GK Express of 25/10/2025

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1.Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) – Human Spaceflight Program Progress

ISRO announced that its flagship human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, is now about 90% complete, including human-rated launch vehicle, life-support systems and other critical technologies. Why it matters: This brings India closer to joining the few countries capable of independent crewed space missions — implications for strategic autonomy, technology, international space cooperation.

2.Private-sector Activity in India Slows to Five-Month Low

India’s October 2025 flash composite PMI fell to 59.9 from 61.0 in September — growth still strong (above the 50‐mark) but the weakest pace since May, largely due to a deceleration in services and weaker export demand.

3.Rupee Hits Two-Month High Amid Flow & RBI Support

The Indian rupee appreciated to about ₹87.63 per USD, the strongest in two months. This was driven by favorable foreign inflows and stabilisation measures. Why this matters: Connects to external sector stability, exchange rate policy, investor sentiment for GS Paper 3.

📖 Know Your English

Word:Sycophant

Meaning:A person who praises important or powerful people too much and in a way that is not sincere, especially in order to get something from them.

Synonyms:Flatterer, toady, bootlicker, yes-man, fawner, lackey, and parasite.

Example:Some journalists are accused of being sycophants who praise celebrities to maintain access to them.

🚆 HISTORY COACH

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1.Who was the first foreigner to invade India?

➡️The first invaders were the Persians under Darius the Great, who invaded in 518 BCE. Prior to this, Cyrus the Great had launched an invasion in 535 BCE, annexing territories west of the Indus River. The term "invader" can also refer to the Aryans, a group that migrated to the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE.

2.Who introduced 'Iqta System' in India?

➡️Muhammad of Ghur first introduced the Iqta system in India in 1206 CE, but it was Shamsuddin Iltutmish who institutionalized and systematized it during the 13th century (1211–1236 CE). While Ghur introduced the concept of land assignment, Iltutmish established it as a structured administrative system for revenue collection in lieu of salaries.

3.Revolt of Kitturu Chinnamma had done in in which year?

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The main Kittur revolt occurred in 1824, when Rani Chennamma led an armed rebellion against the British East India Company. The Kittur forces initially defeated the British in the first battle in October 1824, killing a British officer named St. John Thackeray. However, the British later returned with a larger force, and Rani Chennamma was captured and imprisoned. She died in prison in 1829.

🚆 FINANCE AND BANKING COACH

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1.What is the current RBI repo rate as of October 2025?

➡️The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its latest monetary policy on October 1, 2025, choosing to maintain the repo ratethe reverse repo rate (the rate at which the RBI borrows from commercial banks). at 5.5%, in line with market expectations.

2.What is the core objective of PMJDY?

➡️The core objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is universal financial inclusion in India, which was launched in August 2014. This National Mission for Financial Inclusion aims to provide every unbanked adult with access to a bank account, credit, insurance, and pension services.

3.What is the function of the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF)?

➡️The function of the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) is to provide a crucial backstop for banks by allowing them to borrow overnight funds from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in emergencies when interbank liquidity has dried up. This facility helps stabilize the financial system, manage short-term liquidity shortages, and ensures that banks can meet their obligations without major disruptions. It also acts as a tool for the RBI to manage liquidity and influence interest rates, with the MSF rate set above the repo rate.

🚆 ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH

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1.What is the main aim of the Montreal Protocol?

➡️The main aim of the Montreal Protocol is to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), such as CFCs and halons. The protocol was adopted in 1987.

2. Which body enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) in 2024 to restore ecosystems?

➡️The Nature Restoration Law (NRL) was enacted by the European Union (EU) in 2024. The EU's Environmental Council gave the final approval on June 17, 2024, after the European Parliament had adopted the legislation earlier in the year.

3.Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park, is part of which lake?

➡️Keibul Lamjao National Park is part of Loktak Lake. It is the world's only floating national park and is located in the southwestern part of the lake in Manipur, India. The park consists of large floating masses of vegetation called 'phumdis'.

💡 Did You Know?

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India’s Bhakra Nangal Dam on the Sutlej River is one of the highest gravity dams in the world and a symbol of India’s post-independence development — Jawaharlal Nehru famously called it a “Temple of Modern India.”

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Norway was the first country in the world to ban deforestation in 2016. It ensures that any product contributing to deforestation (like unsustainable palm oil or timber) cannot be used in the country’s supply chains — setting a strong example for global environmental governance. 🇳🇴🌲

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❓ Question of the Day

Approximately how much electricity does the human brain generate when awake?

Answer:The human brain generates enough electricity to power a small light bulb — about 20 watts when awake. 💡🧠 Even though it makes up only about 2% of our body weight, it uses around 20% of our body’s total energy.

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