GK Express of 15/01/2026

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1. ADITI Scheme (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX)

Launched by the Ministry of Defence, this scheme aims to promote innovations in critical and strategic defense technologies. It provides start-ups with grant-in-aid of up to Rs 25 crore for research and development in defense technology, fostering self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in the security sector.

2. PANKHUDI Portal

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched PANKHUDI portal aimed at strengthening collaboration and transparency in initiatives for women and child development.

PANKHUDI: It is an integrated, single-window digital portal launched to facilitate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and partnership initiatives for women and child development.

3. Shaksgam Valley

India rejected China’s infrastructure activities in the Shaksgam Valley, termed projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as illegal and invalid, and asserted that the valley is an inseparable part of India.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Obsequious

Meaning: Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree; fawning.

Synonyms: Servile, sycophantic, submissive, groveling.

Example: The obsequious waiter kept bowing and complimenting the guests, hoping for a large tip.

🚆 SOCIAL REFORMS COACH

👆 Click a question to see the answer

1. Who founded the 'Seva Sadan' in Bombay in 1885 to improve the condition of women?

➡️ Behramji M. Malabari

2. The 'Young Bengal Movement' was an intellectual trend inspired by which Anglo-Indian teacher?

➡️ Henry Vivian Derozio

3. Who established the 'Satyashodhak Samaj' (Truth Seekers' Society) in 1873 to fight against caste discrimination?

➡️ Jyotiba Phule

🚆 INTERNAL SECURITY COACH

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1. Which special force, known as the 'Greyhounds', was specifically raised to tackle Left Wing Extremism?

➡️ Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Police Special Forces

2. What is the full form of 'NATGRID', the integrated intelligence grid connecting databases of core security agencies?

➡️ National Intelligence Grid

3. 'Operation Sankalp' was launched by the Indian Navy to ensure the safety of Indian vessels in which region?

➡️ Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

🚆 BIO-DIVERSITY COACH

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1. What is the term for a species that plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community, affecting many other organisms?

➡️ Keystone Species

2. Which international protocol specifically deals with the safe transfer, handling, and use of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs)?

➡️ Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

3. Which is the first 'Mixed Heritage' site (containing both natural and cultural significance) of India recognized by UNESCO?

➡️ Khangchendzonga National Park (Sikkim)India's first UNESCO Mixed Heritage site, recognized for both its outstanding natural beauty and significant cultural value, is Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim, inscribed in 2016, featuring the world's third-highest peak and sacred sites for indigenous communities like the Lepcha people.

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 World's Highest Rail Bridge

The Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir is the highest railway bridge in the world. At 359 meters above the river bed, it is 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower.

🌍 A Sea Without Shores

The Sargasso Sea, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, is the only sea on Earth that has no coastline. It is bounded entirely by ocean currents rather than land.

❓ Question of the Day

Under Article 356, President's Rule in a state can be imposed for a maximum period of how many years (with Parliamentary approval)?

Answer: Three Years. It must be approved by Parliament every six months. Beyond one year, it can only be extended if a National Emergency is in operation or the Election Commission certifies that elections cannot be held.

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1. Which British Viceroy introduced the 'Doctrine of Lapse'?

2. Which layer of the atmosphere is known for reflection of radio waves?

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