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1. The Trump administration has revoked the sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port, affecting India’s access to Afghanistan and Central Asia and undermining its strategic position in the region.
2. India has added seven natural sites to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites (WHS), taking its total to 69 (49 cultural, 17 natural, and 3 mixed properties). This highlights the country’s commitment to preserving its rich natural and cultural heritage.
📖 Know Your English
Word: Alacrity
Meaning: Brisk and cheerful readiness; a lively and quick manner.
Synonyms: Eagerness, enthusiasm, swiftness, promptness
Example: The new team member completed the difficult task with remarkable alacrity, impressing everyone.
🚆 WELFARE SCHEMES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COACH
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1. What is the objective of the "Ayushman Bharat" scheme?
➡️ The objective of the Ayushman Bharat scheme is to provide healthcare access to vulnerable families. It consists of two components: the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), which provides a health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization, and the Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs), which bring healthcare closer to people.
2. What is the primary purpose of the 'Sagarmala' project?
➡️ The primary purpose of the Sagarmala project is to boost India's logistics sector and trade infrastructure by harnessing the country's vast coastline and inland waterways. It aims to develop ports, modernize port infrastructure, and establish a framework for port-led development.
3. What is the main goal of the 'Jal Jeevan Mission'?
➡️ The main goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission is to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India. The program also implements source sustainability measures, such as recharge and reuse, to ensure long-term water supply.
🚆 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES COACH
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1. Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
➡️ Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is widely known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution" for his pivotal role as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee. His visionary leadership and tireless efforts shaped the constitutional framework, ensuring social justice, equality, and fundamental rights for all citizens.
2. Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?
➡️ Annie Besant was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 session in Calcutta. She was an Irish socialist, activist, and a major figure in the Indian independence movement.
3. Who is known as the "Missile woman of India"?
➡️ Tessy Thomas is affectionately known as the "Missile Woman of India" for his significant role in the country's civilian space program and military missile development.
🚆NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS COACH
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1. What is the primary role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
➡️ The primary role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is to settle legal disputes submitted to it by states and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized UN organs and specialized agencies.
2. What is the main objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
➡️ The main objective of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is to open trade for the benefit of all. It functions as a forum for trade negotiations, a place for governments to settle trade disputes, and it operates a system of trade rules.
3. What is the purpose of the 'NITI Aayog' in India?
➡️ The purpose of the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is to act as the premier policy 'Think Tank' of the Government of India. It provides strategic and technical advice to the central and state governments on a wide range of policy matters, fostering cooperative federalism and promoting good governance.
💡 Did You Know?
🇮🇳 The Kumbh Mela is the largest peaceful gathering in the world, attracting millions of pilgrims every 12 years.
It is a major pilgrimage and festival in Hinduism, held in one of four sacred riverbank sites in India.
🌍 The oldest known living tree is a Great Basin bristlecone pine located in California, USA, estimated to be over 5,000 years old.
It is named "Methuselah" after the biblical figure known for his longevity.
❓ Question of the Day
What is the difference between GDP and GNP?
Answer: GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period. It focuses on the geographical location of production. GNP (Gross National Product) is the total value of all final goods and services produced by a country's residents, regardless of where they are located. It includes income earned by citizens and companies abroad, but excludes income earned by foreigners within the country.
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1. Which country is known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes"?
2. Who was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature?
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