Where learning meets experience—welcome to GK365 by Prashant Chadha.

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.
Fast revision Exam-ready High-yield facts

🇮🇳 National News

  • PM Modi Unveils 77-Foot Rama Statue & Ramayana Theme Park
    77-ft Rama statue and Ramayana Theme Park inaugurated in Goa; stamp and coin released, highlighting cultural heritage and spiritual tourism.
  • ICAI Guinness World Record
    ICAI set a world record for the largest single-day career guidance event with 6,166 students officially counted in Mumbai.
  • BAHS 2025 – Livestock Growth
    India remains world’s top milk producer; strong growth in eggs, meat and wool production underscores nutrition and rural livelihood gains.

🌍 International News

  • Nepal’s New ₹100 Note Map Issue
    Nepal issued a revised ₹100 note featuring Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura—territories claimed by India.
  • Putin’s India Visit – Annual Summit
    Upcoming India–Russia summit to focus on defence, energy, technology and boosting bilateral trade to USD 100 billion.
  • India’s 73-Tonne Aid to Afghanistan
    India sent 73 tonnes of medicines, vaccines and supplements strengthening humanitarian support to Afghanistan’s health sector.
  • Operation Sagar Bandhu – Sri Lanka
    India deployed INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri to Sri Lanka for cyclone relief under major HADR mission Sagar Bandhu.
  • China’s Arctic Express Route
    China launched an NSR-based Arctic Express cutting Asia–Europe transit to 18 days, prompting India to enhance maritime corridors.

💼 Business News

  • BHIM UPI Full Delegation Feature
    New UPI delegation allows up to five trusted users to make payments from the primary account with preset spending limits.
  • GIFT City as India’s IP Hub
    GIFT City to evolve into a global-standard IPR hub enabling companies to register and hold IP domestically.
  • Temasek Appoints Piyush Gupta
    Former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta appointed Temasek India Chairman to strengthen long-term investment strategy.

🏆 Awards News

  • Indian of the Year 2025 – Jay Shah
    Jay Shah honoured for transformative cricket reforms including WPL, pay parity and global expansion efforts.

📰 Ranks & Reports News

  • Asia Power Index 2025 – India
    India ranked 3rd in the Asia Power Index with strong scores in economic capability, military strength and future resources.

🗓️ Important Days (30 Nov)

  • International Day of Solidarity – Palestine
    Observed to reaffirm global support for Palestinian rights and principles of the UN partition resolution of 1947.

📰 Obituaries

  • Bharatanatyam Icon Kumari Kamala
    Renowned dancer and actress Kumari Kamala passed away at 91; famed for the Vazhuvoor style and roles in over 100 films.

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

Pick answers, hit Submit to reveal. Acronyms are expanded in the explanations.
1. Concept • UPI Delegation (Unified Payments Interface)
What capability does the new UPI “delegation” feature provide?
UPI Delegation — how it works Definition: Delegation permits the account owner to nominate up to five trusted delegates who can transact using the primary UPI account under predefined spending caps.
Why it matters: It avoids sharing credentials, supports family or business workflows, and retains owner control via revocable permissions and limits.
Note: UPI = Unified Payments Interface; safeguards still require device/PIN/2FA as per issuer rules.
2. Concept • HADR (Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief)
Operation Sagar Bandhu, mentioned in the news, was primarily which of the following?
Operation Sagar Bandhu — context What it was: A Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) operation where India deployed warship INS Vikrant and frigate INS Udaygiri to assist Sri Lanka after cyclone damage.
Purpose: Provide medical aid, relief supplies, evacuation and logistical support; demonstrates India’s regional disaster response capacity and maritime outreach.
HADR: Common military–civilian response to natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
3. Concept • Asia Power Index 2025
In the Asia Power Index 2025, what position did India hold?
Asia Power Index — India’s ranking Summary: India was ranked 3rd in the Asia Power Index 2025, scoring strongly on economic capability, military strength and future resources.
Metrics: The index combines objective measures (GDP, defence spending, population) with softer levers (diplomatic influence, resilience).
Implication: A high rank signals regional strategic weight but also highlights areas for policy focus like technology and supply-chain resilience.

📒 Short Notes: Why Stop at One-Liners?

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

Rama Statue & Ramayana Theme Park — Cultural Infrastructure Culture

What: A 77-foot Rama statue and an adjoining Ramayana Theme Park were inaugurated in Goa, accompanied by the release of a commemorative stamp and coin.
How: The project combines large-scale sculptural installation, curated exhibits, and themed visitor experiences to attract religious and cultural tourism; infrastructure and supporting amenities were developed to handle pilgrimage influxes.
Why: Such initiatives aim to boost local tourism revenue, preserve and promote cultural narratives, and create jobs in hospitality and allied services while reinforcing heritage-linked national narratives.

ICAI — Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Sets Guinness Record Education

What: The ICAI organised the largest single-day career guidance event, officially recorded at 6,166 student attendees in Mumbai, earning a Guinness World Record recognition.
How: The event combined large-audience seminars, mentor panels, and on-site counselling coordinated across multiple venues and strict headcount verification to meet Guinness criteria.
Why: This strengthens professional outreach, raises awareness of chartered-accountancy career paths among school/college students, and enhances ICAI’s visibility in talent development and employability ecosystems.

BAHS — Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025: Livestock Trends Agriculture

What: BAHS 2025 reports confirm India remains the world’s top milk producer and records growth in eggs, meat and wool production across key states.
How: Gains stem from improved breed management, veterinary outreach, higher feed efficiency, and expanded dairy cooperatives plus private sector cold-chain and market linkages.
Why: Rising livestock output supports nutrition security, rural incomes and value-chain employment; it also informs policy on feed, veterinary services and sustainable livestock practices.

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