TLDR;
This YouTube video by SSC Wallah provides a comprehensive overview of current affairs, general knowledge, and important facts relevant for competitive exams. The session covers recent Nobel Prize winners in Economics, key details about the Siddhi Tribal Community, updates on international relations, and various general knowledge questions. The video also highlights India's efforts in biodiversity conservation, new initiatives by PM Modi, and concludes with a discussion about an upcoming book launch.
- Nobel Prize in Economics 2023 awarded to three individuals.
- Siddhi Tribal Community's education and cultural aspects.
- Twin Tower Solar Power project in China.
- Armenia becomes a new member of IUCN.
- PM Modi launches agricultural schemes and Aqua Park in Nagaland.
Introduction [0:14]
The instructor greets the students and emphasizes the importance of studying consistently for exams. The session will cover current events, including the Nobel Prize in Economics, and solve previous years' question papers from West Bengal, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.
Nobel Prize in Economics 2023 [3:23]
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Joel Macar, Philippine Agnion, and Peter Hobbett. The Nobel Prize is awarded in six fields, with five awards coming from Sweden and the Peace Award from Norway (Oslo). The Economics award, the latest addition in 1968 and first awarded in 1969, was previously known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize, established by Sweden's Central Bank. Joel Mocker worked on technological progress, while Philippines and Howat focused on creative destruction. Two Indians, Abhijit Banerjee (2019) and Amartya Sen (1998), have received the Economics Nobel, with Amartya Sen also receiving the Bharat Ratna in 1999. In 2024, Derron, Simone and James were awarded.
General Knowledge Question: Photography Chemical [7:56]
The chemical used in photography is silver bromide. Antonio Gutas from Portugal is the Secretary General of the UN. Annalina from Germany headed the 88th session of the UN. Ibn Battuta visited India during the time of Mohammad bin Tughlaq and came from Morocco.
Siddhi Tribal Community [9:58]
President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the need for tribal communities to focus on education for progress. The Siddhi Tribal Community, an Indo-African tribe, is a particularly vulnerable group found in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, holding ST status. They speak Konkani and Marathi and are known for the Dhamal and Rajda dances. Their education percentage has increased to 72%. Mizoram is the first literate state in India, followed by Goa, Tripura, and Himachal Pradesh. Kerala is the digitally literate state. India's total literacy rate is 74%.
General Knowledge Questions: Temperature, Acids, and Capitals [14:19]
A pyrometer is used to calculate high temperatures. Hydrogen is common to all acids. Damascus, the capital of Syria, is the world's oldest capital city.
Twin Tower Solar Power Project in China [15:39]
China launched the world's first Twin Tower Solar Power project in the Gobi Desert (Mongolia), a cold desert. The project, developed by Three George Corporation, features two 200-meter towers with 27,000 mirrors placed 1 km apart to concentrate solar rays for increased energy production. China has also developed an artificial sun (East) and an artificial moon. India primarily uses solar power and wind power, with Gujarat and Rajasthan leading in their use.
General Knowledge Questions: UN Headquarters and Hottest Planet [19:24]
The headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York. Venus is the hottest and brightest planet.
Seychelles and New President [20:09]
Patrick Harmini has been elected as the President of Seychelles, an island country in the Indian Ocean. The capital of Seychelles is Victoria. India and Seychelles conduct the Lemaithé Exercise. Ines Teer, Shardul, and a charioteer were ships that recently visited Seychelles from India. Pedrick won the elections with 52.7% of the vote, replacing Wevil Ram Kalavan. The currency of Seychelles is the Rupee, and it falls under the African continent, which has 54 countries.
Indian Ocean Islands and Nalanda University [24:20]
Madagascar is the largest island country in the Indian Ocean. Reunion Island is part of France, and Mauritius is also located in this region. Nalanda University, the oldest university located in Rajgir, was reconstructed by Kumar Gupta.
Palk Strait and IUCN New Member [25:36]
The Palk Strait is located between India and Sri Lanka. Bass Strait is between Australia and Tasmania. Armenia has become a new member of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), which was formed in 1948 with its headquarters in Gland, Switzerland. The IUCN Congress event was organized in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with Kirti Vardhan representing India. Dr. Sonali was given an award for 2025. Armenia was made a member because COP 17, a conduct for biodiversity, will be held there in 2026. COP 16 was organized inside Colombia.
Biodiversity and Armenia [29:11]
COP 1 was organized for the first time in 1994. The Kunming Declaration is for biodiversity and is signed inside China. Biodiversity Day is celebrated on May 22, and the Biodiversity Act was enacted in 2002. The Biodiversity Year was declared in 2010 by the UN. The Western Ghats have the highest biodiversity in India. Kunming and Montreal are both for biodiversity. The capital of Armenia is Yerebin, and India has purchased the Akash missile from Armenia, which is located in the Asian continent. The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
General Knowledge Questions: Teachers Day and Sky Color [32:20]
Teachers' Day in India celebrates the birthday of C. Rajagopalachari, who was first honored with the Bharat Ratna Award. World Teachers' Day is celebrated on October 5th, while in India, it is celebrated on September 5th. The sky appears blue due to the scattering of light. Indonesia is known as the Land of Thousand Islands.
UN Headquarters Correction and Joint Military Exercise [33:41]
The UN headquarters is in New York, not Washington DC, where the World Bank and IMF headquarters are located. India and Australia recently conducted joint military exercises named Austra Hind 2025 in Perth. Australia has six states, with Sydney being the oldest and largest city. Canberra is the capital of Australia. Perth is on the banks of the Snan River. The Gorkha Rifles from India participated in the fourth edition of Austra Hind from October 13th to 26th. Other exercises include Pitch Black, Malabar (with USA, Japan, and Australia), and Talisman Saber.
Military Exercises and Australian Geography [37:15]
India's military exercises with the USA include war drills (military exercise) and Cope India (Air Force exercise). The major river in Australia is the Darling River, and the deepest point is Lake Eyre. The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef, is in Australia.
General Knowledge Questions: Miss World and Carbon Dating [38:23]
Reita Faria was the first Indian woman to win the Miss World title. Carbon dating is used for fossils. The Santosh Trophy is associated with football.
PM Modi's Agricultural Schemes [39:38]
PM Modi launched the Prime Minister Dhandhanya Agriculture Scheme and a mission for self-reliance in pulses on October 12th. These schemes, under the Ministry of Agriculture, involve an investment of approximately 1500 crores. The Prime Minister Dhan Dhanya Yojana will run for six years in 100 backward districts to promote agricultural development. The pulses scheme, aiming for completion by 2030-31, will distribute about 88 lakhs of seeds to farmers to increase production and reduce imports.
General Knowledge Questions: Sodium Bicarbonate and Impeachment [43:30]
Sodium bicarbonate is commonly known as baking soda. Impeachment is not applicable for the post of Governor. Mahatma Gandhi was the editor of Young India.
Aqua Park in Nagaland and Pakistan Term [45:35]
PM Modi virtually inaugurated an aqua park in Nagaland to promote fishery production under the Prime Minister's Fisheries Property Scheme, which was introduced in the budget of 2019-20. Nagaland celebrates its birthday on December 1st and organizes the Hornbill Festival. The term "Pakistan" was coined by Rahmat Ali.
UNESCO Award and Voting Age Amendment [48:38]
UNESCO gives the Kalinga Award in the field of science. The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years through the 61st Constitution Amendment Act.
Blue Flag Beaches in Maharashtra [49:42]
Maharashtra has five beaches that have been awarded the International Blue Flag certificate, given by Denmark through the Foundation for Environmental Education. The beaches are Shrivardhan, Nayegaon, Parnoka, Cave House, and Ladghar. The total number of UNESCO sites in India has reached 44, including 12 Maratha Dynasty forts.
General Knowledge Questions: Railway and Gallantry Award [52:54]
The longest continental railway is the Trans-Siberian Railway. The highest gallantry award in India is the Paramveer Chakra. Red blood cells are formed inside the bone marrow.
Turtle Status Change and Subhash Chandra Bose [53:26]
The IUCN has changed the status of the Hard Shell Sea Turtle from endangered to least concern due to a population increase of 28% since 1970. Subhash Chandra Bose defeated B. Sita Ramaiya to become the President inside the Indian Congress in 1939.
General Knowledge Questions: Grammy Award and Stock Market [55:51]
The Grammy Award is in the field of music. Bull and Bear are terms used in the stock exchange.
IUCN and Armenia Statements [56:36]
IUCN is not an inter-governmental organization. Armenia is a landlocked country in the Cascais region, bordered by Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Iran. Yerevan is its capital and largest city.
Book Launch Announcement [57:43]
The instructor announces a special session on October 18th at 11:00 am for a book launch. The book will be available for purchase on Amazon and Flipkart and will be delivered within 10 days.
Quick Revision [59:04]
The session concludes with a quick revision of current affairs, including recent awards, air defense systems, and hydrocity projects. The instructor also mentions the Daksh batch for 2026 and encourages students to join.