GK Express of 16/11/2025

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1. India observes Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on 15th November to honor tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, with 2024–25 marked as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh for his 150th birth anniversary.
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas first was celebrated in which year?
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2. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will conduct a year-long National Migration Survey (NMS) from July 2026 to June 2027, the most comprehensive study of migration in nearly two decades.
The NMS covers all the states and Union territories except?
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3. The Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry laid the foundation stone for the country’s first Drone City and a new Space City in Andhra Pradesh during the 30th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit.
Drone City was being constructed at which place in Andhra Pradesh ?
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📖 Know Your English

Word: Candor

Meaning: The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in expression; frankness.

Synonyms: Frankness, honesty, sincerity, openness

Example: The CEO addressed the financial crisis with surprising candor, admitting the company's mistakes directly.

🚆 WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH

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1. 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.

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 manufacturing and logistics.

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.

🚆 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH

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1. Which famous Indian woman led the Bardoli Satyagraha alongside Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?

➡️ The leader was Mithubehn Petit. She was a key figure who worked tirelessly on the ground during the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) against the tax hike, mobilizing women and tribal populations.

2. Who coined the popular slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?

➡️ The popular slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" (Long Live the Revolution) was coined by the Urdu poet Maulana Hasrat Mohani. It was later popularized widely by Bhagat Singh and his revolutionary group.

3. Who was the first woman to become 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.

🚆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 IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA, and ICSID. Collectively, they provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 Until 1896, India was the only source of diamonds in the world

🌍 Earth’s rotation is changing speed. It's actually slowing.

This means that, on average, the length of a day increases by around 1.8 seconds per century. 600 million years ago a day lasted just 21 hours.

❓ Question of the Day

What is the main goal of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana ?

Answer: The main 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, promoting entrepreneurship.

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