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GK Express of 31/07/2025

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GK Express Blog GK Express๐Ÿš‚ "The future depends on what you do today." – Mahatma Gandhi ๐Ÿ“š Current Affairs Coach 1. What is the full form of NISAR and which two space agencies are jointly developing it? Explanation: NISAR stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar. It is a collaborative Earth observation mission being developed by NASA (USA) and ISRO (India). Know your English 1.Bellow Meaning: Means to shout loudly in a deep voice, often in anger or pain. It can also describe the loud sound made by animals like bulls. Synonyms: Blare,Roar,Shout. Example: The injured soldier bellowed in pain on the battlefield. 2.Foible Meaning: A weakness or a mirror fault in the cgaracter of an individual Synonyms: Flaw, Imperfection, Weakness Example: Nobody is perfect. Even your new friend has his foibles. ...

GK Express of 30/07/2025

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GK Express Blog GK Express๐Ÿš‚ ๐Ÿš€ Click here to board Sarojini Naidu Weekly GK Express "The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you." — B.B. King ๐Ÿ“š Current Affairs Coach 1.What is the full form of ICC committee? The acronym ICC typically stands for Internal Complaints Committee. This committee is usually established in organizations to address complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace, as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, also known as the POSH Act. Know your English 1. Renege To go back on or break a promise that you had made. Examples a. If Sunanda reneges on the agreement now, I'll file a case against her. b. Ever since he reneged on the contract, no company wants to do business with him. POLI...

Sarojini Naidu Weekly Express

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Sarojini Naidu Weekly Express ๐Ÿš† Sarojini Naidu Weekly Express Your Weekly Dose of General Knowledge and Competitive Preparation Top Performers ๐Ÿ’ก Motivational Quote “Dreams are not what you see in sleep. Dreams are those that do not let you sleep” – Abdul Kalam ๐Ÿ—บ️ Map of the Week This week we are going to read about the 16 Mahajanapadas. During the 6th century BCE, a significant political transformation occurred in ancient India with the emergence of sixteen major states, known as the Mahajanapadas. These were the prominent kingdoms and republics that formed the socio-political landscape before the dominance of the Magadha empire. The Buddhist text Anguttara Nikaya is a key source that mentions these sixteen Mahajanapadas. 1. Magadha Capital: Rajagriha, later Pataliputra (Bihar) – Most powerful; home to Bimbisara, Ajatashatru. 2. Kosala – Capital: Shravasti (UP) – King Prasenajit; rival to...

GK Express of 29/07/2025

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GK Express Small things will make a big difference in long run Career Tip Prepare for competitive exams from your 2nd year to stay ahead and build confidence early. GEOGRAPHY COACH 1. Explain the concept of watershed in India. A watershed is a land area where all precipitation collects and drains off into a common outlet. India’s main watersheds include the Ganga Basin and the Godavari Basin. 2. Describe the concept of time zones with an example. Earth is divided into 24 time zones. Eg: India is 5.5 hours ahead of GMT (IST = UTC +5:30). 3. What are the major physiographic divisions of India? India is divided into six major physiographic divisions: The Northern Mountains The Northern Plains The Peninsular Plateau The Indian Desert The Coastal Plains The Islands INDIAN SOCIETY COACH ...

GK Express of 28/07/2025

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GK Express "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." — Eleanor Roosevelt Career Tip "Specialize in one high-demand skill and align it with future trends — depth creates lasting opportunities." ECONOMY COACH 1. What is India’s rank in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2023? In the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023, India's overall rank is 38th out of 139 countries. 2. Which scheme is aimed at promoting manufacturing in India? The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme is the government initiative aimed at promoting manufacturing in India. It provides financial incentives to companies based on their incremental sales of manufactured goods. 3.What does CEPA stand for in trade agreements? In trade agreements, CEPA stands for Comprehensiv...

GK Express of 27/07/2025

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GK Express "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” Career Tip Master current affairs daily. Make habit of reading newspapers like The Hindu or Indian Express, and revise weekly compilations. It helps you in Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages of UPSC, SSC, and Banking exams. WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUTURE COACH 1. Name the scheme that was launched to provide easy access for the people to reach Airplanes in India? UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik) Scheme was launced in 2017 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, to make air travel affordable and widespread, especially for people in smaller towns and remote regions. 2. Name the scheme launched by Indian Government to promote electric vehicles to reduce pollution and dependency on fossil fuels? FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) was l...

GK Express of 26/07/2025

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GK Express "Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you." Career Tip Build your personal brand early. Start writing, speaking, or creating content on your interests. In today’s world, credibility starts online. ENGLISH COACH 1. What do you mean by the term "Prerequisite"? The term prerequisite refers to a condition or situation that is important. In simple words, Prerequisite is a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist. 2. What is an oxymoron? Give examples. An oxymoron is a figure of speech combining contradictory terms. Examples: Deafening silence, Open secret, Bitter sweet. 3. What is the difference between ‘affect’ and ‘effect’? ‘Affect’ is a verb meaning “to influence,” while ‘effect’ is a noun meaning “the result.” Example: The weat...