GK Express of 27/07/2025
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
Career Tip
Master current affairs daily. Make habit of reading newspapers like The Hindu or Indian Express, and revise weekly compilations. It helps you in Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages of UPSC, SSC, and Banking exams.
WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUTURE COACH
1. Name the scheme that was launched to provide easy access for the people to reach Airplanes in India?
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik) Scheme was launced in 2017 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, to make air travel affordable and widespread, especially for people in smaller towns and remote regions.
2. Name the scheme launched by Indian Government to promote electric vehicles to reduce pollution and dependency on fossil fuels?
FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) was launched by Ministry of Heavy Industries in 2017 to promote electric vehicles to reduce pollution and dependency on fossil fuels.
Providing subsidies on electric vehicles and infrastructure (charging stations) is one of its key initiatives.
Providing subsidies on electric vehicles and infrastructure (charging stations) is one of its key initiatives.
3. Name the scheme launched to replace railway crossings with rail over bridges (ROBs) for safer and faster roads?
Setu Bharatham Project was launched in 2016 to replace railway crossings with rail over bridges (ROBs) for safer and faster roads
FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH
1. Explain the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore in Indian literature and art.
First non-European Nobel laureate in Literature (1913), known for Gitanjali, reshaped Bengali literature, and composed India's national anthem.
2. Who is E. Sreedharan and why is he called the 'Metro Man of India'?
E. Sreedharan is considered as the Metro man of India for his execution of major engineering projects like Konkan Railway and Delhi Metro, ensuring punctuality, efficiency, and transparency.
3. Why is Nelson Mandela considered a symbol of peace and reconciliation?
Nelson Mandela led South Africa out of apartheid, spent 27 years in jail, and became the first Black President, promoting peace and democracy.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH
1. What is the function of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?
The main aim of CVC is to prevent corruption in central government institutions and maintain integrity in administration.
2. What is the main aim of the NCRTC?
The term NCRTC stands for National Capital Region Transport Corporation. It is a joint venture company established by the Indian government, and the state governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Its primary objective is to implement and operate the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project throughout the National Capital Region (NCR). It was established in the year 2013.
3. Explain about DFCCIL?
The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) a public sector company is responsible for undertaking planning, development, mobilisation of financial resources and construction, maintenance and operation of dedicated freight corridors.
It's main aim is to create a network of electric broad gauge freight railway lines that solely serve freight trains, thus making the freight service in India faster and efficient.
It's main aim is to create a network of electric broad gauge freight railway lines that solely serve freight trains, thus making the freight service in India faster and efficient.
NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH
WEAPON TRAINING
1. What are the basic safety precautions while handling a rifle?
1. What are the basic safety precautions while handling a rifle?
Always point the muzzle down, finger off trigger until ready, ensure weapon is clear.
DRILLING
2. What is the drill command to stop while marching?
2. What is the drill command to stop while marching?
Tham
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is the meaning of ‘cover’ in fieldcraft?
3. What is the meaning of ‘cover’ in fieldcraft?
Anything that protects from enemy fire (e.g., trench, tree, rock).
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand CIJW
4. Expand CIJW
Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare
Did You Know?
NCRTC is India's first regional high-speed rail project, unlike metro systems which are intra-city; RRTS connects multiple cities in the National Capital Region (NCR).
The Delhi–Meerut RRTS is the first project that reduced travel time from 2.5 hours to just 55 minutes!😯
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Name the India’s first semi-high-speed regional train under RRTS — equipped with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, CCTV, and modern passenger information systems.
NAMO Bharat is the India’s first semi-high-speed regional train under Regional Rapid Transit System— equipped with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, CCTV, and modern passenger information systems.
The first number Bharat train was launched in 2023
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