GK Express of 21/05/2025

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” —Winston Churchill

POLITY COACH

1. What is the difference between a Money Bill and a Financial Bill in India?

A Money Bill (Article 110) can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and needs the President’s prior recommendation. A Financial Bill includes provisions related to revenue but is not limited to Article 110; it follows ordinary bill procedures.

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Rajya Sabha has limited powers over a Money Bill but equal powers in Financial Bills.

2. Who decides the disqualification of a Member of Parliament under the Tenth Schedule?

Speaker of the Lok Sabha / Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
The decision of the presiding officer is final in cases of anti-defection.

3. What is the difference between a statutory and a non-statutory body?

Statutory bodies are established by an Act of Parliament (e.g., NHRC), whereas non-statutory bodies are created by executive resolution or order (e.g., NITI Aayog).

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COACH

1. What is the main objective of the Quad grouping?

To ensure a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

It includes India, USA, Japan, and Australia.

2. Which Middle Eastern country is involved in India’s IMEC corridor initiative?

Saudi Arabia is a key partner in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The project was launched at the G20 Summit 2023 in New Delhi.

3. Which country did India recently sign a migration and mobility agreement with in 2023?

The Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement (MMPA) between India and Austria was signed in May 2023 during the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Stockholm by Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

CONSTITUTION COACH

1. What is the meaning of "Secular" in the Preamble of India?

The State does not favor any religion.
It was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

2. What does Article 143 of the Indian Constitution allow the President to do?

Article 143 allows the President of India to ask the Supreme Court for its opinion on important legal questions. Recently, President Draupadi Murmu used this power to seek the Court’s advice, which led to a discussion about the role of the President and the judiciary.

3.How many members were there in the Indian Constituent Assembly before and after the Partition of India in 1947?

Total 389 members before Partition, 299 members after partition(1947).

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. Define 'grouping' in firing.

The ability to hit the same spot repeatedly while aiming at the target.

DRILLING
2. What is the distance maintained in open order?

Two arm lengths (approx. 75 cm between cadets)

FIELD CRAFT AND BATTLE CRAFT
3. What is “camouflage”?

Using natural or artificial material to blend with surroundings and hide from enemy.

ABBREVIATION
4. AFV

Armoured Fighting Vehicle.

AFV is a military vehicle protected by armor, combining mobility with offensive and defensive capabilities. These vehicles can be wheeled or tracked and are used in combat to support infantry or engage in direct combat. They can range from main battle tanks (MBTs) to infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who was the only Muslim woman member of the Indian Constituent Assembly?

Begum Aizaz Rasul was the only Muslim woman in the Constituent Assembly of India.

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