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📚 Current Affairs Coach
1. The 56th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, unveiled GST 2.0 with next-generation reforms to make the tax regime citizen-centric, will be implemented with effect from 22nd September 2025.
It simplified GST Structure:
GST 2.0 replaces four GST slabs (5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%) with a two-slab system (5% (merit rate) for essential items and 18% (standard rate) for others), plus a 40% demerit rate for luxury, sin, and demerit goods like tobacco and pan masala
2. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched the BHARATI initiative to strengthen India’s agri-food exports and foster innovation among startups.
📖 Know Your English
Word: Benevolent
Meaning: Kind and generous; wishing to help others.
Synonyms: Kind, Generous, Helpful, Compassionate, Charitable
Example: A benevolent teacher always supports intelligent and poor students.
🚆 HISTORY COACH
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1.In which Pillar Edict Ashoka mentioned the Dhamma policy of the State? ?
➡️Ashoka mentions his policy of Dhamma, or righteous conduct, in Pillar Edict VI. This edict explains his policy and states that he will continue to promote Dhamma.
2.Which language scripts were used for inscription in Afghanistan in the Mauryan period? ?
➡️During the Mauryan period, the language scripts used for inscriptions in Afghanistan were primarily Greek and Aramaic, reflecting the region's diverse population and linguistic landscape. While the Brahmi script and Prakrit language were used across much of the empire, Ashoka adapted his messaging to local audiences in regions like Afghanistan by employing these external scripts for his edicts, as seen in the Kandahar Bilingual Rock Inscription.
3.With reference to the history of India, the term Agrahara is related to ?
➡️In Indian history, the term Agrahara refers to a land grant given to Brahmins (priestly and learned class) by rulers or wealthy patrons, often in the form of a village or parcel of land.
🚆 BANKING AND FINANCE COACH
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1.Expand the term NEFT in banking. ?
➡️NEFT stands for National Electronic Funds Transfer, an electronic payment system in India that enables individuals and organizations to transfer funds from one bank to another.
2.Which bank was the first Indian bank to be established? ?
➡️The first Indian bank was the Bank of Hindustan, established in 1770 in Calcutta, though it ceased operations in 1832. While several banks existed during the colonial era, such as the General Bank of India (1786) and the Oudh Commercial Bank (1881), the Bank of Hindustan is recognized as the initial attempt at establishing a formal banking institution in India.
3.Which scheme provides collateral-free loans up to ₹10 lakh to small and micro enterprises? ?
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The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) provides collateral-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh to micro and small enterprises. It is the most popular and accessible government loan scheme for first-time entrepreneurs.
🚆 SUPERLATIVE COACH
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1. Which is the widest waterfall in the world?
➡️ The Khone Phapheng Falls in Laos is the widest waterfall in the world, stretching over 10,783 meters (6.6 miles) during the rainy season.
2. Which is the largest amphitheatre in the world?
➡️ The largest amphitheater in the world is the Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre) in Rome, Italy, which was built between 72 and 80 AD and is still the largest standing ancient amphitheater. With a maximum spectator capacity of 87,000.
An amphitheatre is a large open-air building with seats arranged in a circular or oval shape around a central space (called the arena).
3. Which is the first green railway station in India ?
➡️ The Manwal Railway Station in Jammu and Kashmir is widely cited as India's first green railway station, having been retrofitted with solar power and energy-efficient fittings in 2011 to address power cuts.
💡 Did You Know?
🇮🇳 RTI Act, 2005
The Right to Information (RTI) Act came into force in 2005, empowering citizens to seek information from the government.
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Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world's largest salt flat, transforms into a giant natural mirror after rain, creating breathtaking reflections of the sky that can be visible even from space. This immense salt pan, once a prehistoric lake, becomes covered in a thin layer of water during the rainy season (roughly November to April), creating the stunning, seemingly endless mirror effect that attracts photographers and visitors alike.
❓ Question of the Day
Did you know India once had ₹5,000 and ₹10,000 banknotes in circulation?
Answer:India had ₹5,000 and ₹10,000 notes, first introduced in 1938, reintroduced in 1954, and finally demonetized in 1978. These high-value notes are no longer in circulation today
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