GK Express of 25/08/2025

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“Books are infinite in number and time is short. The secret of knowledge is to take what is essential. Take that and try to live up to it.” -Swami Vivekananda

📚 Current Affairs Coach

1. Recently which country became the first Rubella free country in the Southeast Asia Region?

Nepal was declared free of rubella as a public health problem by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 18, 2025, making it the most recent country to achieve this milestone in the WHO's Southeast Asia Region.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Conniption

Meaning: To become extremely upset or angry.

Synonyms: Outbrust, Rage, Explosion

Example: If dad finds out you dented his car, he’ll have a conniption.

🚆 ECONOMICS COACH

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1. Which organization releases “The Global Enabling Trade Report”?

The correct answer is the World Economic Forum (WEF). The Global Enabling Trade Report assesses the factors that facilitate or hinder trade across countries. It evaluates aspects like infrastructure, market access, and regulatory environment. The WEF, founded in 1971, is known for its annual meetings in Davos and focuses on improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation.

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2.The power of the commercial banks to expand deposits through expanding their loans and advances is known as which among the following?

The correct answer is “Credit Creation.” Commercial banks can create credit by issuing loans, which increases the money supply in the economy. This process is based on the fractional reserve banking system, where banks are required to keep only a fraction of deposits as reserves. For example, if a bank has a reserve requirement of 10%, it can lend out 90% of its deposits, effectively multiplying the money supply.

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Expand CBEC.

CBEC is an acronym for the Central Board of Excise and Customs, an Indian governmental body under the Ministry of Finance that dealt with indirect taxes like excise and customs duties and prevention of smuggling. However, the CBEC was renamed to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in 2018 following the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India.

🚆 INDIAN ART AND CULTURE COACH

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1.Kumaranallur Devi temple is situated which state?

The Kumaranallur Devi temple in Kottayam, Kerala, is undergoing a restoration project. The temple dates back to the 10th century during King Cheraman Perumal’s reign and features a rare ‘Sree Chakra’ style in its architecture. Its murals, spread across 14 sections, depict scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, starting with an image of Karthyayani Devi. Renowned mural artist Gopi Chavayur is restoring the murals, which had faded over time.

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2.Nuakhai festival, recently seen in the news, is celebrated in which state?

In Odisha, especially in the western and some southern regions, people are celebrating the ‘Nauakhai’ festival, which marks the start of the new rice season. On this occasion, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi introduced the CM-Kisan Yojana to support farmers with financial aid.

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3.Which institution related to Yakshagana was recently accredited by the UNESCO Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage?

The institution accredited by the UNESCO Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage for Yakshagana is the Keremane Idagunji Mahaganapati Yakshagana Mandali. This Indian organization, established in 1934, works to preserve and promote the traditional art form of Yakshagana, which originated in coastal Karnataka and Kerala.

🚆 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH

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1. What is the main function of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

The CAG audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the states.
Reports directly to the President/Governor then placed before Parliament/State Legislature.
Ensures accountability of public money.

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2. What is the purpose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

IMF was Established in yhe year 1944 in Washington, D.C, USA
Provides loans to countries in economic crisis.
Monitors global economy and exchange rates.
Example: India took IMF help during 1991 Balance of Payments crisis.

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3. Do you know about World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?

WIPO is an UN agency, headquarted at Geneva.
It deals with patents, copyrights, trademarks.
Helps countries protect innovation globally.

🧠 Did You Know?

The human brain can generate about 20 watts of electricity when active — similar to a dim light bulb. 💡This energy comes from the brain’s neurons, which communicate through tiny electrical impulses. With nearly 86 billion neurons, these signals together produce measurable electrical power, essential for thought, memory, and body control.

Question of the Day

which body collects and analyzes crime data in India?

National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) collects and analyzez ceime data. It was established in 1986, New Delhi.
It publishes Annual Crime in India Report.

❓ Answer these Questions

1. Who is the present Director General of NCC?

2. Name the largest Library in India?

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