GK Express of 07/08/2025

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"The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you." — B.B. King

📚 Current Affairs Coach

1. Recently, who was appionted as the first woman vice chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University?

Professor Uma Kanjilal has been appointed as the first woman Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). She assumed the role on July 28, 2025, marking a historic milestone for the university, which was established in 1985

📖 Know Your English

Word:Puerile

Meaning: being silly or childish

Synonyms: immature, babyish, juvenile

Example: They didn't laugh at my joke. They said it was puerile.

🚆 SOCIAL REFORMS COACH

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1. Who gave the slogan "Satyameva Jayate"?

Satyameva Jayate slogan was given by a moderate leader Madan Mohan Malaviya

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2. Which city in the world is considered as the birth place of Renaissance?

The city Florence, Italy is widely considered the birthplace of the Renaissance.

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3. Who founded the Prartana Samaj in India?

The Prartana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1867. It was a socio-religious reform movement that aimed to promote a more rational approach to spirituality and address social injustices within Hindu society. Key aspects of

🚆 INTERNAL SECURITY COACH

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1.Which act gives the armed forces special powers in 'disturbed areas'?

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) grants special powers to the armed forces in areas declared as "disturbed areas". This act allows the military to operate with significant authority in regions facing security threats or unrest.

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2.What is Operation Sadbhavana associated with?

Operation Sadbhavana, also known as Operation Goodwill, is an initiative of the Indian Army launched in 1998. It focuses on building goodwill and fostering development in regions affected by conflict, particularly in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

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3.What is the role of NATGRID?

The National Intelligence Grid or NATGRID is an integrated intelligence master database structure for counter-terrorism purposes which connects databases of various core security agencies under the Government of India.

🚆 BIODIVERSITY COACH

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1.The Rajgir Zoo is located in state?

The Rajgir Zoo Safari, also known as the Rajgir Wildlife Safari, is located in Rajgir, Nalanda district in the state of Bihar. It was officially opened in February 2022.

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2. In which year the ‘Project Elephant’ was launched by the Government of India?

It was launched by the Government of India in the year 1992 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change provides financial and technical support to major elephant range states in the country through this project.

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3.Agro-forestry was conceived on the recommendation of which policy to promote plantation on farmlands?

The National Agroforestry Policy (NAP), 2014, was the policy that recommended promoting plantation on farmlands to integrate trees with agricultural crops.

🧠 Did You Know?

Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule established India’s first school for girls in 1848, decades before many colonial education programs? Their efforts ignited early women’s education reform.

Question of the Day

Which living organism is the largest on Earth — not by height, but by area?

Found in Oregon, USA, this single organism spreads over 3.5 square miles (nearly 9 km²) underground and is estimated to be thousands of years old — making it the largest and one of the oldest living organisms on Earth! 🍄🌍

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1. Who is known as the Waterman of India?

2. Name the longest railway platform in India?

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