GK Express of 18/11/2025

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1. India launched the National Blockchain Framework (NBF) to strengthen governance by using blockchain technology for digital land records, supply chains, and e-governance services across the country.

2. Batukeshwar Dutt, a brave revolutionary who fought alongside Bhagat Singh in India’s freedom struggle, was remembered on his birth anniversary on 18th November.

3. The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) inaugurated AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Falter

Meaning: Start to lose strength or momentum; to stumble or hesitate.

Synonyms: Hesitate, stumble, waver, demur

Example: The economy showed signs of recovery, but recent inflation reports suggest it may falter again.

🚆 GEOGRAPHY COACH

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1. Which geographical phenomenon is responsible for the blue color of the sky?

➡️ The phenomenon is Scattering of Light, specifically Rayleigh scattering. Blue light waves, which are shorter, are scattered by the molecules of air in the atmosphere more effectively than other colors.

2. Which Indian state has the largest coastal area?

➡️ The Indian state with the largest coastline is Gujarat, which borders the Arabian Sea. It is followed by Andhra Pradesh.

3. What is the difference between a Glacier and an Iceberg?

➡️ A Glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land. An Iceberg is a large piece of freshwater ice that has broken off a glacier or ice shelf and is floating freely in open water.

🚆INDIAN SOCIETY COACH

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1. What is the key social issue addressed by the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' (BBBP) scheme?

➡️ The BBBP scheme primarily addresses the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of gender discrimination and low female literacy in India, aiming to ensure the survival and education of the girl child.

2. What was the main objective of the 'Poona Sarvajanik Sabha' established in 1870?

➡️ The main objective of the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, founded by M.G. Ranade and others, was to serve as a link between the government and the people. It aimed to represent the interests of the masses and demand political and social reforms.

3. What is the significance of the term Secularism in the context of the Indian Constitution?

➡️ Secularism in India means the state supports all religions equally and does not have a religion of its own. It guarantees all citizens the freedom to practice their religion, reflecting 'Positive Secularism'.

🚆BIOLOGY COACH

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1. Which part of the human body produces the hormone Thyroxine?

➡️ The hormone Thyroxine (T4) is produced by the Thyroid Gland, located in the neck. Thyroxine plays a vital role in regulating the body's metabolism, heart function, and digestion.

2. What is the primary role of Chlorophyll in plants?

➡️ The primary role of Chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants, is to absorb sunlight (light energy). This energy is then used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (food) through photosynthesis.

3. Which deficiency causes the disease known as Night Blindness (Nyctalopia)?

➡️ Night Blindness (Nyctalopia) is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A (Retinol). Vitamin A is crucial for the proper functioning of the retina, especially in low-light conditions.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 The Kumbh Mela is the largest peaceful congregation of people in the world, attracting tens of millions of pilgrims every 12 years.

UNESCO recognized the Kumbh Mela as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2017.

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

It produces a significant portion of the world's oxygen and harbors millions of species.

❓ Question of the Day

What are the three lists under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, and what do they define?

Answer: The Seventh Schedule defines the distribution of legislative powers between the Union (Central) Government and State Governments through three lists: 1) Union List (subjects where only Parliament can make laws, e.g., Defence, Railways); 2) State List (subjects where only the State Legislature can make laws, e.g., Public Order, Health); and 3) Concurrent List (subjects where both can make laws, e.g., Education, Forests). This mechanism is central to India's federal structure.

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1. Who was the first woman to become the Chief justice of a High Court in India?

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