TLDR;
This YouTube video by Banking Testbook features a session led by Priya Mam, focusing on important current affairs questions relevant for banking exams. The session includes a mix of questions from various sectors, such as national and international appointments, awards, and schemes, aimed at testing the knowledge of aspirants. Priya Mam also shares updates about the RBI Office Attendant batch and provides guidance on how to enroll and utilize trial periods effectively.
- Current affairs questions covering appointments, awards, and schemes.
- Tips for RBI Office Attendant batch enrollment and trial usage.
- Headquarter locations of various banks.
Introduction [0:42]
Priya Mam greets the students and asks them to like and share the video to maximize viewership. She confirms that her voice is clear despite using a different microphone. She assures that the questions discussed are relevant and tailored to the exam level, being neither too difficult nor too easy. She also shares her Telegram group, Priya Mam Testbook, for class PDFs, links, updates, and notifications.
RBI Office Attendant Batch Information [2:26]
Priya Mam informs the students about the RBI Office Attendant batch, which offers basic to advanced level teaching for each subject. Her classes are held at 3 PM from Monday to Friday. She encourages students to enroll, suggesting they take a ₹1 trial with the code PRIYA T for a 2-day free access. She also advises them to turn off auto-pay before the trial ends if they don't wish to continue, to avoid unwanted charges.
Current Affairs Questions [4:09]
Priya Mam starts a series of current affairs questions. The first question is about the extension of the term of the Attorney General of India, R Venkataramani, which was extended by 2 years. The second question is about who won the UNEP Young Champions of the Earth 2025 prize, and the answer is Jinali Modi. The third question is about which district won the National Award for Water Conservation Efforts, and the answer is Bidar, which received a cash prize of ₹25 lakh under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain campaign.
Cricket and BCCI [6:28]
The session continues with questions such as who was the first Indian cricketer to join the Big Bash League (BBL), with the answer being Ravichandran Ashwin (R Ashwin). Another question asks who was elected as the 37th President of the BCCI, and the answer is Roger Binny.
UNESCO and Awards [8:05]
Priya Mam asks which biosphere reserve of Himachal Pradesh was added to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, and the answer is Cold Desert. She then asks who was conferred with the Saraswati Samman 2024, and the answer is Bhadresh Das Swami.
Agriculture and Banking [9:34]
The session proceeds with questions such as which district has been chosen as an aspirational agricultural district under the PM Dhan Dhan Krishi Yojana, and the answer is Kishtwar. She also asks who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Central Bank of India for 3 years, and the answer is Kalyan Kumar.
Bank Headquarters Trivia [12:06]
Priya Mam transitions to testing the students' knowledge of bank headquarters. She starts by asking where the headquarters of Union Bank of India is located, which is Mumbai. She provides a trick: any bank with "Bank of India" in its name has its headquarters in Mumbai. She then asks about Canara Bank (Bengaluru), UCO Bank (Kolkata), Indian Bank (Chennai), Bank of Baroda (Vadodara), and Bank of Maharashtra (Pune), providing memory tricks for each.
Appointments and Inaugurations [15:53]
Priya Mam asks who has been appointed as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force in 2025, and the answer is Praveen Ranjan. She then asks in which city Rajasthan’s first Namo Biodiversity Park was inaugurated, and the answer is Alwar.
International Affairs and Health [17:42]
The session includes questions such as for which term India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council, and the answer is 2026-2028. She also asks which country has become the first in the world to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis, and the answer is Maldives.
Sports and International Memberships [19:22]
Priya Mam asks who recently unveiled the sports wear brand 10XU, and the answer is Sachin Tendulkar. She then asks which country became the 90th state member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the answer is Tuvalu.
Transgender Representation and Bank Rankings [20:32]
The session continues with questions such as who became the first transgender member of an SC-appointed committee in India, and the answer is Akkai Padmashali. She also asks which bank has been named the World's Best Consumer Bank 2025 by Global Finance Magazine, and the answer is State Bank of India.
Poverty-Free States and Olympic Torchbearers [21:58]
Priya Mam asks which state is set to be declared India's first extreme poverty-free state, and the answer is Kerala. She then asks who has been chosen as a torchbearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the answer is Abhinav Bindra.
ASEAN Membership and Cricket Honors [25:02]
The session includes questions such as which country has become the 11th member of ASEAN, and the answer is East Timor (Timor-Leste). She also asks who has been awarded a knighthood for his outstanding services to cricket, and the answer is James Anderson.
Firsts in Sports and New Director Generals [26:19]
Priya Mam asks who is set to become the first Indian woman to race a Ferrari, and the answer is Diana Pundole. She then asks who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and the answer is Sanjay Garg.
Brand Ambassadors and Scientific Awards [27:19]
The session continues with questions such as which company has appointed Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador, and the answer is Paradeep Phosphates Limited. She also asks who has been conferred with the Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025, and the answer is Dr. Sai Gautam.
Word of the Year and US Ambassadors [28:24]
Priya Mam asks what has been chosen as the Collins Dictionary Word of the Year 2025, and the answer is "Wipe Coding". She then asks who has been sworn in as the new US Ambassador to India, and the answer is Sergio Gore.
Social Work and UNESCO Recognition [29:21]
The session includes questions such as who has recently received a Guinness World Record honor for social work, and the answer is Palak Muchhal. She also asks which country has recently joined UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Council, and the answer is Oman.
Shooting Champions and Flag Bearers [30:38]
Priya Mam asks who has become India's first world champion shooter, and the answer is Samrat Rana. She then asks who has been named India's flag bearer for the Tokyo Deaflympics 2025, and the answer is Jerlin Jaya Ratchagan.
Infosys Prize and Astronaut Training [31:39]
The session continues with questions such as how much money does the Infosys Prize 2025 carry as a reward, and the answer is 100,000 USD. She also asks what is the name of the 17-year-old girl selected for astronaut training in the USA, and the answer is KK Reddy (Kalaivani Reddy).
Pakistan Army and Walmart CEO [32:54]
Priya Mam asks what is the new post created for the Pakistan Army Chief under the 27th Amendment, and the answer is Chief of Defence Forces. She then asks who will replace Doug McMillon as the new CEO of Walmart, and the answer is John Furner.
UNICEF Advocate and Finance Commission [33:57]
The session includes questions such as which actor has been appointed as UNICEF India's Celebrity Advocate for Child Rights, and the answer is Keerthy Suresh. She also asks who is the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, and the answer is Arvind Panagariya, while the 15th Finance Commission was chaired by N.K. Singh.
Miss Universe and Chevalier Award [35:45]
Priya Mam asks who won the Miss Universe 2025 title, and the answer is Fatima Bosch. She then asks who has been conferred France's prestigious Chevalier Award recently, and the answer is Thota Tharrani.
Tennis Hall of Fame and Electric Vehicle Mandates [39:00]
The session continues with questions such as who has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame recently, and the answer is Roger Federer. She also asks from which date will it be mandatory for all electric cars, buses, and trucks in India to be equipped with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS), and the answer is October 1, 2027.
MSP and Child Marriage-Free Districts [40:21]
Priya Mam asks for which group of crops has the MSP been increased for the 2026-27 marketing season, and the answer is all mandated Rabi crops. She then asks which district has become India's first officially certified child marriage-free district under the Child Marriage Free India campaign, and the answer is Balod, Chhattisgarh.
Highway QR Codes and Motorable Roads [41:36]
The session includes questions such as which organization has announced the installation of QR code sign boards along national highways, and the answer is the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). She also asks where the world's highest motorable road at 19,400 feet has been constructed, and the answer is the Migla Pass, Ladakh.
Electric Trucks and Green Hydrogen Hubs [42:52]
Priya Mam asks where India's first commercial electric truck battery swapping and charging station was inaugurated, and the answer is Delhi International Cargo Terminal, Sonipat. She then asks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which ministry identified three Indian ports as Green Hydrogen Hubs, and the answer is the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Supreme Court Rulings and Sugar Institute [44:10]
The session continues with questions such as according to the recent Supreme Court ruling, who is now eligible for direct recruitment as District Judge under Article 233, and the answer is Judicial Officers with seven years prior advocate practice. She also asks in which city the 90th Foundation Day of the National Sugar Institute was celebrated, and the answer is Kanpur.
AI Data Centers and Tribal Groups [46:34]
Priya Mam asks where Google announced a 15 billion dollar investment to set up an AI data center, and the answer is Visakhapatnam. She then asks which category of tribal group the Siddi community is recognized as, and the answer is Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
NITI Aayog and Science Festivals [47:56]
The session includes questions such as which platform of NITI Aayog launched the WE RISE initiative, and the answer is the Women Entrepreneurship Platform. She also asks in which city the 11th India International Science Festival 2025 is scheduled to be held, and the answer is Chandigarh.
Aadhaar Mascot and Historic Bridges [49:04]
Priya Mam asks which organization launched the Aadhaar mascot design contest, and the answer is UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), with the mascot being named "Uday." She then asks which new bridge is replacing the historic Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh, and the answer is Bajrang Setu.
Wildlife Sanctuaries and Helpline Numbers [50:40]
The session continues with questions such as in which state the Mahudanr Wolf Sanctuary is located, and the answer is Jharkhand. She also asks what the new toll-free helpline number for Poshan and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is, and the answer is 15515.
Darbar Move and PM Schools [52:02]
Priya Mam asks which Indian Union Territory has revived the historic 150-year-old Darbar Move tradition, and the answer is Jammu and Kashmir. She then asks which state recently signed an agreement with the central government to join the PM SHRI scheme, and the answer is Kerala.
Electric Storage and Aviation Schemes [53:28]
The session includes questions such as what is the name of Ola Electric's first residential battery energy storage system launched in India, and the answer is Ola Power. She also asks when the UDAN scheme was launched, and the answer is 2016, noting it has completed 9 years and launched the "Fare se Fursat" initiative.
Biodiversity and Waste Water Treatment [55:10]
Priya Mam asks how much money the National Biodiversity Authority released to the Dapor Biodiversity Management Committee, and the answer is 67 lakhs. She then asks in which area of Delhi Asia's largest waste water treatment plant is being inaugurated, and the answer is Okhla.
Electric Trucks and E-Governance [56:13]
The session continues with questions such as where India's first fleet of electric heavy-duty trucks with swappable batteries was launched, and the answer is Jawaharlal Nehru Port. She also asks in which city the 28th National Conference on E-Governance was hosted, and the answer is Visakhapatnam.
Biosphere Reserves and Youth Employability [57:06]
Priya Mam asks which biosphere reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves, and the answer is Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve. She then asks which platform the government has partnered with to enhance youth employability on the NCS portal, and the answer is Zipto.
Silk Production and LPG Connections [58:31]
The session includes questions such as which Indian state was honored with the Best State Award under the Central Silk Board's "Mera Resham Mera Abhiman" program, and the answer is Andhra Pradesh. She also asks how many additional LPG connections the Union Government sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for the financial year 2025-26, and the answer is 25 lakh.
Railway Stations and PM Mitra Park [59:51]
Priya Mam asks which historical figure Ahmednagar Railway Station in Maharashtra has been renamed in honor of, and the answer is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. She then asks in which district of Madhya Pradesh the PM Mitra Park inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is located, and the answer is Dhar.
Safest Cities and Session Conclusion [1:01:08]
The session concludes with the question of which city was ranked as the safest city for women in India in the Nari 2025 report, and the answer is Kohima. Priya Mam then wraps up the session, reminding students about the RBI Office Attendant batch and how to enroll, including using the code PRIYA T for a discount. She provides a support email for any issues and encourages students to like, share, and comment on the video.
