NDA 2024 | Sunday Special General Knowledge - One Shot by Jivesh Sir

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Jeevesh Kumar discusses various topics from military operations to geographical features and technologies, covering subjects like sports events, Indian military operations, Grand Slam events, UN organizations, and optical fibers, among others. Key points include details on Indian military missions, geographical locations like the Himalayas, Andaman Nicobar islands, and technical aspects of optical fibers, light phenomena, and wave applications for measurements.

Insights

  • Explanation of various sports events like Davis Cup, Fed Cup, and Thomas Cup, clarifying their respective associations with tennis and badminton.
  • Detailed geographical and topographical information about India, including the highest peaks, significant rivers, and key islands, providing a comprehensive overview of the country's diverse landscape and boundaries.

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  • What are the four Grand Slam events?

    Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open

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Summary

00:00

"Defense, Sports, and International Affairs Overview"

  • Jeevesh Kumar welcomes viewers to Defense Aid and ND Aid 247, focusing on unique questions for FK and NDA exams.
  • Recent victory over Pakistan discussed, leading to a question on sports events related to badminton.
  • Explanation of Davis Cup as men's tennis cup, Fed Cup as women's tennis cup, and Thomas Cup as men's Badminton World Cup.
  • Detailed sequence of Grand Slam events: Australian Open in January, French Open in May, Wimbledon in June/July, and US Open in August/September.
  • Wimbledon identified as the oldest Grand Slam, with US Open starting in 1877, following a westward geographical order.
  • Overview of recent Indian military operations like Devi Shakti, Ganga, and Kaveri for rescue missions in various crises.
  • Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's foundation of India's highest airfield in Eastern Ladakh at Nyoma.
  • Introduction of the C295 Medium Tactical Transport Aircraft by Tata Advanced Systems for the Indian Air Force.
  • Details on the United Nations Organization, including the General Assembly, Security Council, and International Court of Justice.
  • Identification of K2 as the Western Most Point of the Himalayas.

15:39

"India's Peaks and Global Grasslands"

  • India's map is described with details about the Himalayas, including Nanga Parvat and Namcha Barwa.
  • K2 is highlighted as the highest peak in India, located in the Karakoram Mountain Range.
  • Mount Everest is identified as the world's highest peak, with a height of 8848.86 meters.
  • Kanchenjunga is noted as the highest peak in the Himalayas in India and the third highest globally.
  • Various grasslands worldwide are discussed, including Pampas in Argentina and Brazil, Savanna in Africa, and Pushta in Hungary.
  • The C-130 Super Hercules is recognized as the Tactical Air Lifter of the Indian Air Force.
  • The Il-78 is mentioned as an air-to-air refueler for fighter aircraft.
  • The Il-78's role in Operation Bandar, a strike on Balakot, is explained.
  • The Il-78's ability to refuel fighter aircraft mid-air is detailed.
  • The Limpopo River in Africa is highlighted for crossing the Tropic of Capricorn.

32:34

Extreme Points and Islands of India

  • Southernmost point of India is only 150 kilometers away from Indonesia.
  • Arunachal Pradesh's Kibi Thu is the easternmost point of India.
  • Guhar Moti in Gujarat is the westernmost point of India.
  • Andaman Nicobar islands are separated by the 10-degree channel.
  • Lakshadweep's Mini Koi Island is connected to Maldives by the 8-degree channel.
  • Andaman and Nicobar have three major islands: Great Andaman, Middle Andaman, South Andaman, and Little Andaman.
  • Duncan Pass separates South Andaman and Little Andaman.
  • India has two volcanoes: Narcondam Island and Baron Island.
  • Saddle Peak is the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar.
  • India's total coastline, including islands, is 7516 km.

49:53

"Light fibers: Reflection, dispersion, and applications"

  • Optical fibers are based on the phenomenon of reflection of light and dispersion of light.
  • Scattering of light and total internal reflection are observed in optical fibers.
  • The color of the sky appears blue due to the scattering of light.
  • Total internal reflection results in the appearance of a rainbow.
  • Optical fibers, also known as light fibers, convert information into light.
  • The speed of light is utilized for data transfer through optical fibers.
  • Infrasonic and ultrasonic waves are used to measure the depth of the sea.
  • Humidity is measured using a humidity flux meter to determine the intensity of light.
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