Brief Summary
Alright, toh yeh class mein humlog kya karne wale hain? Basically, we're gonna tackle 25 questions in a practice test format, followed by another 25 questions from Static GK. The class is useful for those prepping for SSC, Railways, UP exams, CDS, or any police exam where GK and GS are important. The aim is to make GK/GS easy for all exams.
- Practice test of 25 mixed GK/GS questions.
- 25 Static GK questions.
- Useful for SSC, Railways, UP exams, CDS, and police exams.
Right to Education and Madrassas
The first question discusses the Right to Education. Article 21A talks about this, focusing on free education for kids aged 6 to 14. This was added to the constitution in 2002 through the 86th Amendment, signed in 2009, and implemented on April 1, 2010. Madrassas, which are linked to Muslim education, aren't covered under the Right to Education.
Bankruptcy and Insolvency in the Constitution
Next up is bankruptcy and insolvency. If someone takes a loan and can't pay it back, even after getting a 3-month extension from the bank, they can declare bankruptcy in court. The bank then sells their assets to recover the money. Bankruptcy falls under the Concurrent List, which was borrowed from the Australian Constitution, along with the concept of joint sittings.
Matching the Following: Fundamental Rights and Citizenship
The video then moves to a match-the-following question. When you get these types of questions, start with what you know. Here, knowing that Fundamental Rights links to option B makes it easy to find the correct answer, which is A.
Habeas Corpus Explained
The discussion shifts to the five types of writs in the Indian Constitution. The question describes a situation where the court orders the police to present an arrested person before it. The answer is Habeas Corpus, which means 'to have the body.' Other writs include Mandamus (we command), Prohibition (stopping someone from doing something), and Quo Warranto (challenging someone's authority).
Proportional Representation and Presidential Elections
Proportional Representation is used in the election of the President of India, as mentioned in Article 55. The election is indirect and uses a secret ballot with a Single Transferable Voting System.
Single Transferable Voting and GDP vs GNP
The video confirms that the President's election uses Single Transferable Voting. It then addresses whether GDP and GNP can be equal. GDP and GNP can be equal if exports and imports are the same. The formula to calculate GNP from GDP is GDP + (Exports - Imports). Also, NDP can be derived from GDP by subtracting depreciation.
Political Executive: The Finance Minister
The question asks which of the following is part of the political executive. The Finance Minister is the correct answer. Every minister is an MP, but not every MP is a minister. Unlike a DM, a secretary, or an SP, the Finance Minister is a political appointee.
Appointment of a Governor
The President of India appoints the governor of a state. While the President appoints the Governor, the oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of the respective state, as per Article 169.
Universal Adult Suffrage and the Article 326
Universal Adult Suffrage, the right to vote for those 18 and older, is mentioned in Article 326. In India, the right to vote is a legal right. Other articles mentioned include 315 (UPSC), 324 (Election Commission), and 368 (Constitutional Amendments).
The Head of the Municipal Corporation
The head of a Municipal Corporation is the Mayor. The term and election process for mayors vary by state, with some using direct elections and others using a mix of direct and indirect methods.
Fiscal Health Index: Odisha Leads
In the Fiscal Health Index, Odisha ranked number one. This index, released by NITI Aayog, assessed 18 states based on five indicators: India's GDP, Demography, Total Public Expenditure, Revenue, and Overall Fiscal Stability. Odisha was first, while Punjab was last.
Constitutional Law and Democracy
A government that operates within the limits set by constitutional law and respects civil rights is a democracy. Unlike autocracy, where power rests solely with the head of state, democracy involves elected representatives. Other systems include monarchy and authoritarianism.
PM Ajay Yojana: Empowering Scheduled Castes
The PM Ajay Yojana, launched in 2021-22, aims to develop Scheduled Caste communities socially and economically. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment runs this scheme, which focuses on skill development and income generation to reduce poverty.
Stenography as a Career Option
For those who have passed 12th grade, stenography is suggested as a good career option due to less competition and the need for extra skills. Stenographers can get jobs with a grade pay of 4600 and can also teach stenography later on.
Decision Making Power and Democracy
A government system where the final decision-making power rests with the people is a simple democracy – "by the people, for the people, to the people."
Solar Panels on Railway Stations: Rajasthan Leads
As of February 2025, Rajasthan has the most solar panels installed on railway stations. Indian Railways has installed solar panels at 2249 stations. The largest solar park in India, Bhadla Solar Park, is also in Rajasthan.
Iltutmish and Aram Shah
Iltutmish defeated Aram Shah to take the throne of the Delhi Sultanate. Aram Shah was a weak ruler between Qutbuddin Aibak and Iltutmish.
Meaning of Upanishad
The meaning of Upanishad relates to Hindu philosophy, where a sage imparts knowledge to a disciple, representing Hindu philosophy.
Rulers of Magadha After the Mauryas
After the Mauryan Empire, the Shunga dynasty ruled Magadha. The sequence of rulers in Magadha was Haryanka dynasty (founded by Bimbisara), Nanda dynasty, Maurya dynasty, and then Shunga dynasty (founded by Pushyamitra Shunga).
Santhara and Jainism
Santhara, also known as Sallekhana or Samadhi Maran, is a religious ritual associated with Jainism. It involves fasting to death while in a meditative state.
Lineage: Bindusara, Son of Chandragupta Maurya
Bindusara was the son of Chandragupta Maurya, and Ashoka was the son of Bindusara.
Simuka: Founder of the Satavahana Dynasty
Simuka founded the Satavahana dynasty.
The Golden Period of Indian History: The Gupta Empire
The Gupta period is considered the Golden Period of Indian history, lasting from 320 AD to 550 AD. The Gupta Empire was founded by Sri Gupta, followed by Ghatotkacha, Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, and Chandragupta II.
Patron of Sangam Literature: The Pandyas
The Pandyas were patrons of Sangam literature. The Pandya dynasty, an ancient Tamil dynasty, ruled Southern India, mainly the area now known as Tamil Nadu. Key terms related to Sangam literature include Tolkappiyam (Tamil grammar) and Ettuthokai (collection of eight poems).
Rigveda and the Prominent Deity Indra
Indra is the most prominent deity mentioned in the Rigveda.
Iltutmish and the Silver Coin Tanka
Iltutmish introduced the silver coin called Tanka and the copper coin called Jittal.
Static GK: Amir Khusro, the Parrot of India
Amir Khusro is known as the "Parrot of India." He was born in Patiali and was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya. His real name was Mohammad Hasan. Amir Khusro was a court poet of Alauddin Khilji.
Sufi Community and Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Moinuddin Chishti is considered the founder of the Sufi community in India. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Talwandi, also known as Nankana Sahib, in Pakistan.
Guru Angad Dev Ji and the Sikh Gurus
Guru Nanak Dev Ji's disciple, Lahna, later became known as Guru Angad. The ten Sikh Gurus are Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Angad Dev Ji, Guru Amar Das Ji, Guru Ram Das Ji, Guru Arjan, Guru Hargobind, Guru Har Rai, Guru Har Krishna, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Tyagaraja: The Carnatic Musician
Tyagaraja was a famous Carnatic musician and Hindu saint.
Sitar Maestro: Pandit Ravi Shankar
Pandit Ravi Shankar is known as the magician of the sitar in the world of music.
Matching Classical Dances with States
Matching classical dances with their states: Bharatnatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Kathakali (Kerala), and Odissi (Odisha).
Tansen's Childhood Name and Title
Tansen's childhood name was Ramtanu Pandey. It's a common misconception that Akbar gave him the title "Tansen." Actually, the Raja of Gwalior, Vikramjit, gave him the title Tansen, while Akbar gave him the title "Miya."
Childhood Names: Gautam Buddha and Swami Vivekananda
Gautam Buddha's childhood name was Siddhartha. Swami Vivekananda's childhood name was Narendranath Dutt.
Confucius: The Chinese Philosopher
Confucius, similar to Gautam Buddha, was a Chinese philosopher who spread his teachings. Confucius's name is Kong Qiu.
