TLDR;
Alright guys, this session is a mix of GK, static GK, current affairs, economics and geography MCQs relevant for upcoming railway exams. The instructor focuses on important facts and concepts, also shares memory tricks, and exam strategies. Plus, there's a heads-up on exam dates and marathon sessions for prep.
- Covers a mix of GK, static GK, current affairs, economics, and geography.
- Focuses on important facts and concepts relevant for railway exams.
- Shares memory tricks and exam strategies.
- Provides updates on exam dates and marathon sessions for preparation.
Environment and Polity MCQs [1:31]
The session kicks off with a science question about the non-living components of the environment, like air, clouds, dust, and land, which are classified as abiotic. Next up, there's a polity question about the minimum and maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) of a state, which is 60 and 500, respectively, based on population.
Indian National Army and Classical Dances [3:58]
The discussion moves to history, focusing on who revived the Indian National Army (INA), with the answer being Subhas Chandra Bose. The founder of INA was Captain Mohan Singh in 1942. Then, the instructor discusses classical dances of India, listing Kathak, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, Sattriya, Manipuri, and Odissi, along with their states of origin. Sattriya is from Assam, which also has the Bihu folk dance and festival.
Geography MCQs: Rivers and State Borders [8:08]
Moving on to geography, the instructor asks which river flows into the Bay of Bengal, with the correct answer being Godavari, also known as Dakshin Ganga. Rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal form deltas, while those flowing into the Arabian Sea form estuaries, good for building ports. Then, there's a question about the capital of Bhutan, which is Thimpu, also known as the Land of Dragons. Bhutan shares borders with Sikkim, Assam, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh, remembered by the trick 'SAAB'.
Human Body and Sea Formations [11:08]
The session continues with a question about which organ secretes bile juice, with the answer being the liver. Then, the instructor explains what a steep, rocky coast rising almost vertically above sea water is called, which is a sea cliff. He also explains sea caves and arcs.
Committees and Finance Commission [14:30]
The discussion shifts to the Central Vigilance Commission, which was recommended by the Santhanam Committee. The instructor also mentions the Swaran Singh Committee, associated with Fundamental Duties. Then, there's a question about the Tarapore Committee, which studied capital account convertibility. The Finance Commission, under Article 280, is appointed by the President every 5 years to decide how much money the central government gives to state governments. The 16th Finance Commission is currently running, chaired by Mr. Arvind Panagariya.
RBI Governors and Prime Ministers [17:35]
The instructor asks who the first governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was, with the answer being Osborne Smith. RBI was established on April 1, 1935, under the RBI Act 1934. Its original headquarters was in Kolkata, but it was moved to Mumbai in 1937. CD Deshmukh was the first Indian governor of RBI. The current governor, Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, is the 26th. Then, the instructor asks which Indian Prime Minister died outside India, which was Lal Bahadur Shastri, who died in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Ancient History and Geography [21:48]
The session touches on ancient history, asking where the capital of the Indo-Greek ruler Menander was, which is Sialkot. Menander was in conversation with Nagasena. The Junagadh inscription details the achievements of Rudra Daman, a Saka ruler. The instructor also mentions that Gautam Buddha gave his sermons in Pali. Then, the instructor asks which state has the longest coastline in India, which is Gujarat. India has nine coastal states.
Buddhism and Tribes in India [25:49]
The discussion moves to Buddhism, asking during whose reign the Sutta Pitaka came into existence, which was during the time of Samrat Ashok. The fourth Buddhist Council, under Kanishka in Kashmir, split Buddhism into Hinayana and Mahayana. The instructor mentions that the class is useful for NTPC undergraduate exams and other exams like CGL and CHSL. Then, the instructor asks which state has the largest number of Scheduled Tribes, which is Madhya Pradesh.
Economics: Curves and Population Growth [27:31]
The session shifts to economics, explaining the Lorenz curve, which is used to check income inequality in a country. The gap between the line of equality and the Lorenz curve is called the Gini coefficient. The Phillips curve shows the relationship between inflation and unemployment. According to the Phillips curve, as inflation increases, unemployment decreases. Then, the instructor asks what the brightest planet is, which is Venus.
Enlightenment and Philosophy [33:41]
The instructor discusses Gautam Buddha's enlightenment, which he attained in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath, Varanasi, and died in Kushinagar, UP, at the age of 80. Then, the instructor asks about the origin of the philosophical concept of "plateau," which comes from Greece.
Economics: Population and GDP [37:19]
The session continues with economics, asking what feature is associated with a country with a high growth rate of population, which is a high birth rate and a low death rate. The instructor explains GDP (Gross Domestic Product), GNP (Gross National Product), NDP (Net Domestic Product), and NNP (Net National Product). He provides formulas for converting between these measures, such as subtracting depreciation from GDP to get NDP.
Census and State Demographics [41:40]
The instructor asks which number census the 2011 census was, which was the 15th. It was the 7th census after independence. The instructor revisits the question of who the first governor of the Reserve Bank of India was, which was Osborne Smith. Then, the instructor asks which state has the highest population density, which is Bihar, with 1100 people per square kilometer. India's population density is 382 per square kilometer.
Coal Production and Fiscal Deficit [43:53]
The instructor asks where the most coal is found in India, which is in Jharkhand, specifically in the Jharia mine. The instructor explains what fiscal deficit means, which is total revenue minus total expenditure. The fiscal deficit for the 2026-27 budget is 4.3% of GDP.
Mining and State Contributions to GDP [45:30]
The instructor asks what is found in Singhbhum, Jharkhand, with the answer being iron ore. Then, the instructor asks which state contributes the most to India's GDP, which is Maharashtra.
Indian Railways and Financial Inclusion [46:24]
The instructor discusses when the first train ran in India, which was in 1853. Dalhousie is known as the Father of Indian Railways. The first train ran from Bori Bunder to Thane, covering 34 kilometers. The instructor asks which scheme was launched to promote financial inclusion, which is Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.
Employment Sectors and Living Standards [47:59]
The instructor asks which sector has the largest share in employment in India, which is the service sector, although about 48% of people are engaged in agriculture for livelihood. The standard of living in a country is represented by per capita income, which is calculated by dividing the total national income by the total population.
Five-Year Plans and Exam Strategy [49:28]
The instructor asks who gives final approval to the five-year plans in India, which is the National Development Council. The first five-year plan was based on the Harrod-Domar model, focusing on increasing agricultural production. The second five-year plan focused on promoting industrialization. The instructor shares that NTPC 2025 final results are in preparation, and there is a possibility of a notice around April 14-15, indicating that NTPC undergraduate exams may start in May. He advises students to utilize marathon sessions for preparation and promises to conduct more sessions with computer and current affairs questions.
