Explanation

CPEC Phase-II is also called CPEC 2.0.

It focuses on industrialization and Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

Sectoral Focus: The focus has shifted toward industry, agriculture, mining, and IT.

Explanation

The 25th SCO Summit took place from 31 August to 1 September 2025.

It was hosted by China in the city of Tianjin.

It was the largest summit in SCO's history,

It was the fifth time that China hosted the meeting.

Explanation

Python is widely considered the most common and popular language for Artificial Intelligence 

Due to its simplicity, readability, and a vast ecosystem of libraries and frameworks specifically designed for AI and machine learning tasks. 

Explanation

 Hahn is involved in the German project aimed at developing an atomic bomb.

History:

On December 21, 1938, German scientists Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann split uranium atoms

and were surprised to find several lighter products, including barium-141, instead of the heavy elements they had anticipated.

Additional information:

J. Robert Oppenheimer was called the "father of the atomic bomb".

Explanation

In MS Excel, the shortcut keys Ctrl + Shift + ; (semicolon) are used to show or enter the current time.

In MS Word, Alt + Shift + T is the shortcut key for inserting the current time.

Additional information

shortcut key in  MS Excell:

Which key is used to help in MS Excel?

F1

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Shift+Backspace

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Which key is used to enter the current date in Excel?

 Ctrl+;

Explanation

• Sedimentary rocks are rocks formed by the deposition and compression of sediments over time.
• Also called stratified rocks because they are formed in layers (strata).
• Often porous, meaning they have small holes (pores) that can contain water or other fluids.

Additional information:

• Cover about 75% of the Earth's surface.
• Examples: Sandstone, Limestone, Shale.
• Usually softer and less dense than igneous rocks.

Explanation

About Nobel Literature Prize 2025

Winner: Laszlo Krasznahorkai

Nationality:  Hungarian 

Purpose: for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art

Additional Info:

About Nobel Literature Prize 2024

Winner: Han Kang

Nationality:  South Korean 

Purpose: For her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.

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Explanation

Glycolysis, the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate

Takes place in the cytoplasm (specifically the cytosol) of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

It acts as the initial stage of cellular respiration, occurring independently of oxygen to produce a net gain of 2 ATP and 2 NADH molecules. 

Additional Products: Generates 2 NADH.

Explanation

Glucose (C6H12O6) is a type of carbohydrate, specifically a simple sugar or monosaccharide.

It is a vital source of energy for many living organisms, including humans.

Glucose is a primary component of many carbohydrates, such as starch, cellulose, and glycogen.

Explanation

Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) are primary precursors of acid rain.

Acid rain is a consequence of these atmospheric pollutants reacting with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form acidic compounds. 

These acids contribute to environmental damage.