GK Express of 25/12/2025

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1. Atal Jayanthi

Good Governance Day, observed on 25th December, commemorates the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and underscores his ideals of accountability, transparency, and inclusive governance.

2. Freshwater Sponges

A recent study by Indian scientists has identified freshwater sponges in the Sundarban delta as natural tools for detecting and mitigating heavy metal pollution, highlighting their dual potential as bioindicators and agents of bioremediation.

3. Mahamana Birthday

The birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya is observed on 25th December. He was the founder of Banaras Hindu Universityin 1916.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Corroborate

Meaning: To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Synonyms: Confirm, Verify, Endorse, Authenticate

Example: The witness was able to corroborate the victim's account of the accident.

🚆SOCIAL REFORMS COACH

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1. Who founded the 'Servants of India Society' in 1905?

➡️ Gopal Krishna Gokhale

2. Which Act legalized widow remarriage in India in 1856?

➡️ The Hindu Widow Remarriage Act

3. Who started the 'Self-Respect Movement' in Tamil Nadu?

➡️ E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar)

🚆INTERNAL SECURITY COACH

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1. 'Greyhounds' is a special anti-naxal police force of which states?

➡️ Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

2. Which is the primary border guarding force along the Nepal and Bhutan borders?

➡️ The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is a central armed police force in India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is responsible for guarding India’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan.

3. What does UAPA stand for in the Indian legal context?

➡️ Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

🚆BIO-DIVERSITY COACH

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1. Which organization publishes the 'Red Data Book' containing lists of endangered species?

➡️ IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

2. In which state is the 'Similipal Biosphere Reserve' located?

➡️ Odisha

3. What is the National Aquatic Animal of India?

➡️ Ganges River Dolphin

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 Cleanest Village in Asia

Mawlynnong, a village in Meghalaya, was awarded the title of the 'Cleanest Village in Asia' in 2003. It is famous for its living root bridges and eco-tourism.

🌍 Highest Waterfall

Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world, with a height of 979 meters and a plunge of 807 meters.

❓ Question of the Day

Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits 'Trafficking in Human Beings and Forced Labour'?

Answer: Article 23. It is a fundamental right under the Right against Exploitation.

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