GK Express of 25/06/2025

By Mahesh Telugu - June 25, 2025

GK Express

"Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently."

Career Tip

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POLITY COACH

1. What is the tenure of an Attorney General ?

As per article 76(1), Attorney General is appointed by President for a period decided by him. The AG remains in office during pleasure of the president and thus has no fixed tenure.

2. How many states are part of the North eastern Council ?

The council consists of eight member states of the North Eastern Region, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. In 2002, Sikkim became the eighth member state of the Council.

3. What is the difference between Lokpal and CVC?

Lokpal: Independent anti-corruption authority for investigating complaints against public functionaries.
CVC: Advisory body to the government on vigilance matters. Cannot register FIR or conduct investigation directly.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COACH

1. Which country did India sign the Chabahar Port agreement with in 2024?

India signed a 10-year agreement with Iran to operate the Chabahar Port. The agreement was signed between India Port Global Limited (IPGL) and Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO). This deal aims to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and make Chabahar a regional connectivity hub.

2. Who defined non-alignment as a 'Policy of keeping out of alliances'?

George Schwarzenberger

3. What is India’s ‘Act East Policy’ and how is it different from ‘Look East Policy’?

Look East: Focused on diplomacy and economic cooperation with Southeast Asia (1990s).
Act East: Introduced in 2014, includes security, defence, and strategic partnerships with ASEAN + East Asia.

CONSTITUTION COACH

1. The Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act, 1949 transferred appellate powers to which court?

Supreme Court of India

2. What is the significance of the ‘Basic Structure Doctrine’?

Introduced in Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)—Parliament cannot alter the Constitution’s basic features like secularism, federalism, judicial review.

3. What is the procedure of removal of a Supreme Court judge?

Via impeachment under Article 124(4) by Special Majority in both Houses on grounds of proven misbehaviour or incapacity.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is the difference between Semi-Automatic and Bolt Action Rifle?

Semi-Automatic: Reloads automatically after each shot (e.g., INSAS).
Bolt Action: Manual reload required after each shot (e.g., .303 rifle).

DRILLING
2. What is ‘Mark Time’ and when is it used?

Marching in place without advancing. Used to maintain rhythm during transitions or corrections.

BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is a 'Camouflage Net' and its use?

Special mesh used to conceal vehicles, weapons, or camps from enemy detection—infrared and aerial camouflage.

ABBREVIATION
4. Expand NHRC

National Human Rights Commission

🤔 Did You Know?

June 25 is observed by many opposition groups and activists in India as "Samvidhan Hatya Divas" (Constitution Killing Day). This symbolic protest marks the anniversary of the Emergency declared in 1975 by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, a period during which civil liberties were suspended and constitutional values were undermined. The term is also used more broadly in modern times to criticize actions seen as violating the spirit of the Indian Constitution.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who was Giordano Bruno, and why is he significant in the history of science and philosophy?

An Italian philosopher and astronomer known for proposing the idea of an infinite universe and multiple worlds, and for challenging the geocentric model — he was later executed for heresy.

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