TLDR;
Alright, so this video is basically a crash course on General Studies (GS) using Lucent's book. Varun Awasthi sir is starting a new Lucent Series, promising to cover a lot of ground in just 15 days. He'll be solving over 5500 questions, covering easy, medium, and tough levels, just like in SSC exams. Key takeaways include:
- Lucent's book is super important for GS.
- The series aims to make learning Lucent easy and quick.
- GS questions from various topics are discussed with detailed explanations.
Introduction to Lucent Series [0:06]
Varun sir is starting a new Lucent Series, which has been successful before. He acknowledges that Lucent is essential for GS but can be overwhelming. He promises to deliver the core of Lucent in 15 days, even more, ensuring job security for aspirants. The series will cover over 5500 questions of varying difficulty levels.
Buddha and Arya Samaj [2:47]
The first question is about where Buddha attained enlightenment, which was at Bodh Gaya, by the Niranjana River. Then, there's a question about the Arya Samaj, established in 1875 in Bombay. Its headquarters is in New Delhi.
Punjabi Language and Southernmost Point of India [5:15]
The Punjabi language script is Gurmukhi, introduced by Guru Angad Dev, the second Sikh Guru. Next, the southernmost point of Indian land is Indira Point.
Arunachal Pradesh and Insulin [6:45]
Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost state in India where the sun rises first, while Gujarat is where it sets last. Insulin is used to cure diabetes, which occurs due to a problem with the pancreas not converting sugar into energy.
Bihu Festival and Gooseberry [8:43]
Bihu is a famous festival of Assam. Gooseberry contains Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid.
First Governor-General of India and Paper Invention [11:11]
The first Governor-General of India was William Bentick. Paper was invented in China.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Scientific Name of Amla [12:09]
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced copper coins, but the idea flopped. The scientific name of Amla (gooseberry) is "Phyllanthus Emblica".
Buddha's Son and Supreme Commander of Armed Forces [13:23]
Buddha's son was named Rahul, and Buddha was born in Lumbini. The supreme commander of the Indian armed forces is the President of India.
Night Blindness and Pongal Festival [14:36]
Night blindness is caused by a lack of Vitamin A. The Pongal festival is mainly celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
Invention of Television and Email [16:35]
Television was invented by J.L. Baird, and email was invented by Ray Tomlinson.
First Female Ruler of India and Fish Respiration [17:28]
The first female ruler of India was Razia Sultana. Fish breathe through gills and have two chambers in their heart.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre [19:57]
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, during Baisakhi. At that time, Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India, and Michael O'Dwyer was the Governor of Punjab. Reginald Dyer, who ordered the firing, died in 1927.
Subhash Chandra Bose and Lala Lajpat Rai [21:34]
After leaving Congress, Subhash Chandra Bose founded the All India Forward Bloc. Lala Lajpat Rai, also known as Punjab Kesari, was injured during a protest and later died. Bhagat Singh killed J.P. Saunders in Lahore to avenge Lajpat Rai's death.
1857 Revolt and First Female Governor [24:26]
Mangal Pandey was the first to sacrifice his life in the 1857 revolt and was hanged on April 8, 1857. The British used Enfield rifles during this time. Sarojini Naidu was the first female governor of India, from Uttar Pradesh.
Padmaja Naidu and Mount Everest [27:20]
Padmaja Naidu, Sarojini Naidu's daughter, was the longest-serving governor, serving for 11 years in West Bengal. Santosh Yadav was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest twice.
Brahmo Samaj and Back to the Vedas [28:48]
The Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. "Back to the Vedas" was a statement by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, who founded the Arya Samaj to protect Hindu heritage and culture.
Vasco da Gama and British East India Company [30:49]
Vasco da Gama first came to India in 1498 and was welcomed by Raja Zamorin. The British East India Company arrived in 1600 during Akbar's reign. Captain Hawkins was the first British person to visit the Mughal court, followed by Sir Thomas Roe in 1615. Jahangir gave Captain Hawkins the title of "English Khan."
Guru Nanak Dev and Khalsa [33:14]
Guru Nanak Dev was born in Nankana Sahib. The concept of Khalsa in Sikhism was given by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru.
Guru Ram Das and Iron Man of India [35:04]
Guru Ram Das was given land by Akbar, where he established Amritsar. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the "Iron Man of India" for integrating princely states after independence.
Vijay Ghat and Arthashastra [38:12]
Vijay Ghat in Delhi is associated with Lal Bahadur Shastri. Mahatma Gandhi's समाधी स्थल is Rajghat. "Arthashastra" was written by Chanakya, also known as Kautilya and Vishnu Gupta.
First President of India and Preamble [39:53]
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first permanent President of India. The Preamble is an overview of the Constitution.
Red Cross Day and Land of Rising Sun [41:15]
Red Cross Day is celebrated on May 8 in memory of Henry Dunant, a humanitarian and the first Nobel Prize winner. Japan is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
Onam Festival and Delhi as Capital [43:46]
Onam is a famous festival of Kerala. Delhi became the capital of India in 1911 during the time of Lord Hardinge.
National Bird and Galaxy Light Planet [46:57]
The peacock was declared the national bird in 1963. Saturn is known as the "Galaxy Light Planet" due to its rings.
Largest Satellite and National Song [49:51]
Ganymede is the largest satellite in our solar system. The national song "Vande Mataram" was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
Mahatma Title and Indian Calendar [51:14]
The title "Mahatma" to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was given by Rabindranath Tagore. The Indian calendar follows the Saka Samvat.
Islamic Calendar and Pacemaker [52:21]
The Islamic calendar is known as the Hijri calendar, given by Prophet Muhammad. A pacemaker is associated with the heart.
Master Gland and First Metal Used by Humans [53:23]
The pituitary gland is known as the "Master Gland." Humans first used copper.
Lok Sabha Article and President's Salary [55:54]
Article 81 is related to the Lok Sabha. The President of India's salary is ₹5 lakh per month after 2017.
Impeachment of President and Outer Sky Color [57:16]
The process of impeachment of the President is mentioned in Article 61. Astronauts see the outer sky as black due to the absence of an atmosphere.
Delhi Metro and Indian Railway Establishment [59:13]
Delhi Metro is the most high-tech metro in India. The Indian Railway was established in 1853.
Zero-Based Budget and Surplus Budget [1:00:07]
India follows a zero-based budget. A surplus budget is when a government spends less than its budget.
GSP Elite Batch and Rakesh Sharma [1:03:18]
Information about Varun sir's GSP Elite batch on Testbook. Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to go to space in 1984 as part of a USSR project.
International Court of Justice and Hindi Divas [1:04:59]
The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is in The Hague. It has 15 judges with a tenure of 9 years. Hindi Divas is celebrated on September 14.
Hyder Ali and William Gordon [1:06:22]
Hyder Ali invented war rockets, which were used by Tipu Sultan. William Gordon was a friend of Mangal Pandey.
Country with Most Borders and Hyderabad River [1:08:06]
China shares its border with 14 countries. Hyderabad is situated on the banks of the Musi River.
Methane Gas and Earth's Rotation [1:10:10]
Methane is also known as biogas or गोबर gas. The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east.
YouTube Establishment and Home Rule Movement [1:11:42]
YouTube was established in 2005. "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it" was a statement by Bal Gangadhar Tilak during the Home Rule Movement in 1916.
First Hindi Newspaper and Solar System Galaxy [1:12:21]
The first Hindi newspaper was "Udant Martand." Our solar system exists in the Milky Way galaxy.
Ramcharitmanas and National Game [1:13:35]
Tulsidas wrote Ramcharitmanas in the Awadhi dialect. India has won 8 gold medals in hockey at the Olympics.
International Olympic Committee and Olympic Rings [1:14:50]
The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee is in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Olympic rings do not include the color brown.
Olympic Games Location and Janda Uncha Rahe Hamara [1:16:51]
The 2028 Olympics will be held in Brisbane, Australia. "Janda Uncha Rahe Hamara" was written by Shyam Lal Gupta Parshad.
Kidney Function and Ustad Bismillah Khan [1:18:24]
The kidney filters impurities from the blood. Ustad Bismillah Khan has been honored with Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
Himalayan Range and First Woman to Summit Everest [1:19:14]
The Greater Himalayas are known as Himadri. Junko Tabei was the first woman to climb Mount Everest.
Jaundice and World Bank [1:20:26]
Jaundice affects the liver. The World Bank was established in 1945, with its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Ashoka and Mughal Emperor [1:21:31]
Emperor Ashoka was influenced by Buddhist monk Upagupta. Akbar was an illiterate Mughal emperor.
Amritsar City and Rigveda [1:23:02]
The city of Amritsar was founded by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru. The Rigveda talks about mantras.
Five Year Plans and Microsoft Subsidiary [1:24:27]
The first Five Year Plan was introduced in 1951 by Jawaharlal Nehru. LinkedIn is a subsidiary of Microsoft.
Hiuen Tsang and Qutb ud-Din Aibak [1:25:52]
Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang studied at Nalanda University in Bihar. Qutb ud-Din Aibak made Lahore his capital.
Speed of Light and Save As Option [1:27:23]
The speed of light is 299,792,458 kilometers per second. To save a new document in MS Office, you use the "Save As" option.
Earth Rotates Around Sun and Charminar [1:28:47]
Nicolaus Copernicus first argued that the Earth rotates around the Sun. The Charminar in Hyderabad was built by Sultan Quli Qutb Shah in 1591.
Sports Day and Scientific Name of Mosquito [1:29:42]
Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 in memory of Major Dhyan Chand. The scientific name for mosquito is Culicidae.
