GK Express of 27/12/2025

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1. COP30

Brazil's hosting of UNFCCC COP30 in Belem (inside Amazon rainforest) has brought attention to nature-based solutions (NbS) as critical instruments for tackling global climate change.

2. Bridges in India

India has built numerous bridges that are strategic and economic lifelines, connecting regions, navigating difficult terrains, and demonstrating engineering excellence. These include Pamban Bridge, Chenab bridge etc

📖 Know Your English

Word: Alacrity

Meaning: Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Synonyms: Eagerness, Willingness, Readiness, Enthusiasm

Example: She accepted the job offer with alacrity, as it was her dream position.

🚆 ENGLISH COACH

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1. Identify the meaning of the idiom: 'To let the cat out of the bag'.

➡️ To reveal a secret carelessly or by mistake. It often implies spoiling a surprise.

2. One Word Substitution: 'A government by the rich'.

➡️ Plutocracy. It refers to a society that is ruled or controlled by people of great wealth.

3. What is the antonym of the word 'Gregarious'?

➡️ Unsociable or Introverted. Gregarious means fond of company; sociable.

🚆 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

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1. Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?

➡️ Karnam Malleswari. She won the bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

2. Which film won the 'Best Film' award at the 69th Filmfare Awards 2024?

➡️ 12th Fail. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, it is based on the real-life story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma.

3. The 'Dronacharya Award' is given to whom?

➡️ Sports Coaches. It honors coaches for their outstanding contribution to sports training and producing medal winners.

🚆 SUPERLATIVES COACH

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1. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?

➡️ Wular Lake. Located in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, it is fed by the Jhelum River.

2. Which is the shortest national highway in India?

➡️ NH 44. India's shortest national highway is often cited as NH 548 in Maharashtra, a roughly 5 km stretch connecting JNPT port to NH 348, but the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has identified even shorter ones like NH 327B (1.2 km in West Bengal) and NH 766EE (4.27 km in Karnataka), highlighting that these vital short links connect key areas despite their brevity.

3. Which is the largest delta in the world?

➡️ Sundarbans Delta. Formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers in the Bay of Bengal.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 First Post Office in India

The first post office in India was established by the East India Company in Kolkata (then Calcutta) in 1727.

🌍 The Longest Mountain Range

The Andes in South America is the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching about 7,000 km across seven countries.

❓ Question of the Day

Which acid is found in the human stomach to aid digestion?

Answer: Hydrochloric Acid (HCl). It helps break down food and kills bacteria, providing an acidic environment for enzymes like pepsin to function.

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1. Which planet is known as the 'Morning Star' or 'Evening Star'?

2. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?

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