TLDR;
This YouTube video is a marathon session of current affairs MCQs and discussions, primarily in English with some Hindi explanations. The session covers a range of topics including international awards, national events, sports, and defense operations. The instructor emphasizes the importance of current affairs for exams, provides tips on how to study effectively, and also touches upon static GK related to current events.
- The session includes MCQs on various topics, with the instructor providing explanations and additional information in Hindi.
- Tips for effective current affairs study include limiting resources, understanding concepts, and practicing mock tests.
- Static GK is discussed in relation to current events, such as the establishment and headquarters of organizations like BIMSTEC and NATO.
Intro [0:14]
The session begins with a greeting and an overview of the current affairs marathon. Due to technical issues, the initial part of the session is primarily in English, but future sessions will be bilingual (Hindi and English). The instructor assures that the PDF of today's session will be available in Hindi through YouTube and Telegram.
Cyprus Award to PM Modi [2:20]
The first question asks which country conferred its highest distinction, Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios Three, upon Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The correct answer is Cyprus. The instructor provides a memory aid, associating "Makarios" with Cyprus. Additionally, the Mitra Vibhushan Award from Sri Lanka is mentioned as another prestigious award given to the Prime Minister.
International Booker Prize 2025 [4:16]
The next question is about who became the first Kannada language writer to win the International Booker Prize 2025 for the novel Heart Lamp, translated by Deepa Bhasti. The correct answer is Banu Mustaq. The instructor notes that this is the first time the award has been given to a Kannada writer, as the Booker Prize is typically awarded for works in English.
Jnanpith Award [5:44]
The third question concerns the 58th Jnanpith Award, conferred by President Draupadi Murmu upon which spiritual leader. The correct answer is Swami Rambhadracharya. The instructor emphasizes the importance of reading the question carefully, as the award was given to two people, but the question specified a spiritual leader.
Abel Prize 2025 [7:50]
The fourth question asks which mathematician has been awarded the Abel Prize 2025 for his fundamental contributions to Algebraic Analysis and Representation Theory. The correct answer is Masaki Kashiwara. The instructor explains that the Abel Prize is considered the Nobel Prize of Mathematics.
59th Jnanpith Award [9:56]
The fifth question asks who has been named the recipient of the 59th Jnanpith Award, India's Highest Literary Award Honor in 2025. The correct answer is Vinod Kumar Shukla. The instructor also mentions some of Vinod Kumar Shukla's important books and works.
Statue of Unity Sculptor Award [12:04]
The sixth question is about the sculptor of the Statue of Unity, who has been honored with which award by the Maharashtra government. The correct answer is Maharashtra Bhushan. The instructor provides the name of the sculptor, Ram V. Sutar.
IIFA Awards 2025 [13:32]
The seventh question asks in which city the IIFA Awards 2025 were held. The correct answer is Jaipur. The instructor notes that IIFA awards are frequently asked about in exams.
Best Picture at IIFA Awards 2025 [14:51]
The eighth question asks which film won the award for Best Picture at the 2025 IIFA Awards. The correct answer is Missing Ladies.
Best Director at IIFA Awards 2025 [15:51]
The ninth question asks who won the Best Director Award at the 2025 IIFA Awards. The correct answer is Kiran Rao, the director of Missing Ladies.
Best Actor (Male) at IIFA Awards 2025 [17:10]
The tenth question asks who was honored with the Best Actor (Male) Award at the 2025 IIFA Awards. The correct answer is Kartik Aryan for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
Best Actress at IIFA Awards 2025 [18:12]
The eleventh question asks which actress received the Best Actress Award at the IIFA Awards 2025. The correct answer is Nitanshi Goyal, the main actress in Missing Ladies.
Operation Chakra Five [19:13]
The twelfth question asks the name of the operation under which the CBI arrested six members of a transnational cybercrime syndicate. The correct answer is Operation Chakra Five.
Operation Sindhu [20:17]
The thirteenth question asks which operation India launched to evacuate over 1700 Indians from Standard Inn, Iran, and Israel. The correct answer is Operation Sindhu. The instructor also mentions Operation Rising Lion (Israel's attack on Iran), Operation True Promise Three (Iran's attack on Israel), and Operation Midnight Hammer (US and Israel's joint attack on Iran).
Operation Midnight Hammer [22:40]
The fourteenth question asks under which operation code name the US launched a precision strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. The correct answer is Operation Midnight Hammer.
Operation Brahma [23:32]
The fifteenth question asks the code name of the specialized medical task force involved in the Indian Army's response to the devastating Myanmar earthquake. The correct answer is Operation Brahma.
INS Arnala [24:50]
The sixteenth question is about INS Arnala, which was delivered to the Indian Navy. The question asks how many indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts are under the project. The correct answer is eight. The instructor explains the purpose of anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft.
Indigenous Counter Swarm Drone System [27:11]
The seventeenth question asks the name of the Indigenous Counter Swarm Drone System developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited. The correct answer is Bhargavastra. The instructor explains the terms "counter drone" and "swarm drone."
Operation Sindoor [28:44]
The eighteenth question asks the code name of the military operation launched by the Indian Army to strike terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. The correct answer is Operation Sindoor.
INS Imphal [29:42]
The nineteenth question asks which number IAS Imphal holds in the sequence of Project 15B Visakhapatnam Class Indigenous Destroyer. The correct answer is third. The instructor lists the four IAS officers included under Project 15B: IAS Visakhapatnam, IAS Mormu village, IAS Imphal, and IAS Surat.
ITBP Climbs Mount Makalu [31:29]
The twentieth question asks which Central Armed Forces became the first to successfully scale Mount Makalu. The correct answer is ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police). The instructor mentions the height of Mount Makalu is 8485 meters.
Indian Air Force Exercise on Ganga Expressway [32:47]
The twenty-first question asks on which expressway the Indian Air Force conducted its fly past and landing exercises, including night landings. The correct answer is Ganga Expressway.
Surajkund Craft Mela 2025 [34:02]
The twenty-second question asks which state joined the Surajkund Craft Mela 2025 as a theme state. The correct answer is Orissa and Madhya Pradesh. The instructor then asks for the full form of BIMSTAK.
BIMSTEC Details [35:46]
The instructor provides the full form of BIMSTEC: Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multisectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. The organization was founded in 1997. Myanmar joined in 1997, and Nepal joined in 2004. The headquarters is in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The seven members are Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal.
Thiruvalluvar Statue in Philippines [39:28]
The twenty-third question asks in which country a statue of Tamil poet philosopher Thiruvalluvar was unveiled by the Indian Ambassador. The correct answer is the Philippines.
Vistadome Jungle Safari Train [41:14]
The twenty-fourth question asks which Indian state launched the country's first Vistadome Jungle Safari Train connecting Katarnia Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary and Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.
Ullas Scheme [43:31]
The twenty-fifth question asks which state became the third in India to achieve Ullas, under Full Literacy. The correct answer is Tripura. The instructor explains that Ullas is a scheme by the Central Government focused on literacy for those 15 years and older. Goa and Mizoram are the other two states, and Ladakh is the union territory. Kerala has the highest digital literacy rate.
U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 [46:03]
The twenty-sixth question asks which team India defeated in the final to win the 2025 U19 Women's T20 World Cup in Malaysia. The correct answer is South Africa. The instructor also mentions that India's first Butterfly Century has been established in Kerala at Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary.
G7 Summit 2025 [47:46]
The twenty-seventh question asks where the 51st G7 summit was held in June 2025. The correct answer is Kansas's Skanada in Canada. The instructor lists the seven countries in the G7: US, UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and France. The G6 was established in 1975, Canada joined in 1976, and Russia joined in 1997 (forming G8) but was expelled in 2014.
International Yoga Day [51:10]
The twenty-eighth question asks which Indian city hosted the world's largest yoga gathering during International Yoga Day. The correct answer is Visakhapatnam. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 because it is the summer solstice. The theme for the year is Yoga For One Earth One Health.
Greater Flamingo Sanctuary [53:39]
The twenty-ninth question asks which state government has established the Greater Flamingo Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve. The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.
Miss World 2025 [54:27]
The thirtieth question asks who was crowned Miss World at the 2025 event held in Hyderabad, India. The correct answer is Opal Sujata Chungshri from Thailand.
President of South Korea 2025 [55:27]
The thirty-first question asks who was elected as the President of South Korea in 2025. The correct answer is Lee Jaeum Ko.
GI Tagged Dale Chili Export [56:12]
The thirty-second question asks from which Indian state the first-ever consignment of GI-tagged Dale Chili was exported to the Solomon Islands. The correct answer is Sikkim.
Death of Nuclear Scientist [56:58]
The thirty-third question asks who was the eminent Indian nuclear scientist and Former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission who passed away in May 2025. The correct answer is Dr. M R Srinivasan.
Chief Justice of India 2025 [58:06]
The thirty-fourth question asks who became the 52nd Chief Justice of India, assuming office in May 2025. The correct answer is Justice B R Gavai.
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago [58:54]
The thirty-fifth question asks who returned to the office of Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago following the April 2025 elections. The correct answer is Kamala Prasad Bisar.
Prime Minister of Australia 2025 [1:00:26]
The thirty-sixth question asks who was reelected as Prime Minister of Australia in the 2025 Federal Election. The correct answer is Anthony Albanese.
First American Pope [1:01:31]
The thirty-seventh question asks who was known as the first American Pope, taking the name Leo 14th in 2025. The correct answer is Robert Trevost.
Interim Chairman of the World Economic Forum [1:02:40]
The thirty-eighth question asks who assumed the role of interim chairman of the World Economic Forum after Klaus Schabs' resignation in April 2025. The correct answer is Peter Brabet.
Tourist Submarine Sinks in Egypt [1:04:27]
The thirty-ninth question asks which tourist submarine sank near Hurghada, Egypt, in March 2025. The correct answer is Siddhat.
National Statistics Day 2025 Theme [1:05:36]
The fortieth question asks which theme was observed on National Statistics Day 2025. The correct answer is 75 Years of National Sample Survey. National Statistics Day is celebrated on June 29.
Sahitya Akademi Award in Dogri [1:06:48]
The forty-first question asks who was posthumously awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in Dogri for the short story collection Ek Aur Ashwatthama. The correct answer is Chaman Arora.
Chief Minister of Delhi 2025 [1:08:01]
The forty-second question asks who became the Chief Minister of Delhi in February 2025 after BJP's electoral victory. The correct answer is Rekha Gupta.
Myanmar Earthquake Magnitude [1:08:43]
The forty-third question asks the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Myanmar's Sagaing Region near Mandalay on March 28, 2025, according to the USGS report. The correct answer is 7.7.
Civilian Award to PM Modi [1:09:46]
The forty-fourth question asks which country conferred its highest civilian award, The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, on PM Narendra Modi. The correct answer is Mauritius.
Buddha Relics to Vietnam [1:11:11]
The forty-fifth question asks to which country holy relics of Buddha from Sarnath were sent for exposition in May 2025. The correct answer is Vietnam.
UNESCO's Memory of the World Register [1:12:14]
The forty-sixth question asks which two ancient Indian works were inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register in 2025. The correct answer is Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra. The instructor mentions that Natyashastra was written by Bharat Muni.
Singapore Containership Fire [1:14:04]
The forty-seventh question asks which Singapore-flagged containership caught fire off the Kerala coast in June 2025. The correct answer is Vanhoei 503.
Ramsar Sites in Rajasthan [1:15:08]
The forty-eighth question asks which wetlands in Rajasthan were added to the Ramsar site in June 2025. The correct answer is Khachan and Menar. The instructor notes that there are a total of 91 Ramsar sites in India.
AI Action Summit [1:16:51]
The forty-ninth question asks which city hosted the AI Action Summit co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2025. The correct answer is Paris.
National Science Day 2025 Theme [1:19:00]
The fiftieth question asks what theme was observed on National Science Day 2025. The correct answer is Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Vikasit India.
Madhav National Park Tiger Reserve [1:19:59]
The fifty-first question asks which numbered tiger reserve Madhav National Park in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, was notified as. The correct answer is 58th.
Vantara Animal Rescue Center [1:21:07]
The fifty-second question asks where Vantara, a large-scale animal rescue and rehabilitation center established by Reliance Industries, is located. The correct answer is Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Net Zero Emissions Pledge [1:21:51]
The fifty-third question asks by which year India pledged to achieve net-zero emissions under the Panchamrut Strategy. The correct answer is 2070.
Aero India 2025 [1:22:49]
The fifty-fourth question asks where Aero India 2025 was held. The correct answer is Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.
Vijay Durg [1:23:40]
The fifty-fifth question asks which historic site was renamed by the Indian Army as Vijay Durg in 2025. The correct answer is Fort William in Kolkata.
Happiest Country and India's Rank [1:24:31]
The fifty-sixth question asks which country ranked as the happiest for the eighth year in a row and what was India's rank. The correct answer is Finland (1st) and India (118th).
River Dolphin Survey [1:25:48]
The fifty-seventh question asks India's first-ever River Dolphin Survey recorded approximately how many dolphins. The correct answer is 6327. These river dolphins are also known as Gangetic dolphins, and they are the National Aquatic Animal of India and UP. Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of river dolphins.
ICC Hall of Fame [1:27:51]
The fifty-eighth question asks which former Indian cricket captain was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2025. The correct answer is MS Dhoni.
Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Award [1:28:52]
The fifty-ninth question asks who received the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Award for Player of the Year (Women). The correct answer is Savita Punia. The male recipient is Harmanpreet Singh.
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack [1:30:44]
The sixtieth question asks who was honored as the Leading Cricketers in the World (Women and Men) by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. The correct answer is Smriti Mandhana and Jasprit Bumrah.
Norway Chess 2025 [1:31:58]
The sixty-first question asks which Indian Grand Master defeated Magnus Kaasen in Norway Chess 2025. The correct answer is D. Gukesh.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 [1:32:30]
The sixty-second question asks who was named Player of the Series with Most Runs in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The correct answer is Rachin Ravindra.
Most Wickets in ICC Champions League Trophy 2025 [1:33:19]
The sixty-third question asks which player secured the most wickets in the 2025 ICC Champions League Trophy. The correct answer is Jasprit Bumrah.
Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 [1:34:06]
The sixty-fourth question asks who was honored with the Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award 2024. The correct answer is the 1975 Men's World Cup Winning Team. The captain of the team was Ajaypal Singh.
Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Award (Man) [1:35:55]
The sixty-fifth question asks who received the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Award for Player of the Year (Man). The correct answer is Harmanpreet Singh.
38th National Games Motto [1:36:14]
The sixty-sixth question asks what was the motto of the 38th National Games. The correct answer is From Resolution to Peak. The games also included green games for sustainability. The mascot was Molly, the state bird of Uttarakhand.
38th National Games Winners [1:37:38]
The instructor provides additional details about the 38th National Games. The winner was Services, second was Maharashtra, and third was Haryana. The 39th National Games will be in Meghalaya.
BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year [1:39:23]
The sixty-seventh question asks who was named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year. The correct answer is Manu Bakher.
Polly Umrigar Award [1:40:17]
The sixty-eighth question asks who received the Polly Umrigar Award, which is the Men's International Cricketer. The correct answer is Jasprit Bumrah.
Current Affairs Discussion and Tips [1:41:05]
The instructor discusses current affairs and provides tips on how to study effectively. The key points are to limit resources, focus on MCQs and important news, and understand the relationship between current events and static GK. Examples include BIMSTEC and NATO. The instructor emphasizes the importance of revising and practicing mock tests.
English Grammar and Vocabulary Session [1:53:44]
The session transitions to English grammar and vocabulary questions. The instructor emphasizes the importance of PYQs and provides explanations for each question.
One Who Speaks for Others [1:56:46]
The first question asks for the term for "One Who Speaks for Others." The correct answer is Spokesperson. The instructor also explains the meanings of orator, verbose, and talkative.
Misspelled Word [1:59:05]
The second question asks to identify the misspelled word. The misspelled word is "Desperate," which should be spelled "D E S P E R A T E."
Spelling of Committee [2:00:17]
The third question asks for the correct spelling of "Committee." The correct spelling is "C O M M I T T E E."
Error Detection: Subject-Verb Agreement [2:01:15]
The fourth question is an error detection question. The sentence is: "The actress who is with all her fans are sent to theatre." The error is in the verb "are," which should be "is" to agree with the singular subject "actress."
Synonym of Irrevocable [2:03:55]
The fifth question asks for the synonym of "Irrevocable." The correct answer is "Unalterable."
Preposition: Through the Stone [2:05:22]
The sixth question asks for the correct preposition to fill in the blank: "I Through the Stone Dash the River." The correct answer is "into."
Person Above 100 Years [2:06:37]
The seventh question asks for the term for "A person above 100 years in age." The correct answer is "Centenarian."
Tense: Have You Received [2:07:53]
The eighth question asks for the correct tense to fill in the blank: "Have you received any letter from your son? Lately Still Late Too Days back." The correct answer is "lately."
Idiom: Bite the Bullet [2:10:17]
The ninth question asks for the meaning of the idiom "Bite the Bullet." The correct answer is "Face a painful and difficult situation."
Preposition: On Vacation [2:11:57]
The tenth question asks for the correct preposition to fill in the blank: "We're Going Dash Vacation Next Week." The correct answer is "on."
Synonym of Adorn [2:14:02]
The eleventh question asks for the synonym of "Adorn." The correct answer is "Beautify."
Quantifier: Few Friends [2:14:43]
The twelfth question asks for the correct quantifier to fill in the blank: "There Are Dash Friends Who Remain Faithful in Hard Times." The correct answer is "a few."
Active/Passive Voice: The Sun Dried [2:15:57]
The thirteenth question asks to change the voice of the sentence: "The sun dried the garbage for one to three does to bring down the moisture." The correct passive voice is "The Garbage Was First Sun Ride for One Two Three Does to Bring Down The Moisture Level."
Active/Passive Voice: Women Like [2:17:29]
The fourteenth question asks to change the voice of the sentence: "Women like men to flatter them." The correct passive voice is "Women Like to Be Flattered Bye man."
Active/Passive Voice: He Was Congratulated [2:19:23]
The fifteenth question asks to change the voice of the sentence: "He was congratulated by his teacher on his brilliant success in the recent examination." The correct active voice is "His teacher Congratulate Him on His Brilliant Success in the Recent Examination."
Idiom: Kick the Bucket [2:20:51]
The sixteenth question asks for the meaning of the idiom "Kick the Bucket." The correct answer is "To die."
Quantifier: Little Money [2:21:52]
The seventeenth question asks for the correct quantifier to fill in the blank: "A poor man has dash money To West." The correct answer is "Little."
Error Detection: Article Usage [2:24:28]
The eighteenth question is an error detection question. The sentence is: "One Stranger Sorry Stranger Asked Me Weather I knew that, did I know this? That this route is shorter than the other one." The error is the missing article "the" before "shorter."
Preposition: With a Blade [2:26:52]
The nineteenth question asks for the correct preposition to fill in the blank: "He sharpened the pencil dash a blade." The correct answer is "with."
Tense: Has Had Her Breakfast [2:27:52]
The twentieth question asks for the correct tense to fill in the blank: "She Has Dash Her Breakfast Buy Now." The correct answer is "Had."
Part of Speech: Wrong Policy [2:31:24]
The twenty-first question asks for the part of speech of the word "wrong" in the sentence "He is following a wrong policy." The correct answer is "Adjective."