TLDR;
Namaste doston! This is a revision class for the whole week, beneficial for both NTPC Graduate and Under Graduate exams. Notifications for NTPC Graduate 2026 are expected in August, and Under Graduate in September. The class includes previous year questions from NTPC Graduate level exams. Topics include geography, history, polity, and current affairs.
- Key topics discussed include summer and winter solstices, Indian constitution amendments, geography of India and the world, economics, and history.
- The session also covers computer-related topics, general knowledge, and current events, providing a comprehensive revision for upcoming exams.
Introduction [0:00]
Namaste sab bachchon ko! Welcome to the revision class for the entire week. This class will be helpful for both NTPC Graduate and Under Graduate exams. There's a high chance of NTPC Graduate 2026 notification in August and Under Graduate notification in September. All students are requested to join the class. Today is Saturday, a revision class, and tomorrow there will be a 3-hour class.
Northern Hemisphere Summer Solstice [1:43]
The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on June 21st, marking the longest day. In the Southern Hemisphere, the winter solstice happens around December 21st, with the longest day there. Equinox is when day and night are equal.
Bardoli Satyagraha and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel [3:57]
Vallabhbhai Patel is associated with the Bardoli Satyagraha. After this event, Mahatma Gandhi gave Vallabhbhai Patel the title of Sardar, after being urged by the women of Bardoli. All PDFs will be provided by tonight.
Constitutional Amendments and Languages [5:17]
The 92nd Amendment added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution in 2003. The Eighth Schedule deals with 22 official languages. The 21st Amendment added Sindhi, and the 71st added Nepali, Konkani, and Manipuri. The 96th Amendment changed the spelling of Oriya to Odia.
Switzerland Capital and European Advent in India [6:28]
The capital of Switzerland is Bern. Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer, first came to India in 1498. The Portuguese were also the last Europeans to leave India in 1961 through Operation Vijay, when they were forced out of Goa, Daman, and Diu.
Himalayan Ranges and Highest Peaks [8:33]
The northernmost range of the Himalayas, known as Himadri or the Greater Himalayas, contains the highest peaks. The sequence of ranges includes Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, Greater Himalayas (Himadri), Pir Panjal, and Shivaliks. There is a high chance of a notice regarding the UG NTPC exam in mid-April, with exams likely to start in the first week of May.
Approval of Acts and Central Administrative Tribunal [10:14]
An act passed by the parliament becomes law only after the President of India approves it. The Central Administrative Tribunal was established in 1985 to address the grievances of central government employees under the Administrative Tribunal Act 1985.
Article 43 and Gandhian Principles [11:44]
Article 43 promotes cottage industries, which is a Gandhian principle. Other Gandhian principles include village panchayats (Article 40) and prohibition of intoxicating drinks (Article 47). Article 46 promotes the interests of SC/ST, and Article 48 protects animal husbandry.
Pardoning Powers and Regulating Act 1773 [13:07]
The President of India has the power to grant pardons under Article 72, while the Governor has similar powers under Article 161. Under the Regulating Act of 1773, the Governors of Madras and Bombay reported regularly to the Governor-General. The first Governor-General of Bengal was Warren Hastings. The Charter Act of 1833 changed the title to Governor-General of India, with William Bentinck being the first.
Young India Magazine and Parallel Government in Maharashtra [16:48]
Mahatma Gandhi was the editor of the Young India magazine. Other notable publications include Kesari and Maratha by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Amrit Bazar Patrika by Sisir Kumar Ghosh, and The Hindu by G.S. Iyer. A parallel government, known as "Prati Sarkar," was established in Maharashtra in 1943 by Nana Patil, Y.B. Chavan, and Kisan Veer, and it was dissolved in May 1946.
Longest Border with China and LPG Full Form [18:51]
Arunachal Pradesh shares the longest border with China. A trick to remember the states bordering China is "SHUKLA" (Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh). In the context of economic reforms, LPG stands for Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization.
Samanta Meaning and Fiscal Policy [21:15]
Samanta means a subordinate ruler. For railway exam books, links are available below the class. The primary responsibility for formulating fiscal policy in India lies with the Ministry of Finance. Fiscal policy involves planning the government's income and expenditure. Monetary policy, on the other hand, is managed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Mohiniyattam Dance and Chola Empire Inscriptions [24:14]
Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Kerala performed by female artists. Kerala is the only state with two classical dance forms: Kathakali and Mohiniyattam. According to Chola empire inscriptions, land gifted to temples was called "Tirunama-ttukkani," also known as Devadana.
Computer Generations and Arya Samaj Establishment [27:50]
The fourth generation of computers is associated with microprocessors. The sequence of computer generations is: first - vacuum tubes, second - transistors, third - integrated chips, fourth - microprocessors, and fifth - artificial intelligence (AI). Swami Dayanand Saraswati established the Arya Samaj in 1875.
Reasons for Failure of Revolt of 1857 and Saving Files Quickly [29:52]
The reasons for the failure of the Revolt of 1857 include a lack of unity, the revolt not spreading to South India, and the absence of a central leadership. To quickly save a file, use "Ctrl + S." "Ctrl + F" is for finding, "Ctrl + V" is for paste, and "Ctrl + C" is for copy.
Sangam Literature and Kitab Ul Hind Author [31:46]
Sangam literature used the Tamil language. The author of Kitab Ul Hind is Al-Biruni.
BIOS Full Form and Classical Languages [33:22]
The full form of BIOS is Basic Input Output System. Other computer-related terms include CPU (Central Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), OS (Operating System), GUI (Graphical User Interface), and AI (Artificial Intelligence). Tamil was declared a classical language in 2004.
Northern India Winter Rainfall and Cooperative Movement Committee [38:16]
Winter rainfall in Northern India is mainly due to Western Disturbances. In 1915, the committee formed to investigate the cooperative movement was headed by Sir Edward Maclagan.
UPSC Exam and Governor's Term of Office [40:39]
The speaker prepared for the UPSC Civil Services Exam, clearing prelims twice and writing mains twice. Article 156 of the Indian Constitution deals with the term of office of the Governor. Article 153 states that there shall be a Governor for each state, Article 154 vests executive power in the Governor, and Article 155 deals with the appointment of the Governor by the President.
Nehru's View on Dams and Matching Locations [44:39]
Nehru called dams the "Temples of Modern India" because they brought significant development to India. The correct matches are: Bagor in Rajasthan, Langhnaj in Gujarat, Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh, and Sarai Nahar Rai in Uttar Pradesh.
Sanctum Sanctorum and Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary Expansion [46:00]
The most important place in a temple, where the idol of God is placed, is called the "Garbha Griha" or sanctum sanctorum. The area of Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan was increased by 44,000 square hectares.
Highest and Lowest Population Density and Prarthana Samaj [48:34]
Bihar has the highest population density in India, while Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest. Mahatma Gandhi is not associated with the Prarthana Samaj, which was founded by Atmaram Pandurang.
Aarambh Foundation Batch Information [49:51]
The speaker introduces the Aarambh Foundation Batch, designed to prepare students for upcoming railway exams like NTPC Graduate and Under Graduate. The batch covers math, reasoning, GK, GS, current affairs, computer, and science. It includes live classes, recorded sessions, notes, and over 8000 mock tests based on previous year papers. There are also 10,000+ practice questions, both full-length and sectional. The batch starts on April 10th, with multiple GS teachers, individual faculties for current affairs, static GK, science, reasoning, math, and computer. To join, find the link below the class, apply the coupon code AVS, and choose a plan (3 months for ₹529 or 1 year for ₹1499). Those using the AVS code will also receive guidance sessions. All classes will be live, with recordings available.
