GK Express of 05/07/2025

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🌼 “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela

Career Tip

🌱 Career Tip: “Build a portfolio, not just a resume.” 📂✨ While degrees matter, real projects, internships, and practical problem-solving show your capability clearly to employers. Whether it’s a GitHub for coding, a Behance for design, or a LinkedIn post on your research, document and showcase your work to stand out.


English COACH

1. Meaning of the given phrase "a leap in the dark" ?
Something you do without being certain what will happen as a result or a daring step.
2. What is a misplaced modifier? Give an example
Modifier placed incorrectly in a sentence, causing confusion. Example: "She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates." (Makes it seem children are on plates)
3. What is an oxymoron? Give an example.
A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Ex: “Deafening silence.”

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

1.Who won the Goldman Environmental Prize 2025 from India?
In the year 2025, the Goldman Environmental Prize from India was awarded to Alok Shukla. He was recognized for his efforts in saving the Hasdeo Aranya forest in Chhattisgarh from 21 planned coal mines, according to The Hindu and Mongabay-India.
2.Which state won the Best Startup State Award 2025?
The Karnataka and Gujarat states were jointly awarded the "Best Startup State" award for their exceptional performance in supporting the startup ecosystem.
3. About the L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Award.
The L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program recognizes and supports women scientists worldwide, promoting their contributions and encouraging more women to pursue careers in science. It was established in 1998 by the L'Oréal Foundation and UNESCO. The program includes the International Awards, Rising Talents grants, and National and Regional Young Talents programs.

SUPERLATIVES COACH

1. Which is the world's highest waterfall ?
The world's highest waterfall is Angel Falls, located in Venezuela. It has a height of 979 meters (3,212 feet).
2. Which is the largest railway platform in the world ?
The world's longest railway platform is located at Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Junction (SSS Hubballi Junction) in Hubballi, Karnataka, India. It spans 1,507 meters (4,944 feet). This makes it the longest platform in the world, surpassing the previous record held by Gorakhpur Junction.
3. Which is the largest stadium in the world?
The largest stadium in the world is the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, with a capacity of 132,000. It is a cricket stadium and surpasses the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in North Korea, which previously held the title.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is 'Immediate Action Drill'?
An Immediate Action Drill (IAD), in a military context, is a pre-planned, standardized response to a specific, often unexpected, threat or situation. It's a set of actions designed to be executed quickly and efficiently with minimal verbal commands, ensuring soldiers can react decisively and safely to contact with the enemy or other dangerous situations.
DRILLING
2. Why is drill important in the military?
Builds discipline, coordination, alertness, and unit cohesion.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is the role of a scout in patrol?
Advance observer; detects danger, leads patrols
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand IMF
International Monetary Fund

Did You Know?

The Library of Alexandria, founded in 3rd century BCE in Egypt, was the largest and most significant library of the ancient world, aiming to collect all the world’s knowledge. It is said to have held over 500,000 scrolls before it was gradually destroyed in a series of fires, symbolizing the loss of ancient wisdom. 🔥📚



QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who is the first woman Prime Minister in the world?
The first female Prime Minister in the world was Sirimavo Bandaranaike. She was elected Prime Minister of Ceylon and Sri Lanka three times.
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