GK Express of 06/08/2025

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📚 Current Affairs Coach

1. When will the caste-inclusive Census be conducted?

Nationwide census begins on 1 March 2027, while Himalayan states (Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, HP, Uttarakhand) will start in October 2026 .

2. What trade action did the U.S. announce in August 2025 affecting India?

The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Indian imports starting 1 August 2025, citing India’s continued import of Russian oil — intensifying trade friction .

📖 Know Your English

Word: Lackadaisical

Meaning: Not showing any interest, care or enthusiasm

Synonyms: Listless, Apathetic, Lethargic

Example: A student's lackadaisical approach to studying might lead to poor grades.

🚆 ENGLISH COACH



1. What do you mean by Coherent?

Coherent means logically connected and consistent
Example: A coherent essay flows smoothly and communicates ideas clearly.



2. What do you mean by Ego-surfing?

Ego-surfing search the internet for instances of one's own name or links to one's own website.



3. What is ‘astute’? Provide synonyms.

Astute means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
An astute leader anticipates public needs and works for them.

🚆 POLITY COACH



1.Who was the first Chairman of UPSC?

First Public Service Commission was established on October 1, 1926 under the Chairmanship of Sir Ross Barker. UPSC is constitutional body which conducts the prestigious civil services examination to select IAS, IFS and IPS officers among others. It has been established under Article 315 of the Constitution and consists of a Chairman and ten Members; appointed and removed by President.



2.India is “Union of States” this expression was borrowed from the following constitution?

Article 1 of the Constitution describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’. This expression was borrowed from Canadian constitution.



3.Who was the head of Union Powers Committee?

Jawaharlal Nehru was the head of the Union Powers Committee of the Constituent Assembly. This committee was responsible for defining the subjects over which the Union government would have power. It was appointed on January 25, 1947.

🚆 CONSTITUTION COACH



1. How many subjects are mentioned in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution?

The Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains 29 subjects related to the Panchayati Raj Institutions. This schedule was added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.



2. Which feature of the Constitution of India is taken from Australian Constitution?

The Concurrent List is one of the three lists in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It includes subjects of common interest to both the Union and State governments.



3. The original Constitution of India was handwritten by whom ?

Prem Behari Narain Raizada (Saxena) is the man who hand wrote the original Constitution of India. Raizada over his desk in the Constitution Hall (now Constitution Club) for six months to handwrite 395 articles, 8 schedules, and a preamble in both English and Hindi. He used No.303 pens for English calligraphy and Hindoo dip-pen nib from Birmingham for Hindi calligraphy.

🧠 Did You Know?

Honey never spoils! 🍯 Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old — and still perfectly edible. Thanks to its natural composition, honey is one of the only foods that can last forever! ⏳✨

Question of the Day

What is the most widely spoken constructed (artificial) language in the world?
The most widely spoken constructed (artificial) language is Esperanto. It is estimated to have over 100,000 speakers, and its vocabulary and grammar were designed to be easy to learn and use as a universal second language.

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1. Name the largest National Park in India?

2. Which satelite was jointly launched by ISRO and NASA to study Earth's land and ice surfaces?


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