GK Express of 17/07/2025

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"It always seems impossible until it’s done."
– Nelson Mandela

Career Tip

Start mock interviews early. Whether UPSC or private sector, practicing communication builds clarity, confidence, and presence.


SOCIAL REFORMS COACH

1. Who led the Satnami movement in Chhattisgarh to fight caste oppression?
Guru Ghasidas led the Satnami movement in Chhattisgarh to fight against caste oppression and social inequality. He founded the Satnami sect in the 1820s, preaching principles of truth, equality, and peace, and challenging the existing caste system.
2. Who worked for the upliftment of widows and established the Widow Home at Poona?
Pandita Ramabai and Dhondo Keshav Karve both worked for the upliftment of widows and established institutions in Poona for their welfare. Pandita Ramabai founded the Sharada Sadan and Mukti Mission, which provided shelter and support to widows, including those ostracized by society.
3. Who was the first woman graduate in India who also worked for women’s rights?
The first woman graduate in India who also worked for women's rights was Kadambini Ganguly (also known as Kadambini Basu). She was one of the first two women to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Calcutta, and she was also the first woman in British India to practice medicine.

INTERNAL SECURITY COACH

1. What is the role of the National Security Council (NSC)?
It is the apex body for security coordination in India headed by the PM; advises on strategic and security matters.
2. What is the 'Cordon and Search Operation' (CASO)?
A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) is a military or law enforcement tactic where an area is secured by a cordon to prevent movement in or out, while a search is conducted within the area for specific targets, individuals, or contraband. These operations are typically used in areas with high insurgent or terrorist activity or to combat crime and maintain public safety.
3. What is 'Radicalization'?
It is the process by which individuals adopt extreme political/religious ideologies and may turn violent.

BIODIVERSITY COACH

1. Which type of organism causes Malaria?
Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium. Specifically, several species of Plasmodium can cause malaria in humans, with Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax being the most common.World Malaria Day is observed annually on April 25th to raise awareness about this disease and promote efforts to combat it.
2. What is the normal pH level of human blood?
The normal pH level of human blood is slightly basic, ranging from 7.35 to 7.45.
3. What is the functional unit of the kidney?
The functional unit of the kidneys is called a nephron. Each kidney contains millions of these microscopic, coiled, tubular structures that are responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is 'Ballistic Coefficient'?
Measure of bullet’s ability to overcome air resistance during flight.
DRILLING
2. What is 'Change Step on the March'?
Drill movement to correct misaligned footwork while walking.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is 'Obstacle Clearance Patrol'?
Patrol assigned to check for landmines or roadblocks.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand NIA
National Investigation Agency

Did You Know?

🛡 India launched Operation Rakshak in 1990s to control insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir – still ongoing under various phases.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

Which country has the most official languages in the world?
The country with the most official languages in the world is Bolivia, which recognizes 37 official languages. These include Spanish and a variety of indigenous languages.
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