GK Express of 06/01/2026

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📚 Current Affairs Coach

1. Atal Setu Inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Atal Setu' (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link), which is India's longest sea bridge. Spanning 21.8 km, it connects Sewri in Mumbai to Nhava Sheva in Raigad, significantly reducing travel time.

2. Mission Divyastra (Agni-5)

DRDO successfully conducted the first flight test of the Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology under 'Mission Divyastra'. This allows a single missile to deploy multiple warheads to different targets.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Magnanimous

Meaning: Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

Synonyms: Benevolent, Charitable, Big-hearted, Noble.

Example: Despite the intense competition, the winner was magnanimous in victory and praised her opponent's skills.

🚆 INDIAN GEOGRAPHY COACH

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1. Which mountain pass connects Srinagar to Leh?

➡️ Zoji La. It provides a vital link between Ladakh and the Kashmir Valley. It is situated on the National Highway 1.

2. Which Indian river is often referred to as 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'Vridha Ganga'?

➡️ Godavari. It is the longest river in Peninsular India and the second longest in India after the Ganges.

3. What is the 'Ten Degree Channel'?

➡️ It is a channel that separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately 150 km wide.

🚆 INDIAN SOCIETY COACH

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1. Who introduced the concept of 'Sanskritization' to explain social change in India?

➡️ M.N. Srinivas. It refers to the process by which a "low" caste or tribe takes over the customs, rituals, ideology, and style of life of a high and "twice-born" caste.

2. Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration of Tribal Areas in the North-Eastern states?

➡️ The Sixth Schedule. It makes special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

3. Who coined the term 'Harijan' for the untouchables?

➡️ Mahatma Gandhi. He started using the term, meaning 'People of God', in 1933 to confer dignity upon the depressed classes.

🚆 BIOLOGY COACH

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1. Which organelle is known as the 'Powerhouse of the Cell'?

➡️ Mitochondria. They generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions in the form of ATP.

2. Deficiency of which vitamin causes the disease 'Scurvy'?

➡️ Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). Symptoms include swollen and bleeding gums, weakness, and fatigue. Citrus fruits are a major source of Vitamin C.

3. Which blood group is known as the 'Universal Donor'?

➡️ O Negative (O-). Red blood cells of this group do not contain A, B, or Rh antigens, making it safe for transfusion to almost any patient in emergencies.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 The Wettest Place on Earth

Mawsynram, a village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India, holds the Guinness World Record for receiving the highest average annual rainfall.

🌍 The Largest Coral Reef Living Structure

The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is the world's largest living structure. It stretches over 2,300 kilometers and is visible from outer space.

❓ Question of the Day

Which Article of the Indian Constitution lays down the 'Fundamental Duties' of citizens?

Answer: Article 51A. It was added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee. There are currently 11 Fundamental Duties.

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1. Which pigment is responsible for the color of human skin?

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