GK Express of 31/07/2025

GK Express🚂

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"The future depends on what you do today." – Mahatma Gandhi

📚 Current Affairs Coach

1. What is the full form of NISAR and which two space agencies are jointly developing it?

Explanation: NISAR stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar. It is a collaborative Earth observation mission being developed by NASA (USA) and ISRO (India).

Know your English

1.Bellow
Meaning:Means to shout loudly in a deep voice, often in anger or pain. It can also describe the loud sound made by animals like bulls.
Synonyms:Blare,Roar,Shout.
Example: The injured soldier bellowed in pain on the battlefield.

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2.Foible
Meaning:A weakness or a mirror fault in the cgaracter of an individual
Synonyms:Flaw, Imperfection, Weakness
Example: Nobody is perfect. Even your new friend has his foibles.

SOCIAL REFORMS COACH

1.Name the law passed in 1870 making female infanticide illegal.

Female Infanticide Prevention Act, 1870

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2. Who founded the Aligarh Movement for modern education among Muslims?

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Aligarh Movement, which aimed to promote modern education and social reform among Muslims in India. He established the Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College, which later became Aligarh Muslim University, as a key part of this movement.

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3. Who founded the Depressed Classes Mission Society in 1906?

The Depressed Classes Mission Society was founded by Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde in 1906. He established the organization on October 18, 1906, with the goal of working against untouchability nationwide.

BIODIVERSITY COACH

1. Define the Biodiversity Hotspots and name the 4 in India.

Biodiversity hotspots are regions with significant levels of biodiversity that are under threat from humans. India has four:
Himalayas
Indo-Burma
Western Ghats
Sundaland (Nicobar Islands)

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2. Explain Biotic and Abiotic components with examples.

Biotic: Living components like plants, animals, fungi.
Abiotic: Non-living parts like temperature, water, sunlight, soil.
They interact to sustain the ecosystem.

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3. What is the Ramsar Convention?

The Ramsar Convention (1971) is an international treaty for the conservation of wetlands.

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY COACH

1. Name the attack that led to the establishment of NSG (National Security Guard) in India.

Operation Blue Star and the assassination of Indira Gandhi (1984)

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2. Name the nodal agency for cyber security in India.

The nodal agency for cyber security in India is the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). It operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

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3. Which Act governs cyber crimes in India?

The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) is the primary legislation governing cybercrimes in India. It provides a legal framework for electronic transactions, data protection, and addressing cyber offenses.

🧠 Did You Know?

🌍 The Amazon Rainforest produces 20% of the world’s oxygen, and it's sometimes referred to as the "lungs of the Earth."

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Which organ in the human body can regenerate itself even after 75% of it is damaged?

The liver is the only internal human organ capable of natural regeneration. Even if up to three-quarters of it is removed, it can grow back to its full size — a truly remarkable survival trait!