GK Express of 20/06/2025

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HISTORY COACH

1. What was the objective of the 'Ilbert Bill' controversy of 1883?
It was introduced in 1883 by the British Viceroy of India, Lord Ripon. This bill allowed Indian judges to try british offenders by removing the racial bar in the Code of Criminal Procedure, which prevented Indian judges from trying European defendants. The bill was met with fierce opposition from the European community in India.
2. What was the main aim of the Hunter Commission (1882)?
To evaluate the progress of education in India post-Wood's Despatch. It recommended promotion of primary education and encouragement of private enterprise in education.
3. What was the significance of the Rampa Rebellion (1922–24)?
A tribal uprising in Andhra Pradesh led by Alluri Sitarama Raju against British forest laws and exploitation. Known for guerrilla tactics and inspiring tribal resistance.

BANKING AND FINANCE COACH

1. What is the function of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)?
A super-regulatory body chaired by the Finance Minister to maintain financial stability, improve inter-regulatory coordination, and promote financial inclusion.
2. What is 'Operation Twist' by RBI?
RBI simultaneously buys long-term government bonds and sells short-term securities to manage long-term interest rates and stimulate economic growth.
3. What is the Basel III Norm related to banking?
A global regulatory framework to strengthen bank capital requirements and risk management practices post-2008 crisis.

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH

1. What is an 'Ecotone' and why is it important?
A transition zone between two ecosystems (e.g., forest-grassland) that has species from both areas and some unique to it; highly biodiverse.
2. What is ‘Island Biogeography Theory’?
It explains species richness on islands based on island size and distance from the mainland.
Larger/closer islands support more species.
3. What is the principle of 'Carrying Capacity' in ecology?
The maximum population size an environment can sustain without degradation.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is 'Line of Sight' and how does it affect firing?
The straight visual line from the shooter's eye through the sights to the target—critical for accuracy.
DRILLING
2. What is ‘Close Column March’?
Movement of a platoon in compact formation for parade ground movement with quick turns and limited space.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is the difference between 'Ambush' and 'Raid'?
Ambush: Surprise attack on a moving enemy Raid: Sudden attack to capture or destroy, followed by quick withdrawal
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand UTC
University Training Corps

Did You Know?

🌎 The Sundarbans is the only mangrove forest where tigers are found naturally—a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared by India and Bangladesh, critical for climate resilience and biodiversity.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

What is the legal status of Environment Protection Act, 1986?
An umbrella legislation passed after the Bhopal gas tragedy to coordinate actions for environmental protection and fill gaps in existing laws.
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