GK Express of 07/06/2025

GK Express
Small things will make a big difference in long run

Career Tip

Build Your Communication Power: Learn to express ideas clearly in speaking and writing. Practice formal writing, email etiquette, and spontaneous responses for interviews. Being articulate is a superpower in any profession.


ENGLISH COACH

1. Correct the sentence: "Neither of the answers are correct."
"Neither of the answers is correct." – Because 'neither' is singular.
What is meaning of the given idiom " under the weather"?
Feeling ill or sick.
3. What is the difference between 'Disinterested' and 'Uninterested'?
Disinterested means impartial or neutral. Uninterested means not interested or bored.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

1. Who is the only Indian to have received the Bharat Ratna and Nishan-e-Pakistan?
Morarji Desai is the only Indian to have received both the Bharat Ratna (India's highest civilian award) and the Nishan-e-Pakistan (Pakistan's highest civilian award). He received the Nishan-e-Pakistan in 1990 and the Bharat Ratna in 1991.
2.What is the highest award in architecture?
The Pritzker Architecture Prize is widely regarded as the highest honor in the field of architecture and is often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Architecture". It's an international award established in 1979 by the Pritzker family, recognizing an architect's lifetime achievements.
3. Which award is considered the 'Asian Nobel Prize'?
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is often referred to as "Asia's Nobel Prize". It's an annual award given to individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to public service and other fields in Asia. The award was established in 1957 by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

SUPERLATIVES COACH

1. Which is the world's deepest postbox?
The world's deepest postbox is located in Susami Bay, Japan. It sits 10 meters (33 feet) beneath the surface of the bay. This underwater postbox, which is officially recognized as a mail collection point, receives approximately 1,500 water-resistant postcards annually.
2. Which country will host the G7 2025?
Canada is hosting the 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit, which will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17, 2025. Canada has hosted 6 summits to date: 1981, 1988, 1995, 2002, 2010, and 2018.
3. Which is the longest railway platform in the world?
The world's longest station platform is at Hubballi Junction in India at 1,507 metres (4,944 ft). The Appalachian Trail station or Benson station in the United States, at the other extreme, has a platform which is only long enough for a single bench.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is a 'Hang Fire' and how should it be handled?
Delay between trigger pull and bullet discharge. Wait for 30 seconds before clearing the round.
DRILLING
2. Define the term 'Column of Route'.
A drill formation used when marching on roads, where cadets move in a single or double file.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is the '5S and 6T' principle in ambush?
Selection of Site, Siting of weapons, Security, Surprise, Speed; and Tasks like Tie, Tap, Track, Target, Terminate, Take away.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand APTRAC
ARTRAC stands for Army Training Command, a major training organization within the Indian Army. It was established in 1991 and now serves as the lead training body for the Indian Army, responsible for formulating policies, guidelines, and innovations in training.

Did You Know?

Rabindranath Tagore renounced (given back) his Knighthood in 1919 as a protest against the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre — a powerful act of moral resistance.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who is the only Indian to receive the "Pritzker Architecture Prize"?
B. V. Doshi is the only Indian Architect who won Pritzker Prize in 2018, he built many famous buildings like IIM Banglore, IIM Udaipur, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi.

Comments

  1. What is meant by G7 summit and what is the use of our country,how many countries are participating in this summit?

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  2. Well, that's nice question. Here is your answer
    G7 Summit:
    A yearly meeting of leaders from seven major industrialized countries (US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan) plus the European Union, to discuss global economic, security, and climate issues.

    Use for our country (India):
    Though India isn’t a permanent member, it’s sometimes invited as a guest. This helps India strengthen its international relations, advocate for its interests, and participate in shaping global policies.

    Number of countries participating:
    7 member countries + the European Union (8 total), with guest countries (like India) invited depending on the year’s agenda.

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  3. Anna can you explain about the postbox question , i don't understand about that plss

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    1. Hii, The world’s deepest underwater postbox is located in the Susami bay, Japan. It is the deepest post box which is in water.
      It is mainly installed to attract tourists. We have to post water resistant and oil-based pens in order to write a letter. Nearly 1000 to 1500 letters are posted in this post box.

      That's all, if you want any further information, contact me personally.....

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