GK Express of 03/05/2025

GK Express
"Either you run the day, or the day runs you".

ENGLISH COACH

1. What do you mean by the term "Hoot down"?
"Hoot down" means to loudly shout or boo at someone, especially to express disapproval and prevent them from speaking. In simple words, it is to force them to stop performing by making loud noises at them.
Example: The politician was hooted down by the angry crowd before he could finish his speech.
2. Explain the meaning of the word "Freeloader" ?
A freeloader is someone who ‘eats and drinks at someone else’s expense’. For example, Rahul is a freeloader, but he is a lot of fun.
Another example include "During the marriage season one finds a lot of freeloaders in the dining hall.
3. Decipher the meaning of the idiom "Let the cat out of the bag"?
To reveal a secret carelessly or by mistake.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

1. Which Indian was conferred the Legion of Honour by France in 2022?
Ratan Tata
2. Which award is given for excellence in sports coaching in India?
Dronacharya Award
3. Which prize is awarded for excellence in journalism, literature, and music in the United States?
The Pulitzer Prize is the most prestigious award in the United States for music, literature, and journalism. It was established in 1917 by Joseph Pulitzer.

SUPERLATIVES COACH

1. Who became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize winner?
Malala Yousafzai.
2. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
Wular Lake of Jammu and Kashmir, which was formed by the tectonic activity.
3.When was the first Labour Day celebrated in India?
While May Day began as a global movement, India's voice joined in on May 1, 1923, when the day was celebrated for the first time in the country — right in Chennai (then known as Madras). The man behind it? Singaravelar, a bold freedom fighter, lawyer, and advocate for workers' rights.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

NATIONAL INTEGRITY
1. What does unity in diversity mean?
Unity in Diversity means "different cultures living together peacefully".

WEAPON TRAINING
2. Name the parts of .22 rifle?
Main parts: Barrel, Bolt, Trigger, Stock, Magazine, Sights. The effective range of .22 rifle is 200 meters.

LEADERSHIP
3. What is the first quality of a leader?.
Confidence is the first quality of a Leader.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

What is the highest gallantry award in India?
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India’s highest military gallantry award, given for bravery in the face of the enemy. Instituted on 26 January 1950 (effective from 15 August 1947), it was designed by Savitri Khanolkar. The first recipient was Major Somnath Sharma, posthumously honored for his actions in the 1947 Indo-Pak war. Only 21 soldiers have received it so far.

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