GK Express of 17/05/2025

GK Express
"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." — Malcolm X

ENGLISH COACH

1. Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
The wind is given human qualities – “whispered”.
2. What is the meaning of the idiom “cut the mustard”?
To meet expectations or standards
3. Meaning of the given one word substitution "A speech without preparation" ?
Extempore

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

1. Who is the youngest recipient of Bharat Ratna?
The youngest recipient of the Bharat Ratna is Sachin Tendulkar, who received the award in 2014 at the age of 40. He is also the first sportsperson to receive the Bharat Ratna.
2.Who were the recipients of the 58th(2023) Jnanpith Award, and what were their contributions to literature?
The 58th Jnanpith Award (2023) was jointly awarded to Gulzar for his contributions to Urdu literature and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya for his work in Sanskrit literature. Gulzar is celebrated for his poetic and lyrical expression, while Rambhadracharya is known for his deep scholarship and spiritual writings in Sanskrit.
3.Which award is given for excellence in journalism in India?
Ramnath Goenka Award

SUPERLATIVES COACH

1. Which is the world’s largest desert (by area)?
Antarctica. A cold desert with the largest area, not the Sahara.
2. Who is the first woman to climb Mount Everest twice?
Santosh Yadav. She is an Indian mountaineer known for this feat.
3. Which is the largest island in the world?
Greenland

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is the range of the 7.62 mm SLR?
Approximately 800 meters
DRILLING
2. What is the standard interval between two cadets in a squad?
One arm’s length (approx. 40 inches)
LEADERSHIP
3. What promotes emotional unity among diverse cultures?
National festivals like Independence Day, Republic Day
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand ALC.
Annual Leadership Camp

QUESTION OF THE DAY

What is the significance of the Multi Agency Centre (MAC) established by the Indian government?
The Multi Agency Centre (MAC) was upgraded in 2025 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, to strengthen India’s national security. It facilitates seamless intelligence sharing among agencies using AI and GIS technologies.

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