TLDR;
This YouTube video by SSC Wallah provides a comprehensive overview of current affairs, starting with a motivational thought, followed by a detailed analysis of various schemes, summits, and events. It covers topics ranging from state government initiatives to global energy summits, space discoveries, and economic policies, ending with revision questions.
- Haryana's Ladli Lakshmi Yojana changes
- Global Energy Leader Summit 2025 in Odisha
- Discovery of Alaknanda Galaxy
- Numaligarh Refinery Limited gets Navratna status
- International Cheetah Day
Introduction [0:10]
The session starts with greetings and an overview of the topics to be covered, including important current affairs. The instructor mentions personal commitments that require her to leave after the class but assures that the 11:00 AM class will still take place as it has been pre-recorded.
Thought of the Day [1:56]
The thought of the day emphasizes not waiting for the perfect time to start working towards one's goals, but rather making the best of the present circumstances.
Haryana's Ladli Lakshmi Yojana [2:44]
Haryana is modifying its Ladli Lakshmi Yojana, effective December 2025, to distribute profits quarterly. Launched on September 25, 2025, coinciding with Deen Dayal Upadhyay's birthday, the scheme, initiated by CM Saini, supports women aged 23-60, married or unmarried, with an annual income up to ₹1 lakh. Initially, ₹2100 was given monthly, but now it will be ₹6300 quarterly. This change aims to encourage better financial planning among women. Haryana was formed on November 1, 1966, with Chandigarh as its capital, which is also the capital of Punjab, leading to ongoing disputes.
Government Schemes [7:31]
A series of questions about various government schemes are discussed:
- Ujjwala Yojana: Provides free LPG connections.
- Ujala Yojana: Focuses on LED bulbs.
- Ayushman Bharat Yojana: Offers ₹5 lakh health insurance.
- PM Awas Yojana: Aims to provide housing facilities.
- PM Kisan Yojana: Provides ₹6000 per year to farmers in ₹2000 installments.
- Swachh Bharat Yojana/Mission: Focuses on cleanliness and sanitation.
- Startup India: Supports startups.
- Mudra Yojana: Offers free loans to women.
- MNREGA: Provides employment in rural areas.
Global Energy Leader Summit 2025 [10:14]
The Global Energy Leader Summit 2025 will be held in Puri, Odisha, known for the Jagannath Temple. The summit, scheduled for December 5-7, 2025, aims to promote sustainability and innovation with the theme "Powering India." It is hosted by India in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, focusing on green hydrogen. The Jagannath Temple is in Kalinga style and is part of the Char Dham Yatra, also known as the White Pagoda, famous for its Rath Yatra.
Odisha Facts [14:00]
A quick review of facts related to Odisha:
- Dances: Chhau and Odissi.
- Famous Temple: Jagannath Temple in Puri.
- Longest River: Mahanadi.
- State Animal: Sambar Deer.
- Festival: Rath Yatra at Jagannath Temple.
- Tree: Banyan Tree.
- Coastline: Utkal Coast.
- Temple City: Bhubaneswar, home to Lingaraj Temple and Konark Sun Temple.
Discovery of Alaknanda Galaxy [15:30]
The National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Pune discovered a spiral galaxy named Alaknanda using the James Webb Telescope (NASA). This galaxy is about 12 billion light-years away and resembles the Milky Way. The universe is estimated to be 1.5 billion years old, based on the Big Bang Theory. The James Webb Telescope, launched in 2016, replaced the Hubble Telescope.
Rivers [18:53]
Brief information about rivers:
- Bhagirathi & Alaknanda: Merge to form the Ganga River.
- Yamuna River: Originates from Bandarpoonch, Uttarakhand.
- Godavari River: Originates from Trimbak Plateau, Maharashtra.
- Tapi River: Originates from Multai Plateau, Madhya Pradesh.
- Kaveri River: Originates from Brahmagiri Plateau, Karnataka.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited [20:13]
Numaligarh Refinery Limited in Assam has been granted Navratna status. Assam celebrated Asom Diwas on December 2nd. Digboi is the oldest oil refinery in India. There are 14 Maharatna companies, with the latest being HCL, and 26 Navratna companies, with Numaligarh being the latest addition. A company with a turnover of ₹2500 crore for 3 months can get Navratna status, and if it maintains this for 3 years, it can achieve Maharatna status. Numaligarh Refinery was established in 1999 and recently opened a 2G bio-ethanol plant in Assam. It has a capacity of 3 million metric tons per annum and is located in the Golaghat district.
Steel Companies [25:04]
Information about steel companies in India:
- Largest Steel Producing Company: Tata Steel in Jamshedpur.
- Company Regulating Bhilai Steel Plant: SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited).
- Steel Plant Set Up with German Assistance: Rourkela Steel Plant.
Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha [25:59]
The Indian Coast Guard ship Vigraha is on a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, which is part of ASEAN. ASEAN includes 10+1 countries. Vigraha will participate in the Pasex exercise, rescue missions, and survey missions during its visit from December 2-5.
Naval Ships [29:58]
Information about naval ships:
- INS Surat: Visited Andaman and Nicobar, is a destroyer.
- INS Vikrant: Celebrated Navy Day, is India's aircraft carrier.
- INS Nilgiri: Part of the Nilgiri class, a stealth frigate.
- INS Aridaman: Nuclear-capable, commissioned on December 4th.
International Cheetah Day [32:18]
International Cheetah Day is observed on December 4th to promote cheetah conservation. Cheetahs are critically endangered in India, and the country has been importing them. Project Cheetah was launched in 2022, with cheetahs being brought from South Africa, Namibia, and soon Botswana. Initially, cheetahs were introduced to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on September 17, 2022. There are currently 32 cheetahs in India.
World Soil Day [35:26]
World Soil Day is celebrated on December 5th by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which was founded on October 16, 1945. The day aims to control soil erosion and was first celebrated in 2014. The theme for this year is "Soil: A Solid Ground for Life."
Important Days [36:47]
A list of important days:
- International Jaguar Day: November 29th.
- Red Planet Day: November 28th.
- Constitution Day: November 26th.
- Television Day: November 21st.
- International Men's Day & International Toilet Day: November 19th.
Bharat Taxi [37:33]
Bharat Taxi, an Indian alternative to Ola and Uber, is being trialed in Delhi and Gujarat. Regulated by the Ministry of Cooperation, it aims to address issues like cab shortages and commission sharing. Key features include no surge pricing, direct earnings for drivers (referred to as "Sarathi"), and the use of Digilocker for secure data management. The initiative aligns with the "Sahakar Se Samriddhi" vision.
E-Swathu 2.0 [42:46]
E-Swathu 2.0 has been launched in Karnataka to digitize land and property records in rural areas. This initiative aims to provide proper documentation and secure property data, aligning with the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts. Property will be digitized and saved in digital form.
Dr. Palos Mark Gashius Award 2025 [45:48]
Tessy Thomas, known as the "Missile Woman of India," will receive the Dr. Palos Mark Gashius Award 2025, presented by the Sufiana Society in Delhi. Thomas, known for her role in Agni-IV, was mentored by APJ Abdul Kalam.
Indigo Flight Cancellations [47:25]
Indigo has canceled approximately 1200 flights due to new aviation industry rules. These rules limit crew members to 8 hours of work per day and 1000 hours per year. Pilots must have 48 hours of rest per week, and there are restrictions on night flights to address safety concerns.
One-Line News [50:09]
"Rizz" has been declared the Oxford Word of the Year.
Revision Questions [50:34]
A series of revision questions are asked:
- Sudan approved Russia to build a naval base.
- DRDO tested the high-speed indigenous fighter jet escape system.
- Heron MK2 drone was used in Operation Sindoor.
- BrahMos missile was tested by the Indian Army.
- Asom Diwas was celebrated on December 2nd.
- Indian Navy Day was celebrated on December 4th.
- INS Taragiri was launched under Project 17A.
- Tamil Nadu has 74 GI tags.
- Harmanpreet Kaur is the new PNB ambassador.
- Teresa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won the Syed Modi International Tournament.
Homework and Announcements [52:21]
A homework question is assigned for the comment section. A 40% discount is available on a book on Flipkart. An yearly magazine is coming soon. There is a paid batch for SSC GD Constable 2026 with test series. A short video will be released after the class.
