GK Express of 16/01/2026

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1. Digital Innovations in Dairy Sector

The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has spearheaded the digital transformation of India's dairy sector by implementing integrated platforms and innovative tools to improve efficiency, transparency, traceability, and farmer welfare.
(1) National Digital Livestock Database: The National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) was launched to create a unified ecosystem called Bharat Pashudhan. It issues a unique 12-digit "Pashu Aadhaar" for all livestock, with over 35.68 crore tags generated to serve as the primary key for health and productivity transactions.

2. Bhairav Battalion

The Bhairav Battalions, the Indian Army's newly raised modern warfare force, will make their debut (performing for the first time) in the Army Day Parade in Jaipur.

The Bhairav Battalions are high-speed, offensive formations of the Indian Army, designed to bridge the operational gap between Para Special Forces and regular infantry units.

3. First Indian Appointed to Chair the ABDM

Senior Indian diplomat DB Venkatesh Varma has been nominated by the UN Secretary General to chair the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters (ABDM) for the 2026–27 term.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Ostentatious

Meaning: Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

Synonyms: Showy, pretentious, flamboyant, gaudy.

Example: Her ostentatious diamond necklace drew everyone's attention at the simple dinner party.

🚆 HISTORY COACH

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1. Who founded the 'Servants of India Society' in 1905?

➡️ Gopal Krishna Gokhale

2. Which Act transferred the power of governance from the East India Company to the British Crown?

➡️ Government of India Act, 1858 transferred the power, territories, and revenues from the East India Company directly to the British Crown, marking the beginning of direct British rule (Crown Rule) after the Indian Rebellion (సిపాయిల తిరుగుబాటు) of 1857. This Act abolished the East India Company's rule, established the Secretary of State for India, and created the role of the Viceroy, who served as the Crown's representative in India.

3. Who was the only Viceroy to be assassinated in India?

➡️ Lord Mayo was murdered by Sher Ali Afridi at the penal settlement in Port Blair, Andaman Islands, on February 8, 1872, while inspecting the colony.

🚆 BANKING AND FINANCE COACH

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1. Which portal was launched by the RBI to track 'Unclaimed Deposits' across multiple banks?

➡️ UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access inforMation)

2. What does 'PCA' stand for in the context of RBI's framework for weak banks?

➡️ Prompt Corrective Action. It refers to the structured early-intervention mechanism used to monitor and guide financially stressed banks to restore their health by focusing on capital adequacy, asset quality (NPAs), and profitability.

3. 'Masala Bonds' are rupee-denominated bonds issued in which market?

➡️ International/Overseas Market

🚆 ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH

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1. The 'Kigali Amendment' to the Montreal Protocol aims to reduce the consumption of which substance?

➡️ Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

2. What is the phenomenon called when a water body becomes overly enriched with minerals and nutrients, inducing excessive growth of algae?

➡️ Eutrophication is the overenrichment of a water body with nutrients (like nitrogen and phosphorus) from natural or human sources, causing excessive growth of algae and plants (algal blooms).

3. Which state in India has the largest forest cover in terms of area?

➡️

Madhya Pradesh

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 Highest Polling Station

Tashigang in Himachal Pradesh is the world's highest polling station, located at an altitude of 15,256 feet. It reflects the reach of Indian democracy.

🌍 Shortest Women in History

The shortest woman in the world is Jyoti Amge from India, recognized by Guinness World Records for her height of 62.8 centimeters (2 ft 0.7 in) due to achondroplasia dwarfism, who has also appeared in shows like American Horror Story.

❓ Question of the Day

Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'Impeachment of the President'?

Answer: Article 61. The impeachment can be initiated by either House of Parliament on charges of 'violation of the Constitution'.

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1. Who was the first Indian to clear the Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination?

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