TLDR;
This YouTube video by SSC Wallah provides a comprehensive overview of current affairs, covering national and international news, awards, sports, and important events. The session includes a thought of the day, detailed analysis of news articles with background information, and practice questions to test understanding. The video also announces the date for a full-year current affairs review session and promotes upcoming courses and sessions on the channel.
- Alia Bhatt receives Golden Globe Horizon Award at Red Sea Film Festival.
- European countries and USA will conduct space exercise to search for asteroids.
- India to host Commonwealth Khokho Championship in March 2026.
- India secures second position at ISSF World Cup Final in Doha with six medals.
Introduction [0:21]
The session begins with a warm welcome to everyone on the SSC Wallah YouTube channel. The host checks for audio and video clarity before starting the day's agenda, which includes covering important current affairs. The host wishes Yuvraj Singh a happy birthday and sets a positive tone for the lecture.
Thought of the Day [2:23]
The thought of the day emphasizes the importance of dedicating oneself to an idea and working diligently towards it rather than just thinking about it. It encourages viewers to fully immerse themselves in their goals and take concrete actions to achieve them.
Alia Bhatt Honored at Red Sea Film Festival [3:19]
Alia Bhatt was awarded the Golden Globe Horizon Award at the Red Sea Film Festival, which was the fifth edition held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The festival focuses on movies from Africa and the Middle East. Alia Bhatt was recognized for her notable movies like "Highway," "Dear Zindagi," "Brahmastra," and "Gangubai." Her upcoming movie "Alpha" was also announced at the event. In the fourth edition of the festival, Aamir Khan received the award for "Dangal." The Red Sea is located between Africa and the Middle East, with the Suez Canal to its north and Bab-el-Mandeb to its south. The sea's red color is due to a specific alga.
Committee Related to Panchayati Raj Institution [7:52]
The presenter asks which committee is not related to the Panchayati Raj Institution. The correct answer is Abhijit Sen Committee. The presenter explains that the organization of village panchayats is mentioned in Article 40, which is a Gandhian principle.
Europe to Conduct Space Defense Drill [8:37]
Europe is set to conduct the world's first space defense drill, focusing on the search for celestial bodies like asteroids and meteors. The exercise, named "Pre-i Atlas," involves the European Union, USA, Australia, NASA, and the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN). The exercise will use telescopes and space agencies to help each other. The celestial body, 3i Atlas, was discovered in July 2025 using the Atlas Telescope in Chile. It is the third such body to be identified, following Oumuamua and Borisov. The exercise will last three days and does not include contributions from ISRO.
Awards and Countries [12:44]
The presenter asks to match the awards with the countries they belong to. The correct matches are:
- Legion of Honor - France
- Andrius Award - Russia
- Logohu Award - Papua New Guinea
- Grand Cross Order of Honor - Greece
Commonwealth Khokho Championship 2026 [14:02]
The Commonwealth Khokho Championship will be hosted in India in March 2026. This is the first edition of the event, scheduled from March 9th to 14th, with 24 countries participating. The host city is yet to be announced. In related news, the Khokho World Cup was previously hosted in Delhi, India, with Salman Khan as its ambassador. The Khokho Federation of India, established in 1955, is headed by Sudhanshu Mittal.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Members [18:02]
The presenter asks about the number of members in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The correct answer is 10 members, with Iran being the newest member. There are two observer countries, Afghanistan and Mongolia, and 14 dialogue partners, though recent updates suggest this number has increased to 17.
ISRO to Launch USA's Commercial Satellite [19:31]
ISRO will launch a USA commercial satellite named Blue Bird Six on December 15, 2025. Blue Bird Six is a communication satellite designed to provide network connectivity to remote areas in the USA. ISRO will use the LVM rocket, also known as the Bahubali rocket, which was previously used for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The satellite weighs 6.5 tons and will be launched from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The satellite has already arrived in India from the USA. It was built by AST Space Company based in Texas and will cover an area of 2400 square feet with a bandwidth of 10,000 MHz.
Musicians and Their Gharanas [25:17]
The presenter asks to match the musicians with their Gharanas. The correct match is:
- Bhimsen Joshi - Kirana Gharana
UNEP Champion of the Earth 2025 Award [26:31]
Supriya Sahu has been awarded the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Champion of the Earth 2025 award. The award was presented during the seventh edition of the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. Sahu is recognized for her work in creating green jobs and increasing forest cover in Tamil Nadu's Forest Department. The Champion of the Earth award was first started in 2005, making this the 20th edition. Previously, the award was given to Narendra Modi in 2018. Other recent awardees include Purnima Devi Barman, who received the Green Oscar Award, and Praveen Sheik, who received the Century Award.
Monuments Using Pietra Dura [29:21]
The presenter asks which monuments used Pietra Dura, an Indo-Persian art form involving intricate marble inlays. The correct answer is all of the above: Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Taj Mahal, Red Fort (Agra Fort), and Sikandra Fort.
Amul Sponsors Argentina Football Association [31:02]
Amul will sponsor the Argentina Football Association for four years. Amul previously sponsored Argentina in 2022 when they won the FIFA World Cup in Doha. The next World Cup will be held in 2026 in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Amul is based in Anand, Gujarat, and its current MD is Jayant Mehta. Argentina is the second-largest country in South America, with its capital in Buenos Aires. In other sports sponsorship news, Apollo Tyres is the new sponsor for the Indian cricket team.
Indian National Congress Lahore Session 1929 [34:10]
The presenter asks which statements are correct regarding the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress in 1929. The correct statements are:
- The session advocated for Purna Swaraj (complete independence).
- It was decided that January 26, 1930, would be celebrated as Independence Day.
Cities COP 20 Samarkand 2025 Uzbekistan [35:31]
The 20th Conference of Parties (COP) for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) will be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2025. CITES, established in 1963 and finalized in 1973 in Washington D.C., aims to control illegal trade in endangered species. The agreement was first implemented in 1975. The secretariat is located in Geneva. The summit is not held every year, but every two to three years. COP 30, focusing on climate change, will be held in Brazil, and COP 33 may be held in India.
Biosphere Reserve of India [38:37]
The presenter asks to arrange the Biosphere Reserves of India in chronological order. The correct order is:
- Gulf of Mannar (1989)
- Simlipal (1994)
- Pachmarhi (1999)
- Agasthyamalai (2001)
- Kutch (2008)
Operation Hint Land Brew [40:02]
Operation Hint Land Brew was conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Maharashtra against drug manufacturing units. The operation is part of the "Nasha Mukt Bharat" project. The DRI, which falls under the Ministry of Finance, is working with the Narcotics Department. The operation is authorized under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985.
Jal Shakti Hackathon 2025 [42:39]
The Ministry of Jal Shakti, headed by C.R. Patil, launched the Jal Shakti Hackathon 2025 and the Bharat Water Innovation Network (WIN) portal. The Jal Shakti Hackathon 2025 is a nationwide competition focused on water conservation and ground water management, with a prize money of ₹1 lakh for the best idea. The Bharat WIN portal aims to gather ideas for grass root level water conservation. IAS officer Tina Dabi was recently awarded the Jal Sanchay-Jan Bhagidari award for her work in ground water management.
ISSF World Cup Final in Doha [45:17]
India secured second position at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha with a total of six medals. The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), founded in 1907 and headquartered in Munich, held its final World Cup in Doha, Qatar. China topped the medal tally with nine medals, while India secured six medals, including two gold, three silver, and one bronze. The gold medals were won by Simran and Suruchi. The winners will be awarded 5000 euros.
India's Highest Memorial [47:21]
India's highest memorial has been built in Ladakh at an altitude of 14,500 feet to honor the soldiers who were martyred in the Galwan Valley in 2020.
CEO of the Year [48:38]
Indian-origin Neal Mohan, associated with YouTube, has been named CEO of the Year by Times Magazine.
Junior Hockey World Cup [49:05]
Germany won the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup, held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Germany defeated Spain 3-2 in the final, while India won the bronze medal. This is Germany's eighth title in the competition.
Yearly Current Affairs Session [50:20]
The host announces a full-year current affairs session scheduled for December 30th, but the date may be adjusted to December 28th (Sunday) based on student feedback. The session will start at 7:00 AM. The host also mentions that the yearly current affairs magazine will be available by the end of December, including all of December's content, and Volume 2 will also be available in December.
Revision and Homework [51:17]
The session concludes with a quick revision of the covered topics and a homework question for the viewers. The host encourages everyone to participate in the homework to enhance their learning. The topic for the 11:00 AM class is announced as cups and trophies.
Additional Information [53:09]
The host shares information about the availability of the yearly current affairs magazine by the end of December, including all of December's content. The host also promotes various courses and special sessions on the channel, including a session by Raghu Sir on December 14th at 8:00 AM, focusing on strategies for success and managing studies with other activities.
