GK Express of 17/08/2025

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Quote of the Day

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs

📚 Current Affairs Coach

1. Who has been appointed as the new director of Sahstra Seema Bal?

Sanjay Singhla is the new director of Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB)

2. India is set to host which major international sporting event in 2025?

India will be hosting the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup in 2025.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Meticulous

Meaning: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Synonyms: Scrupulous, painstaking, thorough

Example: The artist was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect.

🚆 WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH


1. What is the 'PM Svanidhi' scheme?

The PM Svanidhi (Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) scheme provides affordable working capital loans to street vendors to resume their livelihoods affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.


2. What is the objective of the 'National Health Mission'?

The National Health Mission aims to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable and quality health care services that are accountable and responsive to people's needs, with a focus on rural areas.


3.What is the 'Jal Jeevan Mission'?

The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India.

🚆 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH


1. Who is the current President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

Masatsugu Asakawa is the current President of the Asian Development Bank.


2. Who won the 'Booker Prize' in 2024?

The Booker Prize 2024 was awarded to Richard Flanagan for his novel 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'.


3.Who is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

Keir Starmer is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

🚆 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH


1. Where are the headquarters of International Air Transport Association (IATA) ?

The IATA headquarters is located in Montreal, Canada while our Executive Office is in Geneva, Switzerland. In addition, our major regional offices are located in Beijing, Singapore, Amman, Madrid and Miami.


2.Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is an organ of __?

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It serves as the central platform for coordinating economic and social issues within the UN system.


3.NABARD came into being in 1982. With how much initial capital was it set up?

NABARD was established in 1982 with an initial capital of Rs. 100 crore. This capital was later increased, and as of March 31, 2020, the paid-up capital stood at Rs. 14,080 crore, according to the Department Of Financial Services.

🧠 Did You Know?

Jupiter is so big that more than 1,300 Earths could fit inside it.

Question of the Day

Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?

Answer: Mount Everest

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❓ Answer these Questions

1. Who is the author of the book 'Young India'?

2. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?


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