RRB Group D GK-GS Practice Set Questions | Group D Static GK Class 2026 | Group D Class By RIYA MAAM

TLDR;

This session is a comprehensive GK/GS class by Riya Rathore on Railway Testbook YouTube channel. It includes solving previous day's homework question, MCQs from various topics like geography, history, economics, and current affairs. The session also provides detailed explanations and additional information related to each question.

• Solved homework question about dairy development plant in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
• Discussed separation of Sri Lanka and India by Park Strait and Gulf of Mannar.
• Covered questions on authors, geography, economics, and current events.

Introduction [0:20]

Riya Rathore welcomes students to the GK/GS session on Railway Testbook YouTube channel. She expresses hope that everyone is doing well with their studies. She encourages students to download the Testbook application and subscribe to the channel. She also shares her Telegram group details for PDF access.

Homework Question: Indo-German Dairy Project [1:49]

The homework question was about the location of a dairy development plant under the Indo-German program in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The correct answer is Chakkar.

Question 1: Separation of Sri Lanka and India [2:23]

Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar. The Palk Strait connects Tamil Nadu to Jaffna. The Gulf of Mannar is known for the Ramsetu (Adam's Bridge).

Question 2: Author of Godan [3:29]

Godan was written by Munshi Premchand, who also wrote "Manasarovar", "Idgah", "Karmabhoomi", and "Gaban".

Question 3: First Woman to Conquer Mount Everest [4:37]

The first woman to conquer Mount Everest was Junko Tabei from Japan. Bachendri Pal is the first Indian woman to achieve this feat.

Question 4: GST Reduction on Fertilizer Inputs [5:37]

The GST on certain fertilizer inputs has been reduced from 18% to 5%. The inputs are Ammonia, Sulphuric Acid, and Nitric Acid.

Question 5: Official Currency of the European Union [6:13]

The official currency of the European Union is the Euro. The Dollar is used in the USA, the Yen in Japan, and the Pound in the United Kingdom.

Question 6: Professor M.S. Narasimhan's Field [7:02]

Professor M.S. Narasimhan, who recently passed away, was associated with the field of Mathematics.

Question 7: Transfer of Capital from Delhi to Daulatabad [7:45]

Muhammad bin Tughluq moved his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.

Question 8: First Five-Year Plan's Economic Model [8:37]

India's first five-year plan, initiated in 1951, was based on the Harrod-Domar model, focusing on agriculture and irrigation to boost agricultural production.

Question 9: Prime Minister Modi's Birthday Celebration [9:24]

Prime Minister Modi's birthday on September 17th is celebrated as Seva Divas. Bal Diwas (Children's Day) is celebrated on November 14th, Hindi Diwas on January 10th, and Kisan Diwas (Farmer's Day) on December 23rd, commemorating the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh.

Question 10: Pilot Project for Gig Workers' Loans [11:19]

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a pilot project with a digital lender, Finance, to provide loans to gig workers. Gig workers are those associated with businesses like Swiggy and Zomato.

Question 11: Formalization of Local Government in India [12:10]

Local government in independent India was formalized in 1992 through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, under the Panchayati Raj system. April 24, 1993, is when the Panchayati Raj Act came into force, hence celebrated as National Panchayati Raj Day.

Question 12: Asian Wrestling Championship 2025 Venue [13:15]

The Asian Wrestling Championship 2025 will be held in Amman, Jordan.

Question 13: World's Second Most Polluted Country [13:52]

According to the Air Quality Index, India is the second most polluted country in the world.

Question 14: India's Only Riverine Port [15:09]

Kolkata Port is India's only riverine port, located approximately 203 km from the sea.

Question 15: India's First AI-Based Data Center Park [16:05]

India's first AI-based data center park has been inaugurated in Nava Raipur. Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana, and Bhubaneswar is in Odisha.

Question 16: India's Rank in Global Service Exports [16:53]

According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, India ranks seventh in the world in terms of service exports.

Question 17: Correct Sequence of Mughal Emperors [17:31]

The correct sequence of Mughal emperors is: Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb, and Bahadur Shah.

Question 18: Translator of "Heart Lamp" [18:37]

"Heart Lamp" was translated into English by Deepa Bhatti, and it won the International Booker Prize of 2025. The original book is by Banu Mushtaq in Kannada.

Question 19: India's Only Riverine Port (Repeated) [19:58]

India's only riverine port is Kolkata.

Question 20: Big Cat Summit 2026 Host [20:37]

India is set to host the first global Big Cat Summit in 2026, bringing together heads of governments and ministers from 95 range countries. The Big Cat Alliance aims to protect seven big cat species, including tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, cheetahs, and jaguars.

Question 21: Mandatory Anti-Smog Guns on High-Rise Buildings [21:29]

It has been made mandatory to install anti-smog guns on high-rise buildings in Delhi to reduce pollution. Delhi is the most polluted capital in the world.

Question 22: Capital of Burma [22:26]

The capital of Burma (Myanmar) is Naypyidaw. Karachi is the economic capital of Pakistan, while Islamabad is the capital. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.

Question 23: Construction of Hampi's Vitthala Temple [23:32]

The Vitthala Temple in Hampi was built by King Devaraya II in the 15th century.

Question 24: First Female Pilot in the Navy [24:08]

Shubhangi Swaroop became the first female pilot to join the Indian Navy. She belongs to Uttar Pradesh.

Question 25: Major Producer of Mica [25:07]

China is the largest producer of mica, followed by Finland and the USA.

Question 26: Famous Port City in the Indus Valley Civilization [25:55]

Lothal was a famous port city during the Indus Valley Civilization. It was discovered by S.R. Rao. Mohenjo-daro was discovered by R.D. Banerjee in 1922, Harappa by Dayaram Sahani in 1921, and Dholavira by J.P. Joshi in 1967-68.

Question 27: Winter Capital of Ladakh Before Partition [28:16]

Before partition, the winter capital of Ladakh was Skardu. Ladakh became a Union Territory on October 31, 2019. The new Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh is Vinay Kumar Saxena.

Question 28: First Municipal Corporation in India [29:47]

The first municipal corporation in India was established in Madras in 1687.

Question 29: Capital of Maldives [30:32]

The capital of Maldives is Male. Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep, and Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. The currency in Maldives is the Maldivian Rufiyaa.

Question 30: Constitutional Amendment for Right to Education [31:46]

The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 provides the right to education, adding Article 21A, which mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 years. The Right to Education Act came in 2009 and was implemented in 2010.

Question 31: Indian State Where Onam is Celebrated [34:06]

Onam is celebrated in the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival that lasts for 10 days.

Question 32: Cannabis Medicine Project in India [34:48]

The cannabis medicine project will be established in Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 33: Second Home for Cheetahs in India [35:26]

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh has been chosen as the second home for cheetahs in India, after Kuno National Park.

Question 34: Capital of Belarus [36:22]

The capital of Belarus is Minsk. Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, Moroni is the capital of Comoros, and Brussels is the capital of Belgium, where the currency is Euro.

Question 35: Maximum Number of Members in Rajya Sabha [37:34]

The maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha is 250. Article 79 is about the Parliament, Article 80 about the Rajya Sabha, and Article 81 about the Lok Sabha.

Question 36: Ethnic Community of Kurdish People [38:18]

Kurdish people are an ethnic community primarily associated with Iraq. The land of Kurds is Iraq, and its capital is Baghdad.

Question 37: 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 [39:14]

The film "Laapataa Ladies" won 13 awards at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025, including Best Film and Best Director.

Question 38: Highest Civilian Award by Afghanistan [40:01]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Amir Amanullah Khan Award, the highest civilian honor of Afghanistan. The currency of Afghanistan is Afghani.

Question 39: Capital of Chhattisgarh [40:52]

The capital of Chhattisgarh is Raipur. The current government is led by Vishnu Deo Sai.

Question 40: Article for Right to Vote [41:48]

The right to vote is covered under Article 326 of the Indian Constitution. The 61st Amendment Act of 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years.

Question 41: National Youth Day in India [42:59]

National Youth Day in India is celebrated on January 12th. International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12th.

Question 42: Systemically Important Domestic Banks in India [43:44]

State Bank of India (SBI) is one of the three systemically important domestic banks in India. SBI was formed in July 1955.

Question 43: Country Joining International Big Cat Alliance in 2025 [44:33]

Nepal officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance in August 2025.

Question 44: Freedom Edge Exercise Participating Countries [46:03]

The Freedom Edge Exercise includes the participation of the US, South Korea, and Japan.

Homework and Course Promotion [46:31]

Riya assigns a homework question and encourages maximum participation. She promotes the RRB Group D Abhiyan 2.0 Live Course on Testbook, explaining how to enroll and apply a coupon code (RIYA) to get a discount.