GK Express of 26/05/2025

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SOCIAL REFORMS COACH

1. Which reformer is associated with the Widows’ Remarriage Act of 1856?
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, who used ancient texts to justify widow remarriage and persuaded British authorities to pass the Act.
2. Who founded the " Congress Socialist Party" ?
The Congress Socialist Party was founded in 1934 by Jai Prakash Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Acharya Narendra Deva.
3. What was the aim of the Young Bengal Movement?
To promote rationalism, freedom of thought, and reform in Hindu society.

INTERNAL SECURITY COACH

1. What is the 'Golden Crescent' and its relevance to Indian internal security?
Region overlapping Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan—major hub for opium production. Increases drug trafficking and narco-terrorism risks in India.
2. What is the difference between Sedition (Section 124A) and UAPA?
Sedition: Punishes speech/writing inciting hatred against government (under IPC).
UAPA: Focuses on acts threatening sovereignty, integrity, and terrorism.
3. Which Indian states are primarily affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)?
The States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala are considered LWE affected, although in varying degrees.

BIODIVERSITY COACH

1. What is ‘Keystone Species’? Give one example.
A species with a disproportionately large impact on ecosystem balance.
Example: Tiger in Indian forests – regulates prey populations.
2. What is India’s rank in the world in terms of species richness (biodiversity)?
8th in terms of total species richness (especially in higher vertebrates and plants)
3. Which Article of the Indian Constitution is the basis for environmental protection?
Article 48A (Directive Principle) and Article 51A(g) (Fundamental Duty) promote environmental conservation.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is the standard drill for 'Weapon Misfire' during combat?
Keep weapon pointed forward, wait for seconds, then check and clear chamber before re-firing.
DRILLING
2. What is the meaning of 'Wheeling' in drill movement?
A semi-circular marching movement used to change the direction of a squad or contingent.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is ‘Range Estimation’ and how is it done manually?
Judging enemy distance using thumb rule, binoculars, or comparison with known sizes.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand IB
Intelligence Bureau

Did You Know?

🧬 A teaspoon of soil contains more microorganisms than the total number of humans on Earth which shows the vast, unexplored life vital for ecology and agriculture.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

Which is the largest biosphere reserve in India?
Great Rann of Kutch - largest biosphere reserve in India
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