GK Express of10/09/2025

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1. In international news, Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned amid youth-led protests over social media bans.

2.The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed MoUs with Mentor Together and Quikr to enhance job access and career guidance through the National Career Service portal, aiming to support 2 lakh youth especially from rural and underserved areas.

📖 Know Your English

Word:INCOMMODE

Meaning: The verb incommode means to inconvenience, bother, disturb, or cause problems for someone. It is a more formal or somewhat archaic word for "trouble" or "disturb".

Synonyms:Bother, discommode, disoblige, inconvenience, put out, trouble.

Example: "We are very sorry to have incommoded you".

🚆 CONSTITUTION COACH

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1.How many Schedules are there in the Indian Constitution? ?

➡️There are currently 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution. Originally, the Constitution had 8 schedules at the time of its commencement in 1950, but four additional schedules have been added through various amendments over time.

2.Who was the first Chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India?

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The Constitution was framed by the Constituent Assembly of India, established by the members of the provincial assemblies elected by the people of India. Dr Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly.

3.Which Article prohibits employment of children under the age of 14 in factories and mines?

➡️Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children under the age of 14 in factories, mines, and other hazardous occupations. This fundamental right ensures children are protected from exploitation and ensures they have opportunities for education and care instead.

🚆 POLITY COACH

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1.Who is the 15th Vice-president of India?

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National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India, defeating INDIA bloc candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy in the election held on Tuesday. Radhakrishnan secured 452 first preference votes, while Justice Reddy received 300.

2.What is the rank of the Union Cabinet Secretary in the table of Precedence in India?

➡️The Union Cabinet Secretary holds the eleventh (11th) rank on the Indian Order of Precedence. This position is the senior-most executive official and civil servant in the Indian government.

3.The theory of Raj Mandala is attributed to whom?

➡️The theory of Raj Mandala is attributed to Kautilya (also known as Chanakya or Vishnu Gupta) in his work the Arthashastra . This ancient Indian strategic text describes a framework of concentric circles of states, with the central king's state at the center, to explain interstate relations and foreign policy, based on the idea that a king's neighbors are natural enemies and neighbors of neighbors are friends.

🚆 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COACH

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1.Which treaty is considered the foundation of the modern state system and state sovereignty in international relations?

➡️The Peace of Westphalia (1648) is considered the foundation of the modern state system and state sovereignty because it established the principles of state sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference in domestic affairs.

2.Which two countries signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) in September 2025 to boost investments?

➡️India and Israel today signed a bilateral investment agreement in New Delhi. The agreement was signed between Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Finance Minister of Israel, Bezalel Smotrich.

3.Which global alliance focuses on promoting solar energy worldwide?

➡️The global alliance focused on promoting solar energy worldwide is the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Launched in 2015 by India and France, the ISA is an international organization dedicated to accelerating solar power adoption, scaling up investments in solar technology, and ensuring global energy access and a transition to a carbon-neutral future.

💡 Did You Know?

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The Indian Railways operates the world’s largest employer-run transportation network and is also the fourth-largest railway network in the world. It employs over 12 lakh people, making it one of the biggest employers in the country.

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Greenland is the world’s largest island that is not a continent. Although politically part of Denmark, it’s geographically closer to North America. About 80% of it is covered by an ice sheet, which holds nearly 10% of the world’s freshwater reserves.

❓ Question of the Day

What is the closest star to Earth after the Sun?

Answer: The closest star to Earth after the Sun is Proxima Centauri, a small red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri system about 4.24 light-years away. Although it's the closest star, Proxima Centauri is too faint to be seen without a telescope.

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