GK Express of 12/07/2025

GK Express
Small things will make a big difference in long run

Career Tip

“Learn to adapt to new technologies and tools in your field regularly; it keeps you relevant, opens new opportunities, and builds confidence to handle any career shift gracefully.”


ENGLISH COACH

1. What is the difference between 'beside' and 'besides'.
Beside' means next to
'Besides' means in addition to.
2. What is the meaning of the given phrase "Shotgun wedding" ?
An enforced or hurried wedding, especially because the bride is pregnant.
3. Meaning of "Plutocracy" .
A plutocracy or plutarchy is a society that is ruled or controlled by people of great wealth or income.

SUPERLATIVES COACH

1. Which country has the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Italy has the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with a total of 60 sites. These sites span across the country, showcasing Italy's rich cultural and historical legacy.
2. Which is the longest dam in the world?
The longest dam in the world is Hirakud Dam, located in Odisha, India. It is approximately 25.8 kilometers (16 miles) long, including its dykes. The main dam structure spans 4.8 kilometers (3 miles).
3. Which is the smallest continent in the world?
The smallest continent in the world is Australia. It is also known as the continent of Oceania, encompassing Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the island nations of the Pacific.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

1. Who is the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
Abhinav Bindra is the first Indian individual to win a gold medal. He got this in men's air rifle event.
2. Who is the first Indian to win an Olympic medal?
The first Indian to win an Olympic medal was Norman Pritchard, who won two silver medals at the 1900 Paris Olympics. He achieved this feat in the 200-meter sprint and the 200-meter hurdles.
3. What is the significance of the Ramon Magsaysay Award?
The Ramon Magsaysay Award, often called the "Nobel Prize of Asia", recognizes individuals and organizations in Asia for their outstanding contributions to public service, community leadership, journalism, literature, creative communication arts, peace and international understanding, and emergent leadership.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is magpie?
The innermost circle of a target is called as magpie
DRILLING
2. Which Salute is given to Major General and above?
General Salute
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. Define Fieldcraft
Field craft is an art of using the ground and the weapon available to the best of one's own advantages.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand MPI
Mean Point of Impact

Did You Know?

📘 The Booker Prize was originally awarded only to authors from the Commonwealth, Ireland, and Zimbabwe until 2014, after which it opened to all English-language writers.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

What is the scientific study of earthquakes called?
The scientific study of earthquakes is called seismology. Seismology involves the study of earthquakes and the propagation of seismic waves through the Earth. Scientists who specialize in this field are known as seismologists.

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