GK Express of 02/11/2025

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1. The Prime Minister addressed the International Arya Mahasammelan 2025 in New Delhi, marking the 150th foundation year of the Arya Samaj and the 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati.

2. India has achieved a significant milestone with the nation’s total installed electricity capacity surpassing 500 GW. More than 51% of this capacity now originates from non-fossil fuel sources.
India has emerged as a global renewable energy leader, ranking:
3rd in solar power capacity,
4th in wind power, and
4th in overall renewable energy capacity globally.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Abate

Meaning: become less intense or widespread.

Synonyms: Subside, moderate, decrease, lessen

Example: The violent storm finally began to abate after two hours, allowing emergency services to venture out.

🚆 WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH

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1. What is the main aim of the AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) scheme?

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The main aim of AMRUT 2.0 is to ensure water security and provide functional tap connections to all households in urban areas. It also focuses on developing sewage and septic management, rejuvenating water bodies, and creating green spaces.

2. What is India's longest road tunnel with advanced features like an integrated control system?

➡️ The Chenani-Nashri Tunnel (also known as the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel) in Jammu and Kashmir is India's longest road tunnel at 9.2 km. It features an integrated tunnel control system and advanced ventilation for safer and more efficient travel.

3. What is the key goal of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)?

➡️ The key goal of PMMY is to fund the unfunded, by providing micro-credit loans (up to 10 lakh) to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises. The loans are categorized as Shishu, Kishor, and Tarun, based on the amount required.

🚆 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH

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1. Who was the first woman to be appointed as the Chief Justice of a High Court in India?

➡️ Justice Leila Seth was the first woman to become the Chief Justice of a High Court in India, serving as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in 1991.

2. Which Indian leader is known for having served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India twice?

➡️ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as the first Deputy PM. However, no Indian has served as Deputy PM twice. Morarji Desai, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and Devi Lal are some who held the position once. If asked who served as acting PM twice, the answer is Gulzarilal Nanda.

3. Who was the founder of the Indian Civil Services (ICS) and the first Indian to qualify for it?

➡️ The Indian Civil Services (ICS) was founded by Lord Cornwallis. The first Indian to successfully qualify for the ICS in 1863 was Satyendra Nath Tagore, the elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore.

🚆NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH

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1. Which international organization is responsible for releasing the 'World Economic Outlook' report?

➡️ The World Economic Outlook report, which provides comprehensive analyses of global economic developments and forecasts, is published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

2. What is the primary focus of the UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)?

➡️ UNICEF's primary focus is to provide humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide, specializing in child health, nutrition, education, protection, and advocacy for children's rights.

3. The World Bank Group is composed of how many distinct international organizations?

➡️ The World Bank Group is composed of five distinct organizations: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 India is a nuclear-armed state with a no-first-use policy declared.

India developed nuclear weapons and has a declared policy (historically) of not using nuclear weapons first, while maintaining a credible deterrent. Nuclear status affects regional security and diplomacy.

🌍 Light-year is distance, not time.

1 light-year ≈ 9.46 trillion km — the distance light travels in one year. When we see distant stars/galaxies, we see them as they were in the past (lookback time).

❓ Question of the Day

Who was the last Governor-General of independent India, and what was his significance?

C. Rajagopalachari (Chakravarti Rajagopalachari) was the last Governor-General of independent India (1948–1950). He was the only Indian to hold the post and served until India transitioned to a republic in 1950. His appointment symbolized the complete transfer of power from the British Crown to the Indian people.

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1. The first woman Chief Minister of a state in India was:

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