GK Express of 16/07/2025
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The first woman to be the Speaker of the Lok Sabha was Meira Kumar. She served in the role from 2009 to 2014. Prior to this, she was a Member of Parliament and held the positions of Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment and Minister of Water Resources.
In India, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is known as the "Guardian of the Public Purse". This is because the CAG audits all government expenditures to ensure accountability and transparency in the use of public funds.
On 12 June 1975, Justice Jagmohanlal Sinha of the Allahabad High Court found Indira Gandhi guilty of electoral malpractices, declaring her election to the Lok Sabha void, which directly led to the proclamation of Emergency on 25 June 1975.
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POLITY COACH
1.Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
2. Which body is called the ‘Guardian of Public Purse’ in India?
3. Who was the Allhabad High court judge at the time of emergency in 1975?
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COACH
1. What is the 'International Solar Alliance'?
ISA was launched by India and France to promote solar energy globally, headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.
2. What is the 'Operation Dost'?
India’s humanitarian mission to Turkey and Syria after 2023 earthquake.
3. How is India involved in G20?
India was G20 President in 2023 and hosted the Delhi Summit with emphasis on inclusivity and Global South.
CONSTITUTION COACH
1. Which amendment abolished the Privy Purse?
The 26th Amendment to the Constitution of India, ratified in 1971, abolished the privy purse and privileges of the former rulers of princely states. This amendment effectively eliminated the annual payments and special privileges previously granted to these rulers upon their states' accession to India.
2. Which article deals with the Finance Commission?
Article 280 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Finance Commission. This article mandates the establishment of a Finance Commission by the President every five years or earlier. The commission's primary function is to make recommendations on the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States, and among the States themselves.
3. Which article mentions the post of Vice President of India?
Article 63 of the Constitution of India explicitly mentions the post of Vice-President of India. It states that "There shall be a Vice-President of India".
NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH
WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is 'Barrel Life'?
1. What is 'Barrel Life'?
Number of rounds a barrel can fire before losing accuracy.
DRILLING
2. What is a 'Flight Drill'?
2. What is a 'Flight Drill'?
Drill formation of air wing NCC cadets equivalent to platoon.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is 'Field Fortification'?
3. What is 'Field Fortification'?
Construction of trenches, bunkers to protect against fire.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand SCO
4. Expand SCO
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
🤔Did You Know?
India is the only country in the world with a Bill of Rights for cows. ✔️ Several Indian states have specific laws under the Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 48) to protect and improve the breeds of cattle and prohibit cow slaughter, reflecting cultural and economic significance in Indian society.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?
New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893. India granted voting rights to women in 1950, when the Constitution came into effect, providing universal adult suffrage.
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