GK Express of 18/01/2026

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1. National Startup Day - 2026

On the occasion of National Startup Day (16th January 2026), Prime Minister highlighted a decade of the Startup India Initiative at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking India’s transformation from a policy-led push for entrepreneurship in 2016 to one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

2. Lokpal Day - 2026

The Lokpal of India observed its Foundation Day on 16th January, marking the coming into force of Section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, which provided for the establishment of the Lokpal in 2014.

3. Commonwealth Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers (CSPOC)

The Prime Minister inaugurated the 28th Commonwealth Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers (CSPOC) in the historic Central Hall (formerly Chamber of Princes) of Old Parliament.
India hosts CSPOC after 16 years, previously in 1971, 1986, and 2010, reflecting its growing prominence in parliamentary diplomacy.

📖 Know Your English

Word: Ephemeral

Meaning: Lasting for a very short time.

Synonyms: Transitory, fleeing, short-lived, momentary.

Example: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading away as quickly as it had appeared.

🚆 WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH

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1. What is the objective of the 'PM-JANMAN' scheme?

➡️ To provide essential services like housing, water, and education to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).

2. India's first underwater metro service connects which two locations?

➡️ Howrah Maidan and Esplanade (Kolkata).

3. The Sela Tunnel is located in which Indian state?

➡️ Arunachal Pradesh

This tunnel is the longest bi-lane tunnel in the world at 13,000 feet. Situated 400 metres below the Sela Pass, the Sela Tunnel offers a vital passage, especially during the winter season. The tunnel helps move troops, weapons, and machinery quickly along the Sino-India border.

🚆 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH

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1. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'?

➡️ Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

2. Who was the first woman Chief Election Commissioner of India?

➡️ V.S. Ramadevi

3. Which engineer is famously known as the 'Rocket Man of India'?

➡️ The "Rocket Man of India" title primarily refers to Dr. K. Sivan, former Chairman of ISRO, celebrated for his humble origins as a farmer's son and significant contributions to India's space program, especially the Chandrayaan-2 and Chandrayaan-3 missions.

🚆 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH

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1. Expand OPEC?

➡️ Oil and Petroleum Exporting Countires (OPEC) ehich is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

2. Where are the headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) located?

➡️ The Hague, Netherlands

3. Which country recently became the 32nd member of NATO?

➡️ Sweden

💡 Did You Know?

🇮🇳 India's Floating Marvel

India has the only floating post office in the world. It is located on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, and serves both as a post office and a tourist attraction.

🌍 The Dead Sea Fact

The Dead Sea is so salty that you cannot sink in it. Its salt concentration is nearly 10 times that of the ocean, creating a buoyancy that makes people float effortlessly.

❓ Question of the Day

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'Uniform Civil Code'?

Answer: Article 44 (Part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, aiming to secure a uniform civil code for citizens throughout India).

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