GK Express of 04/01/2026

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1. New Lokpal Chairperson Appointed

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Lokpal. This anti-corruption authority body inquires into allegations of corruption against public functionaries.

2. Bio-Trig and Waste Management

A new waste management technology called 'Bio-Trig' has been introduced to address rural waste issues. It utilizes pyrolysis to convert waste into bio-oil, syngas, and biochar, promoting sustainable energy solutions in villages.

3. INS Jatayu at Minicoy

The Indian Navy has commissioned a new naval base, INS Jatayu, on Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep. This strategic base will enhance operational reach and surveillance capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region.

📖 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.

🚆 WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH

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1. What is the objective of the 'PM-DevINE' scheme announced in the Union Budget 2022-23?

➡️ To fund infrastructure and social development projects in the North-East Region. It stands for Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region.

2. The 'Bharitmala Pariyojana' focuses on optimizing the efficiency of what kind of movement?

➡️ Freight and Passenger Movement across the country. It aims to bridge critical infrastructure gaps through economic corridors and feeder routes.

3. Which flagship scheme aims to provide affordable housing to the urban poor by 2024 (extended)?

➡️ Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U). It operates under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

🚆 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH

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1. Who is known as the 'Frontier Gandhi' for leading a non-violent movement in the North-West Frontier Province?

➡️ Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. He founded the Khudai Khidmatgar (Servants of God) movement.

2. Who was the first Indian scientist to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in London?

➡️ Ardaseer Cursetjee Wadia (1841). He was a shipbuilder and engineer from Bombay.

3. Which social reformer founded the 'Arya Mahila Samaj' in Pune to promote women's education?

➡️ Pandita Ramabai. She was a pioneer in education and emancipation of women in India.

🚆 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH

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1. The 'Vienna Convention' is an international treaty primarily related to the protection of what?

➡️ The Ozone Layer (1985). It acts as a framework for international efforts to protect the ozone layer.

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

➡️ The Hague, Netherlands. It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

3. Which organization publishes the 'World Economic Outlook' report twice a year?

➡️ International Monetary Fund (IMF). It analyzes global economic developments and prospects.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 World's Biggest Cricket Stadium

Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Gujarat is the biggest cricket ground in the world.

🌍 Country with No Capital

Nauru is the only country in the world that has no official capital city. The government offices are located in the Yaren District.

❓ Question of the Day

Which writs can be issued against private individuals as well as public authorities?

Answer: Habeas Corpus. Meaning 'to have the body', it is a command to produce a person who has been detained, whether by the state or a private individual, before the court.

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1. Which chemical is used in artificial rain (Cloud Seeding)?

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