GK Express of 13/08/2025
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📚 Current Affairs Coach
1. Which country launched the 'Luna-25' mission to the moon at the time of Chandrayaan-3 mission?
Russia launched the 'Luna-25' mission, its first lunar mission in nearly 50 years, aimed at exploring the moon's south pole.
📖 Know Your English
Word: Meticulous
Meaning: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Synonyms: Conscientious, diligent, thorough, scrupulous.
Example: The watchmaker was meticulous in his work, ensuring every tiny gear was perfectly in place.
🚆 INDIAN POLITY COACH
1. Who presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament?
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. In their absence, the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, or in their absence, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, presides.
2. What is the minimum age to be appointed as a Governor of a state in India?
As per Article 157 of the Constitution of India, a person must have completed the age of 35 years to be eligible for appointment as a Governor.
3. What does the term 'Adjournment Sine Die' mean?
'Adjournment Sine Die' means adjourning a meeting or session without fixing any date for the next meeting. The power to adjourn a sitting of the House or 'adjourn sine die' rests with the presiding officer of the House.
🚆 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COACH
1. What is the primary purpose of the 'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance?
The 'Five Eyes' is an intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Its primary purpose is to share signals intelligence (SIGINT) and other forms of intelligence among its member nations to address threats to national security.
2. What is the key objective of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)?
The CPTPP is a free trade agreement between 11 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Its key objective is to eliminate tariffs on most goods and services among member countries and establish common rules for trade and investment.
3. Name the official currency of the European Union, which is used by most of its member states.
The official currency of the European Union is the Euro (€), which is used by 20 of its 27 member states, collectively known as the Eurozone.
🚆 INDIAN CONSTITUTION COACH
1. What is the fundamental duty of every citizen of India as per Article 51-A of the Constitution?
One of the fundamental duties listed in Article 51-A is to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag, and the National Anthem.
2. Who is the guardian of the fundamental rights of the citizens of India?
The Supreme Court of India is considered the guardian and protector of the fundamental rights of the citizens. It has the power to issue writs to enforce these rights.
3. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha as per the Constitution of India?
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 550 members, and the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250 members. The current strengths are 543 for Lok Sabha and 245 for Rajya Sabha.
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