GK Express of 08/06/2025

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It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.

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WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH

1. What is the purpose of the 'National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)'?
To unlock the value of public sector assets by leasing them to private sector for long-term revenue without selling them.
2. What is the significance of ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme?
It allows beneficiaries to access subsidized food grains from anywhere in India, promoting migrant welfare and food security.
3. What is ‘PM e-Vidya’ and why was it launched?
An initiative under the National Education Policy 2020 to provide multi-modal access to education (TV, radio, apps, DIKSHA portal), especially during COVID-19.

FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH

1. Who was E. Sreedharan and what is his contribution to infrastructure?
Known as the "Metro Man of India", he revolutionized urban transit systems by leading projects like Delhi Metro and Konkan Railway.
2. Who was Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddi and what is her contribution?
First woman legislator in India and a pioneer in women’s health and education; founder of Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai.
3. Who is regarded as the Punjab Kesari?
Lala Lajpat Rai was popularly known as "Punjab Kesari," which means "The Lion of Punjab". He was a prominent Indian independence activist, author, and politician, and played a key role in the Indian Independence movement. He was part of the Lal Bal Pal triumvirate, along with Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COACH

1. What is the difference between IMF and World Bank?
IMF provides short-term financial aid for macroeconomic stability; World Bank provides long-term loans for development and poverty alleviation.
2. What do you mean by TRAI?
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is an important institution in the sector of Indian telecommunications. TRAI has played a crucial role in regulating and fostering the growth of the telecommunications industry in the country.
3. Which organisation is reponsible fot the development of housing sector in India?
The National Housing Bank (NHB) is an apex financial institution in India which promotes a strong and healthy housing finance system by providing financial and other support to housing finance companies and public agencies involved in housing development. NHB also has a role in supervising and redressing grievances regarding Housing Finance Companies (HFCs), while the regulation of HFCs falls under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is the role of a ‘Butt Party’ in firing range?
The "butt party" refers to the people who handle the targets at the end of the shooting range, specifically the backstop where the bullets land. Their primary roles include raising and lowering targets, replacing them after firing, and ensuring the targets are in the correct position.
DRILLING
2. What is the purpose of 'Spacing' in drill formations?
To maintain uniform distance between cadets to ensure discipline and visual alignment during parade.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is the difference between 'Observation Post (OP)' and 'Listening Post (LP)'?
OP gathers visual information on enemy; LP gathers audio cues from enemy movement, usually in forward zones.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand INSAS
Indian Small Arms System

Did You Know?

🧐 India has the world's largest biometric ID system – Aadhaar, with over 1.3 billion enrollees. It is used for direct benefit transfers, KYC, and digital public infrastructure, making it a core pillar in India's digital governance revolution.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
Abhinav Bindra, in 10m air rifle shooting at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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