GK Express "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - M.K Gandhi Career Tip Document your wins. Keep a simple journal or digital note of achievements, skills gained, and compliments received. It'll boost your confidence and help with appraisals and interviews. POLITY COACH 1. What is the significance of the ‘Model Code of Conduct’? A set of guidelines by the Election Commission to ensure free and fair elections; not legally enforceable but morally binding. 2. Who has the authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India? The Parliament of India. According to Article 114 of the Constitution, the government can only remove funds from the Consolidated Fund with Parliament's consent. 3. Which constitutional amendment act provided for the Right to Educa...

GK Express Risk comes from not knowing What you are doing Career Tip 🎯 Take Part in Online Simulated Interviews Many platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri Learning, and InterviewBuddy offer free or affordable mock interviews—improving your confidence and articulation for real jobs or UPSC personality test. GEOGRAPHY COACH 1. Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states in India? The tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. 2. In which state Talchar thermal power plant is located? Talcher Super Thermal Power Station (NTPC Talcher Kaniha) is a coal-based power plant located in Angul district Odisha. It was the first mega power plant of India to have an installed generation capacity of 3000MW. 3. Which state is the largest producer o...

GK Express Small things will make a big difference in long run Career Tip "Clarity is power — define your dream job in one clear sentence." 🔹 Knowing exactly what you want helps you stay focused, avoid distractions, and make smarter choices. ✍️ Take 2 minutes today and complete this: > “I want to become a __________ because __________.” Start building your future with a clear mind and strong purpose! ECONOMY COACH 1.The term "Golden Revolution" is related to The Golden Revolution is related to Horticulture and Honey. It started in 1991 and lasted till 2003. Father of Golden Revolution: Nirpakh Tutaj. The Golden Fibre Revolution is related to Jute Production. 2. During which five year plan did India opt for a mixed economy? The second plan was conceived in an atmosphere of economic stability. It was felt agriculture coul...

GK Express A Room without books is like a body without a Soul Career Tip Prepare for competitive exams from your 2nd year to stay ahead and build confidence early. WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH 1. What is the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)? It is a skill development scheme for rural youth (ages 15–35) under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), aiming to enhance employability. 2. What is the key feature of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)? It focuses on water supply, sewerage, urban transport, and green spaces in 500 selected cities. 3. What is the objective of PM-DevINE Scheme? Aimed at the development of infrastructure and social development in the North-Eastern Region of India. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH 1....

GK Express Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm. Career Tip 📘 Start Maintaining a Skill Tracker Every week, list 1 new skill (Excel, data interpretation, drafting, public speaking) and review your progress. This gives direction and measurable self-improvement for any job profile. ENGLISH COACH 1. What is the meaning of the given "Hit the roof" ? Suddenly become very angry. 2. What is the difference between “few” and “a few”? Few means almost none (negative); a few means some (positive). ➤ Ex: Few students passed. (hardly any) ➤ A few students passed. (some did) 3. What is a misplaced modifier? A descriptive word or phrase placed too far from the word it modifies, creating confusion. ➤ Wrong: She almost drove her kids to school every day. ➤ Correct: She drove her kids to school almost...

GK Express Small things will make a big difference in long run Career Tip 🎓 Learn Report Writing and Office Drafting For government, UPSC, or bank jobs, being able to draft a professional report or summary is crucial. Practice writing summaries of editorials or PIB articles daily. HISTORY COACH 1. What was the major outcome of the Poona Pact of 1932? It replaced separate electorates for Dalits (proposed by Ramsay MacDonald) with reserved seats for them in the general electorate, jointly signed by Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. 2. Who built the "Golden Temple"( Harmandir Sahib?) ? The first Harmandir Sahib was built in 1604 by Arjan, the fifth Sikh Guru, who symbolically had it placed on a lower level so that even the humblest had to step down to enter. 3. Which inscription shows the evidence of sati ? Th...

GK Express All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. Career Tip 📘 Build Your Resume with Online Certifications Platforms like NPTEL, Swayam, Coursera, and edX offer free/affordable certificates in data analysis, policy, economics, and environment. These add strong value to UPSC or job interviews. SOCIAL REFORMS COACH 1. What was the objective of the 'Vaikom Satyagraha'? It aims to allow lower castes to use roads near temples in Travancore (Kerala); it became a symbol of anti-caste discrimination movement. The key leaders included T. K. Madhavan, K. P. Kesava Menon, and K. Kelappan. Additionally, E. V. Ramasamy (Periyar) and Sree Narayana Guru played significant roles in the movement, providing crucial leadership and support. 2. Which movement was associated with 'Atmashakti'? The Atmashakti Movement ...