TLDR;
This YouTube video by SSC Wallah provides a comprehensive current affairs update, emphasizing key events and details relevant for competitive exams. The session includes news analysis, map-based explanations, and practice questions to enhance understanding. The presenter also introduces a new session format with added features like state-specific GK and country mapping, aiming to provide a holistic learning experience.
- Russia deploys Orishik missile in Belarus.
- Saudi Arabia conducts air strike on Mukalla Port in Yemen.
- Denmark shuts down 400-year-old postal service.
- Mamadi Doumbouya appointed as President of Guinea.
- DRDO test-fires Pralay missile off the coast of Odisha.
- AI research organization to be developed in GIFT City, Gujarat.
- India wins silver medal in Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025.
- Vignyanika Path Laboratory opens in Karnataka.
- Dhruv NG helicopter launched in Bengaluru.
- Novak Djokovic receives Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Sports Award.
Introduction [0:17]
The session begins with greetings and an overview of the topics to be covered, which include important current affairs. The presenter mentions a new pattern for the sessions starting Monday, with a preview of the new format in today's class. The audience is encouraged to provide feedback on the new format at the end of the session.
Russia Deploys Missile in Belarus [3:05]
Russia has deployed the "Orishik" missile on the Belarus border amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, which started in 2022. Belarus, initially friendly with Ukraine, has been gradually aligning with Russia. The Orishik missile is an intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile with a range exceeding 5,000 km and a speed of approximately 10 Mach. The presenter also reviews Russia's geography, capital (Moscow), currency (Ruble), and President (Vladimir Putin), along with its plans to develop a nuclear plant on the moon by 2036. The border sharing of Belarus with Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania is highlighted.
Practice Questions on Russia and Belarus [9:06]
The session includes practice questions related to the news about Russia and Belarus. The questions test the audience's understanding of the geographical and political aspects of the two countries. The correct answer is that Russia and Belarus are Western European countries, Belarus is a landlocked country, and both are political members of the US.
Saudi Arabia's Air Strike in Yemen [10:19]
Saudi Arabia conducted an air strike on the Mukalla Port in Yemen, alleging that a cargo ship carrying weapons was destined for the Houthi group, which frequently attacks Israel and receives support from Iran. The air strike was carried out using F15 aircraft. The presenter discusses the geographical location of Yemen, including the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. The Mukalla Port started operations in 1984 and is located in the Arabian Sea. Additionally, the presenter lists important ports and their respective countries, such as Hambantota (Sri Lanka), Kochi (Kerala), Malacca (Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia), Maracaibo (Venezuela), Jebel Ali (UAE), Busan (South Korea), and Rotterdam (Netherlands).
Denmark Shuts Down Postal Service [16:12]
Denmark has shut down its 400-year-old postal service due to increasing digitization. Denmark is a European, Nordic, and Scandinavian country located on the Jutland Island, with its capital being Copenhagen. The country is also developing a device in the North Sea for carbon capture. The postal service in Denmark started in 1624. The presenter contrasts this with India, where the postal service, conceptualized by Warren Hastings in 1766 and implemented by Dalhousie in 1854, is still operational. The headquarters of the Universal Postal Union is located in Switzerland.
Guinea's New President [21:12]
Mamadi Doumbouya has been appointed as the new President of Guinea, a West African country. The capital of Guinea is Conakry, and its currency is Franc. In 2021, a coup took place, and the military, led by Mamadi Doumbouya, took over the government. Elections were conducted in 2025, and Doumbouya was elected as President with 86.72% of the vote. The presenter also discusses Africa's geographical features, such as the presence of canopies, the crossing of the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn, Lake Victoria, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the Nile River with the Aswan Dam.
Practice Questions on Guinea [26:30]
The session includes practice questions about Guinea, testing the audience's knowledge of its geography, economy, and political situation. The correct answer is that Guinea is a West African country, its capital is Conakry, and it is known for bauxite production.
DRDO Test-Fires Pralay Missile [27:26]
DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organisation) has test-fired the Pralay missile off the coast of Odisha. The Pralay missile is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed by DRDO in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited and Bharat Dynamics Limited. It uses solid propellant, has a range of 150 to 500 km, a payload capacity of 500 to 1000 kg, and a speed of 6.1 Mach. The missile was tested from Chandipur, Odisha. The presenter also mentions that DRDO's headquarters is in Delhi, and its launching center is in Chandipur, Odisha. Samir Kamat is the head of DRDO, and his tenure has been extended by a year.
Practice Questions on Pralay Missile [31:01]
The session includes practice questions on the Pralay missile, focusing on its features and development. The correct answer is that the Pralay missile is a surface-to-surface missile developed by DRDO.
AI Research Organization in GIFT City [32:00]
An AI (Artificial Intelligence) research organization will be developed in GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) City, Gujarat. GIFT City aims to promote infrastructure, finance, and technology. The AI center will work on artificial intelligence with contributions from the central and state governments (33% each) under a PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model, governed by the Companies Act 2013. The presenter notes that the USA is the leading country in AI usage, followed by China and India. The presenter also mentions that an AI university is located in Maharashtra, and Gujarat is also hosting units of Australian and UK universities and has a semiconductor unit.
Gujarat's Key Facts [35:33]
The presenter provides key facts about Gujarat, including its formation in 1960, first CM (Jivraj Mehta), and current CM (Bhupendra Patel). Other details include 182 विधानसभा seats, Gujarati and Hindi languages, Somnath and Dwarkadhish temples, Sur Sagar and Thol lakes (Thol is a Ramsar site), major rivers (Sabarmati, Narmada, Tapi, Betwa, Mahi, and Karjan), International Kite Festival, Sardar Sarovar and Ukai dams, Modi Stadium, Garba and Dandiya dances, Deendayal Upadhyay Port, Asiatic Lion as the state animal, Great Flamingo as the state bird, Marigold as the state flower, and Mango as the state tree.
India Wins Silver in Women's Hockey Asia Cup [38:33]
India won a silver medal in the Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025, hosted in China. The final match was between China and India, with China winning the gold. India lost by 3-2. In the 2024 Women's Hockey event in Rajgir, India won against China. The presenter also discusses the International Hockey Federation, formed in Paris in 1924, with its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Tayyab Ikram as its head.
India's Hockey Achievements [40:54]
The presenter reviews India's hockey achievements, including its first gold medal in Amsterdam in 1928, followed by golds in 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, and 1956, and a silver in 1960. India has a total of eight medals, including two bronze medals from Tokyo and Paris.
Vignyanika Path Laboratory in Karnataka [41:55]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opened the Vignyanika Path laboratory in Karnataka, a center focused on artificial intelligence for girls from classes 6 to 10. The initiative aims to promote girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Electronics, and Mathematics) fields. A fund of ₹300 crore has been allocated for this purpose.
Karnataka's Key Facts [44:14]
The presenter provides key facts about Karnataka, including its capital (Bengaluru), founder (Kempegowda), formation in 1956 (as Mysore), 225 विधानसभा seats, Kannada language, Virupaksha, Mithila, and Gomateshwara temples, Ulsoor and Lalbagh lakes, Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, Krishna Raja Sagar and Almatti dams, Chinnaswamy Stadium, Yakshagana and Dollu Kunitha dances, Mangalore Port, Bandipur, Bannerghatta, Kudremukh, Nagarhole, and Anshi National Parks, and Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant. The current CM is Siddaramaiah, the state animal is the elephant, the state bird is the Indian Roller, the state flower is the lotus, and the state tree is sandalwood. Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Karnataka.
Dhruv NG Helicopter Launch [46:56]
The Dhruv NG (Next Generation) helicopter was launched in Bengaluru. This helicopter is for civilian use and was launched by the Civil Aviation Ministry, with Ram Mohan Naidu as the minister. The helicopter was developed by HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited), which is now a Maharatna company. The engine used in the helicopter, named Shakti, was made in India. A center for assembling helicopters has also been opened in Bengaluru.
Novak Djokovic Receives Sports Award [49:31]
Tennis player Novak Djokovic received the 13th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Sports Award. Djokovic, from Serbia, holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles. He has won the Australian Open 10 times, the French Open 3 times, Wimbledon 7 times, and the US Open 4 times. The award was presented at a World Summit for Sports held in the UAE.
Practice Questions on Novak Djokovic [51:30]
The session includes practice questions about Novak Djokovic, testing the audience's knowledge of his tennis career and achievements. The correct answer is that Djokovic is a tennis player from Serbia, has won four Grand Slam titles, and has been ranked number one in the world multiple times.
One-Liner News [52:59]
The session concludes with a one-liner news item about the death of former England cricketer, Hugh Morris.
Revision and Concluding Remarks [53:13]
The presenter conducts a quick revision of the topics covered and asks for feedback on the new content format. The session ends with information about the availability of the yearly current affairs magazine and ongoing discounts on paid batches.
