GK Express of 30/10/2025

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1. Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai is appointed as the chairperson of India's 8th Central Pay Commission, making her the first woman to lead a Central Pay Commission

2. The IUCN has issued a red flag for two of India's biodiversity hotspots, the Western Ghats and Manas National Park, citing severe threats from habitat loss and climate change.

3. Cyclone Montha, a severe cyclonic storm, battered the eastern coast of India (Andhra Pradesh and Odisha) in October 2025, necessitating large-scale disaster management responses.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Audacity

Meaning: The willingness to take bold risks; impudence or disrespectful behavior.

Synonyms: Boldness, courage, effrontery, daring

Example: The young politician had the audacity to challenge the veteran leader's decision in front of the entire committee.

🚆SOCIAL REFORMS COACH

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1. Who founded the 'Atmiya Sabha' in 1814, which was a precursor to the Brahmo Samaj?

➡️ Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha in Kolkata in 1814. It was a philosophical discussion circle aimed at debating and promoting ideas that later led to the establishment of the Brahmo Samaj, focusing on monotheism and rationalism.

2. Which Governor-General was in office when the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was finally passed in 1856?

➡️ The Governor-General of India at the time of the passage of the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act in 1856 was Lord Canning. The Act, which was drafted by Lord Dalhousie, was legalized largely due to the relentless efforts of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

3. Who organized the 'Harijan Sevak Sangh' in 1932 to eradicate untouchability?

➡️ Mahatma Gandhi organized the Harijan Sevak Sangh in 1932. It was a non-profit organization dedicated to working for the upliftment of the depressed classes and the removal of untouchability from Hindu society.

🚆INTERNAL SECURITY COACH

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1. What does the term "Red Corridor" denote in India's Internal Security scenario?

➡️ The "Red Corridor" denotes the contiguous, but often fragmented, regions across several states in Eastern, Central, and Southern India that experience significant Maoist-Naxalite insurgency and conflict. These areas are characterized by poor infrastructure and tribal populations.

2. What is the fundamental difference between 'Internal Security' and 'External Security'?

➡️ Internal Security deals with maintaining law and peace within the domestic borders of a sovereign country, curbing activities like Naxalism, terrorism, and communal violence. External Security focuses on protecting the country from external threats like cross-border aggression and foreign warfare, typically handled by the defense forces.

3. What legal procedure allows for 'Preventive Detention' in India and why is it often controversial?

➡️ Preventive Detention laws allow the state to detain an individual without trial to prevent them from potentially committing future crimes or engaging in unlawful activities. It is controversial because it can infringe on the fundamental right to personal liberty (Article 21) by bypassing the normal judicial process.

🚆BIO-DIVERSITY COACH

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1. What is the primary cause driving the majority of animals and plants to extinction globally?

➡️ The most important cause driving species to extinction globally is Habitat Loss and Fragmentation. This destruction, often seen dramatically in tropical rainforests, removes the natural homes necessary for species survival, severely impacting biodiversity.

2. India's per capita carbon emissions are significantly lower than the global average. What percentage of the global average were they in 2018?

➡️ According to the International Energy Emissions Agency, India's per capita carbon emissions were about 40% of the global average in 2018. This is despite India being one of the world's largest emitters in absolute terms.

3. Which functional role of wetlands best reflects the statement: "Wetlands function as the kidneys of the Earth"?

➡️ This role refers to the function of wetlands in filtering water, removing pollutants, and absorbing excess nutrients. Just as kidneys filter blood, wetlands purify water sources, making them vital for maintaining aquatic ecosystem health.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 India holds the record for the highest proportion of the population practicing vegetarianism in the world, with over 38% identifying as vegetarian.

This high rate is significantly influenced by cultural and religious dietary laws prevalent across the country.

🌍 The Amazon Rainforest is so vast that it's often called the "lungs of the planet," covering over 5.5 million square kilometers.

It produces over 20% of the world's oxygen and harbors millions of species, making it the most biodiverse ecosystem on Earth.

❓ Question of the Day

What are India's three major Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets under the Paris Climate Agreement?

Answer: India's three key NDCs under the Paris Climate Agreement are: 1) To reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35% by 2030 from 2005 levels. 2) To achieve about 40% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. 3) To create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.

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1. Who was the President of the Indian National Congress when the 'Poorna Swaraj' resolution was declared in 1929?

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