TLDR;
Hello students! This session is a static GK class by Riya Rathore on Railway Testbook YouTube channel. The session includes discussion of previous homework question, current affairs, and static GK questions with detailed explanations. Key points covered include India's first female athlete in Olympics, new chairman of NSE, various dance forms of different states, important facts related to sports, and government schemes.
- Discussion on static GK
- Current affairs questions
- Explanation of government schemes
Introduction [0:18]
Good morning students! Riya Rathore welcomes everyone to the Static GK session on Railway Testbook YouTube channel. She hopes everyone is doing well and their studies are going smoothly. The session starts at 8:00 AM. Riya confirms that the audio and video are clear and asks students to confirm as well. She encourages students to download the Testbook application from the Play Store and join her Telegram group for PDFs. She also mentions the onboarding kit available when enrolling in Testbook Super Past Live, which includes ebooks, short tricks, concepts, infographics, PYQs, and practice questions with explanations. Students can use the coupon code "RIYA" to get maximum discount.
Homework Question Discussion [1:37]
Riya discusses the homework question: Who was the first Indian female athlete to represent India in the Olympics? The correct answer is Nilima Ghosh. Many students answered correctly.
National Stock Exchange Chairman [2:25]
The new chairman of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is Shri Niwas Injeti. The approval was given by SEBI, which is associated with the share market. The current head of SEBI is Tuhin Kanta Pandey.
Folk Dance Styles [3:29]
The session discusses the Lezim dance style, which is from Maharashtra. Other dances from Maharashtra include Lavani, Dafa, and Dahi Kala. In Karnataka, Yakshagana, Suggi, and Kunitha are famous. In Bihar, Jat-Jatin is well-known, and Gujarat is known for Garba.
Sports Terminology [5:49]
The terms "Buddy" and "Eagle" are used in the game of Golf. Also, Albatross is another term associated with Golf.
Maritime Heritage Cooperation [6:57]
India and Netherlands have signed an MoU for maritime heritage cooperation, which supports the National Maritime Heritage Complex project in India.
Amazon FACE Project [7:55]
The Amazon FACE (Free Air CO2 Enrichment) project, a large-scale rainforest CO2 enrichment experiment, is located in Manaus, Brazil.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam Theme [9:06]
The fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, organized by the Ministry of Education, will be held from December 2 to 10, 2025. The theme is "Eak Bharat Shreshtha Bharat".
National Games 2025 [10:46]
The National Games 2025 were held in Uttarakhand. The Services Sports Control Board secured the top position in the medal tally.
Budget 2026-27 [12:18]
According to the annual financial statement, the estimated revenue receipts for 2026-27 are ₹35.3 lakh crore, and the revenue expenditure is ₹41.3 lakh crore.
Operation Akhand Prahar [13:37]
Operation Akhand Prahar, organized by the Indian Army in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, aims to validate integrated multi-domain operations in land, air, and technology domains, promoting overall drone education.
AI-Powered Digital Avatar Band [14:31]
A. R. Rahman, in collaboration with Google Cloud, has developed an AI-powered digital avatar band named Secret Mountain.
National Education Day [15:47]
National Education Day is celebrated on November 11, commemorating the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. It was first celebrated in 2008.
Hornbill in India [16:50]
Hornbills are cave-nesting birds that depend on large, mature trees with natural hollows for successful breeding. Only statement one is correct. Hornbill Festival is celebrated in Nagaland for 10 days, from December 1 to 10.
VV Giri National Labour Institute [20:07]
The VV Giri National Labour Institute is located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Largest Railway Zone [22:08]
The largest railway zone in terms of route length is the Northern Railway, covering 6978 km. Its headquarters are located in Baroda House, New Delhi.
Traditional Bamboo Dance of Mizoram [23:10]
The traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram is called Cheraw dance. Thangta is a martial art from Manipur, March is from Madhya Pradesh, and Yakchham is from Sikkim.
Partnership for Road Infrastructure in Jharkhand [24:23]
Jharkhand partnered with the World Bank to improve its road infrastructure. The World Bank was formed in 1944 and has its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Ajay Banga is the current head.
Five Year Plan for Mixed Economy [26:19]
India chose the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961), based on the Mahalanobis model, to implement a mixed economy.
Tamil Nadu Festival with Bull Taming [27:24]
During the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu, a bull-taming sport called Jallikattu is played. Pongal is celebrated for four days in January. Onam is from Kerala, Karthik is from Tamil Nadu, and Thrissurpuram is from Kerala.
E-Sanjeevani Statements [29:05]
Both statements about E-Sanjeevani are correct. E-Sanjeevani provides online doctor consultations and connects patients to Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers. It offers telemedicine services and was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
International Day of Non-Violence [30:37]
The International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated on October 2, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
Highest Railway Station in India [31:02]
The highest railway station in India is Ghum Railway Station, located in West Bengal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated at a height of 7,407 feet (2,258 meters).
GST 2.0 Reforms [32:15]
According to central estimates, the net fiscal impact of GST 2.0 reforms, based on 2023-24 consumption data, is ₹48,000 crore.
Minimum Support Price Increase [33:07]
The highest increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for any Rabi crop for the marketing season 2026 is ₹600 per quintal.
Google AI Data Center in Visakhapatnam [33:56]
Google is setting up a world-class AI data center in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with a total investment of $5 billion. The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati, and the current CM is Chandrababu Naidu.
Cheetahs in Kuno National Park [37:27]
India plans to bring another batch of eight cheetahs to Kuno-Palpur National Park in Madhya Pradesh by December 2025. These cheetahs are being imported from Botswana.
Davis Cup [38:20]
The Davis Cup is associated with the sport of Tennis.
ICC Women's World Cup 2025 [38:40]
India won its first ICC Women's ODI World Cup by defeating South Africa by 52 runs at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on November 2, 2025. Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match in the final.
All India Cafe Azmi Academy [39:37]
The All India Cafe Azmi Academy is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
First Woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra [40:06]
Sumitra Pawar has taken oath as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, succeeding Sharad Pawar.
Visakhapatnam Declaration [40:29]
The primary focus of the Visakhapatnam Declaration, adopted at the 28th National E-Governance Conference, is on expanding proven digital models in India.
Author of Alice in Wonderland [41:09]
The author of the book "Alice in Wonderland" is Lewis Carroll.
Partnership to Strengthen Tourism [41:44]
The Ministry of Tourism has signed a two-year MoU with Mastercard to strengthen India's position as a global tourism hotspot.
IUCN World Heritage Outlook Report [42:35]
According to the IUCN World Heritage Outlook Report, there has been a 5% decline in the overall positive conservation outlook.
Trade Liberalization and Tariff Reforms [43:13]
After 1991, with trade liberalization and tariff reforms, import tariffs gradually decreased.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Target [44:24]
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Viability Study, India has set a 5% blending target for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030.
Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana [45:10]
The Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana was launched by the Central Government in September 2001.
Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 [45:39]
The Indian Army's exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0, which demonstrated multi-faceted operational readiness and integration of emerging technologies, was held in Arunachal Pradesh.
Shri Vishwajeet Sahay [46:32]
Shri Vishwajeet Sahay, who recently assumed office as the Controller General of Defence Accounts on November 1, 2025, is associated with the Indian Defence Accounts Service.
Meghalaya's Famous Harvest Festival [47:12]
Nongkrem is a famous harvest festival of Meghalaya, India. Chapchar Kut is from Mizoram, and Hornbill is from Nagaland. Sunburn is from Goa.
Homework Question and Super Pass Live [48:07]
The homework question is: Who is the author of "Development as Freedom"? Riya asks students to answer in the comments. She promotes the Super Pass Live, available for ₹529 for 3 months using the coupon code RIYA. She explains how to enroll through the YouTube description link, offering access to 375+ government exams. The session concludes with a thank you and encouragement to keep learning.
