TLDR;
Alright, students! This session is all about GK/GS questions relevant for railway exams. Ma'am discusses current affairs, important initiatives, and global rankings, with a focus on India. She also shares some tips on how to stay updated with current affairs and score well in exams. Key takeaways include India's rank in global indices, important government schemes, and international collaborations.
- Discussion on important GK/GS questions.
- Focus on current affairs and their relevance to railway exams.
- Tips on how to stay updated and score well.
Intro and Welcome [0:00]
Ma'am welcomes the students to the session and mentions that it's a GK/GS session that happens every day at 10 AM. She asks students to confirm if everything is clear and set before starting the session. She also reminds students to download the Testbook application and subscribe to the channel for current affairs videos.
Homework Question Discussion [1:41]
Ma'am discusses the homework question about the date of मनाना of Swachhta Pakhwada Swachhta Abhiyan 2024 by the Department of Food and Public Distribution. The correct answer is from 16 to 28 February 2026.
Kingdom of God Question [3:53]
Ma'am discusses the location of Gomti, Katihar and Byavar. Gomti is in Tripura, Katihar is in Bihar, and Byavar is in Rajasthan.
Indian Coast Guard Event [5:01]
Ma'am discusses the city where the keel laying ceremony of the second and third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard was organized. She mentions that the Indian Coast Guard celebrates its स्थापना दिवस on February 1st. The correct answer is Kattupalli.
NMDC Cyber Protection [6:00]
Ma'am discusses NMDC's collaboration with an IT company to improve cyber protection and build a better approach to digital techniques. NMDC stands for National Mineral Development Corporation. The correct answer is IIT Kanpur.
CRISPR Innovation Center [6:56]
Ma'am discusses the establishment of a Center of Excellence focusing on CRISPR innovation and translation through a letter of intent signed in December 2025. The initiative focuses on bench to bedside solutions. The correct answer is Institute of Life Sciences.
WHO Foundation Partnership [8:16]
Ma'am discusses the partnership of the WHO Foundation with an organisation in India to support childhood obesity prevention and health system readiness. The correct answer is Novo Nordisk.
FASTag Annual Fee [9:12]
Ma'am discusses the revised FASTag annual past fee declared by the National Highways Authority of India for the financial year 2026, effective from April 1, 2026. The fee has been increased by ₹75 from ₹3000 to ₹3075.
Phil Campbell Question [10:08]
Ma'am discusses Phil Campbell, who is associated with the rock band Motorhead as a lead guitarist.
Historical Figure Honored with Stamp [11:01]
Ma'am discusses the historical figure who was honored with a commemorative डाक टिकेट released by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan in December 2025. The correct answer is Bharat Ratna Karpuri Thakur.
Domestic Chip Manufacturing [11:58]
Ma'am discusses the amount of money allocated by India to support domestic chip manufacturing, supply chain development, and design. She emphasizes the importance of current affairs for exams, especially for Group D. The correct answer is ₹1 trillion.
Blue Economy Initiative [14:03]
Ma'am discusses India's first open sea floating test range in the Andaman Sea as part of the नीली अर्थ विवस्ता पहल. The correct answer is National Institute of Ocean Technology and Andaman and Nicobar Administration.
India's Rank in R&D Expenditure [14:48]
Ma'am discusses India's rank in research and development expenditure according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2024. China is in the first position, followed by the USA in second. India's rank is seventh.
Indoor Sports Complex Foundation Stone [15:54]
Ma'am discusses the location where the foundation stone of the Indoor Sports Complex was laid. Mandya is located in Karnataka. The correct answer is Mandya.
Greenfield Bypass Project [16:33]
Ma'am discusses the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gangaikonda Cholapuram that is being protected from traffic congestion and pollution with a greenfield bypass project. The correct answer is Airavatesvara Temple.
Yuva Udyamita Campaign [17:24]
Ma'am discusses the ministry that launched the VBGYouth Digital Campaign to involve ग्रामीण युवाओं in nation-building. The eligibility criteria is 15 to 29 years. The correct answer is Ministry of Rural Development.
Insurance Amendment Bill 2025 [18:07]
Ma'am discusses the official title of the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025. The correct answer is "Sabka Bima, Suraksha Bill".
e-Swasthya Portal [18:48]
Ma'am discusses the state that launched the e-Swasthya Portal for real-time health monitoring of तीर्थ यात्रियों during the Char Dham Yatra. The Char Dhams are Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. The current government in Uttarakhand is led by Pushkar Singh Dhami. The correct answer is Uttarakhand.
Animated Film 'Chiami' [20:16]
Ma'am discusses the animated लघु फिल्म 'Chiami' released in 2026. The director of the film is Parthasarathi Mahanta.
World Air Quality Report [21:19]
Ma'am discusses the 8th World Air Quality Report. Chad is the most polluted country. India's rank has worsened from 5th to 6th.
IIT Guwahati's Innovation [22:26]
Ma'am discusses the IIT that has developed a dual-purpose material for clean hydrogen fuel production and water desalination. The correct answer is IIT Guwahati.
Yoga 365 Campaign [23:24]
Ma'am discusses the campaign launched to promote yoga every day of the year, not just on International Yoga Day (June 21st). The correct answer is Yoga 365.
The Hindon River [24:29]
Ma'am discusses the Hindon River, which was recently in the news. It is a rain-fed river originating in the Shivalik hills of western Uttar Pradesh.
Happiness Index [25:50]
Ma'am discusses the Happiness Index. Finland is at the top. India's rank has improved from 118 to 116 in 2026.
Ayush Store on Zepto [26:50]
Ma'am discusses the launch of Ayush Store on Zepto, where Ayurvedic products will be available. This initiative was taken by the Ministry of Ayush. The store is available on Zepto.
International Rail Coach Expo 2026 [27:46]
Ma'am discusses the venue of the International Rail Coach Expo 2026, which is Chennai. It was organised by Integral Coach Factory and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Digital Payment Awareness Week 2026 [28:54]
Ma'am discusses the Digital Payment Awareness Week 2026, which was observed from March 9th to 13th. It was organised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Testbook Superpass [30:51]
Ma'am mentions that students can enroll in Testbook Superpass Live for ₹1 and use the coupon code RIYA.
World Para Athletics Grand Prix [31:07]
Ma'am discusses India's performance at the IJAS World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi. India won a total of 208 medals, including 75 gold, 69 silver, and 64 bronze.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences [32:10]
Ma'am discusses the full form of CCRAS. The correct answer is Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences.
Mark Linton History Prize [33:05]
Ma'am discusses the recipient of the 2026 Mark Linton History Prize for the book "The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World". The correct answer is William Dalrymple.
Krishi Sakhi Initiative [33:52]
Ma'am discusses the initiative started by the Bharatiya Krishi Bima Company Limited to empower women farmers. The correct answer is Krishi Sakhi Initiative.
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation Award [35:11]
Ma'am discusses the योजना of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation that has won the 12th P Asia National Award. The correct answer is Dhwani Spandana.
9 IC Award [37:27]
Ma'am discusses the 9 IC award. The correct answer is related to the field of cricket.
RRB Conclave 2026 [39:21]
Ma'am discusses the RRB Conclave 2026. The title is "Next Generation Reforms for RRBs: Challenges and Opportunities". It was held in Delhi and hosted by the Indian Banks' Association (IBA).
FIH Women's Hockey World Cup [40:05]
Ma'am discusses the host countries for the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup. The correct answer is Belgium and Netherlands.
Global South Diplomats Program [40:48]
Ma'am discusses the two organizations that hosted the क्षमता निर्माण कार्यक्रम for diplomats from the Global South in New Delhi. The correct answer is Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Ministry of External Affairs.
Partnership for Hearing Impaired [41:43]
Ma'am discusses the partnership of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities to create India's first integrated life cycle support model for श्रवण बाधित वेक्टियों (hearing-impaired individuals).
Exicom Tele-Systems Facility [42:26]
Ma'am discusses the city where Exicom Tele-Systems inaugurated its new integrated वी निर्माण सुविधा for EV charging and power solutions in March 2026. The correct answer is Hyderabad.
Collaboration for Silk Production [42:56]
Ma'am discusses the country with which India has increased सहयोग in silk production and textile trade in November 2025. The correct answer is Georgia.
Initiative of the Year Award [43:32]
Ma'am discusses the organization that received the Initiative of the Year Award by London-based Central Banking for launching the secure .bank domain. The correct answer is Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Fraud Pro AI Solution [44:26]
Ma'am discusses Fraud Pro, an AI-powered solution that was a finalist in the Global Mobile Awards 2026. It was developed by C-DOT.
Global Skill Mobility MOU [45:01]
Ma'am discusses the foundation with which the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed an MOU to strengthen global skill mobility and overseas employment for Indian youth. The correct answer is Gati Foundation.
Google's Ironwood TPU [45:35]
Ma'am discusses Google's Ironwood, which attracts developers to its Cloud Platform. It represents the fourth generation of Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).
Third Generation ATGM [46:17]
Ma'am discusses the generation of portable anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) that was flight-tested by DRDO, featuring a top attack capability against a moving target. The correct answer is third generation.
UN Global Compact Signatory [47:00]
Ma'am discusses the company that has officially become a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. The correct answer is L&T.
Most Polluted City Globally [47:43]
Ma'am discusses the city with the highest pollution level globally, according to the IQAir 2025 World Air Quality Report. The correct answer is Loni, which is located in the Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh.
ERO-NET System [48:37]
Ma'am discusses the state that has launched the ERO-NET system. The correct answer is Kerala.
Chhattisgarh's Scheme for Stray Cattle [49:04]
Ma'am discusses the name of the scheme started by Chhattisgarh for the protection of stray cattle. The correct answer is Godhan Yojana.
Nodal Agency for Relief Intervention [49:58]
Ma'am discusses the agency that has been nominated as the nodal implementation agency for relief interventions approved by the Government of India. The correct answer is ECGC Limited.
INS Sudarshini at Valletta Port [50:45]
Ma'am discusses the country where Valletta Port is located, where INS Sudarshini reached as part of the Lokayan 26 campaign. The correct answer is Malta.
Homework Question and Superpass Details [51:12]
Ma'am assigns a homework question and encourages students to answer it. She also provides details about the Testbook Superpass and how to enroll in the RRB Group D Abhiyan 2.0 live course, which starts on April 8th. She mentions the coupon code RIYA for a discount.
