GK Express of 01/07/2025
Small things will make a big difference in long run
Career Tip
Create One-Minute Oral Summaries after each topic you study. This builds your mains + interview skills and helps retain core ideas better.
GEOGRAPHY COACH
1. What is the concept of geomorphic cycle?
Proposed by William Davis, the geomorphic cycle describes the evolution of landforms through stages: youth, maturity, and old age. Each phase shows distinct features: valleys (youth), wide floodplains (maturity), and peneplains (old age).
2. What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
Weathering: Breakdown of rocks in situ (chemical/physical).
Erosion: Movement of broken material by wind, water, or ice.
Erosion: Movement of broken material by wind, water, or ice.
3. How are Western Ghats ecologically significant?
A UNESCO World Heritage site, they are one of the eight "hottest hotspots" of biodiversity globally. Home to endemic species and influence southwest monsoon.
INDIAN SOCIETY COACH
1. What is the concept of Sanskritization?
Coined by M.N. Srinivas. Refers to lower castes imitating upper caste rituals to elevate social status.
2. What is the difference between social exclusion and social inclusion?
Social Exclusion: Marginalization of groups (e.g., Dalits, disabled).
Inclusion: Empowerment through affirmative action, rights-based programs.
Inclusion: Empowerment through affirmative action, rights-based programs.
3. What are the main challenges to communal harmony in India?
Religious polarization, hate speech, social media misinformation, and poor interfaith dialogue mechanisms.
BIOLOGY COACH
1. What is the difference between vaccine and serum.
Vaccine: Preventive; contains dead or weakened pathogens.
Serum: Curative; contains antibodies for immediate immunity (e.g., anti-venom).
Serum: Curative; contains antibodies for immediate immunity (e.g., anti-venom).
2. What is photosynthesis and the role of chlorophyll?
Conversion of light energy into chemical energy (glucose) by plants. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, mainly blue and red wavelengths.
3. What is the difference between DNA and RNA?
DNA: Double-stranded, stores genetic info.
RNA: Single-stranded, helps in protein synthesis.
RNA: Single-stranded, helps in protein synthesis.
NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH
WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is 'Ballistics'?
1. What is 'Ballistics'?
"Ballistics" refers to the study of the motion, behavior, and effects of projectiles, particularly bullets, in flight. It encompasses the science of how firearms propel bullets and how those bullets behave as they travel towards a target, including their trajectory, velocity, and impact.
DRILLING
2. Describe 'Marker' role during squad formation.
2. Describe 'Marker' role during squad formation.
In squad formation, the Marker acts as a reference point, typically the right-hand person of the front rank, to help the squad align and maintain proper spacing during drills. They stand at ease when the squad is formed and ensures the squad forms correctly, as instructed by the squad leader.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. Define 'Field Signals'.
3. Define 'Field Signals'.
Field signals are a system of nonverbal communication used to convey information or instructions in a field setting, often in military or sports contexts. They are typically visual, using hand gestures, body movements, or other observable actions to communicate commands or information.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand DGCA
4. Expand DGCA
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Did You Know?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Which gland is known as the "Master Gland"?
The pituitary gland is known as the "master gland" of the body. It's a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions and controlling the activity of other endocrine glands.
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