GK Express of 17/06/2025
Risk comes from not knowing What you are doing
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GEOGRAPHY COACH
1. Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states in India?
2. In which state Talchar thermal power plant is located?
Talcher Super Thermal Power Station (NTPC Talcher Kaniha) is a coal-based power plant located in Angul district Odisha. It was the first mega power plant of India to have an installed generation capacity of 3000MW.
3. Which state is the largest producer of silk in India?
Karnataka is the largest producer of silk in India. The state produces an average of around 8,200 metric tonnes of silk every year, which is about 50% of the total silk production in India. Mysore and North Bengaluru in Karnataka are famous for their silks and are called the “Silk City” as they majorly contribute to the silk production in India.
INDIAN SOCIETY COACH
1. What does 'Urban Social Exclusion' mean in the Indian context?
It refers to denial of access to services, rights, and participation in urban governance, especially to slum dwellers, minorities, and migrants.
2. What does the "replacement level" of fertility approximately indicate?
This level ensures population stability by balancing the number of births and deaths. The replacement level of fertility is the total fertility rate (TFR) at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next, without migration.
3. What is the 'Demographic Dividend' and when does it occur?
A phase when the working-age population is higher than dependents, offering economic growth potential if harnessed via jobs and education.
BIOLOGY COACH
1. What is 'Xenotransplantation'?
The process of transplanting organs or tissues between different species, often from pigs to humans; researched to address organ shortages.
2. What is the role of the pineal gland in the human body?
It secretes melatonin, which regulates circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycles.
3.What are prostaglandins and what do they do in our body?
Prostaglandins are lipid compounds derived from fatty acids that act like hormones.They help control pain, swelling, fever, and other body functions like blood flow and digestion.
NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH
WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is a 'Burst Fire' mode and its tactical use?
1. What is a 'Burst Fire' mode and its tactical use?
A firing mode that releases 3–4 rounds per trigger pull; balances accuracy and firepower in combat.
DRILLING
2. Explain the importance of 'Counter March' in drill.
2. Explain the importance of 'Counter March' in drill.
A precision movement used to reverse the direction of a squad without losing alignment; important during parades and formations.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. Explain 'Defilade' in battlefield positioning.
3. Explain 'Defilade' in battlefield positioning.
A position protected from enemy fire or observation, often by terrain features like ridges or walls.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand CBRN
4. Expand CBRN
CBRN stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear. It refers to the protection and defense against hazards associated with these types of weapons or materials. Essentially, CBRN encompasses the measures taken to mitigate the risks and potential impacts of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear events.
Did You Know?
India is the only country with a postal stamp on the world's first test-tube baby, Louise Brown.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
In how many zones Indian Railway has been divided?
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