TLDR;
Alright, so this video is basically a practice session for railway exams, focusing on current affairs and general knowledge. The instructor discusses various topics like the 16th Finance Commission, BRICS Digital Public Infrastructure Model, SDG goals, and important events and schemes. She also touches upon geography, history, and sports-related questions, making it a mixed bag of knowledge. Plus, there's some chit-chat and personal anecdotes thrown in to keep things light.
- Current affairs and general knowledge questions for railway exams.
- Discussion on topics like Finance Commission, BRICS, and SDG goals.
- Includes questions on geography, history, and sports.
Intro [0:00]
The instructor, Riya Rathore, welcomes everyone to the Railway Testbook YouTube channel. She hopes everyone is doing well with their studies. She reminds viewers to download the Testbook app and subscribe to the channel if they haven't already. She also mentions her Telegram group where current affairs PDFs are shared.
Finance Commission and Income Distance [1:55]
The first question is about the 16th Finance Commission and the highest weightage given to a criterion for distributing central taxes among states. The correct answer is income distance.
BRICS Digital Public Infrastructure Model [2:25]
The next question discusses the primary benefit of India's Digital Public Infrastructure Model shared at the 2025 BRICS summit. The answer is reducing financial exclusion.
Renewable Energy and Biodiversity Conservation [3:30]
The discussion moves to which two organizations signed an MOU at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi to jointly address renewable energy transition and biodiversity conservation. The answer is IUCN and IREN. The instructor also asks viewers if they remember the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals), mentioning there are 17 goals to be achieved from 2015 to 2030.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway [6:25]
The question is about the year the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was opened. The correct answer is 1881. It was included in UNESCO in 1999.
Humboldt Penguin [7:55]
Which country declared the Humboldt Penguin an endangered species due to habitat loss, overfishing, competition, and climate change?
Vande Mataram Album [8:46]
The question is about the artist of the series of paintings depicting verses of Vande Mataram, published in the Vande Mataram album and displayed during the Republic Day parade. The answer is Tejinder Kumar Mishra, and the paintings were created around 1923.
Exercise Maitree [10:23]
Where was the bilateral military exercise "Exercise Maitree" between India and Thailand held? The answer is Umroi, Meghalaya.
World Health Assembly and Pandemic Agreement [11:31]
During which session of the World Health Assembly was the world's first pandemic agreement adopted? The answer is the 78th World Health Assembly.
Indian Space Station Module Launch [13:01]
In which year is ISRO expected to launch the first module of the Indian Space Station?
ICC World Cup Player of the Series [13:46]
Who was the Player of the Series in the ICC World Cup? The answer is Deepti Sharma.
Ashwini Ponnappa's Sport [14:52]
Which sport is Ashwini Ponnappa associated with?
Kalpana Chawla Chatravratti Yojana [15:27]
The Kalpana Chawla Chatravratti Yojana, mentioned in the 2025-26 budget, provides financial assistance to women pursuing graduation or post-graduation in science and engineering. Which government started it and how much assistance is given? The scheme was started by the Haryana government.
Bali Tritiya Festival [17:34]
Bali Tritiya festival is celebrated in Odisha during August and September. The instructor also mentions Hornbill festival and Bonalu and Bathukamma festivals of Telangana.
National Statistics Day [18:40]
When is National Statistics Day celebrated in India? The answer is June 29th. It was first celebrated in 2007, commemorating the birth anniversary of PC Mahalanobis.
SGSY Full Form [20:04]
What is the full form of SGSY, a policy aimed at poverty alleviation in India, introduced in April 1999? The answer is Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana.
Folk Dance of Jharkhand [21:31]
Which of the following is a folk dance of Jharkhand?
Aji Lamu Folk Dance [23:04]
Aji Lamu folk dance belongs to which state? The answer is Arunachal Pradesh. It is performed by the Monpa tribe.
Rail Coach Factory [24:10]
Where is the Rail Coach Factory located in India? The answer is Kapurthala.
Personal Anecdotes and Respect for Women [24:58]
The instructor shares personal anecdotes and emphasizes the importance of respecting women, especially those who work hard to manage both earning and household responsibilities.
Agni-V Missile Test [27:11]
Which missile was successfully tested from INS Arihant to strengthen nuclear deterrence? The answer is K-4.
Economic Survey [27:31]
According to the Economic Survey, what is the fiscal deficit target for 2025?
The Lowland Book Author [28:08]
Who is the author of the book "The Lowland"? The answer is Jhumpa Lahiri.
Ugadi Festival [28:40]
Ugadi is celebrated as the New Year in which state? The answer is Andhra Pradesh, though it is originally from Karnataka.
Kargil Vijay Diwas [29:27]
When is Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated?
Fiscal Deficit Target [29:39]
What was the fiscal deficit target as a percentage of GDP? The answer is 5.9%.
Asian Development Bank Headquarters [30:58]
Where is the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) located? The answer is Philippines. It was established in 1960.
NCC Director General [31:36]
Who has been appointed as the Director-General of NCC (National Cadet Corps)? The answer is Virendra Vats.
Central Institute of Indian Languages [32:14]
Where is the Central Institute of Indian Languages located? The answer is Mysore, Karnataka. It was established in July 1969.
Commonwealth Games Host City [33:34]
Which city has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
UIDAI Program Name [33:59]
What is the name of the new program launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to promote innovation, collaboration, and research in India's digital identity ecosystem? The answer is SITA.
Corporate Research Collaboration [34:53]
Which agricultural solutions provider has signed an agreement with IIT Madras Research Park to establish a corporate research center? The answer is Coromandel International Limited.
Walking with the Comrades Book [35:51]
Who is the author of the book "Walking with the Comrades"? The answer is Arundhati Roy.
India's Rank in Service Exports [36:31]
What is India's rank in exporting services globally, according to the Economic Survey? The answer is 7th.
Methane Report [37:26]
What is happening about this in Bhairat?
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana [37:43]
When was Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana launched? The answer is May 2016. The scheme provides LPG connections to women.
Stopper Terminology [38:40]
The term "stopper" is associated with which sport? The answer is football.
BIMSTEC Conference [39:18]
Where was the BIMSTEC conference held?
Chief Secretary of Delhi [40:01]
Who has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Delhi? The answer is Rajiv Verma.
Software Technology Parks of India [40:58]
Under which ministry does the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) operate? The answer is the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Richest Actor [41:42]
Who has become the richest actor with assets of $1.4 billion? The answer is Shah Rukh Khan.
Rashtrapati Nilayam [42:23]
Where is Rashtrapati Nilayam located? The answer is Bolaram, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Testbook Superpass [43:57]
The instructor promotes Testbook Superpass Live, mentioning a 3-month subscription is available for ₹529 using the coupon code RIYA.
