GK Express of 08/01/2026

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1. Sudarshan Setu Inaugurated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Sudarshan Setu', India's longest cable-stayed bridge, in Gujarat. Spanning 2.32 km, it connects Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island, featuring solar panels on the footpath.

3. Green Paradox in Urban Areas

A global study covering 761 cities across 105 countries, including India, shows that urban greening does not always cool cities and that poorly planned tree and vegetation planting can worsen heat, particularly in dry and water-scarce regions.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Ephemeral

Meaning: Lasting for a very short time; short-lived.

Synonyms: Transitory, Fleeting, Momentary, Transient.

Example: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as it had arrived.

🚆 SOCIAL REFORMS COACH

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1. Who founded the 'Satyashodhak Samaj' in 1873?

➡️ Jyotiba Phule. It was established in Maharashtra to liberate the Shudras and Ati Shudras and to prevent their exploitation by the upper castes.

2. Who is known as the 'Father of Renaissance' in the world?

➡️ The "Father of the Renaissance" is widely considered to be Francesco Petrarch (1304–1374), an Italian scholar and poet credited with initiating the humanist movement and rediscovering classical texts, which sparked renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture, fueling the European Renaissance.

3. The 'Self-Respect Movement' in South India was led by whom?

➡️ E.V. Ramasamy Naicker (Periyar). The movement aimed to achieve a society where backward castes have equal human rights and encouraged backward castes to have self-respect.

🚆 INTERNAL SECURITY COACH

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1. What is the role of CERT-In in India's security framework?

➡️ The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is the nodal agency to deal with cyber security threats like hacking and phishing.

2. Which specialized force is primarily tasked with guarding Indian airports?

➡️ CISF (Central Industrial Security Force). They provide security cover to nuclear installations, space establishments, airports, seaports, and power plants.

3. What does the term 'Red Corridor' refer to?

➡️ It refers to the region in the eastern, central, and southern parts of India that experiences considerable Naxalite-Maoist insurgency.

🚆 BIO-DIVERSITY COACH

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1. What defines a 'Biodiversity Hotspot'?

➡️ A region with high levels of species richness and a high degree of endemism (species found nowhere else) that is also under significant threat from human activity.

2. Where is the 'Sundarbans' mangrove forest located?

➡️ It is located in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal, spanning India and Bangladesh. It is famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger.

3. What does 'Ex-situ' conservation mean?

➡️ It involves the conservation of biological diversity outside their natural habitats, such as in zoos, botanical gardens, and seed banks.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 First Cheetah to give birth

The first Indian-born cheetah to give birth is Mukhi, who delivered five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India, a major milestone for India's Project Cheetah in November 2025. This marks the first successful reproduction by a cheetah born in India, showing promise for establishing a self-sustaining population.

🌍 Earth's Lungs

The Amazon Rainforest is often referred to as the "Lungs of the Earth" because it produces approximately 20% of the world's oxygen.

❓ Question of the Day

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the languages recognized by the Republic of India?

Answer: Eighth Schedule. It originally had 14 languages but currently lists 22 official languages.

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