GK Express of 18/07/2025

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HISTORY COACH

1. Who deciphered Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts?
James Prinsep deciphered both the Brahmi and Kharosthi scripts. He was an English scholar and antiquarian who worked for the British East India Company. Prinsep's decipherment of these scripts, particularly in the 1830s, was crucial for understanding ancient Indian history and culture, as they were used in inscriptions on pillars, rocks, and coins.
2. How many Alvars and Nayanars are there according to tradition?
There were 12 Alvars and 63 Nayanars. The Alvars were devotees of Vishnu, while the Nayanars were devotees of Shiva. Both groups were Tamil poet-saints who played a significant role in the Bhakti movement in South India.
3. Who was the founder of Chishti silsila?
The founder of the Chishti Silsila, a prominent Sufi order, was Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti. He established the order in India, making Ajmer his main center for teaching and spreading Sufi ideals. In Sufism, silsila refers to a spiritual lineage or chain of transmission of spiritual knowledge and authority, connecting a Sufi master to the Prophet Muhammad through a succession of teachers and disciples.

BANKING AND FINANCE COACH

1. Which bank was the first Indian bank to open a branch outside India?
The first Indian bank to open a branch outside of India was the Bank of India. They established a branch in London in 1946.
2. What is a mutual fund?
A professionally managed investment fund that pools money from investors to purchase securities.
3. What does ‘Lead Bank Scheme’ aim to do?
A bank is assigned a district to coordinate banking services and financial inclusion efforts across rural and urban areas.

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH

1. The Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in which state?
The Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located under Dhubriand Kokrajhar districts of Assam and covers an area of 45.568 square kilometers. It is famous for the golden langur and is the second protected habitat for golden langur in India.
2. World’s largest tiger reserve “Hukawang Valley Tiger Reserve” is located in which country?
The Hukawang Valley is an isolated valley in Myanmar (Burma), roughly 5,586 square miles in area. The Burmese government has also designated 6500 square kilometre of the valley as the protected forest reserve. It is the world’s largest tiger reserve.
3. The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary (IGWLS) is located in which state?
The Anamalai Tiger Reserve, which is earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP), is located in the Anaimalai Hills of Pollachi, Valparai and Udumalpet taluks of Coimbatore District and Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. What is the standard firing position in NCC?
Prone Position
DRILLING
2. In drill, how many beats are there in ‘Saamne Salute’?
3 beats
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is reconnaissance?
Collecting enemy information using scouts or patrols
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand ANO
Associate NCC Officer

Did You Know?

Mandela Day is observed every year on July 18 (Nelson Mandela’s birthday) to honor his 67 years of service fighting for social justice, human rights, and freedom.Nelson Mandela was on the US Terror Watchlist until 2008, despite being a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former President of South Africa. The United Nations officially declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day in 2009, encouraging everyone to dedicate 67 minutes of their day to community service in recognition of Mandela’s 67 years of public service.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

Which animal has the highest blood pressure among all living animals?
A giraffe’s heart must pump blood up its long neck to its brain, requiring blood pressure about twice that of humans (approximately 280/180 mm Hg). This adaptation helps them survive while feeding on tall trees in African savannas.
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