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GK One Liners: November 17, 2025

How to use today’s GK page
A quick routine: skim One-Liners → test with the Mini-Quiz → deepen with Short Notes.
Daily revision (5–7 min) Exam-ready structure Mobile friendly

📌 One-Liners

  1. Scroll the categories (they may change daily).
  2. Read the bold title then the short sub-line for context.
  3. Watch for acronyms—today’s quiz/notes expand them.

🧠 Mini-Quiz

  1. Answer the 3 MCQs without peeking.
  2. Tap Submit to reveal answers and explanations (no JS needed).
  3. Note why an option is correct—this locks facts into memory.

📒 Short Notes

  1. Read the 3 compact explainers—each builds on a different topic.
  2. Use them for a quick recap or add to your personal notes.
  3. Great for mains/PI: definitions, timelines, and “why it matters”.
💡 Pro tip: Use the sticky Jump to menu at the top to hop between sections. If you’re short on time, do One-Liners now and the Mini-Quiz + Short Notes later.
GK365 • One-Liners • Edition: 17 Nov 2025
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🌍 International 🗓️ Important Days 📰 Obituaries 💼 Business 🇮🇳 National
Fast revision Exam-ready High-yield facts

🌍 International News

  • India to Host UNESCO’s 20th ICH Committee Session
    India to host UNESCO’s ICH session at Red Fort, spotlighting Deepawali & Chhath Puja nominations and India’s cultural leadership.
  • Grand Egyptian Museum Inaugurated
    Egypt opens the world’s largest single-civilisation museum, showcasing 50,000+ artefacts including King Tutankhamun’s full collection.

🗓️ Important Days

  • International Students’ Day
    Commemorates the 1939 Nazi crackdown on Czech students; highlights global student solidarity and educational rights.
  • National Epilepsy Day
    Observed to raise awareness on epilepsy, reduce stigma, and promote early diagnosis; led by Epilepsy Foundation of India.
  • International Day for Tolerance
    Promotes respect, acceptance, and appreciation of global cultural diversity as per UNESCO’s Tolerance Principles.

📰 Obituaries

  • Prof. Vaidyeswaran Rajaraman
    India’s “Pitamaha of Computer Science Education” remembered for pioneering CS programs, MCA proposal, and supercomputing leadership.
  • Dick Cheney
    Former US Vice President known for pivotal role in Iraq War, Gulf War leadership, and post-9/11 security policies.

💼 Business News

  • Narayana Health Acquires UK Hospitals
    Narayana Health enters UK market by acquiring Practice Plus Group Hospitals, strengthening its global healthcare position.
  • xAI Launches “Grokipedia”
    Elon Musk’s xAI unveils AI-generated encyclopedia, challenging Wikipedia with Grok-based content generation.
  • Reliance Jio–Google AI Partnership
    Jio users to get Google AI Pro plan free for 18 months, with Gemini models, 2 TB storage, and TPU-enabled services.

🇮🇳 National News

  • GI Tags for Lepcha Instruments
    Tungbuk & Pumtong Pulit receive GI tag, preserving Sikkim’s Lepcha cultural and musical heritage.
  • Odisha Beaches Earn Blue Flag Status
    Sunapur & Puri beaches achieve Blue Flag Certification, reaffirming global eco-friendly and clean beach standards.
  • India to Build Deepest Underwater Lab
    India plans a 6,000-m deep-sea research habitat, mirroring an underwater ISS for long-duration ocean missions.

🧠 Mini-Quiz: Add to Your Knowledge (3 MCQs)

Pick answers, hit Submit to reveal. Acronyms are expanded in the explanations.
1. Concept • UNESCO ICH Session (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization • Intangible Cultural Heritage)
India will host UNESCO’s 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) at which iconic site?
UNESCO ICH Committee Session in India UNESCO: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization safeguards world heritage & promotes culture, education, and science.
ICH: Intangible Cultural Heritage covers living traditions such as festivals, rituals, music, and craftsmanship.
Why it matters: Hosting the 20th ICH Committee session at the Red Fort underlines India’s soft power, with elements like Deepawali and Chhath Puja proposed for inscription, and showcases New Delhi as a hub for global cultural diplomacy.
2. Concept • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
What best describes the distinctive status of the newly inaugurated Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza?
Grand Egyptian Museum — Scale and Significance Scope: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is designed as the world’s largest museum focused on a single civilisation, ancient Egypt.
Collections: It houses 50,000+ artefacts, including the complete burial collection of Pharaoh Tutankhamun displayed together for the first time.
Exam angle: Remember “single-civilisation” and “Tutankhamun’s full collection” as key phrases when GEM appears in culture, heritage, or tourism questions.
3. Concept • GI Tag for Lepcha Musical Instruments (Geographical Indication)
The recent Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit primarily protects which heritage element?
GI Tag and Lepcha Cultural Identity GI (Geographical Indication): A form of intellectual property that links a product’s qualities or reputation to a specific region.
Lepcha instruments: Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit are traditional wind instruments of the Lepcha community in Sikkim, used in folk music, rituals, and storytelling.
Why important: The GI tag helps prevent imitation, promotes fair returns to local artisans, and formally recognises Lepcha musical heritage in India’s cultural economy.

📒 Short Notes: Why Stop at One-Liners?

Three compact explainers on different topics (no overlap with the quiz).

International Students’ Day Important day

What: Marks the 1939 Nazi crackdown on Czech students in Prague and has evolved into a global day celebrating student solidarity and the right to education.

How: Universities and student groups organise lectures, cultural events, social-media campaigns and policy dialogues that spotlight access, inclusion and academic freedom.

Why: Reminds policymakers that student voices are central in resisting authoritarianism and shaping democratic societies, and ties directly to Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education.

National Epilepsy Day in India Health awareness

What: A national awareness initiative led by the Epilepsy Foundation of India to highlight epilepsy, a chronic neurological disorder characterised by recurrent seizures.

How: Medical camps, public talks, media campaigns and counselling sessions inform people about symptoms, treatment options and the importance of regular follow-up with neurologists.

Why: Aims to reduce stigma, encourage early diagnosis and adherence to medicines, and ensure that people with epilepsy are not denied education, employment or social participation.

India’s 6,000-metre Deep-Sea Research Lab Ocean mission

What: Planned as one of the world’s deepest underwater research habitats, enabling scientists to live and work at around 6,000 metres beneath the ocean surface.

How: The facility will support long-duration missions, using submersibles, remotely operated vehicles and specialised life-support systems to study geology, biodiversity and resources.

Why: Strengthens India’s Deep Ocean Mission, builds strategic capability similar to an underwater “International Space Station”, and supports resource mapping and climate research in the Indian Ocean.

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