GK Express of 28/02/2025

 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 built Machu Picchu, an ancient city in Peru. The Incas built the city around 1450 and abandoned it a century later. 

5) Who was the founder of the Persian Empire?

Cyraus the Great. Cyrus II of Persia (Old Persia,600 – 530 BC), commonly known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder of the Persian Achaemenid Empire.

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH 

1) Which is the largest biosphere reserve in India?

The largest Biosphere reserve in India is the Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat and the smallest Biosphere Reserve in India is Dibru-Saikhowa in Assam.

2) Which national park in India is famous for one-horned rhinoceros?

Kaziranga National Park in the state of Assam is famous for one-horned rhinoceros. Its 430 square kilometres of swamps and grassland and patches of evergreen forest support the largest number of one-horned rhinos on the Indian subcontinent

3) Which country has the highest number of UNESCO-listed biosphere reserves?

 

Spain (53 UNESCO- Biosphere Reserves)

4) On which date World Environment Day is celebrated ?

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is supported by many non-governmental organizations, businesses, government entities, and represents the primary United Nations outreach day supporting the environment.

5) Which Indian state has the largest mangrove forest?

Largest Mangrove Forest: Sundarbans in West Bengal are the largest mangrove forest regions in the world. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The forest is home to the Royal Bengal tiger, Gangetic dolphins and Estuarine crocodiles.

Banking and Finance 

1) Which is the first bank in India to introduce ATMs?

HSBC (Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) in 1987, Mumbai.

2) Which committee recommended the setup of NABARD?

Shivaraman Committee (1979).

3) Which bank introduced the first-ever credit card in India?

Central Bank of India (1980).

4) What does IFSC stand for in banking?

Indian Financial System Code, used for online fund transfers like NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS.

5) Which Indian bank first launched a digital banking branch called 'E-Lobby'?

Answer: ICICI Bank.