Brief Summary
This SSC Wallah YouTube video from September 27th covers important current affairs, exam updates, and general knowledge questions relevant for SSC exams. Key topics include US tariffs on Indian pharmaceuticals, the launch of India's indigenous messaging app "Arachne" by Zoo, farewell to MiG-21 fighter jets, upcoming sports events in India, and important days like World Tourism Day and World Maritime Day. The session also includes practice questions from previous exams and motivational advice for students.
- Discussion on US imposing 100% tariff on Indian pharmaceuticals.
- Launch of India's indigenous messaging app "Arachne" by Zoo.
- Farewell to MiG-21 fighter jets and their replacement with Tejas.
- Upcoming sports events in India, including the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 and the Asiatic Aquatic Championship 2025.
- Important days like World Tourism Day and World Maritime Day, including their themes and significance.
Introduction
The instructor greets the students and announces that the session will cover important current affairs up to that morning. She mentions that SSC has released four notices and that a short video with information about CHSL, CPO, and GD exams will be available after the class. She advises students to be sincere in their studies and avoid relying solely on short sessions for exam preparation.
Donald Trump and 100% Tariff on Pharmaceuticals
The United States, under its president, has imposed a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical products from India, effective from October 1st. This decision reverses the previous stance of not imposing tariffs on medicines, considering them essential items. The tariff could decrease India's profits and affect US hospitals and pharmaceutical industries. However, the tariff will not apply to Indian companies manufacturing medicines within the USA. The instructor explains the concept of inelastic demand, where essential products like medicines are still purchased even if prices increase.
Economic Reforms and General Knowledge Questions
The session includes a quiz with questions from a UK (Uttarakhand) paper. The economic reforms in India were launched in July 1991, involving LPG (Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization). In case of a deadlock between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the President is responsible for summoning both houses to pass an ordinary bill, with the speaker heading the convened houses. 75% of India's rainfall is caused by the South-West monsoon winds.
Launch of India's WhatsApp: Arachne by Zoo
Dharmendra Pradhan announced the launch of "Arachne," India's indigenous messaging app developed by the company Zoo, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Zoo, founded in 1996, aims to create indigenous products. Arachne is designed as an Indian alternative to WhatsApp, offering features like Zumail (similar to Gmail), Zoo Work Drive (similar to Google Drive), Zoo Clip (similar to Google Chat), and Zoo Meeting (similar to Google Meet). The app is promoted as a safe and secure platform, aligning with the "Make in India" initiative.
Ramlala Idol, GST, and Voting Age in Nepal
The idol of Ramlala in the renovated Ayodhya temple was made by Arun Yogiraj. Regarding GST, all statements are correct: it was implemented on July 1, 2017, merged 17 different taxes, and is called Single VAT. Nepal's Prime Minister has recently increased the voting age to 16 years. The voting age in India was reduced from 21 to 18 years during Rajiv Gandhi's time through the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act in 1988, amending Article 326.
NITI Aayog, NDB Bank, and Farewell to MiG-21
NITI Aayog works on a model of cooperative federalism. The headquarters of NDB Bank is located in Shanghai. The Indian Air Force is bidding farewell to the MiG-21 fighter jets, which India purchased from the USSR in 1963. These jets participated in wars and surgical strikes but were prone to crashes, earning them the nickname "flying coffin." The MiG-21s are being replaced by Tejas, made by HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited).
Albert Bill, BRICS Summit, and Dugong Conservation Reserve
The Albert Bill controversy is associated with the judiciary. The 2004 BRICS summit was organized in Kazan, Russia, and the 2026 summit will be held in India. India's first Dugong Conservation Reserve, recognized by the IUCN, is located in Tamil Nadu. Dugong fish, also known as Sea Cows, are found in the Gulf of Mannar and Andaman and Nicobar Islands and are categorized as vulnerable under IUCN. The IUCN's full form is the International Union for Conservation of Nature, founded in 1948 with headquarters in Gland, Switzerland.
Kharosthi Script, World Tourism Day
The Kharosthi script is associated with the Kushan time period. World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27th and is organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, headquartered in Madrid, Spain. This organization was formed in 1975 and first celebrated World Tourism Day in 1980. This year's theme is "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation," and the conference is being hosted in Melaka, Malaysia.
Fold Mountains, Partition of Bengal, and Combined High Court Article
A fold mountain that is part of the Andes Mountains and known as the Hills of Seven Colors is located in Argentina. The session includes matching historical events with their years: Partition of Bengal (1905), Lucknow Pact (1916), Separate Electorate (1909), and Hindu Mahasabha (1915). Article 231 empowers a combined High Court for multiple states within any state.
World Maritime Day, Articles, and Agnikul
World Maritime Day is celebrated on the last Thursday of September and is organized by the International Maritime Organization, headquartered in London. The theme is "R Ocean, R Obligation, R Opportunity," and the event is being organized in the UAE, focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life below the sea. The session includes matching articles with their descriptions: Article 14 (equality before law), Article 19 (freedom of speech), Article 21 (protection of life and personal liberty), and Article 32 (right to constitutional remedies). Agnikul, a spacetech startup, has created India's first 3D-printed rocket, using computer printing for reduced time and cost.
ISSF Junior World Cup, Judo Player, and Asiatic Aquatic Championship
The ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 is being organized in India, hosted in Delhi. Himanshi Tokas, a Judo player from India, has become number one in the world junior ranking. The Asiatic Aquatic Championship 2025 is being hosted in Ahmedabad, starting on September 28th and continuing until October 11th, serving as a qualifier for the Asian Games in Japan in 2026.
World Para Athletics Championship and Multiple Choice Questions
The World Para Athletics Championship is being organized in Delhi for the first time, held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with its mascot being Viraj, an elephant. The session concludes with multiple-choice questions related to the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF), World Maritime Day, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The instructor emphasizes the importance of regular study for upcoming exams like CHSL, CPO, GD, and MTS.
