GK Express of 03/07/2025

By Mahesh Telugu - July 03, 2025

GK Express

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” — Peter Drucker

Career Tip

💡 “Don’t wait to feel ready. Start before you’re ready, learn as you go, and build momentum. Growth happens outside your comfort zone.”

SOCIAL REFORMS COACH

1. In which year Child Marriage Restraint Act (Sarda Act) was passed?

The Child Marriage Restraint Act, also known as the Sarda Act, was passed in 1929. While the Act was passed in 1929, it came into effect on April 1, 1930.

2. Who established Sharda Sadan for widows in Bombay?

Sharda Sadan, a home and educational institution for widows, was established in Bombay by Pandita Ramabai. She founded it on March 11, 1889, in the Chowpatty area of Bombay (now Mumbai). The institution aimed to provide shelter, education, and vocational training to high-caste widows.

3. Name the movement started by Dr. Ambedkar for Dalit Rights.

Dr. Ambedkar is known for leading multiple movements for Dalit rights. One of the most prominent was the Mahad Satyagraha in 1927, which aimed to secure the right of Dalits to access public water resources like the Chavdar Tank in Mahad.

INTERNAL SECURITY COACH

1. What is the role of NATGRID?

NATGRID (National Intelligence Grid) integrates 21 databases related to immigration, banking, and telecom. Helps security agencies access real-time information against threats.

2. Which act was enacted in 2002 to prevent terrorism?

The act enacted in 2002 to prevent terrorism was the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). It was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2002 and repealed in 2004.

3.Which security force protects VIPs in India?

The SPG (Special Protection Group), NSG (National Security Guards), ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) and CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) are the agencies responsible for providing securities to VVIPs, VIPs, politicians, high-profile celebrities and sportspersons.

BIODIVERSITY COACH

1. Which coastal state announced India’s first Seagrass Conservation Reserve in 2025?

In 2025, Tamil Nadu announced India's first Dugong Conservation Reserve in Palk Bay. This 448 sq km reserve aims to protect seagrass habitats, which are crucial for dugongs, also known as sea cows. The reserve will cover coastal waters of Thanjavur and Pudukkottai districts.

2. What is the function of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)?

Implements Biological Diversity Act (2002). Regulates access to biological resources and benefit-sharing, ensures conservation and sustainable use.

3. What is the IUCN Red List and its importance?

Maintained by International Union for Conservation of Nature; lists species based on extinction risk. Guides conservation policies.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is 'Sight Picture'?

"Sight picture" refers to the visual image a shooter sees when aligning the sights of a firearm with the target. It's the precise alignment of the front and rear sights, along with the target, as perceived by the shooter. A good sight picture is crucial for accurate shooting.

DRILLING
2. What is the standard inter-rank spacing in squad drill?

The space between elements in the direction of depth. Between individuals, the space between your chest and the person to your front. In troop formations, the distance between ranks is 40 inches (

BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. Define 'Dead Ground'.

Dead ground" is generally referred to areas that are obscured or hidden from view. In military contexts, it describes terrain that is not visible to an observer due to natural features like hills or depressions.

ABBREVIATION
4. Expand CPCB

Central Pollution Control Board

Did You Know?

Goods and Services Tax (GST), implemented in India on 1st July 2017, replaced multiple indirect taxes to create a unified tax system across the nation, making it India’s biggest tax reform since Independence. The concept of GST was first proposed in 2000 by the Vajpayee government, and after years of deliberation, it became a reality under the 101st Constitutional Amendment. Internationally, France was the first country to introduce GST in 1954, followed by countries like Canada, Australia, and Singapore, making it a widely adopted tax model to simplify indirect taxation and improve transparency in the economy globally. 🌐💡

QUESTION OF THE DAY

In which year did India dedicate Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports?

The ministry was set up as the Department of Sports at the time of organisation of 1982 Asian Games New Delhi. Its name was changed to the Department of Youth Affairs & Sports during celebration of the International Youth Year, 1985. It became a

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