GK Express of 10/01/2026

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1. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2026

Celebrated on January 9th, this day marks the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of India. It also commemorates Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa to Mumbai in 1915.

2. India's First Healthy & Hygienic Food Street 'Prasadam'

Union Health Minister inaugurated 'Prasadam' in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It is the country's first healthy and hygienic food street, aiming to connect citizens with pure and safe local cuisine while preserving cultural heritage.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Ineffable

Meaning: Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Synonyms: Indescribable, Inexpressible, Beyond words.

Example: The ineffable beauty of the Himalayas left the trekkers speechless.

🚆 ENGLISH COACH

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1. What is the 'One Word Substitution' for 'A person who can use both hands with equal ease'?

➡️ Ambidextrous. This skill is rare and considered a significant advantage in sports and arts.

2. Identify the error in this sentence: 'Neither of the two boys were present.'

➡️ The error is 'were'. The correct sentence is: 'Neither of the two boys was present.' When 'Neither' is the subject, it takes a singular verb.

3. What does the idiom 'To burn the midnight oil' mean?

➡️ It means to work or study late into the night. Example: 'He is burning the midnight oil to prepare for his UPSC exams.'

🚆 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH

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1. The 'B.C. Roy Award' is the highest Indian recognition in which field?

➡️ Medicine. It was instituted by the Medical Council of India in 1962 in memory of Bidhan Chandra Roy, a renowned physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal.

2. Which award is considered the 'Nobel Prize of Asia'?

➡️ Ramon Magsaysay Award. Though given in the Philippines, many Indians like Vinoba Bhave and Ravish Kumar have received it for distinguished service and leadership.

3. The 'Vyas Samman' is given annually for outstanding literary work in which language?

➡️ Hindi. It is awarded by the K.K. Birla Foundation. The work must have been published in the last 10 years.

🚆 SUPERLATIVES COACH

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1. Which is the largest river island in the world, located in India?

➡️ Majuli. Located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, it is also the first island district of India.

2. Where is the largest bus stand in India located?

➡️ The largest bus stand in India, and even the world by some measures, is the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT) in Kilambakkam, Chennai, which opened in late 2023, significantly surpassing the former largest, the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT), in size and capacity, aiming to be a world-class integrated transport hub for South Tamil Nadu.

3. Which is the longest canal in India?

➡️ Indira Gandhi Canal. Originally known as the Rajasthan Canal, it starts from the Harike Barrage in Punjab and runs for about 650 km, transforming the desert districts of Rajasthan.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 The Magnetic Hill

There is a "Magnetic Hill" near Leh in Ladakh. The layout of the area and surrounding slopes create an optical illusion where cars in neutral gear appear to roll uphill against gravity.

🌍 The Driest Place

The Atacama Desert in Chile is considered the driest place on Earth. Some weather stations there have never received rain since records began.

❓ Question of the Day

Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'Financial Emergency'?

Answer: Article 360. It empowers the President to proclaim a Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that the financial stability or credit of India is threatened. Notably, it has never been imposed in India.

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1. Who is known as the 'Metro Man of India'?

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