GK Express of 23/05/2025

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“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs

HISTORY COACH

1. Who was the step mother of Buddha?
Mahāprajāpatī Gotamī, the stepmother and maternal aunt of the Buddha, raised him with great care after the death of Queen Māyā. She holds a special place in Buddhist history as the first Bhikkhunī (Buddhist nun) and the founder of the Bhikkhunī Sangha, the monastic order for women.
2. Battle of Khanwa fought between whom?
The Battle of Khanwa was fought in 1527 between Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty, and Rana Sanga of Mewar.
3.Which treaty ended "Third Carnatic war in India" ?
The Treaty of Paris (1763) ended the Third Carnatic War between the British and the French in India.

BANKING AND FINANCE COACH

1. What is the primary objective of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in India?
The MPC aims to maintain price stability while keeping in mind the objective of growth. It sets the policy repo rate to control inflation within the target range.
2. What does 'Base Rate' signify in the Indian banking context?
Base Rate is the minimum interest rate set by the Reserve Bank of India below which banks are not permitted to lend to their customers. It ensures transparency in the credit market.
3. Who was the first indian to sign the Giving pledge?
Azim Premji was the first Indian to sign the Giving Pledge. In 2013, he agreed to give away at least half of his wealth by signing the Giving Pledge. Premji started with a $2.2 billion donation to the Azim Premji Foundation, focused on education in India.

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH

1. Which is the largest delta in the World?
Sunderbans delta which is formed by the depletion of Ganga and Brahmaputra river is the largest delta in the world.
2. What is 'Ecological Succession'?
Ecological succession is the natural process by which ecosystems change and develop over time, involving species replacement and habitat transformation.
3. Which are the major Green house gases?
Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) are the primary greenhouse gases.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is the magazine capacity of the .22 Deluxe Rifle?
5 rounds
DRILLING
2. What is the standard pace length in quick march during NCC drills?
The standard pace length is 30 inches
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is a 'cover' in military terms?
A 'cover' is any object or terrain feature that provides protection from enemy fire.
ABBREVIATION
4. What does 'BPET' stand for in NCC training?
Battle Physical Efficiency Test.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who is the youngest Indian to sign "Giving Pledge"?
Nikhil Kamath, at age 35, has become the youngest Indian signatory to the Giving Pledge, a movement of philanthropists founded by Warren Buffett, Melinda French Gates, and Bill Gates in 2010.
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  1. Anonymous23 May 2025 at 12:20

    Anna can you explain about the Giving pledge.

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    1. Anonymous23 May 2025 at 12:21

      What is the meaning of Giving pledge

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    2. Nikhil Dasari23 May 2025 at 12:33

      Hii
      The "Giving Pledge" is a philanthropic campaign started by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates in 2010. Its main goal is:

      > To encourage the world's wealthiest individuals and families to commit to giving away the majority of their wealth—at least 50%—to charitable causes during their lifetime or in their will.

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