GK Express of 05/10/2025

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The RBI has unveiled new measures to promote wider international use of the Indian Rupee (INR), expanding both trade and investment avenues.Internationalisation of the Rupee means allowing the Indian Rupee to be used for global trade and financial transactions.

2.India has been conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) at the World Social Security Forum 2025, organized by the ISSA. Award recognizes increase in social security coverage from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, covering over 940 million citizens. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) played key role in increasing coverage.

3.Finance Minister stated that innovations like stablecoins are transforming the landscape of money and capital flows and nations must either adapt to new monetary architectures or risk exclusion. About Stablecoins Definition: Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets, e.g. fiat currencies like US dollar, a basket of currencies, or precious metals. Significance: They are designed to minimise volatility, unlike regular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.

📖 Know Your English

Word:Sturdy (Adjectiv)

Meaning:Strong and healthy; that will not break easily

Synonyms:Strong, robust, durable, tough, solid, hard-wearing, resilient, and stalwart.

Example:That house you built was not sturdy at all.

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1.Which scheme provides income support of ₹6,000 per year to all landholding farmer families in India?

➡️The scheme that provides income support of ₹6,000 per year to all landholding farmer families in India is the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). This Central Sector scheme provides a direct financial benefit of ₹6,000 annually, paid in three installments of ₹2,000 each.

2.Which project is India's longest sea bridge, connecting Mumbai to Navi Mumbai?

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India's longest sea bridge connecting Mumbai to Navi Mumbai is the Atal Setu, officially known as the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL). This engineering marvel spans 21.8 kilometers, with 16.5 kilometers over the Arabian Sea, and it connects Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai.

3.The Atal Tunnel, one of the world's longest highway tunnels above 10,000 feet, is located in which mountain range?

➡️The Atal Tunnel, located in Pir Panjal Range (Himachal Pradesh), India, is the world's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet. Completed in 2020, this 9.02-kilometer-long tunnel provides all-weather connectivity between Manali and the Lahaul-Spiti valley, reducing travel time and improving connectivity for the region.

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1.The famous slogan "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it" was given by which Indian nationalist leader?

➡️Bal Gangadhar Tilak

2.The leader who spearheaded the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 is:

➡️The leader who spearheaded the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 was Nelson Mandela. Mandela, along with F.W. de Klerk, received the award for their work in peacefully ending the apartheid regime and laying the foundation for a democratic South Africa.

3.Which American civil rights leader is famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech?

➡️The American civil rights leader famous for the "I Have a Dream" speech is Martin Luther King Jr.. He delivered the iconic speech on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, calling for civil rights and economic justice and an end to racism in the United States.

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1.India recently won a 2025 International Social Security Association Award for its progress in what area?

➡️Being the fifth recipient of this award since its inception, India joins the leading countries across the globe in the field of Social Protection coverage.

2.What is the name of the new development bank established by the BRICS countries?

➡️The new development bank established by the BRICS countries is called the New Development Bank (NDB). Formerly known as the BRICS Development Bank, it was created in 2014 to fund infrastructure and sustainable development in emerging economies. The NDB is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

3.Artemis II, a major international effort currently in the news, is designed to send a crew to orbit which celestial body?

➡️The Artemis II mission is designed to send a crew to orbit the Moon. It is the first crewed mission of NASA's Artemis program and the first time humans will fly to the vicinity of the Moon since 1972.

💡 Did You Know?

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Stephen Hawking, an extraordinary theoretical physicist, was famous for his revolutionary work on black holes, where he proposed that they emit Hawking Radiation, a concept that shook the world of cosmology. Despite being diagnosed with ALS (motor neuron disease) at a young age and given only a few years to live, he persevered, communicating via a single cheek muscle to write books like "A Brief History of Time," which became a massive bestseller. His enduring legacy is not just in his scientific breakthroughs, but in his spirit of resilience, as he continued his work for five decades while holding the prestigious position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, a chair once held by Sir Isaac Newton.

❓ Question of the Day

What is Cryptocurrency?

Answer:A Cryptocurrency is essentially digital money that operates without the need for a central bank or government. It is secured by cryptography and managed using a decentralized public ledger called a blockchain, which records every transaction transparently and permanently. The most famous example is Bitcoin (BTC), used primarily as an investment or a digital store of value, while Ethereum (ETH) acts as a platform for building advanced applications and smart contracts. Cryptocurrencies are chiefly used for global, borderless payments and transfers, as well as for new financial systems like Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and establishing digital ownership of assets like NFTs.

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