GK Express of 21/06/2025

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ENGLISH COACH

1. What is the meaning of given phrase "happy go lucky" ?
Not caring or worried about life and the future.
2. Differentiate between 'Subject-Verb Agreement' in complex sentences.
The verb agrees with the main subject, not the clause closest to it.
Example: The bouquet of roses was beautiful. (Not 'were' because 'bouquet' is singular)
3. What is the comparative and superlative of “good”?
Better, best

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

1. Who was the first Indian to win the ‘Ramon Magsaysay Award’?
Acharya Vinoba Bhave in 1958 for community leadership and Bhoodan Movement.
2. Who received the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for the book “Ek Hor Ashwatthama”?
Shri Chaman Arora received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for his Dogri short story collection titled “Ek Hor Ashwatthama”.
3.Who has been awarded the ‘PEN Pinter Prize 2024’?
Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy has been awarded the 2024 PEN Pinter Literary Prize for her courageous writing. This honor comes shortly after the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi sanctioned her prosecution under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

SUPERLATIVES COACH

1. Which is the largest river island in the world?
The largest river island in the world is Majuli, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It covers an area of about 352 square kilometers
2. Which is the hottest place on Earth?
Death Valley, California, USA
3. Which is the highest battlefield in the world?
The highest battlefield in the world is the Siachen Glacier. It is located in the eastern Karakoram Range in the Himalayas, at an altitude of over 6,000 meters (20,000 feet).

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is a ‘Dry Fire Practice’?
Practicing firing without live ammunition to build trigger discipline and aiming consistency.
DRILLING
2. What is the ‘Slow March’ used for in NCC drills?
Ceremonial movement at 60 paces/min, used during funerals, wreath laying, or hoisting national flags.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is ‘Mutual Fire Support’ in tactics?
Positioning units so their firing arcs protect and cover each other, especially during retreat or advance.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand IAF
Indian Air Force

Did You Know?

🇮🇳 The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for 24 languages recognized by the Constitution and includes English, Rajasthani, Bodo, and Santhali. It's not limited to Hindi or regional scripts alone.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

When is World Refugee Day observed every year?
World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 every year. It honors the courage and resilience of refugees worldwide. The day is organized by UNHCR(United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) to raise awareness and support for displaced people.
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