TLDR;
Alright students, let's quickly summarise this session. The educator discusses a live sale on the Testbook application for the Superpass Live course, offering 12 + 6 months of extra validity at ₹899 with the coupon code RIYA. She then dives into a series of current affairs and general knowledge questions, covering topics from Madhya Pradesh's eco-tourism board to international affairs and sports. Key points include:
- Application download and channel subscription reminder.
- Superpass Live sale details with coupon code RIYA.
- Discussion on various current affairs and general knowledge questions.
- Explanation of various topics like financial crimes, appointments, sports cups, and economic reforms.
Application Download and Subscription Reminder [0:13]
The session starts with a reminder to download the Testbook application and subscribe to the channel. The educator emphasizes the importance of these steps for students to stay updated with the latest courses and offers.
Superpass Live Sale Details [0:39]
The educator highlights the "Kamyaabi Express" sale, which is unexpectedly still live. She encourages students to enroll in the Superpass Live course, which offers 12 months plus 6 months extra validity for ₹899. To avail of this offer, students need to use the coupon code RIYA. The educator guides students on how to find the course link in the description of the class and how to apply the coupon code.
Madhya Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board [2:41]
The first question is about the headquarters of the Madhya Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board, which is located in Bhopal. The board was established in July 2005 and operates as an autonomous organization under the Forest Department. The educator also mentions that the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department was established in 1860, and MP was the first state to introduce a forest policy in 1894. The current CM of MP is Mohan Yadav, and the Governor is Mangubhai Patel.
Agencies to Prevent Financial Crimes [5:14]
In September 2025, two agencies signed an MOU to prevent financial crimes in India. The correct answer is the Department of Telecommunication and the Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND).
Appointment of Director-General [6:31]
The educator asks who was appointed as the Director-General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research from January 5, 2026. The answer is Suresh Goyal. She advises students to remember the names of those who have been replaced in such appointments.
Sports Cups and Tournaments [7:21]
The educator discusses various sports cups and their associated sports. The Hopman Cup is associated with lawn tennis. Other tennis-related cups mentioned are Davis Cup, Fed Cup, and Wightman Cup. Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, and Walker Cup are related to golf. Thomas Cup (men) and Uber Cup (women) are associated with badminton.
Swami Vivekananda Statue in the USA [10:30]
The educator asks which city in the United States recently became the first to host a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in a public square. The answer is Seattle. She reminds students of the importance of current affairs for exams like NTPC and references Vivekananda's famous speech in Chicago in 1893.
16th Finance Commission Secretary [11:49]
The educator asks who has been appointed as the secretary of the 16th Finance Commission. While Arvind Panagariya is the chairman, the secretary is Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey. The headquarters of the commission is in Delhi.
Birhor Dance [13:01]
The educator discusses the Birhor dance, which is a tribal folk dance of Jharkhand. She also mentions other dances from Jharkhand like Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua, Jhitka, Tunga, and Mundari. Dances from other states are also mentioned: Kunitha and Suggi from Karnataka, Bhangra and Giddha from Punjab, and Nati, Dangi, Jhora, and Jhali from Himachal Pradesh.
Formula One World Championship [15:18]
The educator asks who won the 2025 Formula One World Championship. The answer is Lando Norris. She addresses students' concerns about exam dates, advising them to stay positive and focus on their preparation.
India's First Semiconductor Innovation Museum [20:33]
The educator asks where India's first semiconductor innovation museum was inaugurated. The answer is Hyderabad.
Humboldt Penguin [20:59]
The educator discusses the Humboldt penguin, which has been declared an endangered species. The question is which country is associated with this penguin. The answer is Chile.
Devaluation of Rupee [21:43]
The educator explains the meaning of the term "devaluation" of the rupee, as declared by the Indian government in 1966. It refers to the deliberate reduction of the value of the rupee against the dollar.
Richa Ghosh's Record [22:43]
The educator asks which West Indies player's record was equaled by Richa Ghosh in terms of hitting the most sixes in a single edition of the Women's World Cup. The answer is Deandra Dottin, with 12 sixes.
Human Resource Development in Sports [23:41]
The educator discusses the aim of the Human Resource Development in Sports scheme, which is the training and development of sports professionals.
Economic Reforms of 1991 [24:46]
The educator asks which global institutions influenced India's economic reforms of 1991. The answer is the World Bank and the IMF.
Geet Govind [25:32]
The educator asks who wrote the book "Geet Govind." The answer is Jayadeva. The book is about Radha and classical dance.
National Urban Conference 2025 [26:25]
The educator asks which initiative was not included in the National Urban Conference 2025, which was launched by Manohar Lal. The answer is the Smart City Digital Twin Mission.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita [27:51]
The educator discusses the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and asks what it mainly aims to do. The answer is to renew colonial-era criminal laws, replacing the IPC, CRPC, and Indian Evidence Act.
BRICS Statements [29:51]
The educator presents statements about BRICS and asks which are correct. Neither statement is correct. India became a member of BRICS at the second summit, and the New Development Bank's headquarters is in Shanghai, China, not Beijing. The first BRIC summit occurred in 2009 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. South Africa joined in 2010 at the second summit. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has its headquarters in Beijing.
Concession for Cancer Patients [32:53]
The educator asks about the percentage of fare concession available for cancer patients traveling in 3AC for treatment or periodic check-ups. The answer is 100%.
Buddy, Eagle and Albatross [33:39]
The educator asks which sport the terms "Buddy," "Eagle," and "Albatross" are associated with. The answer is golf.
Superpass Live Offer Reminder [34:15]
The educator reminds students about the Superpass Live offer, which provides 12 + 6 months of extra validity for ₹899. She explains how to enroll through the class description and apply the coupon code RIYA.
Introduction of Railways in India [34:51]
The educator asks which British Governor-General introduced railways in India. The answer is Lord Dalhousie. The first train ran on April 16, 1853, between Bombay and Thane, covering a distance of 34 km.
Tourism Ministry and OTT Platform [35:34]
The educator asks which OTT provider the Ministry of Tourism has signed a non-commercial agreement with to promote Indian tourist destinations globally. The answer is Netflix.
Secure 5G Based Communication Platform [36:21]
The educator asks what the name of the secure 5G-based communication platform developed by the Indian Army under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative is. The answer is Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version, also known as Sambhav.
International Energy Agency [37:10]
The educator presents statements about the International Energy Agency (IEA) and asks which are correct. Neither statement is correct. The IEA was established in 1974, not 1976, in response to the global oil crisis, and its headquarters is in Paris, France, not Strasbourg.
New Director-General of NIA [38:25]
The educator asks who became the new Director-General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in January 2026. The answer is Rakesh Agarwal, who will hold the position until August 31, 2028.
Kisabadi Dance [39:09]
The educator discusses the Kisabadi dance, a folk dance form from Odisha performed only by men. It is based on the love story of Radha and Krishna.
Patent Respiratory Device [41:24]
The educator asks what the name of the patented respiratory device developed by AIIMS Raipur in May 2025 to prevent airborne infections is. The answer is HOAC Combo.
Red Moon [41:59]
The educator asks which type of light scatters during a total lunar eclipse, causing the moon to appear red. The answer is blue light.
Diving Support Craft [42:44]
The educator asks what best describes the recently commissioned DSCA20. The answer is an indigenously built diving support craft for underwater operations.
A Passage to India [43:31]
The educator asks who the author of the book "A Passage to India" is. The answer is E.M. Forster.
International Criminal Court [44:04]
The educator presents statements about the International Criminal Court (ICC) and asks which are correct. Only one statement is correct: the ICC was established in 1998 under the Rome Statute and became operational in 2002. The ICC's headquarters is in The Hague, Netherlands, not Brussels, Belgium.
Quantum Diamond Microscope [45:43]
The educator asks which institution developed India's first indigenous quantum diamond microscope under the National Quantum Mission. The answer is IIT Bombay.
Maternal Mortality Rate [46:15]
The educator asks what percentage India has reduced its maternal mortality rate (MMR) by since 1990, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26. The answer is 86%.
Telecom Market Rank [46:51]
The educator asks what India's rank is in the global telecom market, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's annual report for 2024-25. The answer is second largest.
Bateshwar Fair [47:42]
The educator asks where the Bateshwar Fair is organized annually in Uttar Pradesh. The answer is Agra.
Harcourt Butler Technical University [48:02]
The educator asks where Harcourt Butler Technical University is located. The answer is Kanpur.
BRICS Startup Forum [48:38]
The educator asks which initiative was launched to strengthen startup cooperation under India's 2021 BRICS chairmanship. The answer is the BRICS Startup Forum.
Global Wage Report [49:07]
The educator asks which organization releases the Global Wage Report 2024-25. The answer is the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Magh Saaji [49:44]
The educator asks in which state Magh Saaji is celebrated as Makar Sankranti. The answer is Himachal Pradesh.
Homework Question and Superpass Live Reminder [50:20]
The educator assigns a homework question about the primary objective of the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Urban Mission. She concludes by reminding students about the Superpass Live offer and how to enroll, encouraging them to take advantage of the last chance to avail of the offer.
