TLDR;
Alright, folks! This session is a mix of current affairs, static GK, and a whole lot of exam-oriented questions. We're talking about everything from the tenure of the CAG to the faces on our currency notes, plus a dive into some historical and geographical facts. Key takeaways include understanding important articles of the Constitution, knowing your Indian currency, and remembering key facts about Indian states and their स्थापना दिवस.
- Understanding important articles of the Constitution
- Knowing your Indian currency
- Remembering key facts about Indian states and their स्थापना दिवस
Intro [0:14]
Good morning, students! Welcome to Railway Testbook YouTube channel. This is a GK, GS, and Static GK session. For those preparing for competitive exams, the Testbook application is a must-have, offering access to 375+ government exams with live and recorded classes, study notes, PYQs, mock tests, and practice questions. The app covers SSC, Railway, Banking, and state-level exams. Also, join the Telegram group "Current Affair by Ria Ma'am" for daily current affairs PDFs.
Homework Question: Bhagwan Mahavir's Moksha [2:37]
The homework question asked where Bhagwan Mahavir attained Moksha. The correct answer is Pawapuri, located near Rajgir in the Nalanda district of Bihar.
Question 1: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Tenure [3:37]
The question is about the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). As per Article 148 of the Constitution, the CAG's tenure is six years or until they attain the age of 65, whichever comes earlier. Article 149 outlines the duties and powers of the CAG.
Question 2: ₹200 Note Image [5:16]
The ₹200 note features the image of the Sanchi Stupa. Other notes feature different images: ₹10 has the Konark Sun Temple, ₹20 has the Ellora Caves, ₹50 has Hampi, ₹100 has Rani ki Vav, ₹500 has the Red Fort, and the now-discontinued ₹2000 note had Mangalyaan. The ₹200 note was issued on August 25, 2017.
Question 3: D.Y. Chandrachud's Book [7:56]
The upcoming book by former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, set to release in 2025, is titled "Why the Constitution Matters?"
Question 4: Punjab Kesari [8:35]
Lala Lajpat Rai is known as Punjab Kesari. Bal Gangadhar Tilak is known as the father of Swaraj. Bipin Chandra Pal is known as the father of revolutionary thoughts. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is also known as Badshah Khan or Frontier Gandhi. Jayaprakash Narayan is known as Loknayak. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the Bismark of India. Dr. Sri Krishna Singh is known as Bihar Kesari, and Dr. Rajendra Prasad is known as Ajat Shatru.
Question 5: Study of Soil [12:12]
The study of soil as a collection of natural bodies is known as मृदा विज्ञान. The Indian Institute of Soil Science is located in Bhopal, while the Serum Institute of India is in Pune, Maharashtra.
Question 6: Champions Trophy 2025 Score [13:48]
In the Champions Trophy 2025, Ben Duckett scored an individual score of 165 runs.
Question 7: First Use of Gunpowder in India [14:18]
Babur first used gunpowder in India during his reign from 1526 to 1530.
Question 8: World's Deepest Lake [15:01]
The world's deepest lake and the largest freshwater lake is Lake Baikal, located in the southern part of the Eastern Siberia region of Russia.
Question 9: Swami and Friends Author [16:16]
The novel "Swami and Friends" was written by R.K. Narayan and published in 1935. R.K. Narayan is also associated with "Malgudi Days."
Question 10: Aga Khan Palace Location [17:00]
Aga Khan Palace is located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was built by Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III in 1892.
Question 11: Civil Aviation Accident Investigation [18:19]
The authority responsible for independent technical investigations of civil aircraft accidents in India is the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
Question 12: 38th Parallel Division [19:20]
The 38th parallel divides North Korea and South Korea. The Hindenburg Line divides Germany and Poland. The 49th parallel divides the USA and Canada. The 17th parallel divided North Vietnam and South Vietnam.
Question 13: Smallest Dravidian Language [21:14]
Malayalam is the smallest language in the Dravidian group and is spoken in Kerala. The Dravidian language family is over 2000 years old and includes Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tulu, Badaga, and Kodagu.
Question 14: First Indian Woman Wrestler to Win an Olympic Medal [22:14]
Sakshi Malik is the first Indian woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal. She won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Question 15: First Indian to Swim Across the English Channel [23:13]
Mihir Sen was the first Indian to swim across the English Channel in 1958. He is also the only person to have swum the oceans of five continents. The first Indian woman to cross the English Channel was Arati Saha in 1959.
Question 16: Capital of Cyprus [24:19]
The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. Cyprus is located in Europe, and its currency is the Euro.
Question 17: Tripura Foundation Day [25:04]
Tripura celebrates its स्थापना दिवस on January 21. On January 21, 1972, Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya became states of India. Popular dances from Tripura include Lebang dance, Garia dance, and Hojagiri.
Question 18: Currency of Thailand [26:28]
The currency of Thailand is the Thai Baht. The Yuan is the currency of China, the Rupee is the currency of India, and the Ringgit is the currency of Malaysia.
Question 19: Bidhan Chandra Roy Award Field [27:17]
The Bidhan Chandra Roy Award is given in the field of medicine. National Doctors Day is celebrated on July 1st. Another award in medicine is the Dhanvantari Award.
Question 20: Major Dhyan Chand Autobiography [28:00]
Major Dhyan Chand's autobiography is "Goal." "The Greatest: My Own Story" is by Muhammad Ali, "Straight from the Heart" is by Kapil Dev, and "The Race of My Life" is by Milkha Singh. Major Dhyan Chand's birthday, August 29th, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India.
Question 21: Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award Ministry [29:05]
The Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award is presented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
Question 22: First Chairman of Rajya Sabha [29:42]
The first Chairman of the Rajya Sabha was Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The Rajya Sabha, also known as the Upper House, was formed in 1952. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was also the first Vice President of India. His birthday, September 5th, is celebrated as Teachers' Day.
Question 23: Andaman and Nicobar Separating Water Body [31:07]
The water body that separates the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the 10-degree channel. The largest active volcano, Barren Island, is located here. The highest peak is Saddle Peak. Veer Savarkar International Airport is also located here. The 8-degree channel separates Maldives and India. The Palk Strait separates India and Sri Lanka.
Question 24: First Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Training Center [33:10]
India's first Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Center was inaugurated in Navi Mumbai (Taloja).
Question 25: National Army Day in India [33:59]
National Army Day is celebrated on January 15th. The Indian Army was established on April 1, 1895. January 15, 1949, marks the day when the Indian Army got its first Commander-in-Chief, KM Cariappa. January 14th is celebrated as भूतपूर्व सैनिक दिवस.
Question 26: Murugappa Gold Cup Sport [35:22]
The Murugappa Gold Cup is associated with hockey. Other hockey-related cups include the Stanley Cup, Nehru Trophy, Beighton Cup, Aga Khan Cup, and Wellington Cup.
Question 27: Adampur Airport Name Change and Location [36:44]
Adampur Airport, now officially named Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport, is located in Jalandhar district, Punjab. This renaming coincides with the 649th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas Ji.
Question 28: Father of Indian Space Program [37:34]
Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai is known as the father of the Indian Space Program. ISRO, which works in the field of space, was established on August 15, 1969, and its headquarters is in Bengaluru. S. Somanath is currently the head of ISRO.
Question 29: Maximum Gap Between Parliament Sessions [38:23]
The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament in India cannot exceed six months.
Question 30: 20th Century Darwin [38:57]
Ernst Mayr is known as the 20th-century Darwin.
Question 31: Currency of Jordan [39:31]
The currency of Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar. Jordan is an Arab nation located on the eastern bank of the Jordan River. The capital of Jordan is Amman.
Question 32: Rangaswamy Cup Sport [40:09]
The Rangaswamy Cup National Championship is awarded to winners in hockey. It was first started in 1928.
Question 33: Future Food Forum 2025 Theme [40:36]
The 7th Future Food Forum, to be held in Dubai in September 2025, will have the theme "Shaping Tomorrow's Food Ecosystem."
Question 34: Number of Nobel Prize Categories [41:12]
Nobel Prizes are awarded in six categories: Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Economics, and Peace. The Nobel Prize in Economics was established later, first awarded in 1969.
Question 35: Economic Survey 2025-26 (Skipped) [41:48]
This question about the economic survey of 2025-26 is skipped.
Question 36: Dandi March Movement [41:59]
The Dandi March initiated the Civil Disobedience Movement. Also known as the Salt Satyagraha, it took place from March 12 to April 5, 1930.
Question 37: Blue Revolution [42:56]
The Blue Revolution refers to the significant increase in economic activity related to aquaculture or मत्स्य पालन. The White Revolution is associated with milk production, the Yellow Revolution with edible oilseed production, and the Golden Revolution with horticulture and honey production.
Question 38: Gram Sabha Statement [43:45]
The correct statement regarding Gram Sabha is that it is the primary institution of the Panchayati Raj system. The Gram Sabha is defined in Article 243A of the Indian Constitution.
Question 39: Srinagar and Leh Connecting Route [44:37]
Zojila Pass connects Srinagar and Leh. Baralacha Pass connects Lahaul (Himachal) to Leh (Ladakh). Jelep La and Nathu La connect Sikkim to Tibet (China).
Question 40: Highest Wartime Gallantry Award [46:35]
The highest wartime gallantry award is the Param Vir Chakra, introduced on January 26, 1950. The highest peacetime gallantry award is the Ashok Chakra.
Question 41: Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026 Theme [47:19]
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) organized the second edition of the Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026 with the theme "सुरक्षित तट, समृद्ध भारत" (Safe Coast, Prosperous India).
Question 42: Panchayat Formation Population Limit [47:39]
According to Article 243B of the Indian Constitution, the formation of Panchayats at the intermediate level cannot be done in a state where the population does not exceed 20 lakh.
Question 43: "Love" Term Sport [49:01]
The term "Love" is associated with lawn tennis.
Question 44: India's First Successful Interplanetary Mission [49:41]
India's first successful interplanetary mission was Mangalyaan, launched on November 5, 2013, using the launching vehicle PSLV C25. Chandrayaan is associated with the Moon, Gaganyaan is a human spaceflight mission, and Aditya L1 is associated with the Sun.
Question 45: Homework Question [51:00]
Question number 45 is for homework, to be answered in the comments.
