GK Express of 31/05/2025

GK Express
Never Give up! Life gives us many difficulties but they are not permanent

Career Tip

Improve communication skills.


Start practicing spoken English, join debate or group discussion clubs. Excellent communication is a game-changer in interviews and leadership roles.


ENGLISH COACH

1. What is the difference between “who” and “whom”?
“Who” is used as a subject; “whom” as an object.
Who wrote the book? (Subject)
To whom was the letter addressed? (Object)
2. What is the meaning of the longest words in English - supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?
extraordinary good and wonderful
3. What is the meaning of the idiom: “Bite the bullet”?
To endure and face a painful situation bravely.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

1. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 from India?
Kailash Satyarthi
He shared this Nobel Peace Prize with Malala Yousafzai for their struggle against child labour and for education.
2. What is the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna now renamed as?
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

It was renamed in 2021 to honor the legendary hockey player.
3. Who was the first Indian woman to receive the Bharat Ratna?
Indira Gandhi (1971)
It was honored for her leadership and role in the Indo-Pak War of 1971.

SUPERLATIVES COACH

1. Which is the highest dam in India?
Tehri dam, Uttarkhand. It was 260.5 meters tall and built on Bhagirathi River
2. What is the deepest lake in the world?
Lake Baikal, Russia. It's depth was 1,642 meters and also it is the oldest freshwater lake.
3. What is the largest temple complex in the world by land area?
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
It Spans 162 hectares and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. Define ‘point blank range’.
Distance at which a weapon can shoot directly without adjusting elevation. It means very short range and bullet travels nearly straight.
DRILLING
2. How many parts are there in NCC Command
There are rwo parts in a NCC Command namely 1) Cautionary word and 2) Executive word
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What do you mean by the term ‘Ambush’.
A surprise attack on the enemy from concealed positions.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand BSF.
Border Security Force

Did You Know?

India’s first satellite, Aryabhata (1975), was launched by the Soviet Union, not ISRO. (It was built by India but launched by USSR)

ISRO's first indigenously launched satellite was Rohini-1 in 1980 using SLV-3.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

Which international organization publishes the World Economic Outlook?
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
It analyses global economic trends and outlook.

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