GK Express of 23/08/2025

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

📚 Current Affairs Coach

NASA launched Surya, an advanced artificial intelligence model designed to transform space weather prediction. Developed alongside IBM and trained on nine years of Solar Dynamics Observatory data, Surya offers early and accurate forecasts of solar flares and eruptions. These solar events can disrupt satellites, power grids, aviation, and GPS systems on Earth. By making Surya open-source, NASA aims to encourage global collaboration to enhance protection against space weather hazards.

📖 Know Your English

Word:Malady

Meaning: A malady is a disease, illness, or serious problem that affects the body, a group, or an aspect of society. The term can be used for either physical ailments or metaphorical issues.

Synonyms: Illness, Ailment and Affliction.

Example: Anxiety and depression are often described as modern maladies affecting mental health.

🚆 ENGLISH COACH

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1.What is the meaning of "Concourse" ?

A concourse is a wide, open space in a public building, like an airport or train station, where people gather, walk, and move between different areas, or a large gathering or coming together of people.

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Change into passive "People say that she is very intelligent".

It is said that she is very intelligent. / She is said to be very intelligent.

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Change into active voice "Why was the invitation not accepted by her?".

"Why did she not accept the invitation?".

🚆 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

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1.Which Indian state instituted the ‘Ekalavya Award’ for sports?

The Karnataka state government instituted the Ekalavya Award for sports in 1993 to recognize outstanding performances by its residents in sports at national and international levels. While other states, like Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, also have their own versions of an Ekalavya award, the Karnataka award is the one often referred to by name and is given to residents of the state.

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2.Which award is considered the “Asian Nobel Prize”?

The Ramon Magsaysay Award is considered the "Asian Nobel Prize" and honors individuals or organizations in Asia who demonstrate integrity, courage, and service to the people.

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3.Which country awards the Nobel Prizes?

The Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and the Economics Prize (established later) are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway.

🚆 SUPERLATIVES COACH

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1.Which country in the world is the largest producer of gold ?

The largest gold-producing country is China, followed by Russia and Australia, which rank second and third respectively.The leading global producer of gold, with approximately 380 tonnes in 2024. China's significant gold output is driven by its large domestic mining operations and robust central bank demand, with other key players like Russia also heavily investing in their gold reserves.

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2.Which is the highest dam in India?

The highest dam in India is the Tehri Dam, located in Uttarakhand, standing at a height of 260.5 meters (855 feet). Constructed on the Bhagirathi River, this multi-purpose rock and earth-fill dam serves for hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and providing water supply.

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3.Which is the largest temple in India ?

. The largest temple complex in India is the Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, covering 156 acres (63 hectares). It is also considered the largest functioning religious complex in the world, with a significant continuous historical presence.

🧠 Did You Know?

The Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched in 1977, is the farthest human-made object from Earth. 🌌 It has traveled more than 24 billion kilometers and is now in interstellar space, still sending signals back to NASA even after 47+ years! 🚀✨

Question of the Day

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination in the human body?

The cerebellum

❓ Answer these Questions

1.When was the Survey of India established and came into effect ?

2.In which year did the first train start in India?

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