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GK Express of 28/02/2025

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  HISTORY COACH  1) Who is known as the Father of  Library Science in India ?   S.R Ranganathan (born August 9, 1892, Shiyali, Madras, India—died September 27, 1972, Bangalore, Mysore) was an Indian librarian and educator who was considered the father of library science in India and whose contributions had worldwide influence. 2) what is the "Sribagh pact" ? Sribagh Pact is an agreement between the political leaders of Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions during the separate Andhra on 16 November 1937. 3) Who was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty ? Dhana Nanda was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty in Ancient India. He died around 321 BCE.  The Nanda Empire was a vast empire that governed in Magadha and Gangetic plains with an enormous geographical reach in 4th-century BCE northeastern India, with some accounts suggesting existence as far back as the 5th century BCE. 4)  Which ancient civilization built the city of Machu Picchu ? The Inca civilization...

GK Express of 27/02/2025

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  Social Reforms Coach 1) Which movement led to the abolition of the Devadasi system in India? Self-Respect Movement led by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy and later reforms by Rukmini Arundale. 2) Who was the first Indian woman to become a doctor in Western medicine? Anandi Gopal Joshi in 1886. 3) Who founded the Prarthana Samaj, and what was its aim? Atmaram Pandurang in 1867; aimed at reforming Hindu society by promoting monotheism and women’s education. 4) Who started the Widow Remarriage Movement in India? Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in 1856, leading to the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856. 5) Which Indian leader advocated for ‘Sarvodaya’ (welfare of all) as a social movement? Vinoba Bhave, through the Bhoodan Movement. Internal Security Coach  6) Which force is responsible for internal security in Maoist-affected areas? Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), particularly COBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action). 7) What is ‘Project Sampark’ by the Indian Army? A strategic road...

GK Express of 26/02/2025

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  Polity Coach 1) What is the Anti-Defection Law, and under which schedule does it fall?  It prevents elected legislators from switching parties. It is included in the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 . 2) What is Collegium?  The collegium system in India is a mechanism used for the appointment and transfer of judges in the supreme court and High courts. It was not mentioned in constitution but was established through supreme court judgements in 3 Three Judges Cases (1981, 1993, 1998) It consists of the Chief Justice of India and the four senior most judges of the supreme court. Attempt to remove collegium In 2014 the National Judicial Appointments Commission was introduced to replace the collegium. But in 2015 the supreme court struck down NJAC, calling its unconstitutional and restored the collegium system. 3) Which was the first state to implement Panchayati Raj System in India?  Rajasthan in...

GK Express of 25/02/2025

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  Geography Coach 1) Which is the longest glacier in India? Siachen Glacier (Located in the Karakoram Range, it is around 76 km long.) 2) Which Indian river is known as the ‘Dakshina Ganga’ (Ganga of the South)? Godavari River (It is the second-longest river in India after the Ganges) 3) What is the term for the boundary line between India and China? McMahon Line (Drawn in 1914 between British India and Tibet, but disputed by China.) 4) Which state in India has the highest percentage of forest cover? Mizoram (Over 85% of its land is covered with forests) 5) What is "Water Divide" ? A "water divide" in India refers to an elevated geographical area, like a mountain range or plateau, that separates two different drainage basins, meaning it determines which direction water flows - essentially dividing the water between different river systems; the most prominent example is the area around Ambala, where water flows either towards the Indus River system (west) or the Gang...

GK Express of 24/02/2025

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  Economic Coach 1) What is the main function of the Finance Commission of India? To recommend the distribution of tax revenues between the central and state governments. 2) What is the full form of FRBM Act? Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act 3) What is the primary objective of ‘Operation Greens’? To control the price fluctuations of tomatoes, onions, and potatoes (TOP) 4) What is Budget line? A budget line (also called a budget constraint) represents all possible combinations of two goods that a consumer can buy with a given income at given prices. It shows the maximum consumption possibilities based on a consumer's limited resources. 5) What do you mean by Cost - push Inflation? Cost-push inflation occurs when the overall price level rises due to an increase in the cost of production (such as wages, raw materials, or fuel costs). This leads to higher prices for goods and services, even if demand remains the same. Governance Coach a) Constitutional and administrative...

GK Express of 23/02/2025

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I. Infrastructure & Welfare Schemes Coach  1) Which scheme was launched to promote digital transactions and financial literacy in rural areas?       Digital India Program is a campaign launched by the Government of India to make its services available to citizens electronically via improved online infrastructure and by increasing Internet connectivity. The initiative includes plans to connect rural areas with high-speed internet networks. It consists of three core components: the development of secure and stable digital infrastructure, delivering government services digitally, and universal digital literacy. 2) Which project aims to build 100 smart cities across India? The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) aims to enhance the quality of life in India's cities through smart, sustainable solutions. Its goal is to create cities that are economically vibrant, inclusive and environment friendly. By focusing on key areas like infrastructure, governance and social development,...

GK Express of 22/02/2025

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  English Coach 1) What is Homonyms and Homophones? Homonyms are words that have the same spelling or sound but different meanings .  Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings. 2) One Word Substitution   a) A speech without any preparation - Extempore b) A Speech that is too long and boring - Verbose 3) Idioms and Phrases a) What do you mean by "hit the nail on the head" mean Describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem b) What do you mean by "once in a blue moon"  Very rarely 4) Question Tags a) Let's go to the park, ___________? shall we? b) Few people know the truth,________? do they 5) What is the antonym of "Diligent" Lazy Aptitude and Reasoning Coach 6) Averages The average of five numbers is 42. If the sum of four of these numbers is 168, what is the fifth number? Average= Sum of numbers/ Total Numbers  42=168+x/5 42*5=168+x 210=168+x x=210-168 x=42 7) Reverse Percentage  After a 15% discount, a mobile pho...

GK Express of 21/02/2025

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 అంతర్జాతీయ మాతృభాషా దినోత్సవ శుభాకాంక్షలతో....... 1) భారత రాజ్యాంగంలోని ఎనిమిదవ షెడ్యూల్‌లో ప్రస్తుతం ఎన్ని భాషలు జాబితా చేయబడ్డాయి? 22 2) భారతదేశంలో అత్యధికంగా సంస్కృతం మాట్లాడే ప్రజలు ఉన్న రాష్ట్రం ఏది? ఉత్తర్ ప్రదేశ్ 3) ప్రపంచంలో అత్యంత భాషా వైవిధ్యం కలిగిన దేశం ఏది? పాపువా న్యూ గినియా ప్రపంచంలోనే అత్యంత భాషా వైవిధ్యం కలిగిన దేశం. 2021 నాటికి, దేశవ్యాప్తంగా 840 విభిన్న భాషలు మాట్లాడబడుతున్నాయి. 4) తెలుగు పదము ఎలా ఉద్భవించింది? తెలుగు అనే పదము " త్రిలింగ " అనగా మూడు శైవికప్రదేశాల దేశము నుండి ఉద్భవించింది. త్రిలింగ అనగా శ్రీశైలం, కాళేశ్వరం మరియు ద్రాక్షారామం. తెలంగాణ అనే పదము కూడా దీని నుండి ఉద్భవించింది అని చరిత్రకారులు చెబుతున్నారు.   History Coach  1) Who is the Father of Rabindranath Tagore? Debendranath Tagaore. He was a great leader of Brahmo Samaj. 2) In which Year, Hindu's Widow Remarriage Act was passed? The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act 1856, passed on 16 July 1856, legalised the remarriage of widows in all jurisdictions of India under East India Company r...