GK Express of 07/11/2025

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1. India and Denmark have launched the Indo-Danish Business Council (IDBC) to enhance bilateral ties focusing on sustainable development and investment. Meanwhile, India is strengthening its innovation base in semiconductors through targeted funding to counter foreign technology dependence, aiming for Chip Independence and increased R&D incentives.

2. A new G20 Extraordinary Committee report on Global Inequality highlighted that women in India's informal sector face a wage gap of 30-40% compared to men. To address this, the government is focusing on expanding micro-credit schemes like the Mudra Yojana and strengthening social protection measures for women workers.

3. First SiC Semiconductor Facility in India and Livelihood Support

The Chief Minister of Odisha recently inaugurated India's first end-to-end Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor facility in Bhubaneswar. On the social front, the DAY-NRLM program has empowered 4.62 crore women farmers (Mahila Kisans) by training them in sustainable agricultural practices, diversifying rural livelihoods.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Altercation

Meaning: A noisy quarrel or a loud, heated argument or disagreement.

Synonyms: Wrangle, Disagreement, Embroilment

Example: The peaceful protest quickly turned into an altercation when the police intervened without warning.

🚆INDIAN HISTORY COACH

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1. Who was the founder of the Lodi Dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate?

➡️ The Lodi Dynasty was founded by Bahlul Khan Lodi. It was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate before the Mughals.

2. Who was the first ruler to adopt the title of Sultan in India?

➡️ The first ruler to use the title of Sultan in India was Qutb-ud-din Aibak. He was the founder of the Mamluk Dynasty, which established the Delhi Sultanate.

3. Which famous traveler from Morocco visited India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq in the 14th century?

➡️ The traveler was Ibn Battuta. His detailed travelogue, the Rihla, provides valuable insights into the political and social life of the time.

🚆BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COACH

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1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was nationalized in which year?

➡️ The RBI was nationalized on January 1, 1949. This move was made based on the Reserve Bank of India (Transfer to Public Ownership) Act, 1948.

2. What is the minimum range percentage set by the RBI for the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)?

➡️ The RBI Act allows the SLR to be set between 0 percent and 40 percent. SLR mandates banks to hold a fraction of their demand and time liabilities in liquid assets.

3. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established in 1935 based on the recommendations of which commission?

➡️ The RBI was set up based on the recommendations of the Hilton Young Commission (also known as the Royal Commission on Indian Currency and Finance). The RBI Act was enacted in 1934.

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH

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1. Which major pollutant, measured in PM10 and PM2.5 levels, causes degradation of air quality from mining activities near populations?

➡️ The pollutant is Dust and particulate matter. This can lead to serious respiratory diseases in miners and nearby residents due to air pollution.

2. According to the IUCN Red List, what percentage of Amphibians are currently facing extinction worldwide?

➡️ The IUCN data indicates that approximately 40 percent of Amphibians are facing extinction. This highlights a severe crisis in their survival rate globally.

3. The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is also commonly known by what name?

➡️ It is commonly known as Topslip. This protected area is situated in the Anaimalai Hills of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 India's Largest National Park

India's largest national park is Hemis National Park (4,400 sq km) in Ladakh. It is known globally for having the highest density of the endangered Snow Leopard in any protected area.

🌍 Deepest Point on Earth

The deepest known spot in the Earth's oceans is the Challenger Deep (approx. 10,935 meters) located in the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean. The depth here is greater than the height of Mount Everest. [attachment_0](attachment)

❓ Question of the Day

Who was the author of the Persian-language historical work Ain-i-Akbari?

Answer: Abul Fazl. He was one of the nine jewels (Navaratnas) in Emperor Akbar's court. The Ain-i-Akbari provides detailed documentation of Akbar's administration, policies, and the Mughal Empire.

✍️ Answer These Questions

1. Which international institution monitors the trade agreements among theember countries?

2. Which famous Mughal monument was originally known as the main residence of the emperors until 1638?

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