TLDR;
This session is a GK/GS class for the Railway Group D exam. The class covers current affairs and general knowledge questions, with a focus on recent events and important facts. The session also includes information about Testbook's Superpass Live and a special offer called Selection Premier League (SPL) with a discount coupon code.
- Current affairs and general knowledge questions
- Testbook Superpass Live and Selection Premier League (SPL)
- Discount coupon code
Introduction [0:08]
Riya Rathore welcomes everyone to the Railway Testbook YouTube channel for a GK/GS session focused on the Group D exam. She confirms that the audio and video are clear and encourages viewers to download the Testbook app and subscribe to the channel. She mentions the Selection Premier League (SPL) event on March 27th at 11 PM, offering Testbook Superpass Live at a discounted price. Viewers can use the coupon code "RIYA" for maximum discount. She also shares the Telegram group link for updates and special sessions.
Homework Question Review [1:40]
Riya reviews a homework question about the name of Iran's two-day missile exercise in the Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman. The correct answer is "Sustainable Power 1404".
Question 1: 98th Academy Awards [3:08]
Which film won the most Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards in 2026? The correct answer is "One Battle After Another," which won six Oscars. Riya explains that the Oscars are the film industry's most prestigious awards and that the 2026 ceremony will be the 98th edition.
Question 2: Global Conference on Millets [4:26]
Which Indian city hosted the global conference on millets (Shree Anna)? The correct answer is New Delhi.
Question 3: Best Supporting Actor at the 98th Academy Awards [5:14]
Who won the Best Supporting Actor award for their role in "One Battle After Another" at the 98th Academy Awards, despite being absent from the ceremony? The correct answer is Shpeen.
Question 4: ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 [6:03]
Match the Indian players named in the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 team with their roles. India won the World Cup. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was the leading run-scorer, Kanishk Chauhan was a top-order batsman, and Henil Patel was an effective wicket-taker. The correct answer is option B.
Question 5: India's First Musical Road [7:26]
In which city was India's first musical road inaugurated, which plays the tune of "Jai Ho" when vehicles travel at a specific speed? The correct answer is Mumbai, Maharashtra. The road plays the "Jai Ho" tune composed by A. R. Rahman.
Question 6: Yoga Mahotsav 2026 [8:27]
Which organization organized the Yoga Mahotsav 2026 to mark the 100-day countdown to International Yoga Day? The correct answer is Morarji Desai National Yoga Institute, Delhi. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21st, and the 12th International Yoga Day will be celebrated in 2026. It was first celebrated in 2015.
Question 7: Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award 2025 [9:29]
How many other athletes were nominated alongside Rishabh Pant for the 2025 Laureus World Comeback of the Year award? The correct answer is five.
Question 8: Indian Army Research Center at IIT Madras [9:58]
What is the name of the Indian Army's research center that was launched at IIT Madras? The correct answer is Agnishodh.
Question 9: BIS Certification for Photovoltaic Modules [10:52]
Under which standard did J Star's 183N and 210R series photovoltaic modules receive certification under India's latest Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements? The correct answer is IS 14286:2023.
Question 10: World Youth Archery Championship 2025 [12:24]
Who won the gold medal for India in the Under-18 women's individual recurve at the World Youth Archery Championship 2025 held in Winnipeg, Canada? The correct answer is Sharvari Somnath Shinde.
Question 11: India's First LNG Diesel Dual Fuel DEMO [13:57]
India's first LNG diesel dual-fuel DEMO, launched in Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, is designed to reduce diesel consumption by approximately what percentage? The correct answer is 40%.
Question 12: Best Cinematography at the 98th Academy Awards [15:08]
Who made history as the first woman to win the Best Cinematography award at the 98th Academy Awards? The correct answer is Autumn Durald Arkapaw for her work in the movie "Sinners".
Question 13: India's Medal Count in Wrestling at the 2022 Commonwealth Games [16:27]
How many total medals did India win in wrestling at the 2022 Commonwealth Games? The correct answer is 12 (6 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze). The games were held in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Question 14: State-Wide Vaccination Program Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease [17:29]
Which state government has launched an intensive state-wide vaccination program against Foot-and-Mouth Disease starting from March 1, 2026? The correct answer is Gujarat, which is also the second state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The first state to implement UCC was Uttarakhand.
Question 15: PM Kisan Yojana 22nd Installment [18:35]
From which city did Prime Minister Narendra Modi release the 22nd installment of the PM Kisan Yojana on March 13, 2026? The correct answer is Guwahati, Assam. The PM Kisan Yojana was launched on February 24, 2019, and aims to provide ₹6,000 per year to farmers in three installments of ₹2,000 each. It was considered to be in effect since December 1, 2018.
Question 16: Government Stake in IIFCL [20:03]
Rohit Rishi assumed the role of Managing Director at India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) in February 2026. What percentage of shares does the Indian government hold in IIFCL? The correct answer is 100%. The headquarters of IIFCL is located in New Delhi.
Question 17: Large Underground Lava Tube on Venus [21:17]
The large underground lava tube recently discovered on Venus by NASA's Magellan spacecraft is located on the western part of which volcanic feature? The correct answer is Nikons.
Question 18: Sonprayag Kedarnath Ropeway Project [22:14]
The 12.9 km Sonprayag Kedarnath ropeway project by Adani Group is being developed under which scheme? The correct answer is Parvatmala Pariyojana.
Question 19: Sports Star Ace Awards 2025 - National Team of the Year [23:01]
Which Indian team was honored with the National Team of the Year award at the Sports Star Ace Awards 2025? The correct answer is the Indian Men's and Women's Chess Team.
Question 20: Amy Madigan's Role in 98th Academy Awards [24:03]
In which film did Amy Madigan play the role of Auntie Cladix, for which she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 98th Academy Awards? The correct answer is Weapons.
Question 21: Indian Bison Fest 2026 [25:10]
In March 2026, the second edition of the Indian Bison Fest, or Gaur Fest, was held in which wildlife sanctuary? The correct answer is Debigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Odisha. The event was held on March 8th and 9th, 2026.
Question 22: Swachh Vayu Survekshan Puraskar [26:25]
The Swachh Vayu Survekshan Puraskar (Clean Air Survey Award) is issued by which organization or ministry? The correct answer is the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Question 23: Bangladesh's 13th Parliamentary Election [28:20]
Which political party secured a significant majority in Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary election held on February 12, 2026? The correct answer is the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tariq Rahman. They won approximately 212 out of 299 seats. Tariq Rahman was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on February 17, 2026.
Question 24: 17th BRICS Summit [30:21]
Which country hosted the 17th BRICS summit in July 2025? The correct answer is Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. India holds the presidency for the 18th BRICS summit in 2026.
Question 25: Best Animated Picture Film at the 98th Academy Awards [31:06]
Which film won the Best Animated Picture Film award at the 98th Academy Awards? The correct answer is K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Testbook Superpass Live [31:41]
Information about Testbook's Superpass Live is shared, highlighting that users can enroll for ₹1 and access classes, PYQs, and mock tests. It is advised to cancel the auto-pay option if not satisfied after two days to avoid a 3-month charge. The coupon code "RIYA" can be used for maximum discount.
Question 26: 2026 Winter Olympics Medal Tally [32:16]
Which country topped the final medal tally with the highest total number of medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics? The correct answer is Norway, with 41 medals (18 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze). The 2026 Winter Olympics were held in Milan and Cortina, Italy.
Question 27: UMEED Portal Full Form [33:47]
The Ministry of Minority Affairs launched the survey module and Waqf property lease module on the UMEED central portal to strengthen the transparent governance of Waqf properties. What is the full form of UMEED? The correct answer is Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development. The UMEED portal aims to facilitate the registration of Waqf properties and streamline related processes.
Question 28: MSP Increase for Rabi Crops [37:13]
What is the highest increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) approved for any Rabi crop for the marketing season 2026-27? The correct answer is ₹600 per quintal.
Question 29: AI Healthcare Ecosystem [38:06]
India has launched the world's first doctor-led AI healthcare ecosystem designed for continuous clinical monitoring and early intervention care in patients' homes. What is the name of this initiative? The correct answer is iLive Connect.
Question 30: Tribal Millet-Based Food Menu [39:15]
Which state launched its first-of-its-kind tribal millet-based food menu, Araku Koni, to promote tribal culinary heritage? The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh, launched by then CM Chandrababu Naidu.
Question 31: Joint Military Exercise Cyclone 2025 [40:07]
With which country is India conducting the joint military exercise Cyclone 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan? The correct answer is Egypt.
Question 32: Delhi Mango Festival 2025 [40:39]
Where was the Delhi Mango Festival 2025 organized? The correct answer is Thyagaraj Stadium.
Question 33: Agriculture Infrastructure Fund [41:20]
The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund provides assistance for what? The correct answer is Agri-logistics and cold chain. The fund was launched in 2020.
Question 34: Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) [44:11]
How is the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) best described? The correct answer is an ethnic nationalist insurgent group that advocates for greater political autonomy or secession for Balochistan from Pakistan.
Question 35: Future Food Forum Theme [45:34]
What was the main theme of the 7th Future Food Forum held in Dubai in September 2025? The correct answer is Shaping Tomorrow's Food Ecosystem.
Question 36: Film "One Battle After Another" [46:12]
The film "One Battle After Another" was based on which novel by Thomas Pynchon? The correct answer is Vineland.
Question 37: INSPIRE Scheme Financial Assistance [46:42]
Under the INSPIRE scheme, how many students received financial assistance from the Ministry of Science and Technology in 2022? The correct answer is approximately 53,000 students.
Question 38: One Health Approach [47:26]
In the context of mountain gorilla conservation in Central Africa, the mentioned One Health approach primarily refers to what? The correct answer is an integrated framework that recognizes the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and ecosystem health in policy and practice.
Question 39: Sentimental Value Film [48:33]
"Sentimental Value," which won the Best International Feature award, is a film from which country? The correct answer is Norway.
Homework Question [49:03]
Which state has launched the Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme, providing coverage of ₹5 lakh to approximately 1.15 crore families? This question is for homework.
Testbook Superpass Live Offer [49:27]
Details about the Testbook Superpass Live offer are repeated, mentioning the Selection Premier League (SPL) event at 11 PM. Viewers are encouraged to use the coupon code "RIYA" for maximum discount. Instructions are provided on how to enroll through the Testbook app.
