TLDR;
Alright, so this video is basically a Static GK session by Riya Rathore on Railway Testbook's YouTube channel. She discusses current affairs and static GK questions, focusing on important details and facts relevant for competitive exams. Key takeaways include:
- Discussion on important days and events like Jan Aushadhi Diwas and World Wildlife Day.
- Focus on government schemes and initiatives like Jan Aushadhi Saptah and VB G Ramji Youth Digital Campaign.
- Analysis of reports and indices like the SIPRI report on arms imports and the Global Terrorism Index.
- Promotion of Testbook's Superpass Live and her Telegram group for PDF notes.
Intro [0:15]
Riya Rathore welcomes everyone to the Static GK session on Railway Testbook. She mentions having pasta with too much chilli and clarifies that being Rajasthani doesn't mean they eat Dal Bati Churma daily, it's for special occasions. She greets viewers like Vikas, Tanuj, Narendra, and Mohan, ensuring audio and video clarity.
Testbook Superpass Live and Telegram Group [1:25]
Riya promotes Testbook's Superpass Live, which offers access to 375+ government exams with a single subscription. She urges viewers to download the app from the Play Store and enroll. She emphasizes her Telegram group, "Riya Mam Testbook" or "Current Affair by Riya Mam," for PDF notes, repeating it multiple times and providing a QR code for easy access.
Jan Aushadhi Saptah [3:00]
The first question is about Jan Aushadhi Saptah, a week-long outreach campaign celebrated from March 1st to 7th. She reminds viewers that Jan Aushadhi Diwas is observed on March 7th.
Richest Indian Women [4:01]
The next question asks about the first Indian woman to be among India's top three richest individuals in 2026. Riya explains that Roshni Nadar Malhotra is the only woman in the top three, behind Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani.
Mark Linton History Prize [5:10]
Riya discusses the Mark Linton History Prize, awarded to historians, and asks about its prize money. She mentions the book "The Golden Road" by William Dalrymple, the recipient of the 2026 award, and confirms the prize money is 10,000 USD.
Largest Arms Importer [6:48]
The session moves to the latest SIPRI report, questioning which country has surpassed India to become the world's largest arms importer. Riya reveals that Ukraine is now the top importer, pushing India to the second position.
VB G Ramji Youth Digital Campaign [8:05]
Riya asks which ministry launched the VB G Ramji Youth Digital Campaign to involve rural youth in nation-building. She mentions the age criteria of 15-29 years and confirms that the Ministry of Rural Development initiated the campaign, which was mentioned in the 2026 budget. The campaign guarantees 125 days of employment, an increase from the 100 days under the मनरेगा scheme.
Bhavya Yojana [9:26]
The discussion shifts to the Bhavya Yojana, approved by the Union Cabinet for industrial development. Riya asks for the full form of Bhavya and mentions that ₹3660 crore has been allocated for creating 100 industrial parks. The full form is Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana.
Sphurti Program [11:02]
Riya introduces the Sphurti program, designed to offer home loans and loans against property for women entrepreneurs. She asks which NBFC launched it, and the answer is L&T Finance.
NASA's DART Mission [12:05]
The session touches on NASA's DART mission, which successfully demonstrated the ability to alter an asteroid's orbit for planetary defense. Riya asks for the full form of DART, which is Double Asteroid Redirection Test.
Project Hanuman in Andhra Pradesh [12:53]
Riya discusses Project Hanuman, launched in Andhra Pradesh to reduce human-wildlife conflict. She mentions that Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister and Forest Minister, Pawan Kalyan, launched the project on March 3, 2026, which is World Wildlife Day.
Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination in Gujarat [15:24]
The discussion moves to Gujarat, where the state government initiated an intensive nationwide vaccination campaign against foot and mouth disease in animals starting March 1, 2026.
Jal Mahotsav 2026 [16:08]
Riya asks which department organized the nationwide Jal Mahotsav 2026 from March 8 to March 22, 2026. The answer is the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
Gujarat Enters Private Space Technology Sector [17:11]
Riya discusses Gujarat's entry into the private space technology sector with the successful launch of its first sounding rocket. She also mentions that Gopika Ma'am takes math classes at 11:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Ashmita Full Form [18:50]
The session includes a question on the full form of Ashmita under the Khelo India Mission. The answer is Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action.
Assam's Advanced Proton Cancer Therapy [19:28]
Riya asks which Indian state has become the first to offer advanced proton cancer therapy in government hospitals, and the answer is Assam, initiated by Hemant Vishwa Sharma.
NATO Military Exercise Cold Response [20:40]
The discussion shifts to NATO's biennial military exercise, Cold Response, held in the Arctic region in March 2026. Riya provides details about NATO, including its establishment date (April 4, 1949), headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, current head Mark Rutte, and 32 member states.
Assam's Karbi Anglong Ginger Export to London [22:28]
Riya mentions that Assam has sent its first shipment of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong ginger to London on March 1, 2026.
Cheetah Population in Kuno National Park [23:10]
The session touches on the cheetah population in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, which has reached 53 after a cheetah named Jwala gave birth to five cubs.
RBI's Digital Payment Awareness Campaign [24:35]
Riya discusses the digital payment awareness week and the campaign launched by RBI to warn users about the risks of online transactions. She mentions the "Thoda Dhyaan Se" campaign by RBI and notes that it's also RBI's स्थापना दिवस (establishment day).
Next Vice Chief of the Army Staff [25:33]
The session moves to the appointment of the next Vice Chief of the Army Staff, who is Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth.
Mascots for Census 2027 [26:19]
Riya discusses the upcoming Census 2027 and the two official mascots launched by Home Minister Amit Shah: Pragati for women and Vikas for men.
BIMSTEC Youth Professional Exchange Program [26:53]
The discussion shifts to the first BIMSTEC Youth Professional Exchange Program, hosted by Maharashtra from March 9-15, 2026. She notes that Bangladesh currently holds the BIMSTEC chairmanship.
World Air Quality Report 2025 [27:40]
Riya discusses the 8th World Air Quality Report 2025, revealing that Pakistan is the most polluted country, followed by Bangladesh and Tajikistan. India ranks sixth.
Global Terrorism Index 2026 [29:06]
The session touches on the Global Terrorism Index 2026, where Pakistan ranks first, followed by Burkina Faso. India's rank is 13th, with a score of 6.428.
Garbh Ini Initiative [30:07]
Riya discusses the Garbh Ini initiative, India's largest pregnancy cohort study, launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh. The primary focus is using artificial intelligence to address premature births.
AI-Powered Robotic System for Cleaning Canals [31:39]
The session moves to the AI-powered robotic system, "G Spider," deployed by the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation in Kerala to ensure 100% human-free cleaning of hazardous canals.
Samarth Incubation Program [32:24]
Riya discusses the Samarth Incubation Program, launched in March 2025 to support startups.
Vajra Corps 76th Foundation Day [33:05]
The session touches on the Vajra Corps, a corps of the Indian Army, which celebrated its 76th foundation day on March 1, 2026. It was established on March 1, 1950.
SMART Full Form [33:35]
Riya asks for the full form of SMART in the context of a new digital initiative by the Delhi Cantonment Board. The full form is Swachhata Monitoring and Automated Reporting Tool.
60th Jnanpith Award [34:50]
The discussion shifts to the prestigious 2025 Jnanpith Award, which was awarded to R. Vairamuthu, making him the third Tamil writer to receive this honor.
Ranji Trophy Title [35:42]
Riya discusses the Ranji Trophy title, which was won by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the 2025-26 season after 67 years of participation. They defeated Karnataka in the final held in Hubli.
Hurun Global Rich List 2026 [36:43]
The session touches on the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, where India ranks third in terms of the number of billionaires, after the USA and China.
Autonomous Maritime Ship Building Center [37:17]
Riya discusses the world's first autonomous maritime ship building and system center, which is being established in Andhra Pradesh by Sagar Defence Engineering.
Mark Linton History Prize for "The Golden Road" [37:50]
The session revisits the Mark Linton History Prize, mentioning that William Dalrymple received the 2026 prize for his book "The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World."
NASA Satellite Re-entry [38:44]
Riya discusses a NASA satellite, Van Allen Probe, launched in 2012 to study Earth's Van Allen radiation belts, which successfully re-entered the atmosphere on March 11, 2026.
President of Chile [41:42]
The session touches on the presidential inauguration in Chile, where José Antonio Kast took the oath as the country's president in March 2026.
Wellness Platform in India [42:02]
Riya discusses a wellness platform, Insight Timer, recognized as the world's largest free meditation app, which officially launched its services in India. She asks viewers to find out which country this platform belongs to.
SEBI's AI Tool for Monitoring Financial Content [43:54]
The session moves to SEBI's AI tool, "Sudarshan," deployed to monitor misleading financial content and crack down on unregistered finfluencers.
Passive Hybrid Index Fund [44:35]
Riya discusses the launch of India's first passive hybrid index fund by Edelweiss AMC.
Initiative to Promote Women's Participation in Forest Conservation [46:12]
The session touches on an initiative by Manipur to promote women's participation in forest conservation, called "Ningol Van," launched on International Forest Day (March 21).
94th Grandmaster of India [46:44]
Riya mentions that Mayank Chakraborty became India's 94th Grandmaster and the first from Assam.
World Indoor Athletics Championships 2028 [47:05]
The discussion shifts to the World Indoor Athletics Championships 2028, which will be hosted by Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
ICC Women's Player of the Month [47:27]
Riya mentions that Arundhati Reddy was chosen as the ICC Women's Player of the Month for February 2026.
Lake and Air Watch Initiative [47:56]
The session touches on the "Lake and Air Watch" initiative, launched by Gujarat to provide real-time monitoring of air quality and water bodies.
Uniform Civil Code Bill [48:24]
Riya discusses the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill, which was passed by Gujarat in March 2026, making it the second state to do so.
Joint Military Exercise Lamitye 2026 [48:51]
The session moves to the joint military exercise "Lamitye 2026" between India and Seychelles, which was held in Seychelles. This was the 11th edition of the exercise.
Partnership to Provide Skill Development and Scaling Assistance [49:36]
Riya mentions that the British Council has partnered with SPARK to provide skill development and scaling assistance to 1 lakh women entrepreneurs across India.
First Woman Chief Superintendent of Nuclear Power Plant [50:06]
The session touches on the appointment of Aram Nachamai as the first woman chief superintendent of a functional nuclear power plant in India, specifically at the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant in Karnataka.
Green Cover Index Report [50:39]
Riya discusses the collaboration between the National Remote Sensing Centre and NHAI to release the inaugural Green Cover Index Report for 2025-26.
World Water Day 2026 Theme [51:14]
The session touches on World Water Day 2026, celebrated on March 22, and its theme, "Water and Gender."
Homework Question and Superpass Live Promotion [51:36]
Riya assigns a homework question about a program started by the Unique Identification Authority of India to allow independent researchers to report vulnerabilities in the Aadhaar system. She promotes Testbook's Superpass Live, providing a link in the description and a coupon code (RIYA) for a discount. She encourages viewers to enroll for the live classes starting on April 8th.
