GK Express of 24/11/2025

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1. The 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP30) concluded in Belém, Brazil, with countries formally adopting the Belém Package as the key negotiated outcome.

2. India recently signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a $200 million loan to improve the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of the power sector in the State of Uttarakhand.

3. The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2024 will be hosted by India in New Delhi.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Mellifluous

Meaning: (of a voice or words) Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

Synonyms: Dulcet, resonant, euphonious, harmonious

Example: The singer's mellifluous voice charmed the entire audience.

🚆ECONOMY COACH

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1. What is the primary difference between Revenue Expenditure and Capital Expenditure in a government budget?

➡️ Revenue Expenditure does not create assets or reduce liabilities (e.g., salaries, subsidies, interest payments). Capital Expenditure creates assets or reduces liabilities (e.g., construction of roads, repayment of loans).

2. What is the meaning of a 'Bear Market'?

➡️ A Bear Market is a condition in which securities prices fall 20% or more from recent highs amid widespread pessimism and negative investor sentiment, often leading to a recession.

3. Which institution is known as the 'Lender of Last Resort' in India?

➡️ The Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It provides liquidity to commercial banks that are temporarily short of funds to prevent a potential financial crisis.

🚆 GOVERNANCE COACH

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1. Which Constitutional Amendment Act introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

➡️ The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016.

2. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a State in India?

➡️ The Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court (or in their absence, the senior-most judge of that court).

3. What is the maximum duration for which a Proclamation of Emergency can remain in force without approval by the Parliament?

➡️ One month. Once approved by both Houses, it can continue for a maximum period of six months, subject to subsequent approvals.

🚆INDIAN ART AND CULTURE COACH

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1. The famous sun temple at Konark is dedicated to which Hindu deity?

➡️ The Sun God (Surya). It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Odisha and also known as Black Pagoda.

2. Kuchipudi is a classical dance form that originated in which Indian state?

➡️ Andhra Pradesh.

3. What is the name of the ancient Indian system of medicine that translates to "The Science of Life"?

➡️ Ayurveda.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 The National Anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana', was first sung publicly on December 27, 1911, at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress.

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🌍 The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of the world's five oceans, covering approximately one-third of the Earth's surface.

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❓ Question of the Day

Which famous battle, fought in 1526, marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India?

Answer: The First Battle of Panipat. This war was occured between the Babur and Ibrahim Khan Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, in North India. Babur's forces, employing gunpowder firearms and cannons, defeated Ibrahim. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder arms on the Indian subcontinent. The victory marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India.

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