GK Express of 08/07/2025

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📚 Current Affairs Coach

1. Who won the 2025 Wimbledon Men's Singles title?

Jannik Sinner won the 2025 Wimbledon Men's Singles title, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

2. What is the theme of World Environment Day 2025?

The theme is "Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience" hosted by Turkey.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Ephemeral

Meaning: Lasting for a very short time

Synonyms: Temporary, brief, short-lived

Example: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral but unforgettable.

🚆 HISTORY COACH


1. When did the Quit India Movement start?

It started on 8th August 1942, launched by Mahatma Gandhi from the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee.


2. Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 321 BCE with the guidance of Chanakya.


3. What was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire?

Hampi was the capital, a renowned center of trade and culture in medieval India.

🚆 BANKING AND FINANCE COACH


1. What is Repo Rate?

It is the rate at which RBI lends money to commercial banks. As of August 2025, it is 6.50%.


2. What is Digital Rupee?

It is a central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by RBI to promote digital transactions.


3. What is CRR?

Cash Reserve Ratio is the percentage of a bank’s total deposits maintained with the RBI in the form of cash.

🚆 ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH


1. What is an estuary?

An estuary is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets saltwater from the sea.


2. What is the aim of Project Tiger?

It aims to ensure a viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats.


3. What is biodiversity?

It refers to the variety of living organisms including animals, plants, and microorganisms in a habitat.

🧠 Did You Know?

Your small intestine is about 7 meters (23 feet) long, which is almost 4 times your height!

Question of the Day

Who is the first person to climb Mt. Everest?
Edmund Hillary, climbing with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, was the first person to reach the summit of Mt Everest – the world's highest mountain.

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1. Who is the first woman prime minister in the world?

2. Which city is known as the Silicon Valley of India?


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  1. Anonymous9 August 2025 at 11:13

    Anna,as per CRR banks has to maintain certain sum of money with the RBI .Do they get any interest from the RBI

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  2. Nikhil Dasari9 August 2025 at 14:05

    No, banks do not earn any interest on the money they keep with the RBI as part of the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR).

    This money is kept idle and does not earn interest. Ok na

    ReplyDelete

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