GK Express of 09/11/2025

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📚 Current Affairs Coach

1. A government panel, comprising officials from the Commerce and Industry Ministry and NITI Aayog, is currently working on revised norms for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to help exporters leverage the domestic market, as US tariffs have made exports less competitive.
Name the first Special Economic Zone in India?
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2. India’s honey sector is witnessing a structured transformation under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM), which is expanding scientific beekeeping nationwide and strengthening its contribution to rural livelihoods and agriculture.
Name the year in which NBHM launched?
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3. The Prime Minister inaugurated India's first digital museum, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum, in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh.
Name the largest tribal group in India ?
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📖 Know Your English

Word: Candid

Meaning: Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Synonyms: Frank, honest, direct, sincere

Example: The interviewer appreciated her candid answers regarding the failures in her previous job.

🚆 WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH

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1. What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)?

➡️ PMKVY is a skill development initiative aimed at providing free skill training to Indian youth to make them employable. It certifies skills based on national standards and encourages large-scale vocational training.

2. What is the significance of the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) project in India?

➡️ The DFC project aims to construct high-capacity railway freight corridors, separating freight movement from passenger traffic. This drastically improves the speed and efficiency of goods transport, boosting India's manufacturing and logistics sectors.

3. What is the core aim of the National Social Assistance Program (NSAP)?

➡️ NSAP is a Central Sector Scheme providing social assistance benefits to aged, widows, and disabled persons belonging to households below the poverty line. It offers monthly pensions and is a critical safety net for vulnerable populations.

🚆 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH

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1. Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress (INC)?

➡️ Annie Besant was the first woman President of the INC, presiding over the Calcutta Session in 1917. She was an Irish socialist, activist, and a major figure in the Home Rule movement.

2. Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance"?

➡️ Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known as the Father of the Indian Renaissance. He championed social reforms like the abolition of Sati and promoted rationalism and modern education in India during the early 19th century.

3. Which famous freedom fighter founded the All India Forward Bloc in 1939?

➡️ Subhas Chandra Bose founded the All India Forward Bloc in 1939 after resigning from the presidency of the Indian National Congress. It was a left-wing nationalist political party within the Congress.

🚆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 function of the NITI Aayog?

➡️ The NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is the premier policy 'Think Tank' of the Government of India. It provides strategic and technical advice to the central and state governments, fostering cooperative federalism.

3. What is the main objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

➡️ The main objective of the WTO is to open trade for the benefit of all. It operates a system of trade rules, acts as a forum for trade negotiations, and helps governments settle trade disputes.

💡 Did You Know?

🌍 The World Bank Group is composed of five distinct international organizations, not just one World Bank as commonly thought.

These organizations provide financial and technical assistance to developing nations globally.

❓ Question of the Day

What are the major quantitative tools used by the RBI in implementing its Monetary Policy?

Answer: The six major quantitative tools used by the RBI are: 1) Repo Rate, 2) Reverse Repo Rate, 3) Bank Rate, 4) Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), 5) Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR), and 6) Open Market Operations (OMO). These tools directly affect the money supply and credit availability in the Indian economy.

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1. Which international agreement is known as the 'Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)'?

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