GK Express of 09/09/2025

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1. 2025 marked the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement, which advocated rationalism, social equality, and anti-caste ideology.
It was launched by EV Ramasamy (Periyar) in 1925 in Tamil Nadu, who later established the Dravidar Kazhagam and started the Tamil weekly Kudi Arasu (Republic).

2. The Chief of the Naval Staff visited the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat.

Under India's Sagarmala Programme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is developing the NMHC, with its Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) funding the world's tallest Lighthouse Museum.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Pervasive

Meaning: (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

Synonyms: Prevalent, widespread, omnipresent, extensive

Example: The influence of social media has become so pervasive that it affects every aspect of modern life.

🚆 GEOGRAPHY COACH

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1. Which river is also known as the "Sorrow of Bengal"?

➡️ The Damodar River is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' because of its devastating floods in the plains of West Bengal.

To control this, the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was created in 1948, India’s first multipurpose river valley project.

2. What is the highest mountain peak in the Western Ghats?

➡️ Anamudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and is located in the state of Kerala. It is also the highest point in South India.

3. The 'Silent Valley' national park is located in which Indian state?

➡️ The Silent Valley National Park is located in the Nilgiri Hills of Kerala. It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna.

🚆INDIAN SOCIETY COACH

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1. Who is considered the father of the 'Green Revolution' in India?

➡️ M.S. Swaminathan is considered the 'Father of the Green Revolution in India'. He played a pivotal role in developing high-yield varieties of wheat and rice.

2. What does the term 'Jajmani System' refer to in the context of Indian villages?

➡️ The 'Jajmani System' was a traditional social and economic system where people of different castes performed specific services for each other in exchange for goods or other services.

3. The term 'Patriarchy' primarily refers to a social system where what happens?

➡️ Patriarchy is a social system in which men hold primary power and authority in the family, society, and government, and female members are largely excluded from it.

🚆BIOLOGY COACH

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1. Which vitamin deficiency leads to the disease known as 'rickets'?

➡️ Rickets is a condition caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D. This vitamin is essential for the body's absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are crucial for bone health.

2. What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the human body?

➡️ Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body.

3. Which one is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

➡️ The mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouse of the cell' because they are responsible for generating most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 India has the world's largest postal network

With over 1.5 lakh post offices, India's postal network is the largest in the world, serving millions of people across the country.

🌍 The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure

Located in Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system and can be seen from outer space. It is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands.

❓ Question of the Day

Which article of the Indian Constitution is referred to as the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?

Answer: Article 32. This article gives a citizen the right to move the Supreme Court to seek a remedy for the violation of their fundamental rights. It is an integral part of the basic structure of the Constitution.

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1. Name the Prime Minister of United Kingdom at the time of Indian Independence in 1947?

2. Name the Asia's first amphitheatre, which is built in Assam, India?

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