TLDR;
This video provides a comprehensive overview of current affairs, general knowledge, and important updates relevant for competitive exams. It covers Nobel Prize winners, key economic plans in India, international alliances, defense deals, geographical facts, and recent initiatives by various ministries. The session also includes a revision segment and information about available study resources.
- Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to Jon Fosse.
- Discussion on India's Five-Year Plans and mixed economy.
- International Solar Alliance and India's role in clean energy.
- Defense deal between the USA and Pakistan, and India's missile capabilities.
- Upcoming IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi and its focus on conservation.
Introduction [0:12]
The session starts with a warm greeting and a quick recap of the day's agenda, which includes covering important current affairs. The host shares a light moment about the Karva Chauth moon and engages with the audience, setting a positive tone for the session.
Thought of the Day [1:49]
The host shares an inspirational thought, "End is not the end; in fact, END means Effort Never Died," encouraging students to persevere in their efforts, especially those preparing for the CDS exam. The message emphasizes that consistent effort leads to eventual success and makes all previous struggles worthwhile.
Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 [3:17]
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Jon Fosse from Hungary for his visionary work in highlighting the importance of literature amidst wars and tragedies. The Swedish Academy gives this award, which has been awarded 117 times in about 20 languages, including Bengali (Rabindranath Tagore in 1913 for Geetanjali). The prize includes a monetary award, and Fosse is known for his book "War and War" from 1999. The 2024 award went to Hang Kang from South Korea.
Slogans and Economic Planning in India [6:45]
The session discusses the slogan of poverty eradication, which was prominent during the Fifth Five-Year Plan under Indira Gandhi. It also covers the Second Five-Year Plan, which focused on a mixed economy based on the PC Mahalanobis model, and the First Five-Year Plan (1951-56). Jawaharlal Nehru was the first chairperson of the Planning Commission. The Secretariat of SAARC is located in Kathmandu, Nepal, and includes eight member countries.
International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly [8:36]
The eighth International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly will be held in India in 2025. The ISA was formed in 2015 during COP 21 in Paris by India and France to promote solar power usage in tropical countries. The alliance includes 124 member countries, and its headquarters is in Gurugram, India, which is also known as the unicorn capital of India. India ranks third in the world in clean energy production, with a capacity of 125 gigawatts. The upcoming summit in 2025 will be held in Delhi at the India Pavilion, with participation from about 90 full-time member countries. The seventh assembly also happened in India. The event is scheduled from October 27th to 30th, with India aiming to produce 1000 gigawatts of energy.
Geographical Facts: Rivers, Coastlines, and Coal [13:22]
In Bangladesh, the Ganges River is known as Padma. Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, approximately 1600 km, while Goa has the shortest. India's total coastline is 1198 km. Anthracite is the highest quality of coal, while peat is the worst. The brightest star outside our solar system is Sirius (Dog Star), and the closest star is Proxima Centauri.
Defense Deal: USA and Pakistan [15:15]
Pakistan is signing a deal with the USA for air-to-air missiles. The USA, along with Raytheon, has developed the M120 missile, an Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). This missile, developed in 1980, has a range of 160 km and a speed of four times the speed of sound (Mach 4). It is a fire-and-forget missile, already purchased by many NATO countries. The USA is also developing the Pasni port in Pakistan. India possesses similar capabilities, including the DRDO-developed Bayd Range missile with a range of 80-110 km and a speed of Mach 4. India also has Brahmos and Nirbhay missiles in the fire-and-forget category.
General Knowledge One-Liners [21:01]
Light year is a unit of distance. Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world. The Brahmaputra River originates in Tibet, where it is known as the Sango River, and in Bangladesh, it is known as Jamuna.
IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 [22:07]
The IUCN's World Conservation Congress will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 2025. Deepika Padukone is the ambassador for Abu Dhabi. The Asia Cup was recently held in Dubai, where India won against Pakistan. The IUCN, founded in 1948, is an international organization working for nature conservation, with its headquarters in Gland. India became a part of it in 1969. The congress will be organized from October 9 to 15 and is held every four years. The theme is "Empowering Transformative Conservation," with 140 countries participating. The focus will be on the Kunming Declaration (biodiversity), the Montreal Protocol (ozone), and the Paris Agreement (climate change). The mascot of IUCN is the Panda.
More General Knowledge Facts [26:35]
World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5th, organized by the United Nations Environment Programme. Brazil is a country that both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass through. Godavari is the largest peninsular river in India. Kerala is the largest producer of black pepper. The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich.
CBI's Operation Hayachi [28:04]
The CBI launched Operation Hayachi to control cybercrime, in collaboration with the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) from the USA, headed by Waseem Patel. The CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) was formed in 1963 on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee, with powers derived from the Delhi Police Act of 1946. It operates under the Ministry of Personnel, with CVC (Central Vigilance Commission) as its investigating body since 2003. Praveen Sood is the head of CBI. The operation aims to control cybercrime, fraud, and smuggling, and block fake bank accounts.
Operation Karuna and Other Operations [30:51]
The session lists several operations: Operation Devi Shakti (Afghanistan), Operation Karuna (Myanmar), Operation Ganga (Ukraine), and Operation Kaveri (Sudan).
Geographical Locations and Facts [31:43]
Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located in Kanyakumari. Kanchenjunga in Sikkim is a mixed UNESCO World Heritage site. Marbles are formed due to changes in limestone. Igneous rock is called primary rock, and sandstone is a sedimentary rock.
China's Polar Silk Route [32:53]
China is exploring a new trade route through the Arctic Ocean, known as the Polar Silk Route, to reduce dependency on routes like the Strait of Malacca, Persian Gulf, and Suez Canal. Launched in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aims to connect China with Europe and Africa. The new route involves passing through Russia to the Pacific Ocean and then to Europe via the Arctic Ocean. China has built an icebreaker ship named Jui Long Two to navigate this route.
More Geographical Facts and Locations [37:46]
Coimbatore is known as the Manchester of South India. The Park Strait divides India and Sri Lanka. Punjab is called the Land of Five Rivers. The Bhakra Nangal Dam is located on the Sutlej River.
VLGC Shivalik and Port Developments [40:21]
Sonowal ji welcomed India's first Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) named Shivalik at Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh. Shivalik, made in South Korea, is the third such carrier in India, after Co-passenger and Ananai. Sahyadri is named after the Western Ghats. These carriers transport gases like LPG (propane and butane) and CNG (methane). Manu Bhaker is the ambassador of the Ministry of Ports, aligning with India's vision for Maritime India 2030. The Vijingham Port in Kerala, built by the Adani Group, is designed for transshipments.
Additional Facts and Locations [43:10]
Udaipur in Rajasthan is called Lake City. The Nilgiri Hills are where Eucalyptus is found. Terrace cultivation is seen in mountainous regions like Uttarakhand. India ranks seventh in the world by area. The 10° channel separates the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
UPI and PayPal Tie-Up [44:21]
PayPal has tied up with UPI (Unified Payment Interface), with Alex Chris as the CEO of PayPal. PayPal, an online payment system formed in 1998, is headquartered in California. This is a global payment tie-up. UPI, under NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India), was created in 2016 and operates on online payment mode. NPCI, established in 2006 and operational since 2007, is headquartered in Mumbai and created the BHIM app. Global Fintech is happening in Mumbai at the Jio Center. UPI works in eight countries, with Qatar being the eighth. UPI now supports facial expression payments.
Gram Panchayat Development Scheme [46:59]
The Ministry of Panchayat has launched the Gram Panchayat Development Scheme, "Everyone's Support, Everyone's Development." This follows the People Plan Scheme launched on October 2, 2018, at the village level, emphasizing cooperation for development. The new plan, running from 2026 to 2027, focuses on development at the grass-root level through mutual support. The Panchayati Raj system has been in place since 1973, first established in Nagaur, Rajasthan, under the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act of 1993, as per Schedule 11.
Marijuana Peace Plan: Israel and Hamas [49:58]
Israel and Hamas are reportedly signing a peace deal, announced by Donald Trump. The deal includes Hamas releasing hostages and Israel withdrawing troops and releasing prisoners. The announcement is seen as creating an atmosphere for the Nobel Award.
Cristiano Ronaldo: First Billionaire [52:21]
Cristiano Ronaldo, playing for Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr club, has become the world's first billionaire, with a net worth of $1.4 billion.
Safest City and Diwali Holiday [53:21]
Kolkata has topped the list as the safest city for the fourth time. California has declared Diwali a state holiday, becoming the third state to do so, after Pennsylvania and Canetti cut.
CBI and Astra Missile Statements [54:05]
The session reviews statements about the CBI and Astra missile. The correct statements about the CBI are that it was created on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee, its power comes from the Delhi Police Act of 1946, and it can investigate cases at any level. For the Astra missile, the correct statements are that it is all-weather, air-to-air, beyond visual range, and indigenously developed by DRDO, using solid fuel and a radar system, and can be launched from both Sukhoi and Tejas.
Revision and Homework [56:02]
The session includes a revision segment covering Nobel Prize winners (chemistry), sectors with great achievement in India (solar and wind), location of Six Global Fintech (Mumbai), export of copper and rare metals by Pakistan (USA via Pasni Port), initiative for Camels (National Camel Mission), cheetah safari in India (Both National Parks), My How Chongwa Festival (Manipur), Armed Ramanujan Prize 2025 (Alexander Smith), and Link Phui Chambam's medal (Junior World Championship). Homework is assigned to be completed in the comment box.
Resources and Closing [58:01]
Information about available resources, including Delhi Police books on Flipkart, GK books launching on the 18th with audio versions, Delhi Police batches, Telegram for class PDFs and handwritten notes, and Daksh CGL 2026 batches, is provided. The session concludes with a reminder about the 11:00 am history class and English class, with a farewell message to the audience.