GK Express of 29/07/2025

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Prepare for competitive exams from your 2nd year to stay ahead and build confidence early.


GEOGRAPHY COACH

1. Explain the concept of watershed in India.
A watershed is a land area where all precipitation collects and drains off into a common outlet. India’s main watersheds include the Ganga Basin and the Godavari Basin.
2. Describe the concept of time zones with an example.
Earth is divided into 24 time zones. Eg: India is 5.5 hours ahead of GMT (IST = UTC +5:30).
3. What are the major physiographic divisions of India?
India is divided into six major physiographic divisions:
The Northern Mountains
The Northern Plains
The Peninsular Plateau
The Indian Desert
The Coastal Plains
The Islands

INDIAN SOCIETY COACH

1.Who established Shantiniketan to promote Indian education?
Rabindranath Tagore established Shantiniketan in 1901 to promote Indian education.
2. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme was launched in which year?
The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme was launched on 22 January 2015 by Modi.
3. Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination?
Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination. Specifically, it states that the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, or any of them.

BIOLOGY COACH

1. Which part of the brain controls heartbeat and breathing?
Medulla oblongata
2. Which plant hormone is responsible for cell elongation?
The plant hormone auxin is primarily responsible for cell elongation in plants.
3. Which microorganism causes tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis

NCC B CERTIFICATE COACH

WEAPON TRAINING
1. Name two safety rules while handling firearms.
Never point at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
Keep the finger off the trigger until ready.
DRILLING
2. What is meant by saluting in drill?
A formal gesture of respect, especially in uniformed forces.
BATTELECRAFT AND FIELDCRAFT
3. What is cover and concealment?
Cover protects from enemy fire; concealment hides you from view.
ABBREVIATION
4. Expand OTA
Officers Training Academy

Did You Know?

The Narmada and Tapti are the only major rivers in India that flow westwards into the Arabian Sea due to the slope of the peninsular plateau.



QUESTION OF THE DAY

Which living creature can survive in space without any protective gear?
Tardigrades are microscopic organisms known for their extreme survival skills. They can endure extreme temperatures, radiation, and even the vacuum of space by entering a dehydrated, dormant state called cryptobiosis.

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