Brief Summary
This YouTube video by SSC Wallah provides a comprehensive overview of current affairs, focusing on important news and events. It covers topics such as the recent cyclone "Senyar" and its impact on India, the crash of the Tejas fighter jet during the Dubai Air Show, and the crowning of Miss Universe 2025. The session also includes practice questions related to geography, economics, and culture, along with updates on various government schemes and international events.
- Cyclone Senyar is expected to strike Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Tejas fighter jet crashed during Dubai Air Show.
- Fatima Bosch from Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025.
Cyclone Senyar Alert
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for a new cyclone named "Senyar," which means "line" and was named by the UAE. The cyclone is expected to form in the Indian Ocean and move towards the Bay of Bengal, first striking the Andaman and Nicobar Islands around November 2, 2025. It may then proceed towards Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh. Currently, it is not classified as a super cyclone, with wind speeds between 40 to 50 km/h. Previously, Cyclone Montha had affected Odisha. Tropical cyclones in India form due to low pressure at the center and high pressure surrounding it, causing wind movement from high to low pressure, creating the "eye" of the cyclone. Different regions have different names for cyclones: Australia (Willy-Willy), Pacific Ocean (Typhoon), and North America (Hurricane). During cyclones, coastal areas are evacuated for safety.
General Knowledge Questions
Panna National Park, located in Madhya Pradesh, is the site of the Betwa-Ken interlinking project; the Ken and Betwa rivers are tributaries of the Yamuna. The Dudhwa Dam is situated on the Mahanadi River in Chhattisgarh, while the Hirakud Dam is also on the Mahanadi River but in Odisha; the Dudhwa National Park is in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. The World Economic Outlook report is published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), while the World Economic Forum releases the Global Risk Index and Gender Index. The folk dance Fugdi originates from Goa. Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia, a Baltic country in Europe near Russia.
Tejas Crash During Dubai Air Show
The Tejas, a light combat aircraft made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) crashed during the Dubai Air Show 2025. HAL's headquarters are in Bengaluru. The Tejas is a 4.5 generation aircraft with a speed of 1.8 Mach and a range of approximately 3000 km. It can refuel in the air and carry air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons. The Tejas was introduced to replace the MiG-21, which was retired in Chandigarh due to numerous accidents and was known as the "Flying Coffin." The Tejas has different variants for the Army and Navy, including trainers, MK1, and MK2. The crash resulted in the death of the pilot and occurred near Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. The reason of the crash is still unknown.
General Knowledge Questions
"IAS Astradharini," which was in the news in 2016, is a torpedo. "Dhruv," which was in the news in 2008, is a light helicopter developed by HAL.
Miss Universe 2025
Fatima Bosch from Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 at an event held in Thailand. The 74th edition of the pageant took place on November 21. Manika Shivakand, representing India, reached the top 12. India has had three Miss Universe winners: Sushmita Sen (1994), Lara Dutta (2000), and Harnaaz Sandhu (2021). The USA has won the title the most times, with nine victories. The Miss World 2024 was Opal, from Thailand, and the event was held in Hyderabad, Telangana. India has had several Miss World winners, including Reeta Faria, Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai, and Manushi Chillar, who won in 2017.
General Knowledge Questions
"India 2017 Yearbook" was written by Rajiv Mehrishi, who has served as the CAG. Amnesty International, which works for human rights, has its headquarters in London, located on the banks of the Thames River. The International Weightlifting Federation has its headquarters in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Balpakram National Park is located in Meghalaya on the Garo Hills. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary is in the Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh.
India's Performance at World Boxing Cup
India won nine gold medals at the World Boxing Cup final held in Greater Noida. The event was hosted in India, with previous tournaments in Liverpool, England, in September. India had 20 boxers participating, with most winning gold, silver, or bronze medals. The finals were held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Complex in Greater Noida. Nupur won a gold medal in the 80+ kg category, while Sachin and Hitesh won gold medals in the men's category in the 60 kg and 70 kg categories, respectively. Nikhat Zareen won a gold medal in the 51 kg category, and Jasmine also won a gold medal in the 57 kg category.
General Knowledge Questions
The Dhirubhai Ambani Solar Park is located in Rajasthan. The headquarters of the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is in Washington, D.C. Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. "Imperfect" is an autobiography of Sanjay Manjrekar. Baht is the currency of Thailand, with Bangkok as its capital.
Telangana Government Launches "Me Seva" on WhatsApp
The Telangana government has launched "Me Seva" on WhatsApp to improve communication between the government and citizens. Telangana, India's newest state formed on June 2, 2014, from Andhra Pradesh, is led by CM Revanth Reddy. "Me Seva" allows citizens to access services such as income certificates, birth certificates, and bill payments via WhatsApp. The World Fisheries Day was celebrated on November 21 at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan in Delhi, with 27 countries participating and focusing on the blue economy. The day has been celebrated since 1997.
General Knowledge Questions
The Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary is located in Maharashtra. Cuttack, a city in Odisha, is located on the Mahanadi River. The currency of Malaysia is Ringgit, and its capital is Kuala Lumpur. Govind Sagar, a man-made lake, is in Himachal Pradesh.
Turkey to Host COP31
Turkey will host COP31, a climate summit. Turkey is located in both Europe and Asia, with Istanbul in the European part, featuring the Strait of Bosphorus. Mountains in Turkey include the Taurus and Pontic ranges. The Conference of Parties (COP) is a climate change summit organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), also known as the Bonn Convention, which was established in Bonn, Germany. The first summit was held in Berlin in 1995. India hosted the eighth COP in Delhi in 2002. COP28 was held in the UAE, COP29 will be in Baku, Azerbaijan, COP30 in Belém, Brazil, COP31 in Turkey, COP32 in Addis Ababa, and COP33 may be in India.
General Knowledge Questions
The headquarters of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is in Lucknow. Imphal is the capital of Manipur. Real is the currency of Cambodia. The World Food Programme has its headquarters in Rome, Italy, where the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is also headquartered. The BRICS summit in 2018 was held in South Africa, while the recent G7 summit was in Canada, and the upcoming G20 summit will be in South Africa.
Colombo Security Conclave
Seychelles has become the sixth member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC). The CSC, initially a trilateral summit between India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka in 2011, focuses on the security of the Indian Ocean. Other members include Mauritius and Bangladesh. The National Security Advisors participate in the CSC, with Ajit Doval representing India. The recent meeting was held in Delhi on November 19-20. The CSC was established in 2020, with its secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Seychelles' capital is Victoria, located on Mahe Island. The "Lamitye" exercise is conducted between India and Seychelles, while the "Dosti 16" exercise involves India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
General Knowledge Questions
The Baglihar Dam is located in Jammu and Kashmir. The World Customs Organization has its headquarters in Brussels. Somasila Dam is in Andhra Pradesh. Char Wildlife Sanctuary is in Kerala.
HDFC Bank Becomes Most Valued Brand
HDFC Bank has surpassed Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to become the most valued brand. HDFC Bank, a private bank with its headquarters in Mumbai, was established in 1994. According to a report by Kantar Brands, HDFC Bank's market cap is approximately $44 billion. TCS is now in second place. Blinkit is the fastest-growing brand.
PM Kisan Scheme Installment Released
The 21st installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme was released by Prime Minister Modi in Coimbatore. The PM-Kisan scheme, launched on February 24, 2019, provides ₹6000 in three installments of ₹2000 each. This installment will benefit 9 crore farmers. The scheme is the world's largest direct benefit transfer scheme. A similar scheme, the Rythu Bandhu scheme, is in Telangana.
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026
The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 will be hosted in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The International Cricket Council (ICC), headquartered in Dubai and established in 1999, will oversee the 16th edition of the tournament, starting on January 15, 2026. The final match will be played in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. Australia won the 15th edition, which was held in South Africa, with India as the runner-up. India has won the Under-19 World Cup the most times, with five victories. The first edition was played in 1988 in Australia.
One-Liners
World Television Day is celebrated on November 21, commemorating the invention of television by John Baird. The day has been observed since 1996, with the theme "TV is Changing." Switzerland and Ireland have joined the UK as partner countries for the Hornbill Festival, which is celebrated in Nagaland from December 1 to 10.
Practice Questions
Tejas is a 4.5 generation, indigenously built multi-role aircraft developed by HAL with a fly-by-wire flight control system. All the statements are correct. Most cyclones in the Indian Ocean occur in the Bay of Bengal due to its warmer waters compared to the Arabian Sea. The statement that there are no cyclones in Arabian Sea is wrong.
Revision Questions
The Supreme Court has set a time limit for the President and Governor. A wild tiger was recently spotted in the Ratan Mahal area of Gujarat. Meerut, UP. Narendra Modi is in Johannesburg for the G20 Summit. Nitish Kumar has become the CM of Bihar for the 10th time. Tesla's center in India will open in Gurugram. The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize has been awarded to Michael Beslet. The Asian Archery Championship was held in Dhaka. Roger Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2026. The ICC Women's Emerging National Trophy First Edition is being held in Thailand.
