GK Express of 26/09/2025

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1. India has climbed to the 38th position among 139 economies in the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, improving from 48th place in 2020.

2. India is now planning “bodyguard satellites” along with multiple layers of protection to safeguard its space assets, as satellites have become indispensable for communication, navigation, security, internet services, and climate monitoring.

3.The Defence Minister of India inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Limited’s (TASL) defence manufacturing facility in Morocco, which is the first overseas defence facility by an Indian private company; largest defence manufacturing plant in Morocco.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Sanguine

Meaning: Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Synonyms: Optimistic, hopeful, buoyant, cheerful, confident

Example: Despite the recent market crash, the Finance Minister remained sanguine about the country's economic recovery.

🚆HISTORY COACH

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1. Which ancient South Indian port city was famous for its pearl fishery and was the early capital of the Pandyan Kingdom?

➡️ The ancient port city was Korkai. Located in present-day Tamil Nadu, it was a vital hub for trade, especially with the Roman Empire, and was highly renowned for its high-quality pearl fishery mentioned in ancient texts.

2. Who defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain?

➡️ Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 AD. This battle is considered a watershed moment in Indian history as it firmly established Muslim rule in North India.

3. What was the significance of the 'Golden Farman' granted by the Qutb Shahi rulers of Golkonda?

➡️ The Golden Farman of 1632 was a royal decree granted by the Sultan of Golkonda to the English East India Company. It permitted the English to trade freely in the ports of the Golkonda kingdom by paying a nominal annual duty of 500 pagodas, marking a major commercial concession for the British.

🚆BANKING AND FINANCE COACH

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1. In India, the central bank's function as the 'Lender of Last Resort' usually refers to what action?

➡️ The 'Lender of Last Resort' function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) refers to its role in providing liquidity to banks that face a temporary financial crisis. This action ensures the stability and solvency of the banking system and prevents a systemic collapse.

2. What is the IFSC code used for in Indian banking transactions?

➡️ The IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-digit alphanumeric code used to uniquely identify all bank branches in India participating in the NEFT/RTGS/IMPS funds transfer systems. It ensures that money is transferred to the correct beneficiary bank branch.

3. Which two major operations generate the principal sources of income for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

➡️ The RBI's main sources of income are:
1) Buying and selling Government bonds (earning interest and profits on securities), and
2) Buying and selling foreign currency (earning income through foreign exchange transactions and reserve management).

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH

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1. Excess of which two pollutants in the environment are the primary causes of acid rain?

➡️ The primary causes of acid rain are the excess concentrations of Sulphur Dioxide ($SO_2$) and Nitrogen Oxides ($NO_x$). These pollutants react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals in the atmosphere to form sulfuric and nitric acids.

2. The Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state and is famous for which endangered species?

➡️ The Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Assam. It is famously known as the second protected habitat in India for the Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei), a species endemic to Western Assam and the neighboring foothills of the Black Mountains of Bhutan.

3. What is the 'Polar Code' and what is its main objective?

➡️ The Polar Code is a mandatory international measure adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Its main objective is to provide a comprehensive framework for ships operating in the polar waters (Arctic and Antarctic), addressing unique challenges related to ship design, operational safety, and environmental protection.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 India is the Tiger Capital of the World, home to approximately 75% of the global wild tiger population.

This achievement is a result of consistent conservation efforts under Project Tiger, which was launched in 1973.

🌍 The Pacific Ocean contains more than half of the free water on Earth.

It is the largest and deepest of the world's five oceans, covering approximately one-third of the Earth's surface.

❓ Question of the Day

What is 'Seigniorage' and why is it considered a source of revenue for a government?

Answer: Seigniorage is the profit made by a government (or central bank) by issuing currency. It is the difference between the face value of the currency (e.g., a ₹2000 note) and the cost of producing and distributing it. Since the production cost is significantly lower than the face value, the difference represents a virtually risk-free revenue for the issuing authority.

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