GK Express of 13/09/2025

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1. India is collaborating with the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) in Myanmar to secure rare-earth mineral samples, aiming to diversify its supply chain away from China.

2. Albania became the first country to formally induct an artificial intelligence (AI) entity as a government minister. The AI minister, named Diella, is a virtual official created entirely from code and pixels. It was appointed to oversee public procurement and fight corruption in government spending.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Ambivalent

Meaning: Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Synonyms: Hesitant, indecisive, conflicted, uncertain

Example: She felt ambivalent about the new job offer; the salary was great, but the commute was too long.

🚆 ENGLISH COACH

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1. What is the correct phrasal verb to replace 'endure' in the sentence: "I cannot _______ this loud music"?

➡️ The correct phrasal verb is 'put up with'. The complete sentence would be: "I cannot put up with this loud music."

2. Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: "The sun was a fiery ball in the sky."?

➡️ The figure of speech is a Metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as." The sun is compared to a "fiery ball."

3. What is the antonym of 'Meticulous'.

➡️ Careless. 'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail, so 'careless' is its direct opposite.

🚆 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

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1. Which Indian company recently won the 'Global Sustainability Leadership Award' for its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices?

➡️ The Tata Group was recently awarded the 'Global Sustainability Leadership Award' in recognition of its long-standing efforts to integrate sustainability into its core business strategies across all sectors.

2. Who became the first Indian cricketer to score a century in all three formats of the game in a calendar year?

➡️ Suresh Raina became the first Indian cricketer to achieve this remarkable feat in 2010, scoring centuries in Test matches, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) within the same calendar year.

3. The 2025 'Saraswati Samman' was awarded to which author for their outstanding contribution to literature in a regional Indian language?

➡️ The 2025 Saraswati Samman was awarded to acclaimed writer Manoj Das for his epic collection of short stories in Odia, titled 'Akashar Rang'. The Saraswati Samman is one of the most prestigious literary awards in India.

🚆 SUPERLATIVES COACH

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1. Which country has the world's largest railway network?

➡️ The United States has the world's largest railway network, both in terms of total track length and operational route length.

2. The world's largest single-roof airport terminal is located in which city?

➡️ The world's largest single-roof airport terminal is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The Istanbul New Airport's main terminal was designed as the largest under one roof, capable of serving a massive passenger capacity, and features a single, massive vaulted ceiling.

3. Which is the highest plunge waterfall in India?

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The largest plunge waterfall in India is Nohkalikai Falls in Meghalaya, with a height of approximately 340 meters (1,115 feet).

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 The world's largest postal network is in India, with over 1.55 lakh post offices.

It is a vital service, particularly in rural and remote areas of the country, providing connectivity to a vast population.

🌍 The Great Barrier Reef is so large it can be seen from outer space.

Located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, it is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers.

❓ Question of the Day

The 'Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant' is located in which Indian state?

Answer: The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It is the largest nuclear power station in India, developed in collaboration with the Russian state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom.

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1. The first Indian President of the National Congress was?

2. Which constitutional amendment is known as the 'Mini-Constitution'?

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