TLDR;
Namaste doston! This session is a mix of important GK questions relevant for exams like CGL, CHSL, and CPO. The session covers topics ranging from Indian Polity and History to Geography and Economics, along with some current affairs. Key takeaways include understanding constitutional articles, historical events, economic concepts, and geographical facts, all explained with exam-oriented insights.
- Important GK questions for CGL, CHSL, and CPO exams
- Covers Polity, History, Geography, Economics, and Current Affairs
- Exam-oriented insights and explanations
Contingency Fund of India [0:52]
The President of India can withdraw money to meet unforeseen expenses from the Contingency Fund of India, as per Article 267. If money needs to be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India (Article 266), only the Parliament can do so. However, if Parliament is not in session, the President can withdraw from the Contingency Fund, which is a reserve of ₹500 crore. There's also the Public Account of India under Article 266(2). The correct answer to the question is D, Contingency Fund of India.
RBI and Citizenship [2:31]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), established in 1935 with its headquarters in Mumbai under the RBI Act of 1934, falls under the Union List. Moving on, an Indian citizen can lose citizenship in three ways: by acquiring citizenship of another country, by renouncing their citizenship, or by deprivation, which occurs if citizenship was obtained illegally.
Fundamental Rights and DPSP [4:12]
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability, falling under the Right to Equality. The separation of the judiciary from the executive is provided in the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), specifically mentioned in Article 50. DPSP is covered under Article 36 to 51.
Vice President as President and Matoshree Book [5:56]
If the President's office becomes vacant due to resignation or removal, the Vice President can act as President for a maximum of six months, as per Article 62, within which a new President must be elected. The book "Matoshree" was written by Sumitra Mahajan, who is a former Lok Sabha Speaker. The first woman Lok Sabha Speaker of India was Meira Kumar, who served from 2009 to 2014 during the 15th Lok Sabha.
Stri Summit and Original Jurisdiction [8:03]
A summit named "Stri," focused on women's safety, empowerment, and security, was held in Hyderabad. Cases that can be directly taken to the Supreme Court, without going to lower courts first, fall under the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction.
74th Amendment and Joint Sitting of Parliament [9:47]
The 74th Amendment of 1992 deals with urban local bodies (municipalities), while the 73rd Amendment deals with Panchayats. A joint sitting of both houses of Parliament can be called if a bill passed in the Lok Sabha is held up in the Rajya Sabha for six months without any action. The President can call a joint sitting, but the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over it. The concept of joint sitting is borrowed from Australia.
Goa's Integration and Democratic Government [12:01]
Goa and Daman and Diu were integrated into India through the 12th Amendment. Goa was granted statehood through the 56th Amendment in 1987, becoming the 25th state of India. A democratic government is considered better because it allows for the correction of mistakes made in previous elections.
Legionnaires' Disease and Chief Election Commissioner [13:50]
Legionnaires' disease is caused by bacteria of the genus Legionella, with Legionella pneumophila being the most common cause. Recently, a health alert was issued in Australia regarding this disease. The current Chief Election Commissioner of India is Gyanesh Kumar, appointed by the President. Their tenure is either 6 years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever is earlier, and they can be removed by the Parliament.
Mother Goddess and Gayatri Mantra [15:48]
The worship of the Mother Goddess was associated with the Indus Valley Civilization, along with the worship of Lord Pashupati. The Gayatri Mantra is taken from the Rigveda, specifically from the third Mandal, the 62nd hymn, and the 10th verse. It is dedicated to the deity Savitri.
Objective Resolution and Gautam Buddha's Teachings [17:16]
On December 13, 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru presented the Objective Resolution before the Constituent Assembly, which later formed the basis of the Preamble of India. Gautam Buddha spread his divine knowledge from Bodh Gaya.
Chandragupta Maurya and Champaran Satyagraha [19:10]
Chandragupta Maurya was born in 340 BC and is known for establishing the Maurya Empire. Rajkumar Shukla invited Mahatma Gandhi to Champaran in 1916 to address the grievances of the farmers.
1965 Indo-Pak War and School of Indian Art [20:38]
During the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War, the Prime Minister of India was Lal Bahadur Shastri. The School of Indian Art, also known as the Greek-Roman-Buddhist art, is referred to as Gandhara art, which flourished during the Kushan period along with Mathura art.
Nagananda and Iltutmish [22:48]
The play "Nagananda" was written by Harshavardhana. Iltutmish was the first Sultan of Delhi to issue currency and make Delhi the capital of the Delhi Sultanate. While Qutb-ud-din Aibak initiated the Delhi Sultanate with Lahore as its capital, Iltutmish shifted the capital to Delhi. He introduced a silver coin called Tanka and a copper coin called Jittal.
Kohinoor Diamond and Jizya Tax [23:48]
The famous Kohinoor diamond was obtained from the Golconda mines. Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the first Sultan of Delhi to impose Jizya tax on Brahmins. Jizya is a non-Muslim tax.
Vijaya Stambha and Bhakti Movement [24:41]
The Vijaya Stambha (Tower of Victory) in Chittor was built by Mewar king Rana Kumbha in 1448 to commemorate his victory over the संयुक्त सेनाओं led by Mahmud Khilji of Gujarat. The tower is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Bhakti movement started in the 7th century in Tamil Nadu and Kerala and then spread throughout India.
Shivaji's Coronation and Geographical Facts [25:30]
Shivaji was crowned as Chhatrapati on June 6, 1674, at Raigarh Fort. This event formally established the Maratha Empire and his sovereignty. The Prime Meridian is a longitude at 0 degrees, the Tropic of Cancer is a latitude at 23.5 degrees North, and the Equator is a latitude at 0 degrees.
World Parkinson's Day and Lena River [27:44]
World Parkinson's Day is observed on April 11. The Lena River is located in Russia.
Fauna found in India and Sirocco Winds [28:32]
Out of the listed animals, four are naturally found in India: the Indian Star Tortoise, Monitor Lizard, Pygmy Hog, and Dugong. The Spider Monkey is not native to India but to the USA. Sirocco winds are hot, dusty winds that blow from the Sahara Desert towards the Mediterranean and Southern Europe.
India's Landmass and Northern Plains [31:37]
India's landmass is approximately 3.28 million square kilometers, which is about 2.4% of the world's total landmass. India is the seventh-largest country by land area. The northern plains of India are primarily composed of alluvial soil, which covers about 43% of India's area.
Chenab Railway Bridge and Western Disturbances [33:02]
The world's highest railway bridge is being constructed over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. Western disturbances cause rainfall in Punjab during the winter months.
Brown Paper and Jute Production [34:24]
Jute is known as brown paper. The highest production of jute occurs in West Bengal.
Planned Economy and DRDO [35:36]
In a centrally planned economy, the government plans all important activities. BM04 is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), which was established in 1958. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), headquartered in Bangalore, handles satellite and rocket launches.
Extremist Leaders and Isoquant [37:02]
Bipin Chandra Pal was an extremist leader of the Indian National Congress, part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio (Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Bipin Chandra Pal). An isoquant is a set of all possible combinations of two inputs that yield the same maximum possible level of output in economics.
Fixed Cost and Chlorophyta [39:02]
Fixed cost is also known as overhead cost. Members of Chlorophyta are commonly known as green algae because they contain chlorophyll.
Tissues and Red Rot [40:15]
A group of similar cells performing a specific function is called a tissue. Red rot disease is caused by a fungus in sugarcane.
Fungal Diseases and Turmeric [41:42]
Fungal diseases are common on the skin, especially in areas with moisture. Turmeric is a modified stem, also known as a rhizome.
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