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1.India’s Sugar Export Outlook
For the 2025-26 season (starting October 1), India is poised to export sugar due to ample stocks after meeting domestic consumption and ethanol production needs. Production is expected to reach ~34.9 million metric tons, with domestic usage up slightly.
2.Delhi Air Quality & Pollution
Delhi is among the top polluted major cities globally on 14 September 2025. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is high (above 140 in many areas), putting children, elderly and those with respiratory issues at risk.
3.UNESCO World Heritage
India’s Maratha Military Landscapes have been inscribed among the 26 new World Heritage Sites added by UNESCO in 2025.
📖 Know Your English
Word:Ostensible
Meaning:Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
Synonyms: Apparent, illusory, and seeming
Example: He went to the library ostensibly to study, but he was really there to meet up with friends.
🚆 WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH
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1.What is the objective of gyan bharatam mission?
➡️The Gyan Bharatam Mission, announced in Union Budget 2025-26, is a national initiative to preserve, digitise, and disseminate India's vast manuscript heritage, combining tradition with modern technology for future generations.
2.What is the objective of the PM Gati Shakti initiative?
➡️The objective of the PM GatiShakti initiative is to achieve growth by catalyzing multi-modal connectivity through integrated planning, technology, and innovation, leading to faster infrastructure development, reduced logistics costs, and a more seamless movement of goods and people across economic zones.
3.Which Indian city topped the swachh survekshan in 2025?
➡️Indore, Madhya Pradesh topped the Swachh Survekshan in 2025, securing the title of India's cleanest city for the eighth consecutive year. Surat and Navi Mumbai followed in the "Million Plus Cities" category, while Ahmedabad was recognized as the cleanest "Big City" (3-10 lakh population).
🚆 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH
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1.On whose birthday is "National Engineers' Day" celebrated?
➡️National Engineers' Day in India is celebrated on the birthday of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a renowned Indian engineer and statesman, on September 15th. The day honors his significant contributions to the country's infrastructure, including major irrigation projects and the establishment of engineering colleges, which have left a lasting legacy in the field of engineering.
2.Who was the first female Prime Minister of Nepal, who completed her M.A. at BHU?
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Sushila Karki, a former Chief Justice, is the first female Prime Minister of Nepal and completed her Master of Arts degree from Banaras Hindu University (BHU). She was sworn in as the interim prime minister on September 14, 2025, after protests brought down the previous government.
3.Who is known as the National teacher of India?
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Vinoba Bhave is known as the National Teacher of India and was a renowned Acharya, a title meaning "teacher" in Sanskrit, due to his role as a spiritual teacher and follower of Mahatma Gandhi. He is best known for initiating the Bhoodan Movement (Land Gift Movement) and is considered the spiritual successor to Gandhi, who selected him as the first Individual Satyagrahi.
🚆 NATIONAL ANDINTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH
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1.Where is the International Olympic Committee (IOC) based?
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The IOC's headquarters, known as Olympic House, is located there and serves as the center for the non-governmental organization's operations and administration.
2.Name the headquarters of SAARC.
➡️The headquarters of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. The SAARC Secretariat was established in Kathmandu in 1987, two years after the organization's inception in 1985.
3.Which organization develops standards for products and services in India?
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Standardization of Products - Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS ...The organization that develops standards for products and services in India is the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). BIS is the National Standards Body of India, functioning under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and is responsible for the formulation and implementation of standards across various sectors to ensure quality, safety, and reliability.
💡 Did You Know?
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Did you know that Mawsynram in Meghalaya holds the record for being the wettest place on Earth, receiving an average annual rainfall of around 11,800 mm? This incredible rainfall is due to its unique location on the Khasi Hills, where moist monsoon winds are forced upward, causing heavy precipitation.
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Did you know that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but is geographically part of North America? It has its own government for most domestic affairs, while Denmark handles foreign policy and defense.
❓ Question of the Day
Who discovered Oxygen and who named it ?
Answer: Discovery: Oxygen was independently discovered by Carl Wilhelm Scheele (a Swedish chemist) in 1772 and Joseph Priestley (an English chemist) in 1774.
Naming: The element was named “oxygen” by Antoine Lavoisier (a French chemist) in 1777, based on the Greek words meaning “acid former.”
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