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- About the course: About the Course
- General Knowledge: Polity, Physics, Biology, State Wise GK, Chemistry, History, Geography, GK- Current Affairs, Indian Economy, Static General Knowledge, Environment, Evolution of Indian Banking (Banking & Financial Awareness)
- Mental Aptitude and Reasoning: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Divisibility Rules, Data Interpretation, Permutation and Combination, Number System, Sequence and Series (Series), Speed Time and Distance, Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Vocabulary, Profit and Loss, Arithmetic, Mental Ability, Percentage, Algebra, Mensuration and Geometry, Age Problems, Clock, Calendar, Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Analogy, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Cubes & Dices, Blood Relations, Venn Diagram, Logical Sequence Of Words, Inequality, Directions (Direction Test), Data Arrangement, Facts, Inference and Judgements, Syllogisms, Seating Arrangements, Ranking, Order and Sequence
- CS | Computer Fundamentals: Basics of COA, Number System, Number Representation, C Fundamentals, Algorithm Analysis, Input Output Organisation
- CS | Database Management System: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, SQL
- CS | Workplace productivity Tools: MS Office Applications, Keyboard Shortcuts
- CS | Computer Networks: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Transport Layer Services, Application Layer, Hardware Basics, Network Security
- CS | The Internet: Website, Browser & Services, Internet Fundamentals, Web Design & Development, Web Publishing & Hosting, Server Side & Security, Emerging Technologies
- CS | Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Tech Trends, Introduction to OS, Windows OS, Linux OS, Unix OS, JavaScript-Basics
- CS | Boolean algebra: Digital Systems & Boolean Basics, Boolean Expression, Boolean Minimization, Logic Gates & Hardware
- CS | Data Structures: Introduction to DS, Array, Stack, Queue
- CS | Cryptography: Society, Law & Ethics, Cyber Threats and Malware Attacks, Role of Internet and Web Services, Security in Mobile and Wireless Computing, Electronic Data Interchange and E-Commerce, Physical Security and Cryptography Basics, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Cyber Safety and Security
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The video is a lecture on solving calendar-based problems for competitive exams, presented by an educator named Yash Jain Sir. The first segment introduces the topic with a slide titled 'DNA - Calendars', which includes a table showing the percentage of calendar chapter questions in various exams like TCS NQT, Infosys, Wipro, and Accenture. The instructor explains that calendar questions are a scoring topic due to their limited variety and that success depends on logic and aptitude skills, not complex formulas. The second segment shifts to time management strategies, displaying a slide with a table of exam names and their time limits, such as GATE (10 questions in 20 minutes) and CAT (34 questions in 60 minutes). The instructor emphasizes the principle 'The faster, the better' and advises students to minimize the time per question to 1.5 minutes, use approximate answers, and learn to identify which questions to skip. The video concludes with a 'Thanks for Watching' screen.
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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The video opens with a title slide for a lecture on 'DNA - Calendars'. The instructor, Yash Jain Sir, introduces the topic, explaining that calendar questions are a scoring subject because they have limited variety and are based on logic and aptitude skills. A table on the slide lists the percentage of calendar chapter questions for several exams: TCS NQT (3%), Infosys (6%), Wipro NLTH (1%), Accenture (3%), and Cognizant (2%). The instructor notes that the data is based on previous year trends and that the questions are not formula-heavy, making them easier to solve with the right approach.
2:00 – 3:24 02:00-03:24
The lecture transitions to a new slide titled 'The faster, the better.' This slide features a table comparing different exams (GATE, CAT, TCS NQT, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, IBM) with their respective number of questions and time limits. The instructor emphasizes the importance of speed, stating that the average time to solve a question should be 1.5 minutes. He provides key strategies: minimize formula usage, try to find approximate answers, and learn to identify which questions to leave. The slide also includes a humorous example of a logical puzzle about a chocolate, and the instructor uses red markings to highlight key points on the table.
The video provides a comprehensive guide for students preparing for competitive exams, focusing on the strategic approach to calendar problems. It begins by establishing the importance of this topic, noting its high scoring potential due to its predictable nature. The core of the lesson is a shift from rote learning to a time-efficient, logic-based strategy. By analyzing the time constraints of various exams, the instructor teaches a practical method for maximizing score, emphasizing speed, approximation, and question selection. The synthesis of these two parts—understanding the topic and mastering the test-taking strategy—forms a complete approach to excelling in this section of the exam.