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

TLDR;

Alright, so the session is all about current affairs relevant for railway exams, focusing on recent events and government schemes. Key takeaways include important awards, government initiatives, and developments in various sectors like sports, technology, and infrastructure.

• Review of homework question about 'Vayu Ban' drone project.
• Discussion on Amrit Bharat Station Yojana and railway station redevelopments.
• Focus on important awards and government schemes.

Introduction [0:17]

The class is starting with a quick check to make sure everyone can hear and see properly. The instructor encourages everyone to download the Testbook app and subscribe to the channel if they haven't already. Also, there's a Telegram group mentioned for current affairs PDFs, so you can search for "Ria Ma'am Testbook" or "Current Affair by Ria Ma'am" to join.

Homework Question: Vayu Ban [1:30]

The homework question was about the name of India's first helicopter-dropped drone project initiated by the Indian Air Force. The answer is 'Vayu Ban,' which is option B. If you got that right, then you're on the right track!

Amrit Bharat Station Yojana [2:04]

Moving on to the first question of the day, it's about the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana and how many railway stations have been successfully redeveloped by March 2026. The answer here is 180 stations out of a total of 1337 stations identified for redevelopment.

Hockey India Annual Awards [3:50]

Next up, the discussion shifts to the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards. Hardik Singh was named Player of the Year and received ₹25 lakh. In the women's category, Navneet Kaur won Player of the Year, also with a ₹25 lakh prize. Zafar Iqbal received the Lifetime Achievement Award along with ₹25 lakh.

16th Bharat Probiotic Symposium [5:36]

The 16th Bharat Probiotic Symposium in New Delhi during March 2026 was organized by the Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation. The instructor points out that sometimes the answer is hidden in the question itself.

Trysulfide Metathesis [6:27]

The term "trysulfide metathesis" refers to a chemical process where organic trisulfides spontaneously exchange sulfur-sulfur bonds, enabling rapid bond swapping at room temperature. So, the correct answer is option D.

Kerosene Oil Distribution [7:29]

The Indian government has authorized better kerosene oil distribution in 21 states and union territories under the public distribution system.

Uniqlo India Brand Ambassador [8:10]

The brand ambassador for Uniqlo India, a famous clothing brand from Japan, is none other than Jasprit Bumrah.

Artemis II Mission Crew [8:50]

Talking about space, Annie McClain is not a member of the Artemis II mission to the moon. The mission includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, and Christina Koch.

Anavaran Portal [10:01]

The Anavaran Portal is a satellite-based deforestation warning system used to monitor forest cover loss.

Oil India Limited and NSTFDC Partnership [11:05]

Oil India Limited has signed an MoU with NSTFDC to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh. The current CM of Madhya Pradesh is Mohan Yadav.

Survey Vessel Sanshodhak [12:22]

The Indian Navy has received the fourth survey vessel, Sanshodhak, which is 110 meters in length. The other three survey vessels are INS Sandhayak, INS Nirdeshak, and INS Ikshak. These vessels are built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.

Indus Valley Civilization Research [14:48]

Research in Bhirrana, Haryana, suggests that the Indus Valley Civilization could date back to 7500 to 8000 BCE.

BMC Commissioner Appointment [15:43]

Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the first woman municipal commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), effective from April 1, 2026.

India Pharma Conference 2026 Theme [16:37]

The 9th India Pharma Conference 2026, scheduled for April 13-14 in New Delhi, has the theme "Discover in India." You can find more updates on Ria Ma'am Testbook's Telegram channel.

TV Rating Policy 2026 [18:08]

According to the TV Rating Policy 2026, notified by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, at least 50% of the directors on the rating agency's board must be independent.

Nursing Schools in Maharashtra [19:56]

With funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, Maharashtra will establish 10 new nursing schools under a healthcare project.

Most IPL Matches as Overseas Player [20:24]

Sunil Narine has broken Kieron Pollard's record of 189 matches to become the overseas player with the most matches in IPL history, with 190+ matches. Both players are from the West Indies.

Sustainable Chemical Compound for LPG [21:10]

Scientists at CSIR-NCL Pune have identified diethyl ether (DME) as a sustainable chemical compound that can be used as a viable alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 [21:46]

Chhattisgarh has approved the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 to prevent forced religious conversions and address "Changai Sabha" activities. Chhattisgarh also hosted the first Khelo India Tribal Games.

India's Solar Energy Capacity [22:59]

By July 2025, India's cumulative solar energy capacity is expected to reach 119.02 gigawatts.

Kavach Train Protection System [23:45]

Indian Railways has successfully implemented the Kavach automatic train protection system on the Prayagraj-Kanpur section of the Delhi-Howrah high-density corridor.

India's 94th Grandmaster [24:25]

Mayank Chakraborty has officially become India's 94th Grandmaster and is the first Grandmaster from Assam. The instructor reminds everyone that the term "Grandmaster" is associated with chess.

Global Alliance for Maritime Navigation [25:21]

To secure maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after regional tensions, 22 countries have formed a global alliance, including the UAE and Bahrain.

NCBC Chairperson [26:11]

Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti has assumed the role of chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). The instructor explains that NCBC is a constitutional body under Article 338B.

Electric Double Decker AC Bus [27:13]

Switch Mobility has provided Delhi with India's first electric double-decker AC bus for its heritage tourism route.

Internal Audit Portal [27:46]

The Ministry of Rural Development has launched the Internal Audit Portal to transition from manual tracking to real-time audit monitoring.

Cryogenic Engine Testing [29:30]

In March 2026, ISRO successfully tested the CE20 cryogenic engine at a 22-ton thrust level.

Smog Eating Photocatalytic Coating [30:10]

The "smog-eating photocatalytic coating" is a titanium dioxide-based coating that uses light to break down air pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and volatile organic compounds. This is a joint venture between the Delhi government and IIT Madras.

PM Mitra Park Full Form [32:16]

The Madhya Pradesh government has shown interest in establishing PM Mitra Park. The full form of Mitra is Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Park.

Small Hydro Power Development Scheme [33:13]

The central government has approved the extension of the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme from financial year 2026-27 to 2030-31, allocating ₹2584 crore and aiming to generate employment for 51 lakh people.

Bhavya Yojana Full Form [34:16]

The full form of Bhavya Yojana, approved by the central cabinet for plug-and-play industrial development, is Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana.

Passive Hybrid Index Fund [35:03]

Edelweiss AMC has launched India's first passive hybrid index fund.

Global Terrorism Index 2026 [35:54]

According to the Global Terrorism Index 2026, India ranks 13th with a score of 6.428. Pakistan is at the top, followed by Burkina Faso.

Probiotic Engineering Technique [37:14]

The 16th Bharat Probiotic Symposium mentioned CRISPR-enabled engineering as an emerging technique for engineering next-generation probiotic strains for precision medicine.

Molt Book Acquisition [37:38]

Meta (formerly Facebook) has acquired Molt Book, a specialized social network designed for communication between AI agents.

Geo Heritage Site in UP [38:42]

The Kalinjar Fort, located in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as the state's first National Geo Heritage Site by the Geological Survey of India (GSI).

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji [39:28]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who is traditionally honored as "Hind Di Chadar" or the "Shield of India."

Indian Cricketer in Major League Cricket [40:30]

Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become the first Indian international cricketer to join the United States-based Major League Cricket (MLC) for the 2026 season.

Asia Cup Archery 2027 [41:07]

Delhi is preparing to host the Asia Cup Archery 2027, marking its return after 22 years.

PM Kusum Yojana Extension [41:57]

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has extended the deadline for completion of certain projects under the PM Kusum Yojana until March 31, 2027.

World's First Bullet Train [42:45]

Japan has launched the world's first bullet train, running at a speed of 275 km/h.

Humanitarian Award 2025 [43:32]

Nita M. Ambani has been honored with the prestigious Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences Humanitarian Award for 2025.

Japanese Grand Prix 2026 Winner [44:03]

After winning the Japanese Grand Prix 2026, Kimi Antonelli from Italy is the youngest driver to lead the Formula One World Championship.

Haldia Bulk Terminal [44:50]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Haldia Bulk Terminal in West Bengal, recognized as India's first fully automated dry bulk facility.

Indian Orchid Festival 2026 [45:59]

The Indian Orchid Festival 2026 was organized at the ICAR National Orchid Research Centre in Sikkim.

Youngest Self-Made Billionaire [46:42]

According to Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, Soor Mehda has broken Mark Zuckerberg's record to become the youngest self-made billionaire at the age of 22.

Odisha's First Smart Village [47:39]

Kusumapur is set to become the first smart village in Odisha under the CSIR initiative.

Mukhyamantri Maandhya Satkar Yojana [47:56]

Under the Mukhyamantri Maandhya Satkar Yojana of Punjab, a woman must be at least 18 years old to be eligible as a beneficiary. SC women will receive ₹1500 monthly, while women from the general category will receive ₹1000 per month.

Lifetime Achievement Award [49:01]

Nandamuri Balakrishna was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Delhi International Film Festival 2026.

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 [49:15]

In March 2026, Uttar Pradesh signed a reform-linked agreement with the Government of India under the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.

Homework Question: Strait of Hormuz [49:56]

The session ends with a homework question about which water body the Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to.

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