GK Express of 26/07/2025

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ENGLISH COACH

1. What do you mean by the term "Prerequisite"?
The term prerequisite refers to a condition or situation that is important.
In simple words, Prerequisite is a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.
2. What is an oxymoron? Give examples.
An oxymoron is a figure of speech combining contradictory terms.
Examples: Deafening silence, Open secret, Bitter sweet.
3. What is the difference between ‘affect’ and ‘effect’?
‘Affect’ is a verb meaning “to influence,” while ‘effect’ is a noun meaning “the result.”
Example: The weather affected my mood. The effect was depression.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

1. Who gives the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. It was established in 1897 by the Norwegian Storting (parliament) as stipulated in Alfred Nobel's will, which was finalized in 1895.
2. Who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2019 for research on poverty?
In 2019, the Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, and Michael Kremer for their "experimental approach to alleviating global poverty". While all three are recognized for their contributions, Abhijit Banerjee, who is of Indian descent, is the Indian individual among the winners.
3. How many Padma awards are there in India?
There are three Padma Awards in India: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These are the highest civilian awards, conferred by the Indian government. For 2025, a total of 139 awards were conferred, including 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards.

SUPERLATIVES COACH

1. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
The largest freshwater lake in India is Wular Lake. It is located in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Wular Lake is also one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia.
2. Which is the largest port in India?
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva), Maharashtra
3. Who was the first Indian to win a Grand Slam title?
The first Indian to win a Grand Slam title{winning all four major tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) in the same calendar year } was Mahesh Bhupathi.He is also the founder of the International Premier Tennis League. He achieved this feat at the 1997 French Open, winning the mixed doubles title with Japan's Rika Hiraki. This victory made him the first Indian to win a Grand Slam title.

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. Name any 2 fire control parts of a rifle
Trigger, Sear
DRILLING
2. Which foot is used to start the march?
Left foot
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is a sentry?
A soldier stationed to keep watch
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand COY
Company

Did You Know?

Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood—two hearts pump blood to the gills, and the third circulates it to the rest of the body. Their blood appears blue due to the presence of hemocyanin, a copper-based molecule that is more efficient than hemoglobin in transporting oxygen in cold, low-oxygen marine environments.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

Which is the only bird that can fly backward?
💡 Fact: Hummingbirds are the only birds in the world that can fly backward, thanks to their unique ball-and-socket shoulder joints. They can also hover in place like helicopters and flap their wings up to 80 times per second!
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