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1.Azerbaijan Resumes Crude Oil Exports to India
After a 10-month break (due to price disputes), Azerbaijan has restarted crude oil exports to India.
Relevance: Energy security; bilateral trade strategy; resolving trade disputes.
Possible Q: What are implications of resumption for India-Azerbaijan relations and India’s oil import diversification?
2.EU CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) Challenge for Indian Exporters
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warns that with CBAM coming in Jan 2026, Indian exporters—especially steel & aluminium—face compliance costs, and India's carbon credit/trading scheme isn’t fully ready.
Relevance: Climate policy; trade-barriers; environmental regulation; industries’ adaptation to global standards.
3.U.S. May Ease Tariffs on Indian Goods
India’s Chief Economic Adviser has said that the U.S. may reduce reciprocal/import tariffs on Indian goods from ~25% to ~10-15%.
Relevance: Bilateral trade; relief for exporters; could affect India’s trade balance and industries facing high tariffs.
📖 Know Your English
Word:Veracity
Meaning:Conformity to facts; accuracy.
Synonyms:Truthfulness, honesty, accuracy, integrity, credibility, and authenticity.
Example:"The newspaper's reputation for veracity was so strong that no one questioned the accuracy of its report".
🚆 ENGLISH COACH
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1.Identify the error: Neither of the boys have finished their work.
➡️"have" should be "has"
2.A speech by one person.
➡️ Monologue
3.Spot the error: The teacher as well as the students are present. ?
➡️The error is the plural verb are, which should be singular is to agree with the singular subject "teacher". The phrase "as well as the students" is a parenthetical addition, not part of the main subject. The correct sentence is: The teacher, as well as the students, is present.
🚆 SUPERLATIVES COACH
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1.Tallest minaret in India?
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The tallest minaret in India is the Qutub Minar, located in Delhi. It stands at 72.5 meters (238 feet) tall.
The Qutub Minar is a historic victory tower and a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized as the tallest ancient minaret in the country.
2.Largest museum in India?
➡️The largest museum in India is the Indian Museum in Kolkata. Founded in 1814 by the Asiatic Society of Bengal, it is also the oldest museum in India and a leading institution with vast collections in archaeology, zoology, geology, art, and anthropology, including artifacts like antiques, fossils, and Mughal paintings.
3.Longest National Highway (legacy numbering reference)?
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The longest National Highway, National Highway 44, was previously known as National Highway 7 (NH 7). NH 44 was formed in 2010 by combining several former highways, including parts of NH 1, NH 1A, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. Therefore, NH 7 is the legacy reference for the route that is now the current longest highway, NH 44.
🚆 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS COACH
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1.Padma Awards are announced annually on which day?
➡️The Padma Awards are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day, which is January 25th. This annual announcement recognizes individuals for their distinguished service and contributions to India.
2.Central academy that confers annual literary awards across Indian languages?
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The central academy that confers annual literary awards across Indian languages is the Sahitya Akademi. Established in 1954, this National Academy of Letters awards 24 literary awards each year for outstanding books of literary merit in 24 languages, including the 22 scheduled Indian languages, English, and Rajasthani.
3.97th Academy Awards Best Picture winner?
➡️The film Anora won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 97th annual ceremony on March 2, 2025. The movie was directed by Sean Baker and stars Mikey Madison.
💡 Did You Know?
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established on 18 October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. It is a specialized judicial body for effective and speedy disposal of environmental protection and conservation cases. India is one of the few countries in the world to have such a dedicated environmental tribunal, and the NGT is known for enforcing key environmental laws like the Environment Protection Act and Forest Conservation Act.
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The Arctic Council is a high-level intergovernmental forum created in 1996 to promote cooperation among Arctic states (like Canada, Russia, the USA, and Nordic countries) on sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic region. Interestingly, non-Arctic countries like India, China, and Japan are observers, giving them a say in Arctic matters due to the region’s growing geopolitical and environmental importance.
❓ Question of the Day
Which Indian city is home to the world’s largest solar park by capacity as of 2025?
Answer:The Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan is currently the largest solar power plant in the world, with a capacity of about 2,245 MW. Its location in the Thar Desert offers abundant sunlight and vast land, making it ideal for large-scale solar energy production. This is a key part of India’s push toward renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions.
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