GK Express of 30/05/2025

By Nikhil Dasari - May 30, 2025

GK Express

Small things will make a big difference in long run

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Build financial literacy.

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HISTORY COACH

1. Who is the father of Prehistory in India?

Robert Bruce Foote (22 September 1834 – 29 December 1912) was a British geologist and archaeologist who conducted geological surveys of prehistoric locations in India for the Geological Survey of India. For his contributions to Indian archaeology, he is called the father of Indian prehistory.

2. Which was the prominent dynasty in North eastern India ?

The most prominent and famous dynasty in North-Eastern India is the Ahom Dynasty, which ruled the Brahmaputra Valley (present-day Assam) for nearly 600 years. Established in 1228 by a Tai prince named Sukaphaa, the Ahom Kingdom maintained its independence despite facing Mughal expansion in the region.

3. The first Anglo-Maratha war was ended with which treaty ?

The First Anglo-Maratha War concluded with the Treaty of Salbai, signed in 1782. This treaty established peace and addressed key territorial and political issues between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire.

BANKING AND FINANCE COACH

1. What is Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework of RBI?

A tool to monitor and control weak banks. RBI uses it when banks breach thresholds related to capital, NPAs, and profitability by restricting lending, branch expansion, etc.

2. Who initiated the philanthropic activity 'Giving Pledge'?

The Giving Pledge was initiated by Warren Buffett, Melinda French Gates, and Bill Gates. It was founded in 2010 to encourage the ultra-wealthy to publicly commit to donating the majority of their fortunes to charity.
Azim Premji became the first Indian to sign the Giving Pledge in the year 2012 by donating nearly 50% of his property to the needy.

3. What is the function of the ‘Marginal Standing Facility’ (MSF)?

It allows banks to borrow overnight from RBI by pledging government securities.
The MSF rate is higher than the repo rate and is used during acute liquidity crises.

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH

1. What is the primary role of the Ramsar Convention?

It aims for conservation and wise use of wetlands.
An intergovernmental treaty signed in 1971 in Iran; India has 80+ Ramsar sites.

2.What is Eutrophication, and what causes it?

Eutrophication is the excessive growth of algae caused by nutrient pollution, which depletes oxygen and harms aquatic life.

3. What is 'Ecological Succession'?

A natural process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time. It can be primary (newly formed habitat) or secondary (recolonization of a disturbed area).

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What does 'zeroing a rifle' mean?

Aligning the rifle sights so that the point of aim and the point of impact coincide. Zeroing is essential for accurate firing.

DRILLING
2. What is the difference between a Rank and File?

Rank refers to a horizontal row of people (side-by-side)
👉 Like soldiers standing next to each other in a line. File refers to a vertical column of people (one behind another)
👉 Like soldiers standing one behind the other.

BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. Define ‘Night Vision Discipline’.

Preserving night vision by avoiding bright lights and using red filters. It is crucial during night reconnaissance and stealth operations.

ABBREVIATION
4. Expand IED

Improvised Explosive Device

Did You Know?

Iceland, located on the European continent, is renowned for its incredibly clean air thanks to low population density and extensive use of renewable geothermal and hydropower energy. Often referred to as a “planet” (in jest) because of its otherworldly volcanic landscapes and glaciers, Iceland’s actual capital is Reykjavík, and its official language is Icelandic — one of the world’s oldest living languages.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

What is the Albedo Effect, and how does it affect climate change?

The Albedo Effect is the reflection of sunlight by Earth's surface. When ice melts, less sunlight is reflected and more is absorbed, causing more warming and accelerating climate change.

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