GK Express of 27/02/2025

 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 and bridge project for troop movement in Jammu and Kashmir.

8) Which paramilitary force guards India's Indo-China border? 

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

9) What is the ‘AFSPA’ Act, and in which regions is it applicable? 

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, applicable in Jammu & Kashmir and North-East states, giving special powers to armed forces in disturbed areas.

10) What is Operation Sardar, and which Indian security agency conducted it?

Conducted by RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) to counter Khalistani terrorism in Punjab.

Biodiversity Coach

11) Expand IUCN

International Union for Conservation of Nature

12) When was the Project Tiger launched?

1973-74

13) Which National Park in india is known for its MEADOWS of the endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty?

Nanda devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks, which is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand near the Nanda devi peak.

14) What is WWF?

World Wildlife Fund, established in 1961. It is an international non government organisation which is well known as the world's largest conservative organisation. 

15) Which book is established to document rare and endangered species of animals and plants?

Red data book (now known as IUCN Red list of Threatened Species), which was first published in 1966.