GK Express of 27/09/2025

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1.World Contraception Day (Sept 26) and International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (Sept 26); ethics, population policies, and nuclear disarmament frameworks for GS2/GS3.

2.Union Finance Minister launched the national GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi; link to GST dispute resolution, federal fiscal architecture, and ease of doing business.

3.Ministry of Ayush to co‑host the 2nd WHO Global Summit; link with traditional medicine integration, evidence‑based standards, and global health diplomacy.

📖 Know Your English

Word:Frolic

Meaning:To behave in a playful way.

Synonyms: Romp, run around, skylark, sport.

Example:The children frolic in the park every afternoon.

🚆 ENGLISH COACH

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1.He is _____ honest man. a) a b) an c) the d) no article

➡️The word "honest" starts with a silent "h", so it's considered to begin with a vowel sound. In English grammar, we use the article "an" before words that start with a vowel sound.

2. Antonyms of Candor, Sporadic, Intransigent,and Profligate. ?

➡️Candor is honest and straightforward, the opposite of dishonesty or evasiveness. Sporadic happens irregularly and is the antonym of regular or continuous. Intransigent means uncompromising or stubborn, the antonym of flexible or compliant. Profligate describes wasteful and reckless spending, the opposite of frugal or thrifty.

3.One who walks in sleep.

➡️Somnambulist

🚆 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

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1.Which organization won the Nobel Peace Prize (2024)?

➡️The organization that won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize is Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They were awarded the prize for their decades-long efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating, through witness testimony, that nuclear weapons must never be used again.

2.Who shared Best Actor at the 71st National Film Awards (2025)?

➡️Shah Rukh Khan (for Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (for 12th Fail)

3.What is India’s highest peacetime gallantry award?

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India's highest peacetime gallantry award is the Ashok Chakra. It is awarded for conspicuous bravery, daring acts, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield and is the peace-time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra.

🚆 SUPERLATIVES COACH

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1.Which is the largest library by collection size?

➡️The Library of Congress is the largest library by collection size, housing over 170 million items in Washington, D.C.

2.Which is the largest national park in the world?

➡️The Northeast Greenland National Park is the largest national park in the world, covering an immense 972,000 square kilometers (375,000 sq mi) of the interior and northeastern coast of Greenland. Established in 1974, this vast protected area is largely terrestrial but also includes a marine component, making it the world's largest protected land area.

3.Which is the largest river island in the world?

➡️The world's largest river island is Majuli, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. With an area of 352 to 880 square kilometers, Majuli is not only a geographical marvel but also a vibrant cultural hub, recognized for its rich Vaishnavite traditions, satras (monasteries), and unique biodiversity.

💡 Did You Know?

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India’s longest river bridge, the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge (Bhupen Hazarika Setu) in Assam, spans 9.15 km across the Lohit River. It connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and can even support the weight of a military tank!

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Do you know — Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with an area of just 0.49 square kilometers! Despite its size, it has its own post office, radio station, and even a small army — the Swiss Guard, responsible for protecting the Pope.

❓ Question of the Day

Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?

Answer:Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because it lies to the east of the Asian continent — the direction from which the sun rises. In fact, the Japanese name “Nihon” (日本) literally means “origin of the sun.”

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1.Which film won Best Picture at the 97th Oscars (2025)?

2.Which is the longest rail bridge above water in India?

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