GK Express of 17/03/2025

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 ECONOMIC COACH

1. Who is the present chairman of Finance Commission?

Aravind Panagaria


2. Second Five year plan is commonly called as

Mahalanobis model. The Nehru-Mahalanobis model was adopted in the second five-year Plan. The main objective of this plan was rapid industrialization with particular emphasis on the development of basic and heavy industries.


3. What is the full form of FRBM Act?

Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.


4. Which organization releases the "Human Development Index (HDI)"?

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).


5. What is the meaning of "Crowding Out Effect" in Economics?

When excessive government borrowing reduces private sector investment.


GOVERNANCE COACH

5. Which Indian law governs the prevention of money laundering activities?

Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).


6. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

President of India.


7. Which act provides legal protection to whistleblowers in India?

Whistleblower Protection Act, 2014.

What is a Whistleblower?

A whistleblower is a person who exposes wrongdoing, corruption, or illegal activities happening within an organization (either government or private). They bring such issues to the attention of authorities or the public to prevent harm to the organization or society.

Whistleblower Protection Act, 2014 (India)

The Whistleblower Protection Act, 2014 was passed by the Indian government to protect individuals who report corruption, misuse of power, or any illegal activity happening in government offices.


8. Which portal was launched for the direct transfer of benefits (DBT) to beneficiaries?

Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) Trinity.

JAM Trinity is a combination of Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile that has helped India achieve financial inclusion and transparency. It has also helped reduce corruption and eliminate fake beneficiaries. 

How it works 

Jan Dhan: A government scheme that provides access to financial services to the poor

Aadhaar: A unique identity number

Mobile: A tool that enables direct benefit transfers (DBT)


9. Which body is responsible for the implementation of the "Right to Education (RTE) Act"?


National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).


10. Which is the nodal agency for the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act?


Central Information Commission (CIC).


INDIAN ART & CULTURE COACH 

11. Who was the first Indian Musician to receive Bharat Ratna?

M. S Subbalakshmi 


12. Name the classical dance of Uttar Pradesh?

Kathak dance originated from Uttar Pradesh (U.P) in North India. This one is derived from the word Katha meaning story, and during the whole dance, the dancers narrate stories through their eyes and expressions.


13. Who is known as Father of Modern Indian Art?

Raja Ravi Varma is widely known as the "Father of Modern Indian Art" for his pioneering work in fusing Indian traditions with European academic art techniques, particularly his paintings of scenes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana. 


14. Which ancient Indian text deals with performing arts, including drama, dance, and music?

Natya Shastra by Bharata Muni.


15. Which temple in India is known as "White Pagoda"?

Jagannath Puri temple was called the “White Pagoda” and is a part of Char Dham pilgrimages (Badrinath, Dwaraka, Puri, Rameswaram).

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