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1. The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) achieves Pan-India Integration of Nearly 2,000 e-Government Services on DigiLocker and e-District Platforms.
2. PM Shri Narendra Modi met with Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, on the sidelines of the Summit of the leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tianjin on 31 August 2025.
3. The Indian Army’s Spear Corps and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) conducted a major joint firepower exercise named Achook Prahar in central Arunachal Pradesh from 25 to 28 August 2025.
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Word: Indelible
Meaning: Unable to be removed or forgotten
Synonyms: permanent lasting, permanent, enduring
Example: Her ethical reputation left an indelible mark on the service.
🚆 ECONOMY COACH
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1.How are GST reforms expected to influence the economy ?
➡️GST simplification and tax cuts—especially lower rates on essential goods—are expected to boost consumption and add roughly ₹5.31 lakh crore (1.6% of GDP) to growth.
2.What is an opportunity cost in economics? ?
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In economics, opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative that you give up when making a choice. It's a fundamental concept that reflects the scarcity of resources, meaning that because resources are limited, choosing one option means foregoing another. Essentially, it's about the benefits, profits, or value you miss out on by not selecting the second-best option available.
3.Expand CMIE ?
➡️In economics, CMIE is the acronym for the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, a private business information company and independent economic think tank based in Mumbai, India. Established in 1976, CMIE collects and develops large-scale primary data on India's economy
🚆 INDIAN ART CULTURE COACH
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1.Which is India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City?
➡️India's first UNESCO World Heritage City is Ahmedabad, which was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2017. The walled city of Ahmedabad, founded in the 15th century, was recognized for its outstanding example of multicultural coexistence and its rich, well-preserved historic architecture, including Sultanate-period monuments and domestic wooden architecture.
2.Miniature paintings flourished most under which Mughal emperor? ?
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Miniature paintings flourished most under the Mughal emperor Jahangir (reigned 1605–1627), as his personal interest in art led to its "zenith" with achievements in naturalism, scientific accuracy, and detailed portraits, and a focus on themes from his own life, nature, and European influences.
3.How many classical dance forms are officially recognized in India? ?
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India has eight officially recognized classical dance forms, primarily acknowledged by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national academy for performing arts. These dance forms are Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathak (North India), Kathakali (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Manipuri (Manipur), Mohiniyattam (Kerala), Odissi (Odisha), and Sattriya (Assam).
🚆 GOVERNANCE COACH
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1. What is the role of the Finance Commission in Indian federal fiscal governance?
➡️ The Finance Commission recommends devolution of tax revenues between Centre and states, and grants-in-aid—critical to equitable resource distribution.
2. What do you mean by the utility of Performance Management Systems for government officers?
➡️ PMS tracks officer targets (outcomes, delivery), enables performance-based incentives, and accountability.
3. What is the significance of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in Indian governance??
➡️ A cooperative federal body with state CM’s and Centre—balances tax reforms while preserving state interests in unified tax regime.
💡 Did You Know?
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India has the largest postal network in the world, with over 1.55 lakh post offices — and about 90% are in rural areas. There’s even a floating post office on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
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There’s a country in Africa called Eritrea that has only one political party, one TV channel, and no privately-owned media at all. It is often called the “North Korea of Africa” because of its strict government control — yet, Eritrea’s capital city Asmara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its Italian modernist architecture!
❓ Question of the Day
Which country is the only one in the world to be named after a woman?
Answer: The only country in the world named after a woman is Saint Lucia. It was named by the French in the 15th century in honor of Saint Lucy of Syracuse, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, after French explorers landed on the island on her feast day, December 13th.
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