GK Express of 07/03/2025

 History Coach

1. All Indians are Free and not even one of them is a slave”. Who among the following has observed the above about the Mauryan Empire?

Megasthenes in his book Indica wrote all Indians are free and not even one of them is a slave.

2. In Greek texts, who among the following has been mentioned as Amitrochates?

Bindusara. In Greek texts, particularly those by historians like Megasthenes, Bindusara, the Mauryan emperor and son of Chandragupta Maurya, is referred to as Amitrochates. This name is believed to mean “the one who has no enemies.

3. Hindi poet Jagannath Pandit Raj was the most favorite poet of which of the following Emperors?

Hindi poet Jagannath Pandit Raj was the most favorite poet of Shahjahan. He served as Mughal emperors of Jehangir and Shah Jahan.

4. During which mughal emperor rule ,Mewar came to conclude peace treaty with Mughals ?

During the reign of Mughal emperor Jahangir, Rana Amar Singh (the son of Maharana Pratap of Mewar) conditionally accepted Mughals as rulers in 1615 AD. Before this peace treaty, like his father, he fought 17 wars with the Mughlas but due to depletion in financial and manpower he accepted them as rulers.

5. Who resigned from the membership of the Viceroy’s Executive Council as a protest against Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

Shankaran Nair resigned from the membership of the Viceroy’s Executive Council as a protect against Jallianwala Bagh Massacre on April 13, 1919.

Banking and Finance Coach

1. Recently, which one of the following company has been awarded the status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE)?

GRID-India, a crucial entity in India’s power sector, achieved Miniratna Category-I CPSE status in March 2024, designated by the Ministry of Power. Responsibilities include ensuring smooth operation of the Indian Electricity System, efficient power transfer within and across regions, and facilitating transnational power exchange. 

2. Recently, which institution established the Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) as a new tool to combat cybercrime?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to establish the Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) to counter cybercrime, focusing on legal app approval and curbing illegal loan apps. DIGITA aims to centralize verification of digital lending apps, ensuring compliance with RBI regulations. Unverified apps may face penalties and law enforcement action.

Environment and Ecology Coach

1. Lake Kariba, recently seen in news, is located between which two countries?

Lake Kariba, the world’s largest man-made reservoir, faces drastic water level decline due to El Nino drought. Situated between Zambia and Zimbabwe, it spans 1300km upstream from the Indian Ocean.

2. Which is the largest biosphere reserve in india?

The Gulf of Kachchh in Gujarat is India's largest biosphere reserve.