GK Express of 28/11/2025

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📚 Current Affairs Coach (November 28, 2025)

1. National Milk Day and Gopal Ratna Awards

India recently celebrated National Milk Day on the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying conferred the National Gopal Ratna Awards to recognize the efforts of farmers and cooperatives in revolutionizing the indigenous cattle dairy sector.

2. Induction of 'C-295' Transport Aircraft

The Indian Air Force has operationalized the new squadron of C-295 MW transport aircraft. These tactical airlifters are set to replace the aging Avro fleet. A major portion of these aircraft will be manufactured domestically in Vadodara under a technology transfer agreement with Airbus.

3. Introduction of 'Bharat Rice' Initiative

To control food inflation, the Government of India has launched the 'Bharat Rice' brand. It aims to provide rice at subsidized rates through central cooperative agencies like NAFED and NCCF. This move is targeted at stabilizing retail prices and ensuring food security for the common citizen.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Exonerate

Meaning: To officially absolve someone from blame; to release someone from a duty or obligation.

Synonyms: Absolve, Acquit, Vindicate, Discharge.

Example: The DNA evidence was sufficient to exonerate the suspect from all criminal charges.

🚆 HISTORY COACH (High Yield)

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1. Which ancient Indian inscription mentions the name 'Bharatvarsha' for the very first time?

➡️ The Hathigumpha Inscription of King Kharavela (Odisha). It is a key source for post-Mauryan history.

2. Who was the first Indian to successfully clear the Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination?

➡️ Satyendranath Tagore. He cleared the exam in 1863, breaking the British monopoly on the administrative service.

3. The 'Tinkathia System' which led to the Champaran Satyagraha was related to the cultivation of which crop?

➡️ Indigo (Neel). Farmers were forced to cultivate Indigo on 3/20th of their land holdings under this oppressive system.

🚆 BANKING AND FINANCE COACH

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1. Which committee recommended the establishment of 'Payment Banks' and 'Small Finance Banks' in India?

➡️ The Nachiket Mor Committee of 2013. It was set up to propose measures for comprehensive financial services for small businesses and low-income households.

2. What is the full form of the 'UDGAM' portal launched by the RBI?

➡️ Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access inforMation. It allows the public to search for their unclaimed deposits across multiple banks in one place.

3. In banking terms, what does 'Teaser Loan' refer to?

➡️ A loan that offers a very low introductory interest rate which increases significantly after a certain period. It is often used to attract home loan borrowers.

🚆 ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH

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1. What is the term used to describe the transition zone between two different ecosystems (e.g., between a forest and grassland)?

➡️ Ecotone. These areas often have high biodiversity and unique species, a phenomenon known as the 'Edge Effect'.

2. The 'Montreux Record' is a register associated with which international environmental convention?

➡️ The Ramsar Convention. It lists wetlands of international importance where changes in ecological character have occurred or are likely to occur (e.g., Loktak Lake). It's a voluntary register for sites that need urgent attention and monitoring.

3. Which gas is primarily responsible for the extreme 'Greenhouse Effect' observed on the planet Venus?

➡️ Carbon Dioxide (CO2). It makes up about 96% of Venus's atmosphere, trapping heat and making it the hottest planet in the solar system.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 India Fact

Shani Shingnapur, a village in Maharashtra, is famous for having houses with no doors or locks. The residents believe that the deity Shani protects them from theft.

🌍 World Fact

Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean is the most remote place on Earth. It is so far from land that the closest humans are often the astronauts on the International Space Station.

❓ Question of the Day

Which provision of the Indian Constitution provides for a 'Joint Sitting' of both Houses of Parliament?

Answer: Article 108. A Joint Sitting is summoned by the President to resolve a deadlock but is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

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