GK Express of 04/07/2025

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Career Tip

Master Budget and Economic Survey Highlights This gives a massive boost in GS-3, Essay, and Interview, especially with current data/statistics.


HISTORY COACH

1. Who got built 'Sudharshan Lake'?
Sudarshana Lake was originally constructed during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya. The lake's construction is attributed to his governor, Pushyagupta, in the 3rd century BCE. It was located in the Junagadh region of present-day Gujarat.
2. What is the meaning of santhara in Jainism?
In Jainism, Santhara, also known as Sallekhana or Samadhi Maran, is a vow of voluntary fasting unto death, undertaken to purify the soul and achieve liberation (moksha). It is a practice of gradually reducing food and water intake until death, typically embraced by elderly individuals or those facing incurable illnesses.
3. Who founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal?
Asiatic Society of Bengal, scholarly society founded on Jan. 15, 1784, by Sir William Jones, a British lawyer and Orientalist, to encourage Oriental studies. At its founding, Jones delivered the first of a famous series of discourses.

BANKING AND FINANCE COACH

1. What is the difference between Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate?
The repo rate is the interest rate at which the central bank (like the Reserve Bank of India) gives money to commercial banks, while the reverse repo rate is the interest rate at which the central bank borrows money from commercial banks. Essentially, the repo rate is the rate at which banks borrow from the central bank, and the reverse repo rate is the rate at which the central bank borrows from banks.
2. What is a Payment Bank?
New type of bank allowed to accept deposits (up to ₹2 lakh), issue debit cards but cannot lend. Ex: Airtel Payments Bank, Paytm Payments Bank.
3. What is the significance of Financial Inclusion in India?
Providing access to banking, credit, insurance to low-income groups. Initiatives: PM Jan Dhan Yojana, UPI, Aadhaar-linked DBT.

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH

1. Which country hosted COP29(conference of the parties) in 2024?
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The conference took place from November 11 to 22, 2024.
2. What is India’s target year for Net Zero emissions?
India, at the 26th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 26) in November, 2021, announced its target to achieve net zero by 2070.
3. Expand NCAP ?
NCAP can refer to two different but related concepts: New Car Assessment Program and National Clean Air Programme.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. Explain the importance of 'Sling' in aiming.
Keeps rifle stable and close to body during fire, improving accuracy and control.
DRILLING
2. Define 'Change Step on March'.
When the leading leg is incorrect, cadet is ordered to make a short step to correct foot synchronization.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is a 'Re-entrant' in field navigation?
A V-shaped valley or indentation in terrain, important for pathfinding and cover.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand FEMA
Foreign Exchange Management Act

Did You Know?

🐘 India is home to over 60% of the world's wild Asian elephants, making it the largest habitat for this species globally. Yet, India also loses about 500 people and around 100 elephants annually due to human-elephant conflict, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable coexistence and habitat corridors. 🌿



QUESTION OF THE DAY

🛰️ Who is known as the “Father of Modern Observational Astronomy” and discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter?
Galileo Galilei is known as the "Father of Modern Observational Astronomy" and is famous for discovering the four largest moons of Jupiter. He made these discoveries using a telescope in 1610. These moons are named Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
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