TLDR;
Alright, so in this session, Riya ma'am discusses General Knowledge, General Science, Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge, Politics, and History, mainly targeting the Group D exam. She starts by addressing a homework question about the UIDAI's Bug Bounty Program and then dives into a series of current affairs questions. Key topics include women entrepreneurship schemes, stem-cell therapies, domestic chip manufacturing support, regulatory frameworks for redeveloping 'Pagdi' buildings, and various national and international initiatives. The session wraps up with a homework question and a reminder about the Testbook Super Pass Live offer.
- Discussion on various current affairs and general knowledge questions relevant for competitive exams.
- Information about government schemes, international collaborations, and important appointments.
- Promotion of Testbook Super Pass Live with a coupon code for discounts.
Introduction and Welcome [0:00]
Riya ma'am starts the session by greeting the students and apologizes for missing the earlier sessions. She assures everyone that she's feeling better and ready to conduct the class. She also mentions that she will be providing current affairs updates through short videos. She encourages students to download the Testbook application and subscribe to the channel for regular updates. She also shares her Telegram group link for PDF uploads, which she promises to do after the session.
Homework Question and Women Entrepreneurship Scheme [0:30]
Ma'am begins by discussing the homework question about the program launched by UIDAI for reporting vulnerabilities in the Aadhaar system, which is the Bug Bounty Program. Then, she moves on to the first question of the day, which is about the Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme. She reveals that the scheme was launched by the Tamil Nadu government, led by MK Stalin, with the aim of promoting women in business and various occupations.
Stem-Cell Therapy and Chip Manufacturing Funding [1:00]
The session progresses with a question about the country that approved the world's first commercial stem-cell therapies for Parkinson's and heart failure, and the answer is Japan. Following this, she asks about the funding planned by India to support domestic chip manufacturing, supply chain development, and design projects, which amounts to 1 Trillion Dollars.
Pagdi Buildings Redevelopment and Memoir Release [1:30]
Ma'am then discusses the state government that announced a new regulatory framework to redevelop 'Pagdi' buildings, which is Maharashtra, with the announcement made by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Next, she asks about the author who released the memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me' in 2025, reflecting on her relationship with her late mother, and the correct answer is Arundhati Roy.
Mountain Climbing and Public Welfare Initiatives [2:00]
The session continues with a question about Arpita Patra's successful climb of Ojos del Salado, the world's highest volcano, located in the Andes mountain range. Following this, she asks which of the options was NOT one of the five major public welfare initiatives announced by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in 2026.
Indian Bison Fest and Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme [2:30]
Ma'am discusses the second edition of the Indian Bison Fest (Gaur Fest) held at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha. She then asks about the ministry that launched Phase-2 of the 'Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme' (VBYCP) in Delhi, which is the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
UNESCO Heritage and Bank Acquisition Approval [3:00]
The session moves on to the NHAI awarding a contract for a greenfield bypass at Gangaikonda Cholapuram to protect the Brihadeeswara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Monument. Following this, she asks which regulatory body approved the Central Bank of India's acquisition of additional shareholding in Generali Central Insurance and Generali Central Life Insurance, and the answer is the Competition Commission of India.
Government Transactions and Indian Culture Portal Launch [3:30]
Ma'am discusses the two major initiatives launched by T.C.A. Kalyani to boost the efficiency of banks handling government transactions. She then asks about the year in which the Indian Culture Portal was originally launched to preserve and democratize access to the country's cultural heritage, which was in 2019.
Para Athletics Championships and T20 World Cup [4:00]
The session continues with a question matching the states with their respective total medal counts at the 24th National Para Athletics Championships. Following this, she asks which team became the first in history to win back-to-back ICC Men's T20 World Cup titles by winning the 2026 edition, and the answer is India.
Constitutional Amendment and Women Empowerment Award [4:30]
Ma'am discusses the main feature of the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023, which is the reservation of one-third seats for women. She then asks which renowned actress was honored with the Women Empowerment Award for Art and Culture at the UK House of Commons, and the answer is Rituparna Sengupta.
ASEAN Summit Theme and Book Release [5:00]
The session moves on to the official theme of the ASEAN summit hosted by Malaysia in 2025, which is Inclusivity and Sustainability. She mentions that there are 11 members, with Timor-Leste being the 11th member. Following this, she asks who authored the book "Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood," which has been released by HarperCollins, and the correct answer is Mohar Basu.
Diplomats Session and BHIM App Brand Ambassador [5:30]
Ma'am discusses the two organizations that jointly hosted the 'Capabilities Discovery Session' in New Delhi for diplomats from the Global South. She then asks who has been appointed as the official Brand Ambassador for the BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) App, and the answer is Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
TIME's Women of the Year and Shaheed Diwas Padyatra [6:00]
The session continues with a question about Safeena Husain, named in TIME's Women of the Year 2026 list, who is the founder of the non-profit organization Educate Girls. Following this, she asks which organization organized a nationwide Shaheed Diwas Padyatra on 23 March 2026 under the theme 'MY Bharat, My Responsibility', and the correct answer is Mera Yuva Bharat.
Cryogenic Engine Test and Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana [6:30]
Ma'am discusses the cryogenic engine that was successfully tested by ISRO at an uprated 22-tonne thrust level in March 2026, which is CE-20. She then asks about the maximum annual family income limit for eligibility under the 'Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana', which is 1.2 Lakh.
Sahitya Akademi Award and Disease Elimination in Chile [7:00]
The session moves on to the recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 in the English language category for the novel titled 'Crimson Spring', and the correct answer is Navtej Sarna. Following this, she asks about the disease that Chile recently became the first country in the Americas to be officially verified by the WHO for eliminating as a public health problem.
Solar Investment Target and BioE3 Policy [7:30]
Ma'am discusses the International Solar Alliance (ISA) setting a strategic mission to unlock a certain amount of solar investment globally by the year 2030. She then asks about what the Department of Biotechnology's BioE3 policy does NOT include in its definition of E3.
Artificial Intelligence Mission and Female President [8:00]
The session continues with a question about the state government that announced the phased implementation of an 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission' in March 2026. Following this, she asks in which country Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah became the first female president in December 2024.
HerSTART Cohort and RELIEF Intervention Agency [8:30]
Ma'am discusses the state government that launched the 5th cohort of 'HerSTART' and inaugurated a new Research Park to empower women entrepreneurs and foster R&D. She then asks which agency has been designated as the nodal implementing agency for the RELIEF intervention approved by the Government of India.
Health Facility App and NIRF Rankings [9:00]
The session moves on to the mobile application launched by the Kerala government to help citizens locate nearby government health facilities and book doctor appointments. Following this, she asks which institution secured the top position overall for the seventh consecutive year according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2025.
AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav and Closing Remarks [9:30]
Ma'am concludes the session by giving a homework question about the venue where the 'AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav' was held in March 2026. She reminds students about the Testbook Super Pass Live offer for 3 months at 529 Rupees, encouraging them to use her coupon code 'RIYA' for a discount. She also mentions the RRB Group D Abhiyan 2.0 course starting on April 8th and thanks everyone for attending, wishing them good luck and reminding them to stay happy and keep learning.
