TLDR;
This YouTube video by Railway Testbook provides a comprehensive guide for NTPC exam preparation with 30 days left. It includes a series of practice questions covering Polity, History, and Computer Science, followed by a detailed master plan discussion for the exam. The session aims to equip students with essential topics, revision strategies, and mock test analysis techniques to enhance their chances of success.
- Practice questions on Polity, History and Computer Science
- Master plan for NTPC exam
- Revision and mock test strategy
Rajya Sabha and Public Accounts Committee [1:31]
The first Chairman of the Rajya Sabha was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who also served as India's first Vice President and second President. Currently, the Vice President is Mr. CP Radhakrishnan. The Public Accounts Committee was established in 1921 under the Government of India Act 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.
Ministerial Roles and Child Labor Laws [3:21]
A person can become a minister or Prime Minister without being a Member of Parliament for a maximum of six months, during which they must secure their membership. This six-month period is also the maximum time allowed between two sessions of Parliament and the time frame to fill the President's position if it becomes vacant due to removal, resignation, or death. Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children under 14 in hazardous industries, while Article 23 addresses forced labor and human trafficking.
Exam Strategy and Secularism [6:36]
With 30 days remaining for the NTPC Graduate exam, focus on revision and mock tests, analyzing weak areas for targeted study. A secular state ensures equal rights for all religions, without promoting or demoting any particular one. The terms "secular" and "socialist" were added to the Indian Constitution in 1976 through the 42nd Amendment.
Parliamentary Composition and Emergency Provisions [9:18]
The Indian Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President. The Indian Parliamentary Group was established in 1949 to discuss parliamentary issues. Emergency provisions are outlined in Part 18 of the Indian Constitution, with National Emergency (Article 352), President's Rule (Article 356), and Financial Emergency (Article 360). The concept of suspending fundamental rights during an emergency was borrowed from the German Constitution, while the emergency provisions were derived from the Government of India Act 1935. Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended during an emergency.
Presidents of India and Center-State Relations [13:04]
The first Sikh President of India was Giani Zail Singh. Zakir Hussain was the first Muslim President, who died in office. The first female President was Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, and the first tribal President is Droupadi Murmu, the 15th President of India. The Sarkaria Commission, established in 1983 under Ranjit Singh Sarkaria, addressed the relationship between the Center and the States, submitting its report in 1988.
Article 370 and Fundamental Rights [14:44]
Article 370, which pertained to Jammu and Kashmir, was removed in 2019. The Parliament of India determines the extent to which fundamental rights apply to members of the armed forces. Initially, the President nominated two members from the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha, but this practice was discontinued after the 104th Amendment in 2020. The Rajya Sabha has 12 members nominated by the President from the fields of Arts, Literature, Social Service, and Science.
NITI Aayog and Administrative Reforms Commission [19:13]
NITI Aayog was established on January 1, 2015, replacing the Planning Commission. The Prime Minister serves as the Chairman of NITI Aayog, with a CEO (currently Mr. Subramaniam) and a Vice Chairman (Suman Bery). The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) was initially chaired by Morarji Desai and later by K. Hanumanthaiah.
Presidential Elections and Rajya Sabha Retirements [21:54]
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was elected as the President of India unopposed. Article 54 discusses the election of the President, involving elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies. In the Rajya Sabha, one-third of the members retire every two years, with members serving a term of six years.
Military Law and Constitutional Meetings [24:49]
Article 34 of the Indian Constitution addresses military law, allowing for the restriction of fundamental rights in areas under military rule. The British first accepted the demand for a constitutional assembly in the August Offer of 1940.
Government of India Act 1935 and Ramagupta's Widow [27:11]
The Government of India Act 1935 was based on the principle of federation and parliamentary system. Chandragupta II married Dhruv Devi, the widow of Ramagupta, after defeating the Saka ruler. This story is known as Devi Chandraguptam.
Chauri Chaura Incident and Agricultural Development [29:12]
The Chauri Chaura incident, which led Mahatma Gandhi to end the Non-Cooperation Movement, occurred in Uttar Pradesh. Muhammad Tughlaq created the Department of Diwan-e-Kohi for the development of agriculture.
Historical Acts and Cotton Cultivation [30:10]
The Pitts India Act of 1784 stipulated that Madras and Bombay would function under the Bengal Presidency. The earliest evidence of cotton cultivation in the Indus Valley was found in Mehrgarh. The largest site in the Indus Valley is Rakhigarhi.
Amaravati Stupa and Tribal Revolts [31:06]
The Amaravati Stupa was built by the Satavahana dynasty. The Birsa Munda Revolt, which occurred around 1899, was not contemporaneous with the 1857 revolt. It was led by Birsa Munda against landlords and moneylenders.
Marxist Support and Tripartite Struggle [32:13]
M.N. Roy was among the first to openly support Marxism and proposed the idea of a constituent assembly in 1934. The Tripartite Struggle for Kannauj involved the Pala dynasty, the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, and the Rashtrakuta dynasty, with the Gurjara-Pratiharas ultimately winning.
High Court Act and Input Devices [33:37]
The Indian High Court Act of 1861 led to the establishment of the Calcutta, Bombay, and Allahabad High Courts. The oldest High Court in India is the Calcutta High Court. A monitor is not an input device; it is an output device.
Computer Generations and Data Units [35:04]
The first generation of computers was based on vacuum tubes. Subsequent generations used transistors, integrated circuits, and microprocessors. The smallest unit of data in a computer is a bit, followed by byte, kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte, terabyte, and petabyte.
Input Methods and Output Devices [36:23]
A keyboard is used to input text and numerical data into a computer. Output devices allow you to view and print data.
Modifier Keys and Barcodes [37:37]
Keys like Control, Shift, and Alt are used in combination with other keys to perform specific tasks and are known as modifier keys. The printed lines on products that are scanned are called barcodes.
Printers and Scanners [39:42]
A printer is an output device. A scanner can scan both pictures and text.
