GK Express of 17/12/2025

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1. ADB Loan Approval

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed 5 loan agreements with India to finance development projects focusing on skilling, renewable energy, healthcare, urban transport, and sustainable livelihoods.

2. Exercise Ektha

India’s Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS) of the Indian Navy visited Maldives to attend the closing ceremony of 8th edition of Exercise Ekatha 2025.
Established in 2017, it is an annual bilateral maritime military exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).

3. DGLL Hosts 3rd IALA Council Meeting

The Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) successfully hosted the 3rd Council Meeting of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai, highlighting its growing role in shaping international maritime standards and navigation safety.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Sagacious

Meaning: Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Synonyms: Wise, Clever, Intelligent, Astute, Sharp

Example: The leader made a sagacious decision that saved the company from bankruptcy.

🚆INDIAN POLITY COACH

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1. Which Parliamentary Committee consists exclusively of members from the Lok Sabha?

➡️ The Estimates Committee (30 members).

2. Who has the power to summon a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament?

➡️ The President of India (Article 108).

3. What is the minimum number of members required to be present to conduct the business of the House (Quorum)?

➡️ One-tenth of the total membership of the House.

🚆 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COACH

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1. What is the full form of BIMSTEC?

➡️ The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization comprising seven member states from South and Southeast Asia. It serves as a vital bridge between the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

2. Where is the headquarters of the ASEAN located?

➡️ The headquarters of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is located in Jakarta, Indonesia.

3. The 'Indus Water Treaty' was signed between India and Pakistan with the help of which organization?

➡️ The World Bank (1960).

🚆INDIAN CONSTITUTION COACH

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1. Which Constitutional Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

➡️ The 61st Amendment Act, 1989.

2. Under which Article does the definition of 'Money Bill' fall?

➡️ Article 110.

3. From which country did India borrow the concept of 'Judicial Review'?

➡️ The United States of America (USA).

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 World's Highest Rail Bridge

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.

🌍 Shortest War in History

The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 is recorded as the shortest war in history. It lasted between 38 and 45 minutes before Zanzibar surrendered to British forces.

❓ Question of the Day

Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

Answer: The President of India. The CAG is appointed under Article 148 and acts as the guardian of the public purse.

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1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Uniform Civil Code?

2. Which line separates the boundary between India and China?

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