GK Express of 02/07/2025

By Nikhil Dasari - July 02, 2025

GK Express

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POLITY COACH

1. What is the role of the Cabinet Secretariat?

Cabinet Secretary facilitates decision-making in government, coordinates between ministries, and supports Cabinet Committees. Headed by Cabinet Secretary (senior-most civil servant).

2. What is the purpose of Parliamentary Committees?

Small group of MPs analyzing bills and functioning of ministries. Ex: PAC, Estimates Committee, Department-related Standing Committees. Ensures scrutiny and transparency.

3. What is the difference between statutory and non-statutory bodies?

Statutory: Created by law (e.g., NHRC, CVC).
Non-Statutory: Created by executive resolution (e.g., NITI Aayog).

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COACH

1. What is India’s position in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

India is a permanent member (joined in 2017). Uses platform for regional cooperation, counter-terrorism, and Eurasian connectivity projects.

2. What is India’s stake in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?

India is a key player due to geostrategic location. Promotes maritime security, blue economy, and regional cooperation under SAGAR doctrine.

3. What is the significance of the UN Peacekeeping Missions for India?

India is one of the largest troop contributors. Demonstrates commitment to global peace and enhances India’s soft power.

INDIAN CONSTITUTION COACH

1. What is the significance of Article 32?

It is called the "Heart and Soul" of the Constitution by Dr. Ambedkar. Allows citizens to move Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.

2. What is the difference between Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights?

Fundamental Rights: Justiciable, enforceable by courts (can be chaklenged in the courts) DPSPs: Non-justiciable; guide the state for social and economic democracy.(can't ne challenged in the courts)

3. What is the role of the Inter-State Council?

Constitutional body under Article 263. Discusses Centre-State coordination, recommends policy changes, chaired by PM.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. Differentiate between 'Point Target' and 'Area Target'.

(1) Point Target
A single, well-defined location that is the specific objective of an attack or engagement.
(2) Area Target
A larger area that is the objective of an attack, encompassing multiple potential points or structures.

DRILLING
2. What does 'Counter March' mean?

to march or cause to march back along the same route.
or
to change the order of soldiers during a march.

BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. Define 'Reconnaissance Patrol'.

A reconnaissance patrol is a military operation focused on gathering information about a specific area, typically of enemy territory, using visual observation or other means.

ABBREVIATION
4. Expand CISF

Central Industrial Security Force

Did You Know?

🏛 India’s Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world – containing 448 articles, 12 schedules, and more than 100 amendments!

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who presides over joint sittings of Parliament?

Speaker of Lok Sabha.
A joint sitting of the Indian Parliament is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. If the Speaker is absent, the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha takes over. In the absence of both, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides. The President of India can call for a joint sitting under Article 108 of the Constitution.

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