papua New Guinea
The host asks which Indian naval ship participated in Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations. The answer is INS Kadmat.
Humsafar Express
The Humsafar Express, started in September 2018, runs between Ajmer and Puri.
PT Usha's Autobiography
The host asks about PT Usha's autobiography. She also mentions other autobiographies: Sunil Gavaskar's "Sunny Days," Milkha Singh's "Race of My Life," and Sachin Tendulkar's "Playing It My Way." The answer is "Golden Girl."
HAL and Russian Company Agreement
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed an agreement with which Russian company to produce SJ100 civil aircraft in India? The answer is United Aircraft Corporation.
COP30 Venue
COP30, the Conference of Parties, will be held in Brazil in 2025. COP31 will be held in 2026.
UPSC Chairman
The host asks who was appointed as the chairman of UPSC in May 2024.
Women's Cricket World Cup
The host asks how many Cricket World Cups the Indian women's team has won till September 2024.
India-Mongolia Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Mongolian President signed how many MOUs? India and Mongolia have completed 70 years of relations, and they signed 10 MOUs.
ISRO Launch Vehicle
Which launch vehicle was used for ISRO's 100th mission? ISRO was established on 15th August 1969, and its headquarters is in Bangalore. S. Somanath is the current head.
Classical Dance Homework
The host gives homework to the students to tell which state Mohiniyattam classical dance belongs to and how many classical dances are prescribed by the Ministry of Culture.
Testbook Superpass Enrollment
The host explains how to enroll in Testbook Superpass Live and use the coupon code for a refund if they get selected. The coupon code is RIA.
