GK Express of 15/07/2025

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"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out."

Career Tip

Master time management with the Pomodoro technique – 25 min focused study + 5 min break. Boosts retention and avoids burnout.


GEOGRAPHY COACH

1. What is the 'Ring of Fire'?
Pacific Ocean belt with high volcanic and earthquake activity due to subduction zones.
2. What is a 'Duar' and where is it found?
'Duar' are floodplains found at the foothills of eastern Himalayas, especially in Assam and West Bengal.
3. What is the highest peak in Andhra Pradesh?
Arma Konda (1,680 m) in the Eastern Ghats of Visakhapatnam district.

INDIAN SOCIETY COACH

1. Which state in India has the largest tribal population?
According to the 2011 Census, Madhya Pradesh has the largest tribal population in India. It has a Scheduled Tribe population of over 1.5 crore, which accounts for 21.1% of the state's total population.
2. In which year was the Dowry Prohibition Act passed in India?
Dowry Prohibition Act was enacted on July 1, 1961: Its purpose was to prevent the giving and receiving of dowry.Punishment for violation of law is 5 years imprisonment and Rs 15000/- or the value of dowry whichever is higher.
3. Which state has the highest sex ratio in India (2011 Census)?
According to the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India, with 1084 females per 1000 males.

BIOLOGY COACH

1. Which is the longest bone in the human body?
The longest bone in the human body is the femur, also known as the thigh bone. It runs from the hip to the knee and is responsible for supporting the weight of the upper body.
2. Which blood cells help in clotting of blood?
Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are the blood cells that play a crucial role in blood clotting, according to some medical sources. They work by clumping together at the site of a blood vessel injury, forming a plug that helps stop the bleeding.
3. Which organ produces insulin in the human body?
The pancreas is the organ in the human body that produces insulin. Specifically, the beta cells within the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas are responsible for insulin production. Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels by facilitating glucose uptake into cells.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is a 'Bore Obstruction'?
Any blockage in barrel that can cause misfire or barrel explosion.
DRILLING
2. What is 'Cover Off' in drilling?
Instruction to align oneself behind the person in front in straight lines.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is 'Field Sketching'?
Drawing battlefield elements for communication and planning.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand RSO
Range Safety Officer
Officer responsible for safe conduct during live firing.

Did You Know?

📍 Mawsynram in Meghalaya is the wettest place on Earth, receiving over 11,000 mm of rainfall annually.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

Which city is known as the 'Manchester of South India'?
Coimbatore is called the "Manchester of South India" due to its large-scale textile industry which is mainly fed by the cotton fields that surround this region. It houses around 25,000 small, medium and large industries.
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