GK Express of 16/09/2025

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1.“Modi Mahotsav 2025” Conclave

To mark PM Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, a conclave titled “Viksit Bharat @2047 – Roadmap for Inclusive Growth, Social Justice, and Sustainable Development” is scheduled in New Delhi on 17 September.

2.India-US Trade Talks

India and the United States will hold trade negotiations in New Delhi. These are happening after the US imposed additional tariffs on Indian exports (especially in response to India’s purchase of Russian oil), raising duties to ~50% for some goods.

3. Engineers’ Day

India observed Engineers’ Day on 15 September (Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya’s birthday), celebrating his contributions to engineering and inspiring young innovators.

📖 Know Your English

Word:Protege

Meaning:A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.

Synonyms:Dependent, pupil.

Example: The young musician became the famous conductor's

protégé, traveling with him on his tours and learning his techniques.

🚆 GEOGRAPHY COACH

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1.What is the name of the border between India and Afghanistan?

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The India-Afghanistan border is a section of the Durand Line, a border that was originally demarcated by British diplomat Sir Mortimer Durand in 1896 between British India and Afghanistan. Although primarily a border with Pakistan after India's partition, a small part of the Durand Line touches the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

2.In which city for the first time world boxing cup will held in India?

➡️India will host the World Boxing Cup (men's and women's) for the first time in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from 13th- 24th November 2025, at the Vijay Pathik Sports Complex.

3.what is the capital of albania?

➡️Tirana, city, capital of Albania. It lies 17 miles (27 km) east of the Adriatic Sea coast and along the Ishm River, at the end of a fertile plain.

🚆 INDIAN SOCIETY COACH

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1.What is the main aim of reservation policy in Indian society?

➡️Creation of an egalitarian society

2.Which Indian tribe is known for its matriarchal family system?

➡️The Khasi tribe of Meghalaya is a prominent Indian tribe known for its matriarchal system, where lineage and property are passed down through the mother, with the youngest daughter inheriting ancestral wealth. Other tribes in the region, such as the Garo and Jaintia, also practice matrilineal customs, which grant significant power and respect to women in family and public life.

3.What is the ritual involving seven vows in Hindu marriage called?

➡️The ritual involving the seven vows in a Hindu marriage is called Saptapadi (or Saat Phere), meaning "seven steps" or "seven circumambulations". During this sacred ceremony, the bride and groom take seven steps together around a sacred fire (Agni) while reciting seven vows, symbolizing their union and commitment to each other in the presence of the divine.

🚆 BIOLOGY COACH

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1.What is Xerophthalmia?

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Xerophthalmia is a serious, progressive eye condition caused by a severe deficiency of Vitamin A, leading to dry eyes, impaired night vision, and, if untreated, potential damage to the conjunctiva and cornea, which can result in permanent vision loss or even blindness.

2.Which cells produce antibodies in the human body ?

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Antibodies are produced by plasma cells, which are differentiated forms of B lymphocytes (B cells). After a B cell recognizes an invader (antigen), it is activated and transforms into a plasma cell, which then mass-produces and secretes antibodies.

3.Name the hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

➡️The hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle is melatonin. Produced by the pineal gland in response to darkness, melatonin signals to your body that it's time to sleep, helping to control your circadian rhythm.

💡 Did You Know?

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India’s Konkan Railway—running along the rugged western coastline—was one of the most challenging railway projects in the world. It involved constructing 91 tunnels and 2,000 bridges across difficult terrain, and it was completed in just 8 years (1990–1998), revolutionizing connectivity between Mumbai and Mangaluru. 🚆

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Did you know? Singapore is the only country in the world that has a fully functioning “urban farm on a rooftop of a shopping mall”—the Comcrop farm. It’s part of the city-state’s push for food security despite limited land.

❓ Question of the Day

When is International Day of Democracy observed globally, and what is its main objective?

Answer:International Day of Democracy is observed annually on September 15 to promote and uphold the principles of democracy worldwide. The day was established by a United Nations (UN) General Assembly resolution on November 8, 2007, coinciding with the Universal Declaration on Democracy adopted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on the same date in 1997. Qatar played a significant role in advocating for the creation of this observance, and the first celebration took place in 2008.

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