GK for LDCE

GK for LDCE – 16 Aug 2025 (Evening Batch)

1. Father of the Indian Constitution – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Reason: Chairman of the Drafting Committee; key architect ensuring equality, liberty, and justice.

2. First Indian Woman in Space – Kalpana Chawla (1997)

Reason: Flew on Space Shuttle Columbia; symbol of inspiration for Indian women in science.

3. National Fruit of India – Mango

Reason: Called “King of Fruits,” culturally significant and globally popular export of India.

4. Longest Wall in the World (after Great Wall of China) – Kumbhalgarh Fort Wall, Rajasthan

Reason: Stretches ~36 km; UNESCO World Heritage site under Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

5. World’s Largest Island – Greenland

Reason: Area ~2.16 million sq km; politically part of Denmark, mostly covered with ice sheet.

GK for LDCE – 16 Aug 2025 (Morning Batch)

1. First University in India – Nalanda University (5th Century CE)

Reason: Ancient global learning center with students from Asia; UNESCO heritage revival project ongoing.

2. State with Highest Literacy Rate (India) – Kerala

Reason: Literacy rate ~96%; strong focus on education and social reforms historically.

3. Smallest Planet in the Solar System – Mercury

Reason: Diameter ~4,879 km; closest to the Sun, completes orbit in 88 Earth days.

4. Largest Freshwater Lake in India – Wular Lake, Jammu & Kashmir

Reason: Covers ~260 sq km; key for biodiversity and fishing.

5. First Asian Games Hosted by India – 1951, New Delhi

Reason: Inaugural edition of Asian Games; India emerged as a strong sporting nation in Asia.

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GK for LDCE – 15 Aug 2025 (Evening Batch)

1. India’s Longest National Highway – NH‑44 (Srinagar–Kanyakumari)

Reason: Stretches ~3,700+ km, linking North to South through multiple states.

2. Highest Civilian Award of India – Bharat Ratna

Reason: Instituted in 1954; awarded for exceptional service/performance of the highest order.

3. State with Longest Coastline (India) – Gujarat

Reason: ~1,600 km shoreline, the longest among all Indian states; key for ports and trade.

4. First Satellite Launched from Indian Soil – Rohini (RS‑1), 1980

Reason: ISRO’s SLV‑3 successfully placed RS‑1 in orbit from Sriharikota, marking India’s entry into indigenous launch capability.

5. UNESCO World Heritage Site in Telangana – Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple

Reason: 13th‑century Kakatiya architecture; inscribed for outstanding craftsmanship and historical value (2021).

GK for LDCE – 15 Aug 2025 (Morning Batch)

1. Currency of Japan – Yen (¥)

Reason: Recognized globally; Japan is the third-largest economy and a major trading partner with India.

2. Indira Point is located in – Great Nicobar Island

Reason: It is the southernmost point of India, geographically significant for maritime strategy.

3. Inventor of the World Wide Web – Tim Berners-Lee

Reason: Developed the web in 1989, revolutionizing access to information and communication.

4. India’s National Aquatic Animal – Ganges River Dolphin

Reason: Indicator of healthy river ecosystems; protected under the Wildlife Act.

5. Fastest Animal on Land – Cheetah

Reason: Capable of speeds up to 112 km/h; reintroduced in India under Project Cheetah.

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GK for LDCE – 14 Aug 2025 (Evening)

1. Deepest River in the World – Congo River (over 220 metres)

Reason: Unique geology creates deep underwater trenches.

2. First Nuclear Power Plant in India – Tarapur Atomic Power Station, Maharashtra

Reason: Started in 1969 with US assistance under IAEA safeguards.

3. Largest Desert in the World – Antarctica

Reason: Classified as a cold desert due to extremely low precipitation.

4. First Indian to Win Nobel Prize – Rabindranath Tagore (1913, Literature)

Reason: Honoured for his poetry collection Gitanjali.

5. Oldest Mountain Range in India – Aravalli Range

Reason: Formed over 2.5 billion years ago; among the oldest in the world.

GK for LDCE – 14 Aug 2025 (Morning)

1. Largest River (by discharge volume) – Amazon River

Reason: Receives water from a vast basin and heavy rainfall throughout the year.

2. Longest Dam in India – Hirakud Dam (Odisha) – 25.8 km long

Reason: Built across Mahanadi River to control floods and generate hydroelectric power.

3. First Satellite of India – Aryabhata (1975)

Reason: Named after ancient Indian mathematician-astronomer; launched by Soviet Union.

4. Largest Railway Platform in the World – Hubballi Junction, Karnataka – 1,505 m

Reason: Designed to handle long trains and heavy passenger traffic efficiently.

5. First Woman IPS Officer of India – Kiran Bedi

Reason: Selected in 1972 batch; known for prison reforms and police administration work.

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