GK Express of 14/06/2025

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Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.

Career Tip

📘 Start Maintaining a Skill Tracker
Every week, list 1 new skill (Excel, data interpretation, drafting, public speaking) and review your progress. This gives direction and measurable self-improvement for any job profile.


ENGLISH COACH

1. What is the meaning of the given "Hit the roof" ?
Suddenly become very angry.
2. What is the difference between “few” and “a few”?
Few means almost none (negative); a few means some (positive).
➤ Ex: Few students passed. (hardly any)
➤ A few students passed. (some did)
3. What is a misplaced modifier?
A descriptive word or phrase placed too far from the word it modifies, creating confusion.
➤ Wrong: She almost drove her kids to school every day.
➤ Correct: She drove her kids to school almost every day.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

1. Who is the first Indian to win the Oscar for Best Original Song?
M.M. Keeravani and Chandrabose for “Naatu Naatu” (RRR), 2023 Oscars.
2. Which Indian has received both Bharat Ratna and Nishan-e-Pakistan?
Morarji Desai – former PM of India; recognized for efforts in Indo-Pak peace.
3. Which award is given for lifetime achievement in Indian cinema?
Dadasaheb Phalke Award – India's highest cinematic honor.

SUPERLATIVES COACH

1. Who is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate?
Malala Yousafzai – awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at age 17.
2. Which is the largest delta in the world?
The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (also called the Sundarbans Delta) – spanning India and Bangladesh.
3. Which is the highest motorable road in the world?
Umling La Pass, Ladakh – 19,024 feet (India holds this record as of 2024).

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is the immediate action on rifle misfire during range practice?
Hold position, wait 10 seconds, then check the weapon; known as misfire drill.
DRILLING
2. What is the difference between ‘Open Order March’ and ‘Close Order March’?
In military drill, Open Order March involves increasing the distance between ranks for purposes like inspections, while Close Order March refers to the normal, close formation used in marching and ceremonies. In essence, open order is a wider, more spaced-out formation, and close order is the standard, compact formation.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is a 'Fall Back Position'?
A pre-determined location for regrouping after facing heavy enemy fire or loss of position.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand UNODC
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Did You Know?

The Amazon Rainforest, often called the "lungs of the Earth," spans across nine South American countries and produces about 20% of the world's oxygen. It is home to millions of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else. However, it faces severe threats from deforestation, climate change, and illegal activities, making its protection a global priority.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

What is the importance of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for India?
FATF monitors global money laundering and terrorism financing. India's membership helps it avoid being grey-listed and ensures financial credibility.
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