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Alright guys, this session is all about cracking static GK for railway exams like NTPC. Riyara ma'am discusses a bunch of important questions, covering topics from Indian history and geography to economics, science, and current affairs. She also shares tips on how to use Testbook Superpass for exam prep and how to get maximum discount using her coupon code.
- Static GK for Railway Exams
- Testbook Superpass Tips
- Important GK Questions
Intro [0:11]
Riyara Ma'am welcomes everyone to the session, confirming audio and video clarity. She addresses a query about whether NTPC aspirants can benefit from the session, clarifying that static GK is relevant across exams, with only slight differences in the level of questions. She also mentions that current affairs PDFs are available on her Telegram group.
Question 1: Fictional City of Malgudi [2:41]
The first question asks which Indian-English writer created the fictional town of Malgudi. The correct answer is R.K. Narayan.
Question 2: Rural Development Programs [3:05]
The next question is about the key components of rural development programs. The correct answer is connecting unconnected villages with roads, a scheme that came into effect in 2000.
Question 3: Gateway of India Location [4:16]
This question asks about the location of the Gateway of India. The answer is Mumbai.
Question 4: Diego Maradona's Country [5:14]
The question is about which country Diego Maradona is associated with. The answer is Argentina.
Question 5: Google and Indian Space Startup [5:31]
This question asks about the Indian space tech startup that partnered with Google to launch the Niji Upgrahe Nakshatr. The answer is Pixel.
Question 6: National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) Start Date [5:56]
The question is about when the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was started. The correct answer is April 12, 2005.
Question 7: India's First Nuclear Test Code Name [7:29]
This question asks for the code name of India's first nuclear test. The answer is Operation Smiling Buddha, which took place in 1974. The test site was the Pokhran test range in Rajasthan, and Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister at the time. The second nuclear test was called Operation Shakti in 1998, under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Question 8: Community Development Program (CDP) Start Date [9:39]
The question is about when the Community Development Program (CDP) was launched in India. The answer is October 2, 1952, coinciding with Mahatma Gandhi's birthday.
Question 9: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Act [10:36]
This question asks about the year of the National Disaster Management Act under which the NDRF was established. The Act is from 2005, but the NDRF was established in 2006.
Question 10: Shyama Prasad Mukherji Urban Mission Objective [11:42]
The question is about the primary objective of the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Urban Mission. The answer is to develop rural clusters with urban-like facilities, a scheme started by the Indian government in 2016.
Question 11: Autobiography "In the Afternoon of Time" [13:41]
This question asks who wrote the autobiography "In the Afternoon of Time".
Question 12: Kailash Temple Architecture [14:18]
The question is about the architectural style of the Kailash Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra.
Question 13: "Breaking Rocks and Barriers" Author [14:51]
This question asks for the author of the book "Breaking Rocks and Barriers". The answer is Sudeepta Sen Gupta.
Question 14: "Scotland of India" [15:18]
The question is about which city is known as the "Scotland of India". The answer is Coorg.
Question 15: Ministry Responsible for Rural Development [16:36]
This question asks which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing most rural development schemes in India. The answer is the Ministry of Rural Development.
Question 16: Ampere's Mathematical Theory Publication Year [16:57]
This question asks in which year Ampere published his outstanding mathematical theory of electrodynamic phenomena. The answer is 1827.
Question 17: BCCI Establishment Year [17:44]
The question is about when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was established. The answer is 1928, and its headquarters are in Mumbai.
Question 18: Impact of Poor Rural Education Infrastructure [18:58]
This question asks about the most direct impact of poor infrastructure on rural education. The answer is high student absenteeism.
Question 19: National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) [20:02]
This question asks which digital program aims to make the legislative proceedings of state and union territory legislatures in India paperless. The answer is the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
Question 20: Eklavya Model Residential Schools Start Year [20:53]
The question is about when the Eklavya Model Residential Schools, an education initiative for tribal communities, were started by the Indian government. The answer is 1997-98.
Question 21: Ocean Vuong's Novel [21:40]
This question asks for a novel by Ocean Vuong.
Question 22: e-Shram Portal [22:19]
This question asks which platform provides an integrated digital database for unorganized workers to reduce inequality in rural areas through financial inclusion. The answer is the e-Shram portal.
Question 23: Bal Sahitya Puraskar [22:56]
This question asks which award is given to children's literature authors in 22 languages. The Bal Sahitya Puraskar, started in 2010.
Question 24: Nissim Ezekiel's First Poetry Collection [23:23]
This question asks for the title of Nissim Ezekiel's first poetry collection. The answer is "Time to Change".
Question 25: Grammy Award Field [24:37]
This question asks in which field the Grammy Award is given. The answer is music.
Question 26: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Architectural Style [24:59]
This question asks about the architectural style of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus building in Mumbai, completed in 1887.
Question 27: Bhimbetka Rock Shelters Location [25:42]
This question asks where the Bhimbetka rock shelters are located. The answer is Madhya Pradesh.
Question 28: Carbon Capture and Utilization Test Bed [26:07]
This question asks which organization unveiled the country's first five carbon capture and utilization test bed in the cement sector in December 2023. The answer is the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
Question 29: Idukki Disaster Resilience Information System [27:09]
This question asks in which Indian state the Idukki Disaster Resilience and Information System, an integrated early warning and planning platform, was launched. The answer is Kerala.
Question 30: "The Golden Boat" Author [28:14]
This question asks who wrote "The Golden Boat". The answer is Rabindranath Tagore.
Question 31: "On Food, Economics and Society" Author [29:20]
This question asks who wrote the book "On Food, Economics and Society". The answer is Abhijit Banerjee.
Question 32: Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium Location [30:24]
This question asks where the Chinnaswamy cricket stadium is located. The answer is Bangalore.
Question 33: India Gate Inspiration [30:38]
This question asks which of the following inspired India Gate.
Question 34: Vodafone India Launch Year [31:38]
This question asks in which year Vodafone started its operations in India. The answer is 2007.
Question 35: Classical Dance with Face Makeup [32:19]
This question asks which classical dance uses five to six colors of makeup on the face. The answer is Kathakali.
Question 36: Ram Mohan Roy's Philosophical Work [33:11]
This question asks about the philosophical work by Ram Mohan Roy in 1803 that used logic and social relevance. The answer is Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin.
Question 37: Rural Electrification Scheme [33:44]
This question asks which scheme aims to support livelihood and education by providing long-term electricity access in rural villages. The answer is Saubhagya.
Question 38: Wildlife Week [35:31]
This question asks when Wildlife Week is celebrated. It is celebrated from 2nd to 8th of October, meaning the first week of October. World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3rd.
Question 39: PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme [36:46]
This question asks about the PM SVANidhi scheme. This scheme was launched to help street vendors during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is available in states and union territories that have notified rules and schemes under the Street Vendors Act of 2014.
Question 40: Sino-Indian War Location [38:27]
This question asks where the Sino-Indian War was fought. The answer is the Himalayan border.
Question 41: Number of Prominent Ragas in Carnatic Music [38:40]
This question asks how many prominent ragas are there in Carnatic music. The answer is 72.
Question 42: Skill India Mission Launch Date [39:23]
This question asks which major program was launched in 2015. The answer is the Skill India Mission, launched on July 15, 2015.
Question 43: Jagoi and Cholam Dance Forms [40:13]
This question asks which dance forms Jagoi and Cholam are associated with. The answer is Manipuri.
Question 44: First Dalit Autobiography in Marathi [40:49]
This question asks who is the author of "Baluta", the first Dalit autobiography written in Marathi. The answer is Daya Pawar.
Question 45: Quantum Mechanics Principle [41:24]
This question asks who is best known for being associated with the principles of quantum mechanics published in 1925. The answer is Werner Heisenberg.
Question 46: Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Program (RLEGP) Start Date [42:24]
This question asks when the Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Program (RLEGP) was started. The answer is August 15, 1983.
Question 47: Bhashini Project Objective [43:23]
This question asks about the primary goal of the Indian government's Bhashini project. The answer is to create a multilingual AI platform for real-time translation between Indian languages.
Question 48: Kuchipudi and Carnatic Music [43:51]
This question asks which classical dance style's music is related to the Carnatic music system. The answer is Kuchipudi.
Question 49: Pamban Port State [44:57]
This question asks in which state Pamban Port is located. The answer is Tamil Nadu.
Question 50: Baul Folk Music [45:30]
This question asks what Baul is. The answer is a folk music form.
Question 51: "Great Big Beautiful Life" [45:50]
This question asks about "Great Big Beautiful Life".
Question 52: Make in India Initiative Launch Year [46:20]
This question asks when the Make in India initiative was launched. The answer is September 25, 2014.
Question 53: First Integrated API Green Hydrogen and 2G Ethanol Plant State [47:39]
This question asks in which state the first integrated API Green Hydrogen and 2G Ethanol plant was established. The answer is Himachal Pradesh.
Question 54: Banking Facilities Operated by NPCI [48:13]
This question asks which banking facilities are operated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
Question 55: Newton's Formula for Sound Velocity [48:59]
This question asks who modified Newton's formula for the speed of sound in 1816, taking into account adiabatic compression in air.
Question 56: Deendayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) Eligibility [50:19]
This question asks who is eligible for training programs under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). The answer is individuals aged 15-35 years.
Question 57: Father of Modern Hindi Literature and Theatre [51:11]
This question asks who is considered the father of modern Hindi literature and theatre. The answer is Bharatendu Harishchandra.
Question 58: First Ever National Agriculture Policy Year [51:57]
This question asks when the first-ever National Agriculture Policy was introduced. The answer is the year 2000.
Question 59: Durand Cup Association [52:12]
This question asks which sport the Durand Cup is associated with. The answer is football.
Question 60: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Objective [52:38]
This question asks about the objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The answer is to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations through road networks. The scheme was launched in the year 2000.
Question 61: Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) Launch [54:16]
This question asks who launched the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana. The answer is the Central Government.
Question 62: "Discovery of India" Author [55:06]
This question asks who is the author of "India After Independence". The answer is Bipin Chandra.
Question 63: Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) [55:46]
This question asks about the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The answer is the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002, which came into effect on July 1, 2005.
Question 64: Rajatarangini Author [56:32]
This question asks who is the author of Rajatarangini. The answer is Kalhana. This book contains the history of Jammu and Kashmir.
Question 65: Scheme for Development of Girls in the Country [57:32]
This question asks which scheme is aimed at the development of girls in the country. The answer is Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.
Question 66: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) [58:09]
This question asks how many days of wage employment MGNREGA provides to rural families per year. The answer is 100 days.
Question 67: Famous Sitar Player [58:27]
This question asks who among the following is a famous sitar player. The answer is Nikhil Banerjee.
Testbook Superpass Offer [59:27]
Riyara Ma'am reminds viewers about the Testbook Superpass offer, mentioning that the price will increase from ₹429 to ₹529 from March 9th.
Question 68: National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) Objective [59:55]
This question asks about the primary objective of the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM). The answer is to reduce urban poverty through skill development and self-employment.
Question 69: Sultan of Johor Cup Sport [1:00:47]
This question asks which sport the Sultan of Johor Cup is associated with. The answer is hockey.
Question 70: Princely States and British Protection [1:02:35]
This question asks which of the following was done by the princely states under British protection.
Question 71: Subhas Chandra Bose's Party After Leaving Congress [1:02:48]
This question asks which party Subhas Chandra Bose founded after leaving the Indian National Congress. The answer is the Forward Bloc.
Question 72: Tribe in North-Eastern India [1:03:28]
This question asks which tribe is mainly found in the north-eastern part of India. The answer is the Nagas.
Question 73: Samantha Bansil's Novel [1:04:04]
This question asks about Samantha Bansil's novel set in pre-colonial Philippines.
Question 74: First Indian to Cross English Channel [1:04:53]
This question asks who was the first Indian to cross the English Channel. The answer is Mihir Sen.
Question 75: Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) Focus Area [1:05:13]
This question asks about the primary focus of the Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY). The answer is rural areas.
Question 76: Novel by Quratulain Hyder [1:05:52]
This question asks which novel was written by Quratulain Hyder in 1959 and is known for its deep insight into the partition of India. The answer is Aag Ka Darya (River of Fire).
Question 77: Godan Novel Author [1:06:52]
This question asks who wrote the novel Godan, which is considered a classic of modern Hindi literature. The answer is Munshi Premchand.
Question 78: Sector Not Under PLI Scheme [1:07:16]
This question asks which sector is not covered under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The answer is tourism.
Question 79: Innermost Chamber of a Hindu Temple [1:08:09]
This question asks what the innermost chamber of a Hindu temple, where the main deity resides, is called. The answer is Garbhagriha.
Question 80: "The Great Gatsby" Author [1:09:04]
This question asks who wrote the novel "The Great Gatsby". The answer is F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Question 81: Rukmini Devi Arundale Padma Bhushan Award [1:09:57]
This question asks which Bharatnatyam dancer received the Padma Bhushan in 1956 and gave the dance form a global identity. The answer is Rukmini Devi Arundale.
Question 82: Architect of Integration of Princely States [1:10:16]
This question asks who was the main architect behind integrating over 560 princely states into the Indian Union. The answer is Vallabhbhai Patel.
Question 83: Government Initiative for Women and Children's Health [1:11:21]
This question asks which government initiative mainly focuses on improving human development by ensuring health services and nutrition for women and children.
Question 84: Another Name for Golden Temple [1:13:11]
This question asks what the Golden Temple is also known as. The answer is Sri Harmandir Sahib.
Question 85: Victoria Memorial Location [1:13:25]
This question asks where the Victoria Memorial is located. The answer is Kolkata.
Question 86: Railway Employment Act for Armed Forces Members [1:14:12]
This question asks in which year the Railway Employment Act for members of the armed forces was passed. The answer is 1965.
Question 87: Scheme Related to Compressed Biogas (CBG) [1:14:46]
This question asks which scheme is related to compressed biogas (CBG). The answer is Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT). It was launched in October 2018.
Question 88: Pithora Artworks [1:15:53]
This question asks who specifically creates Pithora artworks.
Question 89: First Indian Sound Film [1:16:30]
This question asks which film is considered the first Indian sound film, marking the beginning of Bollywood. The answer is Alam Ara (1931).
Question 90: North India's First Nuclear Project Location [1:17:18]
This question asks where North India's first nuclear project is located. The answer is Haryana.
Question 91: Wind Instruments [1:17:34]
This question asks what type of musical instrument produces sound by blowing air into a hollow column. The answer is Sushir Vadya (wind instrument).
Question 92: Jhoomar Folk Dance [1:18:11]
This question asks where the Jhoomar folk dance originates.
Question 93: Maand Folk Music [1:18:55]
This question asks where the Maand folk music originates. The answer is Rajasthan.
Question 94: Naga War Dance [1:19:30]
This question asks which of the following is a war dance of the Nagas. The answer is Rengma.
Question 95: Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) [1:20:06]
This question asks about digital literacy for human development. The answer is Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan.
Question 96: Second Pay Commission Appointment Year [1:20:56]
This question asks when the Second Pay Commission was appointed in India. The answer is 1957.
Question 97: First Indian Olympic Gold Medalist [1:21:49]
This question asks who was the first Indian athlete to win an individual Olympic gold medal. The answer is Abhinav Bindra.
Question 98: First Backward Class Commission Appointment Year [1:22:25]
This question asks in which year the first Backward Class Commission was appointed. The answer is 1953.
Question 99: Benjamin Nathans' Book Pulitzer Prize [1:23:15]
This question asks what subject Benjamin Nathans' book "To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause" explores, for which it received the Pulitzer Prize.
Question 100: Purpose of Applying White Color Before Painting [1:24:09]
This question asks what the main purpose is of applying a white color before painting. The answer is to create a smooth white base for the painting.
Question 101: Stone Used in Chennakeshava Temple Construction [1:24:38]
This question asks which stone was mainly used in the construction of the Chennakeshava Temple in Belur, India. The answer is soapstone.
Question 102: Ooty Height [1:25:07]
This question asks about the height of Ooty.
Question 103: Automotive Hub of India [1:25:53]
This question asks which Indian city is known as the automotive hub of India.
Question 104: Historical English Defense Outpost in Chennai [1:26:18]
This question asks which structure in Chennai, built between 1639 and 1640, is historically known as the primary English defense outpost.
Question 105: PM Kisan Yojana [1:27:08]
This question is about PM Kisan Yojana.
Question 106: Maximum Amount Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana [1:27:49]
This question asks about the maximum amount a person can receive under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The answer is ₹6,000 per year.
Question 107: Weather Conditions Affecting Farmers [1:28:17]
This question asks which weather conditions affect farmers.
Testbook Superpass and Enrollment [1:29:02]
Riyara Ma'am discusses the Testbook Superpass, mentioning the price increase from March 9th. She explains how to enroll in Testbook Superpass, search for exams,
