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

💼 Business News

  • World Bank Approves USD 280 Million Health Project in Kerala
    USD 280 million programme launched to improve health systems, digital healthcare, and life expectancy for 11 million people in Kerala.
  • RBI – Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA)
    RBI’s BSBDA provides free basic banking services under Financial Inclusion; BSBDA–Small Accounts have transaction and balance limits.

🇮🇳 National News

  • India to Host First APAC–AIG Meeting
    India to host APAC–AIG aviation safety meeting for the first time; aims to strengthen regional cooperation in accident investigation.

🌍 International News

  • UNCTAD16 Launches Sevilla Forum on Debt
    UNCTAD and Spain launched Sevilla Forum to tackle global debt; developing nations owe USD 31 trillion and spend more on debt than welfare.

📰 Ranks & Reports News

  • India’s Top 10 Cleanest Cities (2025)
    Pune tops India’s clean-air rankings (AQI 51), followed by Mumbai and Nashik; reflects success in green mobility and pollution control.

🛡️ Defence News

  • India in Spain’s Ocean Sky 2025 Exercise
    IAF became first non-NATO participant in Spain’s Ocean Sky 2025 air combat drill; enhances India’s defence diplomacy and interoperability.
  • INS Sutlej – India–Mauritius Hydrographic Mission
    INS Sutlej completed 18th joint hydrographic survey with Mauritius, advancing maritime security under the MAHASAGAR initiative.
  • Exercise ‘Ex Trishul’ Near Pakistan Border
    India to conduct large-scale tri-service drill ‘Ex Trishul’ showcasing joint operations, Atmanirbharta, and innovation in defence strategy.

👤 Appointments News

  • Justice Prathiba M. Singh – WIPO Chair
    Justice Prathiba M. Singh appointed Chair of WIPO Advisory Board of Judges (2025–27), first-ever from India and Asia.

📰 Science & Technology

  • China’s CR450 High-Speed Train Sets Record
    China’s CR450 train achieved world-record speed of 453 km/h; will operate commercially at 400 km/h on the Shanghai–Chengdu corridor.

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

Pick answers, hit Submit to reveal. Acronyms are expanded in the explanations.
1. Concept • RBI BSBDA (Reserve Bank of India • Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account)
Under RBI guidelines, which statement best describes a BSBDA–Small Account?
BSBDA–Small: Inclusion with Safeguards Purpose: A BSBDA–Small expands access for new-to-bank customers using simplified KYC (Know Your Customer).
How it works: The account delivers essential services—deposits, withdrawals, basic remittances—while capping cumulative transactions and end-of-day balance to manage risk.
Why it matters: Limits protect the system from misuse until full KYC is completed, aligning with India’s financial inclusion push through low-cost, no-frills banking.
2. Concept • UNCTAD16 Sevilla Forum (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
The newly launched Sevilla Forum at UNCTAD16 primarily aims to address which challenge?
Sevilla Forum: Tackling the Debt Overhang Context: Many developing countries devote more funds to debt service than to social protection, constraining growth and welfare.
What the forum does: UNCTAD convenes policymakers, creditors, and experts to improve transparency, reduce litigation delays, and explore fair restructuring tools.
Outcome hoped: Practical roadmaps that lower crisis risks, unlock investment, and prioritize sustainable development amid elevated global debt burdens.
3. Concept • CR450 HSR (China Railway • High-Speed Rail)
Regarding China’s CR450 next-gen high-speed trains, which statement is accurate?
CR450: Pushing the Speed Envelope Record run: The CR450 platform has reached roughly 453 km/h during tests, demonstrating traction, braking, and aerodynamics advances.
Operations: Planned commercial services are targeted at around 400 km/h—higher than today’s 350 km/h ceiling—on new long-haul corridors such as Shanghai–Chengdu.
Implications: Faster end-to-end times, capacity gains, and technology leadership, provided noise, energy use, and track wear are managed through upgraded infrastructure.

📒 Short Notes: Why Stop at One-Liners?

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

World Bank Health Systems Project — Kerala World Bank

What: A USD 280 million programme to strengthen Kerala’s public health system, including primary care, digital health records, and preparedness for outbreaks.

How: Funds typically combine investment in infrastructure, capacity building, and data platforms; state departments execute with World Bank technical oversight and results-based milestones.

Why: Kerala’s ageing population and high NCD burden need integrated, preventive care; resilient systems improve life expectancy and reduce catastrophic out-of-pocket spending.

APAC–AIG — Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (Aviation) Aviation Safety

What: A regional platform under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for cooperation on aircraft accident & incident investigation.

How: Members share best practices, training, and investigation resources; meetings align procedures with ICAO Annex 13 and enhance cross-border data sharing.

Why: Harmonised methods speed evidence collection and safety recommendations, helping states raise safety oversight and prevent repeat occurrences in fast-growing APAC air traffic.

INS — Indian Naval Ship Sutlej: Mauritius Hydrographic Mission Maritime Survey

What: The 18th joint hydrographic survey by INS Sutlej with Mauritius to chart seabeds, update nautical charts, and improve navigational safety.

How: Multi-beam echo sounders, tide gauges, and GNSS fix positions map depths and hazards; data feed national hydrographic offices for chart production and electronic navigational charts.

Why: Accurate charts underpin trade, fisheries, and SAR (Search and Rescue); missions also deepen India–Mauritius maritime security and blue-economy cooperation in the Indian Ocean.

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