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GK Express of 03/02/2026

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🚆 GK Express 2.0 Discipline • Clarity • Competitive Preparation TODAY’S FOCUS → WORLD AND INDIAN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 🧠 Thought of the Day “Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice.” — Will Durant 📰 Current Affairs (Geography) Lithium Discovery in India: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has established significant lithium-inferred resources (G3) in the Salal-Haimana area of Reasi District, Jammu & Kashmir. This is crucial for India's EV ambition. International Wetlands Day - 2026: Every year on 2 February, people around the globe come together to celebrate World Wetlands Day — an international moment to recognize and raise awareness about some of the planet’s most vital ecosystems: our freshwater and coastal wetlands. Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. Bharat Parv 2026: Bharat Parv 2026, a six-da...

GK Express of 02/02/2026

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🚆 GK Express 2.0 Discipline • Clarity • Competitive Preparation TODAY’S FOCUS → INDIAN HISTORY, HERITAGE AND CULTURE 🧠 Thought of the Day “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” — Marcus Garvey 📰 Current Affairs (History & Culture) Maratha Military Landscapes: India has nominated the 'Maratha Military Landscapes' (a network of forts) for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2024-25. This highlights the unique military architecture of the Maratha Empire. Parakram Diwas 2026: Celebrated on January 23rd to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The PM unveiled initiatives to honor the legacy of the Indian National Army (INA). 📘 Concept of the Day Subject:INDIAN ART & CULTURE Concept: Temple Architecture Styles (Nagara vs. Dravida) In Ancient ...

GK Express of 01/02/2026

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GK Express — Sunday Edition A calm pause to reflect, observe, and grow 🌱 Sunday Thought “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” — Aristotle 📅 Weekly Recap (Key Topics) 1. Heavy Water: Heavy water means water that contains heavy hydrogen instead of normal hydrogen. Normal water = H₂O (hydrogen + oxygen) Heavy water = D₂O (deuterium + oxygen) Deuterium (D) is a heavy form of hydrogen (it has one extra neutron). 2. One District One Product Program: One District One Product (ODOP) is a government programme where each district is identified with one special product and that product is promoted for jobs, income, and exports. Examples: Kanchipuram (TN) → Silk Sarees Moradabad (UP) → Brassware Malappuram (Kerala) → Handloom products Darjeeling (WB) → Tea 👀 Around Us, But Ignored Why do milestones on Indian roads have different colors? Have you noti...

GK Express of 31/01/2026

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🚆 GK Express 2.0 Discipline • Clarity • Competitive Preparation TODAY’S FOCUS → SATURDAY - INTERNAL SECURITY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT 🧠 Thought of the Day “We cannot stop natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge: so many lives wouldn't have to be lost if there was enough disaster preparedness.” — Petra Nemcova 📰 Current Affairs (Security) End of LWE by 2026: The Union Home Minister has announced that Left Wing Extremism (Naxalism) will be completely eliminated from India by March 2026. The number of affected districts has already dropped significantly. One District, One Product (ODOP) Program : The One District One Product (ODOP) initiative has recently been in the news for its nationwide expansion, highlighting its role in promoting district-level economic development and local entrepreneurship. Inspired by Japan’s “One Village One Product” model, ODOP identifies, brands...

GK Express of 30/01/2026

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🚆 GK Express 2.0 Discipline • Clarity • Competitive Preparation TODAY’S FOCUS → FRIDAY - INDIAN ENVIRONMENT AND BIO-DIVERSITY 🧠 Thought of the Day “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.” — Mahatma Gandhi 📰 Current Affairs (Env.) Project Cheetah 2.0: The government has approved the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (MP) as the second home for cheetahs. Fencing and habitat development are currently underway to prepare for the next batch of translocations from Africa. Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Conservation: The Supreme Court recently formed a high-level committee to balance the preservation of the critically endangered GIB with the installation of power transmission lines in Rajasthan and Gujarat. 📘 Concept of the Day Subject: Biodiversity Conservation Concept: Biodiversity Hotspots in India A "Biodiversity Hotspot"...

GK Express of 29/01/2026

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🚆 GK Express 2.0 Discipline • Clarity • Competitive Preparation TODAY’S FOCUS → THURSDAY - ECONOMIC AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENTS IN INDIA 🧠 Thought of the Day “Economic growth without social justice is essentially a license to exploit.” — Dr. Amartya Sen 📰 Current Affairs National Voter's Day: National Voters’ Day (NVD) was observed on 25th January, to celebrate democracy and encourage citizen participation in the electoral process. NVD marks the foundation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which was established on 25th January 1950 under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. SAMPANN and UMANG: The SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) pension management system has been integrated with the UMANG(Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) platform to provide digital access to key pension services for telecom pensioners. 📘 Concept of the...

GK Express of 28/01/2026

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🚆 GK Express 2.0 Discipline • Clarity • Competitive Preparation TODAY’S FOCUS → WEDNESDAY - INDIAN POLITY, GOVERNANCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 🧠 Thought of the Day “Life is not about What you do. It is all about How you do it.” — Sadhguru 📰 Current Affairs Republic Day 2026: Republic Day 2026 marked the 77th anniversary of the Constitution of India coming into force on 26th January 1950, and was celebrated around the theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram.” National Girl Child Day 2026: National Girl Child Day is observed annually on 24th January, serving as a critical platform to reaffirm India's commitment to eradicating gender discrimination and accelerating girls' empowerment through holistic development. 📘 Concept of the Day Subject: Indian Polity & IR Topic: Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) An FTA is an agreement between countries to reduce trade barriers ...