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1. India has developed CEREBO, an indigenous, hand-held diagnostic device to detect traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), aiming to improve early detection and patient outcomes, particularly in rural and emergency settings. It was developed by Indian Council of Medical Research.
2. At Semicon India 2025, Narendra Modi was presented with Vikram 32-bit Launch Vehicle Grade microprocessor, marking a major milestone in semiconductor self-reliance.
VIKRAM3201 was developed by ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh, along with KALPANA3201(32-bit microprocessor designed to work with open-source software tools.)
📖 Know Your English
Word: Ameliorate
Meaning: To make something bad or unsatisfactory better; to improve.
Synonyms: Improve, better, enhance, mitigate, alleviate.
Example: The government's new policies aim to ameliorate the living conditions of the rural poor.
🚆SOCIAL REFORMS COACH
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1.Who is considered as the "Prophet of Indian Nationalism" ?
➡️Raja Ram Mohan Roy is widely considered the Prophet of Indian Nationalism. He is also known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" for his pivotal role as a social, religious, and educational reformer in the early 19th century.
2.Which famous reformer wrote the book Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga and Raja Yoga?
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The famous reformer and Indian monk Swami Vivekananda wrote books that cover the paths of Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Raja Yoga. While these are often collected into volumes like "The Complete Book of Yoga," he also authored individual texts on each of these yogic philosophies, notably publishing Raja Yoga in 1896.
3.In which year "The Hindu Widow Remarriage Act' was passed?
➡️The Hindu Widow Remarriage Act was passed in 1856. This act, also known as Act XV of 1856, was passed on July 16, 1856, and legalized the remarriage of Hindu widows, removing existing legal obstacles that prevented them from remarrying and claiming their deceased husband's property.
🚆INTERNAL SECURITY COACH
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1. What is the role of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?
➡️ The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a central agency established by the Government of India to combat terrorism in the country. It is authorized to investigate and prosecute offenses affecting the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India, with a focus on terrorism and other serious crimes.
2. What is the difference between a "seizure" and a "raid" in the context of internal security?
➡️ A seizure is the act of taking possession of a property, goods, or assets, usually by a government authority, often as a penalty for a violation. A raid, on the other hand, is a sudden, surprise search of a place by law enforcement officers to find illegal goods or to arrest suspects. A raid often results in a seizure, but not all seizures are a result of a raid.
3. What is the purpose of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)?
➡️ The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) is a law in India that aims to prevent unlawful activities associations in India. Its main purpose is to give the government and law enforcement agencies powers to deal with activities that threaten the sovereignty, integrity, and security of India. The act defines and outlines punishments for a wide range of terrorist and unlawful activities.
🚆BIO-DIVERSITY COACH
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1. What is a biodiversity hotspot?
➡️ A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and is under threat from human activities. To qualify as a hotspot, a region must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics (i.e., found nowhere else on Earth) and must have lost at least 70% of its original habitat.
2. What is the difference between ex-situ and in-situ conservation?
➡️ In-situ conservation is the protection of species in their natural habitats (e.g., National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries). Ex-situ conservation involves the conservation of species outside their natural habitats (e.g., Zoological Parks, Botanical Gardens, Seed Banks). Both methods are crucial for preserving biodiversity.
3. What is the Red List published by the IUCN?
➡️ The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) uses the list to classify species into different categories based on their risk of extinction, from 'Least Concern' to 'Extinct', providing a critical tool for biodiversity conservation planning.
💡 Did You Know?
🇮🇳 The world's largest river island, Majuli, is located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India.
It is a cultural hub and a hub of neo-Vaishnavite traditions. However, it is facing a severe threat of erosion and is shrinking in size due to heavy floods.
🌍 The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, but the largest desert overall is Antarctica's polar desert.
A desert is defined by its low precipitation, not temperature. Antarctica is considered a desert because it receives very little rainfall, with most of its moisture locked up in ice sheets.
❓ Question of the Day
What is the significance of the Dandi March in India's freedom struggle?
Answer: The Dandi March, also known as the Salt Satyagraha, was a major non-violent protest led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 against the British salt monopoly in India. The march from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi was a symbolic act of defiance against the unjust tax on salt, a basic necessity for every Indian. It mobilized a massive number of people, garnered global attention, and marked a crucial turning point in the Civil Disobedience Movement, showcasing the power of peaceful resistance against colonial rule.
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It seems to be little better if u could have added year of enactment of unlawful Activities prevention Act.
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