TLDR;
This YouTube video by SSC Wallah provides a comprehensive current affairs update, covering topics from international events like earthquakes in Afghanistan and the Milan Exercise to national schemes like Ayushman Bharat Yojana. It also touches on scientific advancements, awards, and cultural events, ending with a quick revision and announcements about upcoming classes and resources.
- Earthquake in Afghanistan and plate tectonics
- Milan Exercise details and participating countries
- Ayushman Bharat Yojana benefits and coverage
- China's thorium molten salt reactor
- Cleanest and dirtiest cities in India
- Bhupen Hazarika Award and recipients
- Project Cheetah relocation from Botswana
- Key facts about Punjab, including state fish
- Sonam Wangchuk's inclusion in Times list
- Upcoming classes and resources
Introduction [0:13]
The session begins with greetings and a quick sound check, followed by a brief overview of the day's agenda, which includes discussing the previous day's paper and completing the remaining questions. The host shares an inspirational "Thought of the Day," emphasizing the importance of recognizing and utilizing one's inner strength when facing challenges.
Earthquake in Afghanistan [2:47]
A recent 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, specifically in Mazra-e Sharif. Afghanistan's capital is Kabul, and the country has been under Taliban rule since 2021. India is involved in development projects, including building a dam. The Durand Line marks the border with Pakistan but is a disputed area. Earthquakes are caused by the collision of tectonic plates, specifically the Indian, Eurasian, and Arabian plates in this region. Instruments used to study earthquakes include the seismograph, Rector scale (for magnitude), and Mercalli's scale (for intensity). The Hindu Kush mountain range and Khyber Pass are also located in Afghanistan, where Pashtun is the primary language.
Nagi Bird Sanctuary and National Human Rights Commission [7:18]
Nagi Bird Sanctuary is a Ramsar site located in Bihar. The Chief Executive Officer of the National Human Rights Commission is known as the Secretary General. The National Human Rights Commission is not a constitutional body.
Milan Exercise [8:19]
India will host the International Feed Review Exercise Milan and IOS Conclave in Visakhapatnam. The Milan exercise began in 1995 with four countries: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Singapore. The first exercise was hosted in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar. The exercise is binomial, occurring every two years, with the last event in February 2024. The upcoming event will be from February 15th to February 25th, 2026, and will be the 13th edition. IAS Vikrant will participate, and it is India's first aircraft carrier, currently in the Arabian Sea. Yoga Day was recently organized in Vizag on June 21st. The exercise focuses on monitoring the presence of China and other countries in the oceans.
Human Body, Blank Paper Book and China's Thorium Reactor [13:47]
The longest bone in the human body is the femur. "Blank Paper" is a book by Amrita Pritam. China has recently converted thorium into uranium using thorium molten salt reactors. China's capital is Beijing, its currency is Renminbi, and Xi Jinping is the President. China is bordered by Mongolia and Russia on the top side and India, Nepal, and Bhutan on the bottom side. China aims to reduce its dependence on uranium by converting thorium into uranium in its nuclear reactors. The thorium molten salt reactor is a fourth-generation reactor using salt as a coolant. In India, thorium is found in the form of Monazite inside Kerala. Coolants used in nuclear reactors include graphite and heavy water, while cadmium and boron are used to control reactions. The reactor was developed in the Gobi Desert.
X-Ray, DSIR, TikTok and Ayushman Bharat Scheme [19:31]
X-rays were invented by Rotten. The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) was established in 1985. The founder of TikTok is Zhang Yuming. The Ayushman Bharat Scheme is a health plan launched on September 23, 2018, from Ranchi, Jharkhand, by PM Modi. It provides health insurance at the secondary and tertiary levels, offering ₹5 lakh per family per annum. It is the world's number one health scheme, benefiting 12 crore families. The card can be used in both government and private hospitals and was launched under the National Health Policy of 2017. People above 70 years also get the card under the Vaya Vandana Yojana.
Nuclear Reactor Moderator, Panchsheel Agreement and Brahmos [24:18]
Graphite is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors. The Panchsheel Agreement was signed between India and China in 1954, and also with Myanmar and Nepal. Brahmos is a joint venture between Russia and India, with the current BrahMos center being built inside Lucknow.
Cardamom, Black Pepper, Vegetable Ghee and Cleanliness Survey [25:16]
Kerala is the highest producing state of cardamom and black pepper. Hydrogen gas is used in the manufacturing of vegetable ghee or vegetable oil. According to a recent cleanliness survey, Madurai is the dirtiest city in India. The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on October 2, 2014.
Cleanliness Survey 2025 and Madurai [26:44]
The Clean Survey 2025 data was recently released, with Indore being the cleanest city. Madurai is the dirtiest city, located in Tamil Nadu on the banks of the Vaigai River, known for the Meenakshi Temple in Dravidian style. Ludhiana is the second dirtiest, followed by Chennai. The survey is based on waste management.
Languages, Pearl, Malaria and Dry Ice [30:23]
There are 22 officially recognized languages in India. Pearl is mainly composed of calcium carbonate. Kyun is used for malaria treatment and is extracted from the Cinchona tree. Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide. The time period of a pendulum depends on its length.
Bhupen Hazarika Award [31:51]
The Bhupen Hazarika Award was distributed by Jyotirao Scindia, who is a minister for the North East Region. Bhupen Hazarika was associated with music and Assam. He was honored with the Bharat Ratna Award in 2019 and the Asom Ratna Award in 2009, along with Padma Vibhushan (2012), Padma Bhushan (2001), and Padma Shri (1977). Modi ji also issued a coin in his honor. The Bhupen Hazarika Award was started in his name and was recently given to six people by Scindia Sahib in the fields of art, literature, and culture. The ceremony took place in Guwahati, Assam, on the banks of the Brahmaputra River.
Constitution Guardian, Dry Cell Energy and Manipur Festival [35:55]
The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution of India. A dry cell contains chemical energy. Electromagnetic induction works on Faraday's law. Nalanda University was established by Kumar Gupta. Washing soda is also known as sodium carbonate. The Chava Food Festival, also known as the Post Harvest Festival, is celebrated in Manipur.
Manipur Festival Details [38:13]
Manipur is a North East state bordered by Nagaland, Assam, and Mizoram. The Governor of Manipur is Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who also has additional charge of Nagaland. The capital of Manipur is Imphal. The Chawangkut Festival is celebrated in both Mizoram and Manipur by the Chin Cookie and Mizo tribes. Due to tensions between the fenugreek and Kuki tribes, the festival was not celebrated fully in Manipur. The Chawangkut Festival is a harvesting festival celebrated after zooming cultivation. Thangata, a martial art form of Manipur, and Khongjum Dance are performed during the festival, with drums being used.
Ruhu Fish and Punjab [42:07]
Punjab has declared Ruhu fish as its state fish to increase production and double the income of fishermen. The Prime Minister Fisheries Plan of 2019-20 focuses on fish production. The maximum fish production in India is in Andhra Pradesh. Indus Dolphin was announced as the aquatic animal in 2019 and is found in the Indus River. Hilsa fish comes from Bangladesh and is found in West Bengal. Gangetic Dolphin, also called Susu, is found in the Ganges, Meghna, and Padma rivers. The CM of Punjab is Bhagavat Mann ji, and the governor is Banwari Lal Purohit ji. Punjab has 13 Lok Sabha and 7 Rajya Sabha seats. Recently, Namit Veer Singh and Dushyant Sharma were elected as International Masters in Chess from Punjab.
Sonam Wangchuk and Project Cheetah [47:38]
Sonam Wangchuk has been included in the Times K100 Most Influential Climate Leaders list. He is associated with Ladakh and created snow glaciers, which are artificial glaciers, to ensure water availability. Project Cheetah involves reintroducing cheetahs into India. In December 2025, cheetahs will be brought from Botswana, located in Africa, known for the Kalahari Desert and Bushman Tribe. The capital of Botswana is Gaborone, and its currency is Pool.
Project Cheetah Details [51:06]
Project Cheetah started on September 17, 2022, with cheetahs brought from Namibia and South Africa. The project was launched because the cheetah was last seen in Chhattisgarh in 1954. There are currently 27 cheetahs in India. The cheetahs will be introduced in Kunu National Park (MP), Gandhi Sagar, and Naura Dehi Wildlife Sanctuary (MP).
World Vegan Day, Tsunami Awareness Day and Charles Coste [53:12]
World Vegan Day is celebrated on November 1st, promoting the consumption of vegetables and avoiding animal-related products. World Tsunami Awareness Day is celebrated on November 5th to raise awareness about tsunamis. India experienced a tsunami in 2004, after which the National Disaster Management Authority was established in 2005. The first celebration was in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly. Charles Coste, the world's oldest Olympic gold medalist, has died at 101 years old. He was a gold medalist in cycling and a torchbearer at the Paris Olympics.
Revision [57:06]
Gogabi Lake, ranked 94th, is a Ramsar site in Bihar. Thabos submarine was recently launched by Russia. Air coordination exercise was launched by the Indian Army. The Epic Summit in 2025 was held in South Korea. ISRO launched the heaviest satellite, CMS03, with the help of LBM3 M5. International Day for Biosphere Reserve is celebrated on November 3. The statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee was unveiled in Chhattisgarh. Shiv Kumar ji has been appointed as Chief of Material, No. 48 in the Indian Navy. Suluhu Hasan has become the new President of Tanzania. India won 48 medals in the Asian Youth Games.
Announcements [58:51]
Classes are held on YouTube at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Links are available on Telegram. A marathon is scheduled for Sunday morning at 8:00 pm. The Ultimate Weapon session is at 7:00 pm. GS and GK books are available for exam preparation on Flipkart and Amazon.