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đ„RRB Group D 2026 | General Awareness Expected Paper - 4 | Important Questions | Shashank Sir
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Main Ideas / Concepts Covered
1) Session structure, schedule, and course promotion
- The video is presented as the 4th session of an RRB Group D 2026 âGeneral Awareness Expected Paper - 4â series.
- Mentioned class timings:
- 10:00 AM Reasoning class (already ongoing)
- 3:00 PM Maths class
- 5:00 PM General Awareness class
- 7:00 PM Science class
Course promotion and how to access benefits
- A âmega offerâ is available only till 10th August.
- Viewers are instructed to:
- Download the Quick Tricks by Sahil Sir application
- Use the offer by joining relevant batches
- Additional course options mentioned:
- Railway Prime Batch: taught âfrom zeroâ for railway exam preparation
- Separate GK/GS Current Affairs + Static Computer batch
- A free class at 9:00 PM via the Rajâs application under a free course
- Class PDFs shared on the Telegram channel
- Learning strategy emphasized:
- Current Affairs should focus especially on JanâJun 2026
- Study guidance warns that students may confuse older vs current facts
2) âExpected Questionsâ style recap (pattern of exam questions)
- The speaker claims the exam follows a recognizable pattern similar to earlier sessions.
- Examples of topics said to appear âtodayâ:
- Shubhendu Adhikari (Chief Minister of West Bengal)
- Budget-related question
- Padma Awards (what Padma Award is)
- Books & Authors (books from the last ~1.5 years)
- Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting location
- NITI Aayog question
- Agni-2 missile launch location, described as launched from Abdul Kalam Island (with âOSA/OSAâ appearing in auto-subtitles)
- Emphasis: do not assume questions will repeat; prepare for any asked question.
Detailed List of Questions / Answers Practiced in the Video
A) Doping in athletics (AIU data)
- Question: Which country tops the global list of athletes suspended for doping rule violations (per Athletics Integrity Unit, AIU)?
- Answer (as spoken):
- India: 148
- Second: Kenya: 146
- Third: Russia: 66 (speaker attempts a correction via subtitles)
Additional banned athlete examples mentioned:
- Dwitiya Chand: banned 4 years (banned in 2022)
- Parvez Khan: banned 6 years (2024â2030)
- Shekhar Dhanalakshmi (name garbled in subtitles): 8 years ban (2025â2033)
B) Indian Navy ballistic missile submarine
- Question: Name of the third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine recently inducted into the Indian Navy fleet?
- Options referenced: IAS Arihant, IAS Chakra, IAS Aridaman, IAS Kalvari
- Answer: INS Aridaman (subtitles: âIAS Aridhaman/Aridamanâ)
Context (as spoken):
- Induction/hand-over: April 2026
- Handed over in: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Earlier submarines referenced (approx.):
- INS Arihant: 2016
- INS Arighat: referenced as 2024
- âThirdâ is Aridaman
C) Microsoft speech-to-text model
- Question: Name of Microsoftâs new affordable speech-to-text transcription model?
- Answer (as spoken):
- Microsoft âMy/Azure/Speech AIâ / âMy Transcribe Oneâ
- Intended clean name appears to be: âMy Transcribe Oneâ (exact formatting garbled)
D) Highest-selling Raja Ravi Varma painting
- Question: Which Raja Ravi Varma painting sold for âč167.20 crore at an auction in Mumbai to become Indiaâs most expensive painting?
- Answer: Yashoda and Krishna
Numeric comparison mentioned (as spoken):
- US$179 million
- MF Hussain mentioned as previous top (details partly garbled)
E) Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 (KITG) medal tally & related facts
- Question: Which state topped medal tally and clinched championship in the first edition of Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 (KITG)?
- Answer: Karnataka
- Medal count: Karnataka won 38 medals
Rankings mentioned:
- Second: Odisha
- Third: Jharkhand
- Host state: Chhattisgarh at 9th position
Event timing/location (as spoken):
- MarchâApril
- Hosted in Chhattisgarh
- Locations: Raipur, Jagdalpur, Surguja
Mascot (as spoken):
- Morveer (peacock-related)
Sports included (as spoken):
- Total 7 games, including: Athletics, Football, Hockey, Weightlifting, Archery (others referenced generally)
Best athlete questions (men/women)
- Best Athlete (Men): Manikanta L (from Karnataka; subtitle category related to swimming) â 8 gold medals
- Best Athlete (Women): Anjali Munda (from Karnataka; swimming) â 5 gold medals
Participation mentioned:
- ~3800 participants/athletes
F) ISRO Gaganyaan-related endurance test in Ladakh
- Question: Experiment launched in Ladakh under Gaganyaan mission to test physical and mental endurance?
- Options referenced: Mission Gagan, Mission Ladakh, Mission Mitra, Mission Shakti
- Answer: Mission Mitra
Why it was launched (as spoken):
- Temperature drops below zero in space
- Risks include hypoxia (low oxygen) causing stress physically and mentally
- Also stresses crew coordination
G) Deemed university status to an institution (UGC advice)
- Question: Which institution was granted deemed university status by the Central Government on UGC advice?
- Answer: NCERT (National Council for Educational Research and Training)
Given date mentioned:
- 26 March 2000
Details explained (as spoken):
- NCERT can award degrees such as graduation, post-graduation, PhD, B.Ed, MA
- NCERT has six branches (locations listed include):
- Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysore, Shillong (and another in Bhopal referenced)
Other NCERT facts mentioned:
- Established in 1961
- Director mentioned: Dinesh Prasad Saklan
H) Ethanol mixing in petrol (petrol blending)
- Question: As per Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas instructions, what percentage of ethanol is mixed in petrol across the country from April 1?
- Answer (as spoken): 20% ethanol (implying 80% petrol)
I) New school syllabus from April 1, 2026 (Classes 3â8)
- Question: Which new syllabus was released on April 1, 2026 by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for classes 3 to 8?
- Answer (as spoken):
- Environmental Science and Yoga
- Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics
- Data Science
- Coding and Digital Literacy
- Subtitles included/mentioned: âComputational Thinkingâ (as CT/CD, garbled)
J) Brand ambassador for Census 2027
- Question: Who has been appointed brand ambassador for Census 2027?
- Answer: Not clearly stated in the subtitles (appears to reference a sand-artist, but the name is not provided clearly)
K) Secretary of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- Question: Who took charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on 1 April 2026?
- Options referenced: Chanchal Kumar, Sanjay Jaju, Apoorva Chandra, Amit Khare
- Answer (as spoken): Chanchal Kumar
L) IPL fast bowler milestones (200 wickets)
- Question 1: Who became the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets?
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Answer: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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Question 2: Bhuvneshwar Kumarâs 200th wicket was of which batter?
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Answer: Ayush Mahatre (subtitles: Ayush Mahatre / Ayush Mate)
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Question 3: Who was the first bowler in IPL to take 200 wickets overall?
- Answer (as spoken): Yuzvendra Chahal
- Clarification added: Bhuvneshwar is #1 among fast bowlers.
M) Capacity Building Commission week (early April 2026)
- Question: Which special week was observed by Capacity Building Commission from 2nd to 8th April 2026?
- Answer (as spoken): Sadhana Week 2026
Reason given (as spoken):
- Progress related to Mission Karmayogi (completing 5 years)
- Skill development for civil servants/government officers
- Involved 250+ training centers across states/universities
Digital platforms launched during it (as spoken):
- Unnati
- Amrit Gyan Kosh
N) Income Tax Department AI platform for tax filing
- Question: Name of the new AI-powered platform launched by the Income Tax Department to simplify tax filing?
- Answer: Not explicitly and clearly given in the subtitles (subtitles mention âtax friendâ and filing extension, but the platform name is unclear)
O) Moodyâs reduction of India economic growth forecast
- Question: Moodyâs Ratings reduced Indiaâs economic growth forecast from 6.8% to what?
- Answer (as spoken): 6.5% (appears in options; later the speaker says 6.0%)
- Final spoken claim later in the video: 6.0% (for FY 2027 / 2026â27 timeline)
P) Chetak Screen Awards 2026 (best film/director/actors etc.)
Key claims (as spoken):
- Most awards: Dhurandhar won 14 awards
- Best film: Homebound (explicitly stated best film is Homebound, not Dhurandhar)
- Best Director: Aditya Dhar
- Best Actor: Randeep Singh (for Dhurandhar)
- Best Actress: Yami Gautam (for Haq)
- Best Supporting Actor: Akshay Khanna (for Dhurandhar)
- Best OTT Film: Stolen (subtitles: âStolen Movieâ)
Confusion handling:
- Speaker emphasizes memorization to avoid mixing âbest filmâ vs âmost awards.â
Q) Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Raising Day in Bikaner
- Question: Which BRO project recently celebrated its 43rd Raising Day in Bikaner?
- Answer (as spoken): Project Chetak
Additional explanation (as spoken):
- BRO formed: 7 May 1960
- Project Chetak started: 1980
- Construction for the western border
- ~4000 km roads built (as spoken)
- Contrast mentioned:
- Project Himank: for Ladakh/cold regions
R) International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2026
- Question: What is the theme for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2026?
- Theme (as spoken): âGame/Building Bridges and Breaking Barriersâ
- Date: 6 April
- Reason for date (as spoken):
- April 6, 1896: inauguration of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece
S) Air India CEO resignation before tenure end
- Question: CEO/Executive Director of Air India resigned before end of tenureâwho?
- Answer (as spoken):
- Campbell Wilson resigned
- New CEO appointed: Tivaldo Gabre Mariam (spelling may be misspelled)
T) World Health Day 2026 theme and why itâs on April 7
- Theme (as spoken): âStanding with Science United for Healthâ
- Date: 7 April
- Why (as spoken):
- WHO created on April 7, 1948
U) Everest cycling in 14 days (woman from UP)
- Question: Name of the woman from Uttar Pradesh who cycled to Everest Base Camp in 14 days?
- Answer: Divya Singh
- Details (as spoken):
- Cycled from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp in 14 days
- Claimed as the first Indian woman to achieve such an achievement
V) Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) location
- Question: Where is Indiaâs indigenous PFBR expected to achieve criticality on April 6, 2026?
- Answer: Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
- Additional detail:
- Developed by IGCAR (mentioned as based at Kalpakkam)
W) One Health Summit 2026 presidency
- Question: One Health Summit 2026 held in April 2026 under the presidency of which country?
- Answer: Not clearly stated (subtitles transition to G7-France questions)
X) G7 summit in France (June 2026) location and member countries
- Claims (as spoken):
- France is described as âPresident of Franceâ (subtitle wording)
- Location mentioned for G7 summit: Ăvian
- Member countries listed: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, USA
Y) Indiaâs first LGBTQ Rajya Sabha MP
- Question: Who became Indiaâs first LGBTQ Rajya Sabha MP?
- Answer: Not provided; speaker instructs viewers to answer in comments.
Speaker(s) / Sources Featured
- Shashank Sir (main instructor/host)
- Sahil Sir (mentioned for âQuick Tricksâ app and batch/free class materials)
- Raj (referred to in context of âRajâs applicationâ for free class at 9 PM)
Institutional / source references (mentioned in questions)
- AIU (Athletics Integrity Unit)
- ISRO
- UGC
- NCERT
- Moodyâs Ratings
- WHO
- BRO (Border Roads Organisation)
- Capacity Building Commission
- Income Tax Department
- IGCAR
- World Health Day / International Day of Sport for Development and Peace / One Health Summit / G7
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