GK Express of 19/06/2025
“Either you run the day or the day runs you.” —Jim Rohn
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SOCIAL REFORMS COACH
1. Which movement is associated with Narayana Guru and what was its message?
The Sri Narayana Dharma Movement advocated social equality and spiritual unity, especially in Kerala, with the slogan “One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind.”
2. Where was the first Dayanand Anglo Vedic (DAV) school founded?
The first DAV school was started at Lahore on 1st June 1886 with the self-abnegation of Mahatma Hansraj as a memorial of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, a versatile genius, social reformer.
3. What was the core demand of the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25)?
It demanded temple entry rights and the right to use public roads around temples for lower castes in Travancore.
INTERNAL SECURITY COACH
1. What is the difference between Insurgency and Terrorism?
Insurgency is an armed rebellion against the State, often to achieve political goals, while terrorism uses violence to create fear, often targeting civilians indiscriminately.
2. How many kilometers of the border does India share with Pakistan?
3. Whe was the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
started?
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or UAPA, was established in 1967. It was amended several times, notably in 2004 and 2019. The 2004 amendment introduced a dedicated chapter on terrorist activities. The 2019 amendment, among other things, empowered the government to designate individuals as terrorists.
BIO-DIVERSITY COACH
1. What is a Biodiversity Hotspot and how many are there in India?
A biodiversity hotspot is a region with rich biodiversity under threat. India has 4:
Himalayas,
Indo-Burma,
Western Ghats-Sri Lanka, and
Sundaland (Nicobar Islands).
Himalayas,
Indo-Burma,
Western Ghats-Sri Lanka, and
Sundaland (Nicobar Islands).
2. What is Montreux Record ?
The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur due to human interference. It was established in 1990, following Recommendation 4.8 of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
3. What is the concept of ‘Biocentric Approach’ in biodiversity conservation?
It considers all living beings as having intrinsic value, promoting protection for their own sake, not just human benefit.
NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH
WEAPON TRAINING
1. What are tracer rounds and when are they used?
1. What are tracer rounds and when are they used?
Bullets with a pyrotechnic charge that visibly trace their path, used at night or to guide machine gun fire.
DRILLING
2. Explain the difference between “Wheeling” and “Inclining” in drills.
2. Explain the difference between “Wheeling” and “Inclining” in drills.
Wheeling is a pivot turn of the squad around one flank, while Inclining is a gradual diagonal movement used during parades.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is the difference between cover and concealment?
3. What is the difference between cover and concealment?
Cover protects from enemy fire (e.g., rock);
Concealment hides you from view but may not stop bullets (e.g., bush)
Concealment hides you from view but may not stop bullets (e.g., bush)
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand BOP
4. Expand BOP
Border Outpost
Did You Know?
🌾 India is one of only 17 "megadiverse" countries in the world, hosting nearly 8% of all recorded species despite occupying just 2.4% of Earth's land area.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Who was the first CEC of india ?
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