GK Express of 26/05/2025

By Nikhil Dasari - May 26, 2025

GK Express

“Anything that makes you weak, physically, intellectually, and spiritually, reject as poison.” — Swami Vivekananda

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ECONOMY COACH

1.The famous sentence ,“In the long run we are all dead” was given by which prominent economist ?

John Maynard Keynes in his 1923 work, A Tract on Monetary Reform.

2. What is the Phillips Curve?

It depicts the inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment.

3.What are the main sources of income for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

Interest on domestic assets, Interest on foreign assets, Seigniorageprofit:from issuing currency (face value minus cost)., Foreign exchange operations, etc...

GOVERNANCE COACH

1. What is the difference between a statutory and a constitutional body?

Constitutional bodies are established by the Constitution; statutory bodies are established by Acts of Parliament.
Example: UPSC – Constitutional; NHRC – Statutory.

2.Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 in India?

"Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1989."

3.Which mission aims to provide broadband to all villages?

The BharatNet project aims to provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats (GPs) across India. It is a large-scale rural telecom project, with the goal of ensuring that all villages have access to the internet.

INDIAN ART AND CULTURE COACH

1. What is 'Pattachitra'?

A traditional cloth-based scroll painting from Odisha and West Bengal.
It depicts mythological narratives; known for intricate lines and mythological themes.

2. Which Art form is associated with "Geometric spiritual symbolism"?

The traditional Indian art of "Mandala" is primarily associated with Geometric spiritual symbolism.

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Mandala art is known for its geometric beauty and spiritual significance, often used in meditation and self-expression.

3. Which Indian temple architecture style is known for

blending both Nagara and Dravidian features?

The Vesara style of Indian temple architecture is known for blending features of both the Nagara (North Indian) and Dravidian (South Indian) styles and was influenced by dynasties like the Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, and Hoysalas.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is the rate of fire of an LMG (Light Machine Gun)?

600 rounds per minute. It is used for suppressive fire during battlecraft

DRILLING
2. What is the purpose of saluting in drill?

To show respect and military discipline. It is essential for discipline and tradition in armed forces.

BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is a ‘section’ in field craft?

A group of 10 soldiers commanded by a section commander. It is the basic tactical unit in military operation.

ABBREVIATION
4. Expand NCO

Non-Commissioned Officer

Did You Know?

Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who is the economist behind the idea of “Nudge Theory”?

Richard Thaler is a Nobel Prize-winning economist known for developing Nudge Theory. The theory suggests that small design changes in choice architecture can influence people's behavior without restricting their options. It is widely used in public policy to encourage better decisions, like saving money or improving health.

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