TLDR;
This YouTube video by SSC Wallah provides a comprehensive overview of current affairs, including international events, national policies, and important appointments. It also includes a discussion of the Jammu & Kashmir JE paper, offering insights into exam patterns. The session covers topics such as the Blue Tongue Disease, appointments in Czech Republic, National Education Policy 2020, UN Environment Assembly, disaster management, UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Human Rights Day, and various operations and initiatives in India and abroad.
- Blue Tongue Disease and its impact on animals
- Key appointments and political scenarios in Czech Republic
- National Education Policy 2020 and related schemes
- United Nations Environment Assembly and sustainable development goals
- Disaster management strategies and India's role
- UNESCO's recognition of Deep Diwali and other cultural elements
- Human Rights Day and related declarations
- Various operations and initiatives by India and other nations
Introduction [0:11]
The session starts with a welcome note and an overview of the topics to be covered, including a discussion on the Jammu and Kashmir JE paper to provide insights into different exam patterns.
Blue Tongue Disease [2:44]
The Blue Tongue Disease, caused by the bite of culicoides midge, is currently affecting North Ireland, with around 44 cases reported. There is no specific vaccine available for it. It's an infectious disease affecting animals like cows, sheep, goats, deer, buffaloes, and even camels, causing their tongues to turn blue. The disease is not zoonotic, meaning it doesn't transmit from animals to humans, and it doesn't affect milk or related products. The discussion shifts to North Ireland, its location within the UK, its capital Belfast, and its relationship with Ireland. The UK comprises of Stockholms, North Ireland, Wales and England. The presenter also draws a parallel to the Lumpy Disease affecting cows in India.
Noise Pollution and Earthquake Scales [7:05]
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the permissible noise pollution limit is between 70 to 100 decibels. Earthquakes are measured using the Richter scale, which assesses the magnitude of destruction caused. Recent earthquakes in Japan, measuring 7.6 and 7.8 on the Richter scale, raise concerns about potential tsunamis.
Greenhouse Gases and Increasing Order [8:06]
The session addresses the increasing order of greenhouse gases, emphasizing the importance of understanding their impact on global warming.
Appointment of Prime Minister in Czech Republic [8:45]
Andrej Babiš has been appointed as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is located in Europe, and its capital is Prague. The swearing-in ceremony is conducted by the President, Petr Pavel. Babiš won 108 out of 200 seats, representing the ANO movement party. This is his second term, with the first term spanning from 2017 to 2021. Other leaders with second terms include Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Egypt and Tshering Tobgay in Bhutan. Narendra Modi is currently serving his third term as the Prime Minister of India.
Government Schemes Under National Education Policy 2020 [12:10]
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 includes schemes like PM Shri, Star, Diksha, Ulhas, and PM Poshan. The NEP was first introduced in 1968, then in 1986, and finally implemented in 2020 based on the Kasturi Ranjan Committee's recommendations.
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and its Components [13:26]
The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan aims to provide education to everyone and includes schemes like Nishtha, Balika Vidyalaya, and DIET.
United Nations Environment Assembly [14:47]
The 7th edition of the United Nations Environment Assembly is being held in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 8 to 12, 2025. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), established in 1972 with its headquarters in Nairobi, works for environmental welfare and celebrates Environment Day on June 5. The assembly will focus on controlling pollution, protecting the ozone layer, and addressing climate change. The event is headed by William Ruto, and the theme is "For Strong Planet: More for Sustainable Solution," focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs, created in 2015, have 17 goals and 169 targets to be achieved by 2030. The UN Environment Assembly was formed in 2012.
Matching Sustainable Development Goals [19:17]
Matching of Sustainable Development Goals:
- Goal 4: Education
World Summit on Disaster Management [20:15]
The World Summit on Disaster Management is being held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This is the 2025th edition of the summit. The Ministry of Earth and Sciences, headed by Dr. Jitendra Singh, is involved, and the event is also headed by the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami. The summit focuses on managing natural disasters like tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. India's National Disaster Management Authority was formed in 2005, following the 2004 tsunami in Tamil Nadu. The theme is "Strengthening International Cooperation for Building the Resilient Communities." Three radar systems will be installed in Haridwar, Pantnagar and Oli to detect potential natural disasters. The first summit was held in 2014.
Correctly Matched Items [25:00]
- Education is in the Concurrent List.
- Public Health is in the State List.
- Census is in the Union List.
Deep Diwali Added to UNESCO Intangible List [25:56]
Deep Diwali has been added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. UNESCO was formed in 1945 in London, with its headquarters in Paris since 1946. India has 44 sites listed by UNESCO. The Intangible list includes elements that can be felt and celebrated but not physically touched. The latest addition before Diwali was the Garba dance. With the inclusion of Diwali, India now has 18 items on the list. The announcement was made at the 20th session of the International Governmental Committee at the Red Fort in Delhi. The next expected addition is Chhath Puja. The Ministry of Culture, headed by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, expressed gratitude. UNESCO has 194 members. The first item added from India was Kutiyattam in 2008, followed by Chhau dance in 2010, the Navroz Festival in 2016, Kumbh Mela in 2017, Yoga in 2016, and Durga Puja in 2023. The Deep Diwali celebration was recently held in Varanasi, UP.
Advocate General of State - Correct Statement [30:21]
The Advocate General of a state is appointed by the Governor, holds office at the Governor's pleasure, and their remuneration is determined by the Governor with approval from the State Legislature.
Buddhist Councils - Correct Match [31:46]
- First Buddhist Council was held in Rajgir.
- Third Buddhist Council was held in Pataliputra.
- Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir.
Human Rights Day [33:06]
Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 10th. The Nobel Awards were also distributed on the same day. The Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, while the other five awards are given in Sweden. The economics award was the latest addition, introduced in 1968 and first awarded in 1969. Human Rights Day is celebrated by the United Nations, and it was accepted in 1948 and first celebrated in 1950. The theme is "Human Rights are Everyday Essentials." The Universal Declaration of Human Rights also occurred on this day in 1950. The Human Rights Council was formed in 2006. India's National Human Rights Commission was established in 1993, currently headed by V. Rama Subramaniam. Part 3 of the Indian Constitution discusses Fundamental Rights, and the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in Part 4 also address rights, with the difference being that DPSP is in the hands of the state.
Constitutional Amendment and Article 75 [36:47]
The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act specifies that the number of cabinet ministers should not exceed 15% of the total members of the Lok Sabha.
37th Constitutional Amendment [38:58]
Article number 239 A is added by 37th Constitutional Amendment and Article number 239 A is applicable for Union territories Jammu and Kashmir under the recognition act 2019.
Charai-Chung Festival [40:04]
The Charai-Chung Festival is celebrated in Majuli Island, Assam. Majuli Island is the world's largest river island and is also a district. It is located on the Brahmaputra River. Majuli masks have a GI tag. The festival is a four-day event that celebrates the region's rich biodiversity and migratory birds. It is considered Asia's first protected royal bird sanctuary festival. The festival pays tribute to the late singer Zubeen Garg. It was started by Pratap Singh of the Ahom dynasty and has been celebrated since 1633. Other events in Assam include the Ambubachi Mela at the Kamakhya Mata Temple and the Umand Island on the Brahmaputra River.
Matching States with Their Formation Years [44:24]
- Telangana was formed in 2014.
First Lok Sabha Election and National Parties [45:08]
In the first Lok Sabha election in India in 1952, there were 14 national parties.
Panchayat Account Information [45:19]
Information about Panchayat accounts is provided in Article 243's capital J.
Constituent Assembly and its 79th Anniversary [45:36]
The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on December 9, 1946, marking its 79th anniversary. The Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946 based on the Cabinet Mission's recommendations. Initially, it had 389 members, but after the partition of India and Pakistan, the number reduced to 299. The Constitution was framed in 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days. Key figures include B.R. Ambedkar as the head of the Drafting Committee, Jawaharlal Nehru as the head of the Union Committee, and Sardar Patel as the head of the Provincial Committee. The idea to create the assembly was first proposed in 1934 by M.A. Roy. The assembly had 11 sessions and met for 114 days.
Operations - Correct Match [48:07]
- Ganga: Ukraine
- Ajay: Israel
- Dost: Turkey-Syria
Rajasthan Digitizes Voter Rolls [50:50]
Rajasthan has become the first state in India to 100% digitize its voter rolls through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) initiative. SIR updates the voter list, and the Election Commission of India initiated it during the Bihar elections. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are responsible for updating the data. Rajasthan has approximately 5.46 crore voters.
South East Asian Games 2025 [52:54]
The 33rd edition of the South East Asian Games will be held in Thailand in 2025. The games include 11 ASEAN countries and around 13,000 athletes. The event will feature 50 sports. The 32nd edition was held in Cambodia. The games were first held in 1959.
International Anti-Corruption Day [54:53]
International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated on December 9th. The theme is "United with Youth Against Corruption." A convention will be held in Doha on December 15th.
PETA India Person of the Year and Other Awards [55:39]
Actress Raveena Tandon has been awarded the PETA India Person of the Year award. PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) is an international organization working for animal welfare. Leonardo DiCaprio has been named Times 2025 Entertainer of the Year. A'ja Wilson, an American basketball player, has been named Times 2025 Athlete of the Year.
Revision and Upcoming Topics [57:50]
The session concludes with a revision of current affairs and an announcement of the upcoming topic for the 11:00 AM class: "Sports and Field Measurements." The presenter also mentions that the yearly current affairs class will be held on December 30th.
