GK Express of 26/11/2025

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📚 Current Affairs Coach (November 26, 2025)

1. Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) Celebrations

Today, India observes Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution in 1949. The President of India led the preamble reading ceremony at Parliament House. A new digital portal for Constitutional History was launched by the Ministry of Law and Justice to help students access original debates of the Constituent Assembly.

2. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme has completed 50 years since its launch as a pilot in Karnataka, one of its earliest adopters, the programme now is the world’s largest community-based early childhood development programme.

3. ISRO's Advanced Weather Satellite Launch

ISRO successfully placed the new INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite into orbit. This satellite is equipped with advanced payloads to provide better climate monitoring and disaster warning services. It will specifically enhance the accuracy of cyclone predictions in the Bay of Bengal region.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Pragmatic

Meaning: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Synonyms: Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Rational.

Example: The government adopted a pragmatic approach to solve the economic crisis rather than relying on old ideologies.

🚆 INDIAN POLITY COACH (Advanced)

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1. What is the maximum duration for which a President's Rule (State Emergency) can be extended with Parliamentary approval?

➡️ It can be extended for a maximum period of three years, but it requires approval every six months. Beyond one year, the Election Commission must certify that elections cannot be held.

2. Which committee recommended the establishment of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

➡️ The Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–64) recommended the establishment of the CBI.

3. Under the Anti-Defection Law, who has the final authority to decide on the disqualification of a member of the House?

➡️ The Presiding Officer of the House (Speaker in Lok Sabha, Chairman in Rajya Sabha). However, this decision is subject to judicial review by the courts.

🚆 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COACH

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1. What is the 'Two-State Solution' primarily associated with in international geopolitics?

➡️ It refers to the proposed framework for resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict by establishing two separate states for two peoples: Israel for the Jewish people and Palestine for the Palestinian people.

2. Which international body manages the 'Blue Dot Network' certification?

➡️ It is a multi-stakeholder initiative formed by the US, Japan, and Australia to assess and certify infrastructure projects based on transparency and sustainability, often seen as a counter to China's Belt and Road Initiative.

3. The 'Vienna Convention' (1961) serves as the backbone for which aspect of international relations?

➡️ It governs Diplomatic Relations, defining the privileges and immunities of diplomatic missions (embassies) and staff to ensure they can perform duties without fear of coercion or harassment.

🚆 INDIAN CONSTITUTION COACH

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1. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to do 'complete justice' in any cause or matter pending before it?

➡️ Article 142. This article grants the Supreme Court wide-ranging powers to enforce its decrees and orders to ensure justice is served where law might be silent.

2. By which Amendment Act was the 'Right to Property' removed from the list of Fundamental Rights?

➡️ It was removed by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978. It is now a legal right under Article 300-A in Part XII of the Constitution.

3. What is the specific subject matter of the 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

➡️ It specifies the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats. It contains 29 functional items and was added by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 India Fact

The Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir is the world's highest railway bridge. It stands 359 meters above the river bed, which is 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

🌍 World Fact

Mount Thor in Canada has the world's greatest vertical drop. It features a cliff face that drops 1,250 meters straight down, making it impossible to climb without specialized gear.

❓ Question of the Day

Which writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court to stop proceedings in a case that is outside its jurisdiction?

Answer: Prohibition. Unlike 'Certiorari' which is remedial, 'Prohibition' is preventive and issued while the proceedings are still pending.

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