GK Express of 07/12/2025

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1. Constitution Day 2025 Celebrations

India recently celebrated 'Samvidhan Divas' on November 26th to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution in 1949. The focus was on the theme 'India: The Mother of Democracy' and youth participation in governance.

2. Global Climate Resilience Summit

World leaders gathered to sign a new pact on reducing industrial carbon footprints by 2030. India played a pivotal role, launching the 'Green Credit Initiative' which rewards individuals and entities for environmentally positive actions.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Ephemeral

Meaning: Lasting for a very short time.

Synonyms: Transitory, fleeting, short-lived, momentary.

Example: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading away as quickly as it had appeared.

🚆 WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH

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

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

2. India's first underwater metro service was inaugurated in which city?

➡️ Kolkata (It connects Howrah and Esplanade under the Hooghly river).

3. What is the name of the world's longest bi-lane tunnel built by BRO in Arunachal Pradesh?

➡️ The world's longest bi-lane tunnel is the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Inaugurated in March 2024, it is located at an altitude of over 13,000 feet and provides all-weather connectivity to the Tawang region.

🚆 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH

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1. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'?

➡️ The Father of the Indian Space Program is widely recognized as Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, a visionary physicist and astronomer who initiated space research in India, established ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

2. Who was the first woman to become the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

➡️ The first and only woman to be the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India was V.S. Ramadevi, who served briefly from November 26, 1990, to December 11, 1990, marking a significant first for women in Indian governance.

3. Which famous Indian engineer is known as the 'Metro Man of India'?

➡️ E. Sreedharan is known as the "Metro Man of India" for his leadership in modernizing India's public transportation, particularly his role in building the Delhi Metro. He is also recognized for his work on the Konkan Railway, which was completed on time and within budget.

🚆 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH

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1. Which organization publishes the 'World Economic Outlook' report?

➡️ International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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

➡️ The Hague, Netherlands

3. Which country recently became the 32nd member of NATO?

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Sweden

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 India's Floating Marvel

India has the only floating national park in the world. It is located on Loktak Lake in Manipur and have floating island named "Phumdis"

🌍 The Dead Sea Fact

The Dead Sea is so salty that you cannot sink in it. Its salt concentration is nearly 10 times that of the ocean, creating a buoyancy that makes people float effortlessly.

❓ Question of the Day

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'Uniform Civil Code'?

Answer: Article 44 (Part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, aiming to secure a uniform civil code for citizens throughout India).

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