TLDR;
Alright students, good morning! This session covers current affairs with a focus on older questions as well. Key areas include national and international events, awards, and schemes.
- Gulveer Singh broke a national record at the 2024 Portland Track Festival.
- Arvind Panagariya was appointed as the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission in January 2024.
- India aims to achieve a Guinness World Record for AI responsibility in 24 hours at the AI Impact Summit 2026.
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2024 Portland Track Festival Record [1:24]
In the 2024 Portland Track Festival, Gulveer Singh broke the national record. The answer is option D, Gulveer Singh.
Telangana and Maharashtra Governor Appointments [2:13]
In 2026, Vishnu Dev Verma was appointed as the new Governor of Maharashtra, replacing the Governor of Telangana. Shiv Pratap Shukla, the former Governor of Himachal Pradesh, was appointed as the new Governor of Telangana. Nand Kishore Yadav became the new Governor of Nagaland, and Syed Ata Hasnain was appointed as the new Governor of Bihar. The correct answer is option C, Vishnu Dev Verma.
Appointment of 16th Finance Commission Chairman [4:00]
Arvind Panagariya was appointed as the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission in January 2024. The answer is option D, Arvind Panagariya.
ISRO's AI-Powered Robot for Gaganyaan Mission [4:30]
ISRO has developed an AI-based robot named Vyomitra for the unmanned test flight of the Gaganyaan mission in December 2025. The answer is option D, Vyomitra.
Indian Astronaut at International Space Station [4:57]
Subhanshu Shukla will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) under the ExIM Four mission in June 2025. He was awarded the Ashok Chakra in 2026. The answer is option C, Subhanshu Shukla.
Author of "Ladies Tailor" [5:56]
The author of the book "Ladies Tailor" is Priya Hajla. The answer is option A, Priya Hajla.
GSAT-7R Communication Satellite [6:31]
The GSAT-7R communication satellite launched by ISRO primarily serves the Indian Navy. The answer is option C, Indian Navy.
50% Reservation for Women in Panchayati Raj Institutions [7:15]
Bihar is the first state to provide 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions and municipal elections. Samrat Choudhary is the new Chief Minister of Bihar, succeeding Nitish Kumar.
India's AI Pledge and Guinness World Record [8:35]
India secured a Guinness World Record at the AI Impact Summit 2026 for the most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours. The answer is option D, India.
Eighth Pay Commission Formation [9:06]
Assam is the first state in India to form the Eighth Pay Commission before the completion of the Seventh Pay Commission. The answer is option A, Assam.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 [9:40]
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 honors children under 18 for achievements in six categories: bravery, social service, environment, sports, art and culture, and science and technology. The answer is option A.
Location of Kaziranga National Park [11:49]
Kaziranga National Park, along with Manas, Nameri, Dibru Saikhowa, Orang, and Raimona, is located in Assam. Kaziranga was declared a National Park in 1974. The answer is option D, Assam.
Lakhpati Bitia Yojana Details [13:01]
The Lakhpati Bitia Yojana, from Delhi, provides financial assistance up to ₹56,000 in installments to each beneficiary. The annual family income of the beneficiary should not exceed ₹1.20 lakh. The scheme is applicable for the first two daughters in a family.
Elon Musk's Wealth Milestone [14:15]
Elon Musk became the first person to surpass $700 billion in wealth. The answer is option B, Elon Musk.
Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam Record [14:44]
Novak Djokovic achieved a milestone in January 2026 by becoming the first player in tennis history to record 400 career Grand Slam singles wins. The answer is option D.
Ninth International Spices Conference 2026 [15:31]
The 9th International Spices Conference 2026 was hosted in Kochi with the theme "SPI 360". The answer is option C, SPI 360 Kochi.
CISF's Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026 Theme [16:21]
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) organized the second edition of the Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026 with the theme "Safe Coasts, Prosperous India". Praveen Ranjan is the new DG of CISF. The answer is option B, Safe Coasts, Prosperous India.
National Energy Conservation Award 2025 [17:33]
Karnataka won the first prize in Group One for energy efficiency among states at the National Energy Conservation Award 2025. The answer is option D, Karnataka.
Tesla's Global Market in India [18:32]
With the launch of its first Tesla Center in Gurugram on November 26, 2025, India will become the 50th global market for Tesla. The answer is option C, 50.
Abel Prize 2025 Winner [19:27]
Masaki Kashiwara received the Abel Prize 2025 for his contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory. The Abel Prize was started in 2002 by the government of Norway. The answer is option A, Masaki Kashiwara.
NALSA Executive Chairman Appointment [21:05]
Justice Vikram Nath was nominated as the next Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in November 2025. The answer is option B, Justice Vikram Nath.
Women's Premier League 2025 Winner [21:52]
Mumbai Indians won the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, defeating Delhi Capitals, who were the runner-up. In 2026, RCB won against Delhi Capitals. The answer is option C, Mumbai Indians.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Launch Year [24:02]
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana was launched on January 1, 2017. It completed nine years in 2026. The answer is option C, 1 January 2017.
Nomination of Sarnath for UNESCO World Heritage Site [24:58]
India has nominated Sarnath for UNESCO World Heritage status in 2025. Sarnath is located in Uttar Pradesh. UNESCO has 194 members, with Palestine being the newest member. Israel left UNESCO in 2018. The answer is option C, Uttar Pradesh.
Author of "The Conscience Network" [27:31]
The author of "The Conscience Network" is Sugata Srinivas Raju. The answer is option A, Sugata Srinivas Raju.
130th Amendment Bill 2025 [28:08]
The 130th Amendment Bill 2025 proposes the automatic removal of ministers after 30 days of custody. Amit Shah introduced this bill in the Lok Sabha on August 20, 2025. The answer is option B.
Tax Exemption for Non-Residents [29:46]
According to the Union Budget 2026-27, non-residents are exempt from Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) under estimated taxation. The answer is option B, MAT.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Man of the Match [30:48]
Virat Kohli was named the Man of the Match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final. The answer is option C, Virat Kohli.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 [31:35]
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Russon, and Omar M. Yaghi. The Nobel Prize is awarded in six subjects, and a maximum of three people can share a prize in one subject. The prizes are announced in October and awarded on December 10, the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel. The answer is option B.
Bharat Vistar in Union Budget 2026-27 [33:17]
Bharat Vistar, mentioned in the Union Budget 2026-27, is a multilingual AI-based platform for farmers. The answer is option C.
World Test Championship 2025 Winner [35:00]
South Africa won the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025, defeating Australia by five wickets. This is South Africa's first ICC title in 27 years. The answer is option A, Australia.
Chess Esports World Cup 2025 Winner [35:57]
Magnus Carlsen won the Chess Esports World Cup 2025, which was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The answer is option C, Magnus Carlsen.
Ashok Chakra 2026 Awardee [36:55]
Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla was awarded the Ashok Chakra in 2026. Major Arshdeep Singh, Group Captain Prashant Balakrishnan Nair, and Naib Subedar Doleshwar Subba were awarded the Kirti Chakra. The answer is option C, Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla.
Social Media Ban for Under 16s [38:17]
Australia has proposed a ban on social media for people under 16, as announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The answer is option B, Australia.
MTS 6000 Development MOU [39:04]
ISRO has signed an MOU with NIOT (National Institute of Ocean Technology) for the development of Matsya 6000, similar to Gaganyaan for space and Samudrayaan for the sea. The answer is option C, NIOT.
US Open Men's Singles 2025 Winner [39:59]
Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open Men's Singles 2025, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final. The answer is option A, Carlos Alcaraz.
Partnership for SJ 100 Production [40:49]
In October 2025, HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) partnered with Russia's UAC (United Aircraft Corporation) for the production of the SJ 100, also known as Sukhoi Superjet 100. The answer is HAL.
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 Winner [42:02]
BJP won the Delhi Assembly elections in 2025. The party has 48 out of 70 seats. BJP has appointed Rekha ji as their new CM.
India's First AI-Based Film [43:01]
India's first AI-based film is "Iraha". The answer is option D, Iraha.
First Human Death from H3N8 Bird Flu [43:57]
China recorded the world's first human death from the H3N8 bird flu. The answer is option B, China.
Author of "Rocket Dreams" [44:47]
The author of "Rocket Dreams" is Christian Davenport. The answer is option C, Christian Davenport.
Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Winner [45:17]
Maharashtra won the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 with 158 medals. The games were held in Bihar. Haryana was second with 117 medals.
National Science Award Announcement [46:31]
The Indian government announced the National Science Award on October 26, 2025, to honor excellence in science, technology, and innovation. The answer is option B, Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar.
Najadi Festival Location [47:34]
The Najadi festival is celebrated in Kerala. It marks the beginning of the rice cultivation season. The answer is option B, Kerala.
Host of 2030 Asian Games [48:21]
Doha, Qatar will host the 2030 Asian Games.
Trishul 2025 Exercise Host States [50:26]
Gujarat and Rajasthan hosted the Trishul 2025 tri-service exercise, involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The answer is option C, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
NHL Winter Classic 2026 Location [51:13]
The 2026 NHL Winter Classic will be held at LoanDepot Park in Miami. The answer is option D, Miami.
Padma Shri 2026 to Prasjeet Chatterjee [52:12]
Prasjeet Chatterjee was awarded the Padma Shri 2026 in the field of Art. He is a famous actor from West Bengal. In 2026, five people received the Padma Vibhushan, 13 received the Padma Bhushan, and 113 received the Padma Shri. The answer is option A, Art.
WPL 2026 Participation and Format [53:36]
Five teams participated in the WPL 2026.
Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar's State [54:16]
Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar, a Padma Shri awardee for 2026, belongs to Punjab. In sports, eight people received the Padma Shri and one received the Padma Bhushan (Vijay Amritraj), making a total of nine sports persons. The answer is Punjab.
NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2025 Topper [57:04]
Odisha topped the NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025 rankings.
Global Innovation Index 2025 India's Rank [57:17]
India's rank in the Global Innovation Index 2025 is 38. The answer is option B, 38.
10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting Theme [58:25]
The theme for the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting is "Developed State for Developed India 2047". The meeting was chaired by the PM in Delhi. The answer is option B.
Capital Expenditure for Indian Railways FY24-25 [59:22]
The allocated capital expenditure for Indian Railways in FY24-25 was ₹2.62 lakh crore. The answer is option C, 2.62 Lakh Crore.
25th SCO Summit 2025 Location [1:00:06]
The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in 2025 will be held in Tianjin, China. The answer is option B, Tianjin China.
Ramsar Sites in September 2025 [1:01:03]
In September 2025, two new wetlands were designated as Ramsar sites. In April 2026, India got its 99th wetland, the Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh district, UP.
Nobel Peace Prize 2025 [1:05:25]
Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 for supporting democracy and peaceful resistance in Venezuela. The answer is option C, Maria Corina Machado.
Global Terrorism Index 2025 Publisher [1:06:20]
The Global Terrorism Index 2025 is published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The answer is option C, Institute for Economics and Peace.
"Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood" Author [1:07:06]
The author of the book "Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood," published by Harper Collins, is Mohar Basu. The answer is option D, Mohar Basu.
PM PRANAM Yojana Focus Area [1:07:33]
The PM PRANAM Yojana is related to reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and promoting bio-fertilizers. The answer is option C.
SPARK Initiative Full Form [1:08:53]
The full form of SPARK is "Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken". The answer is option B.
Ambubachi Mela State [1:09:37]
The Ambubachi Mela is associated with the Kamakhya Devi temple in Assam. The answer is option A, Assam.
Kumudini Lakhia Award in 2025 [1:10:10]
Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia, who passed away at 95, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2025. The answer is Padma Vibhushan.
Aero India 2025 Theme [1:11:10]
The theme for the 15th edition of Aero India 2025, Asia's largest aero show, is "The Runway to a Billion Opportunities". It is held at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The answer is option D.
Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index 2025 [1:12:01]
Switzerland topped the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index 2025 as the most resilient destination for investors. The answer is option B, Switzerland.
LIMBS Full Form [1:12:39]
The full form of LIMBS, inaugurated by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, is Legal Information Management and Briefing System. The answer is option A.
Cricket at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics [1:13:22]
Cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be played at Fair Grounds in Pomona. The 2028 Olympics will be held in Los Angeles, USA. The answer is option C, Pomona.
Indian Cities in Global Wetland Cities List [1:14:10]
Indore and Udaipur have been added to the list of global wetland cities for integrating wetland conservation into their urban planning in 2025. The answer is option B, Indore and Udaipur.
Jinson Johnson's Retirement [1:15:15]
Indian athlete Jinson Johnson, who won a gold medal in the 1500m at the 2018 Asian Games and broke several national records, announced his retirement in 2026. The answer is option D, Jinson Johnson.
Nationwide Celebration of Vande Mataram's Anniversary [1:16:23]
The central cabinet announced a nationwide celebration of the 150th anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram.
International Booker Prize 2025 for Banu Mustaq [1:16:36]
Banu Mustaq's short story collection titled "Heart Lamp" was selected for the International Booker Prize 2025. The answer is option A, Heart Lamp.
World Hydrography Day 2025 Theme [1:17:31]
World Hydrography Day is celebrated on June 21. The theme for 2025 is "Sea Bed Mapping". The answer is option C, Sea Bed Mapping.
Manu Bhaker's Sports Star Ace Awards [1:18:23]
Indian Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker won both the Sports Star of the Year (Female) and Sports Woman of the Year awards at the 2025 Sports Star Ace Awards. The answer is option D.
Grammy Awards 2025 for Best Rock and Metal Performance [1:19:32]
The band Turnstile won both the Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance awards at the 68th Grammy Awards. The answer is option C, Turnstile.
First Nuclear Power Plant in North India [1:20:09]
The first nuclear power plant in North India will be built in Haryana, near Gorakhpur village. The answer is option B, Haryana.
Wisden's Leading Cricketer in the World 2024 [1:21:24]
Wisden named Jasprit Bumrah as the leading male cricketer in the world for 2024. The answer is option B, Jasprit Bumrah.
Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill 2025 [1:22:20]
The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill 2025 replaces the law from 1925. The answer is 1925.
Location of Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport [1:23:07]
ISRO's Kulasekarapattinam spaceport, set to launch its first small satellite launch vehicle in 2027, is located in Tamil Nadu. It is the second launch complex of ISRO outside Andhra Pradesh. The answer is option B, Tamil Nadu.
India's Rank in World Press Freedom Index 2025 [1:24:02]
India's rank in the World Press Freedom Index 2025 is 151. The answer is option B, 151.
Cooperative University Bill in Lok Sabha 2025 [1:24:39]
The "Tribhuvan Sahakari Vishwavidyalaya Vidheyak" (Tribhuvan Cooperative University Bill) was introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2025 to establish a university focused on the cooperative sector. The answer is option A.
World Food Safety Day 2025 Theme [1:25:37]
World Food Safety Day is celebrated on June 7. The theme for 2025 is "Food Safety: Science in Action". The answer is option C.
International Abhidhamma Day 2025 Location [1:26:03]
The International Abhidhamma Day in 2025 was celebrated in Greater Noida on October 6 and 7. The answer is option B, Greater Noida.
University Winning Khelo India University Games [1:26:31]
Chandigarh University became the first university in India to win the Khelo India University Games for two consecutive years. The answer is option A, Chandigarh University.
Outreach Campaign for PMAY-Urban 2.0 [1:27:08]
The outreach campaign launched in September 2025 to accelerate awareness and application verification under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 is named "Angikar 2025". The answer is option B, Angikar 2025.
New Fertilizer Subsidy Disbursement System [1:27:55]
The Indian government introduced a fully digital fertilizer subsidy disbursement system named "E-Bill System," replacing the manual process. The answer is option B, E-Bill System.
WPL 2026 Purple Cap Winner [1:28:50]
Sophiya Devine won the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets in WPL 2026. The answer is option D, Sophiya Devine.
FIFA Men's Player of the Year 2025 [1:30:14]
Ousmane Dembele won the FIFA Men's Player of the Year award at the FIFA Best Football Awards 2025 held in Doha. The answer is option D, Ousmane Dembele.
Legal Aid Scheme for Defence Personnel [1:31:11]
NALSA launched a legal aid scheme for defence personnel in 2025 named "Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana". The answer is option C, Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana.
Aravalli Green Wall Project Objective [1:31:58]
The main objective of the Aravalli Green Wall project is to rejuvenate the degraded forest areas in the Aravalli range. The answer is option C.
Human Rights Day 2025 Theme [1:32:38]
Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 10. The theme for 2025 is "Our Everyday Essentials". The answer is option C, Our Everyday Essentials.
Tennis Premier League 2025 Winner [1:33:37]
Delhi GSS Aces won the Tennis Premier League 2025, defeating the runner-up, Yash Mumbai Eagles. This was the first time the team reached the final. The answer is option D, Delhi GSS Aces.
Full Form of Saksham in Indian Army Context [1:34:28]
In the context of the Indian Army's Counter Unmanned Aerial System Grid, the full form of Saksham is "Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management". The answer is option B.
Full Form of Shrestha Initiative [1:35:36]
The full form of Shrestha, an initiative for drug safety, is "State Health Regulatory Excellence Index". The answer is option B, State Health Regulatory Excellence Index.
Tiger State Status for Gujarat [1:36:23]
After confirming the presence of a tiger in the Ratan Mahal Sanctuary, Gujarat was re-established as a
