GK Express of 30/11/2025

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1. 16th Finance Commission of India

The government has constituted the 16th Finance Commission with Dr. Arvind Panagariya as its Chairman. The commission will define the financial relations and tax distribution between the Central government and state governments for a period starting from April 1, 2026. This is a crucial body for India's fiscal federalism.

2. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

The Prime Minister recently launched this scheme to provide 300 units of free electricity per month to one crore households through rooftop solarisation. The project aims to reduce the electricity bill burden on the poor and middle class while promoting sustainable energy and self-reliance in the power sector.

3. India's First AI City

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is being developed as India's first 'AI City'. The project aims to create a hub for the Artificial Intelligence ecosystem, attracting technology companies and startups. This is part of the state's goal to become a $1 trillion economy.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Tenacious

Meaning: Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely; very determined.

Synonyms: Persistent, determined, resolute, unyielding.

Example: The researcher was tenacious in her pursuit of a cure, refusing to give up despite many failures.

🚆 WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH

👆 Click a question to see the answer

1. What is the objective of the 'PM-JANMAN' scheme?

➡️ To provide essential services like housing, water, and education to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).

2. The 'Chenab Bridge', the world's highest railway bridge, connects which two locations?

➡️ Bakkal and Kauri (in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir).

3. Under which mission is the 'Tap Water Connection' provided to every rural household?

➡️ Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal).

🚆 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH

👆 Click a question to see the answer

1. Who was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024 and is known as the 'Jan Nayak' of Bihar?

➡️ Karpoori Thakur, who served as twice as the 11th CM of Bihar.

2. Who is the first woman Chairperson of the Railway Board of India?

➡️ Jaya Varma Sinha

3. Which Indian scientist is known as the 'Missile Woman of India'?

➡️ Dr. Tessy Thomas

🚆 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH

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1. Where are the headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) located?

➡️ The Hague, Netherlands

2. Which organization releases the 'World Economic Outlook' report?

➡️ International Monetary Fund (IMF)

3. What is the full form of NITI Aayog?

➡️ National Institution for Transforming India

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 India's Voting Power

India is not only the largest democracy but also set a world record in the 2024 elections with over 968 million registered voters, which is more than the combined population of the USA and Europe.

🌍 The Deepest Point

The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is the deepest part of the world's oceans. It is so deep (approx 11 km) that if you placed Mount Everest inside it, the peak would still be underwater.

❓ Question of the Day

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the 'Anti-Defection Law'?

Answer: Tenth Schedule (It was added by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 to prevent political defections).

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1. Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

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