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📚 Current Affairs Coach
1. International Day of Democracy is observed annually on September 15th to provide an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. The theme for 2024 is "Empowering the next generation for democracy".
2. India has launched the 'Swaas' initiative, a joint project with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to address and curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country.
3. The G7 summit for 2024 was held in Apulia, Italy. India participated as a special invitee, marking its tenth participation in the G7 summit meetings.
📖 Know Your English
Word: Exacerbate
Meaning: To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Synonyms: Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify, Inflame
Example: The new policy, instead of solving the issue, only served to exacerbate the economic crisis.
🚆SOCIAL REFORMS COACH
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1. Who founded the Brahmo Samaj and what was its primary objective?
➡️ Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828. Its primary objective was to reform Hinduism and advocate for monotheism, opposing idol worship and social evils like Sati. It sought to purify Hindu society and promote rationalism.
2. What was the significance of the Sarada Act of 1929?
➡️ The Sarada Act, also known as the Child Marriage Restraint Act, was a significant piece of legislation aimed at preventing child marriages in British India. It fixed the minimum age for marriage at 14 for girls and 18 for boys. It was a crucial step in the movement for women's rights and social reform.
3. What was the main contribution of Jyotirao Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule to social reform in India?
➡️ Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule were pioneers in the field of education and social reform, particularly for women and lower castes. They founded the first girls' school in India in 1848 and worked tirelessly against untouchability and the caste system. They established the Satyashodhak Samaj to promote social equality and rationalism.
🚆INTERNAL SECURITY COACH
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1. What is the difference between internal and external security threats?
➡️ Internal security threats originate within a country's borders and are often related to domestic issues like terrorism, insurgency, communal violence, and organized crime. External security threats, on the other hand, originate outside the country and involve issues like cross-border terrorism, state-sponsored aggression, and cyber warfare.
2. What is the role of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?
➡️ The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a central agency in India established to combat terror-related crimes. It is empowered to investigate and prosecute offenses affecting the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India, as well as friendly relations with foreign states.
3. What is cyber warfare and how does it pose a threat to internal security?
➡️ Cyber warfare involves the use of computer networks and digital technologies by a nation-state to attack another nation's critical infrastructure, such as power grids, financial systems, or military command centers. It poses a significant threat to internal security by potentially disrupting essential services, causing economic instability, and compromising sensitive data.
🚆BIO-DIVERSITY COACH
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1. What are biodiversity hotspots?
➡️ Biodiversity hotspots are biogeographic regions that are both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and are threatened with destruction. To qualify as a hotspot, a region must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics and have lost at least 70% of its original habitat. There are 36 such hotspots worldwide.
2. What is the significance of the Red Data Book?
➡️ The Red Data Book, maintained by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is a public document that lists and evaluates the conservation status of different species and subspecies of plants, animals, and fungi. It helps in identifying and protecting species at risk of extinction.
3. What is ex-situ conservation and provide an example?
➡️ Ex-situ conservation is the process of protecting an endangered species outside of its natural habitat. This includes facilities like botanical gardens, zoos, and gene banks. An example is the conservation of the Asiatic Lion in zoos outside the Gir Forest National Park, its only natural habitat.
💡 Did You Know?
🇮🇳 India is home to the world's largest postal network with over 1.55 lakh post offices.
It is a vital part of the country's communication and social infrastructure, especially in rural areas.
🌍 The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, covering an area of over 9.2 million square kilometers.
Its size is comparable to that of China or the United States.
❓ Question of the Day
What is the "Dandi March" and why is it considered a pivotal event 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. The British had imposed a salt tax, giving them a monopoly on salt production. Gandhi and his followers marched over 390 kilometers from Sabarmati Ashram to the coastal village of Dandi to produce salt from seawater in defiance of the law. This act of civil disobedience galvanized the nation, mobilized people across all sections of society, and was a powerful symbol of resistance against British rule, marking a turning point in the struggle for independence.
✍️ Answer These Questions
1. The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any subject in the State List in the national interest under which articles?
2. Which is the largest mangrove forest in the world, located in the delta of the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers?
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