GK Express of 22/06/2025

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WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH

1. What is the 'Aspirational Districts Programme'?
It was launched by NITI Aayog to improve socio-economic indicators in 112 backward districts using real-time monitoring and competition-based development.
2. What is Bharatmala Pariyojana?
A centrally-sponsored project launched for improving road connectivity across India with special emphasis on border and economic corridors, logistics parks, and coastal roads.
3. What is the aim of Jal Jeevan Mission?
To provide functional tap water connections to every rural household by 2024 with focus on water conservation.

FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH

1. Who was Verghese Kurien and what is his contribution to India?
Known as the Father of White Revolution; established AMUL and the NDDB, transforming India into the world’s largest milk producer.
2. What is the contribution of Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan to India?
Known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India, his research in hybrid crops helped achieve self-sufficiency in food grain production.
3. Who was the first Indian to preside over the UN General Assembly?
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, elected as President of the 8th UNGA session in 1953.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH

1. What is the role of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
A statutory body under the NGT Act, 2010, for expeditious disposal of environmental protection cases and compensation for damages.
2. What is the function of WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body?
Adjudicates trade disputes between member countries under WTO rules and ensures implementation of rulings through consensus.
3. What does the International Court of Justice (ICJ) do?
Principal judicial organ of the UN, settles legal disputes between states and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is the purpose of the 'Butt Stroke' technique?
A close-combat weapon technique using the butt of the rifle to strike an opponent during emergencies.
DRILLING
2. What does 'At the Halt' mean in drill?
It refers to performing movements such as salutes or turns while stationary, not in motion.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is the principle of ‘Defilade’?
Tactical positioning behind terrain features (e.g., hill, ridge) to protect from direct enemy fire.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand CSIR
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Did You Know?

🌏 India is the only country to have a Ministry solely for Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy)—formed in 2014 to promote traditional healthcare systems globally.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who was awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1992 for his contribution to education?
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Education Minister.
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