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📚 Current Affairs Coach
1.Indian Navy pursuing largest-ever indigenous shipbuilding plan; 54 vessels under construction with up to 10 ships slated to join by December 2025, marking shift from “Buyer’s Navy” to “Builder’s Navy” and targeting 200+ warships by 2035 for IOR readiness under SAGAR.
2.“Sewa Parv 2025” discussed as a cultural-governance theme tied to civic engagement and national initiatives; useful for GS1 society and GS2 welfare outreach linkages.
3.71st National Film Awards 2025: Vikrant Massey wins Best Actor for “12th Fail”; notable winners include Mohanlal and Shah Rukh Khan—useful for culture and awards sections.
📖 Know Your English
Word:Pecuniary
Meaning:Relating to or consisting of money.
Synonyms:Monetary, financial, economic, fiscal, and capital.
Example:"After losing his job, he faced significant pecuniary difficulties".
🚆 POLITY COACH
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1.Who is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces?
➡️The Supreme Commander of the Indian Defence Forces is the President of India. According to Article 53(2) of the Constitution of India, this supreme command is vested in the President, although the exercise of this power is regulated by law and typically occurs on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
2.UPSC is established under which Part?
➡️The UPSC is established under Part XIV of the Indian Constitution, which deals with Public Service Commissions for the Union and the states. Specifically, the provisions concerning the establishment, composition, and functions of the Union Public Service Commission are detailed in Articles 315 to 323 under this Part.
3.Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill?
➡️The Speaker of the Lok Sabha decides whether a bill is a money bill, and their decision is final and not subject to question in any court. This authority is granted by Article 110(3) of the Indian Constitution.
🚆 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COACH
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1.Which pact governs India-Nepal open border?
➡️The Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, 1950 is the primary pact that governs the open border between India and Nepal, granting citizens of both countries equal rights for residence, property acquisition, employment, movement, and trade without the need for a visa or passport.
2.What annual naval exercise includes India and the US in Indo-Pacific?
➡️The annual naval exercise that includes India and the US in the Indo-Pacific is called Exercise Malabar. Originally a bilateral exercise between India and the United States starting in 1992, Japan and Australia later became permanent participants, making it a quadrilateral event. The exercise focuses on enhancing cooperation, interoperability, and coordination between the participating navies in maritime operations, such as anti-submarine warfare and air defense.
3.What year did India become full SCO member?
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India officially became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in 2017. India and Pakistan were officially granted full membership status at the SCO Summit in Astana on June 9, 2017.
🚆 CONSTITUTION COACH
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1.Which Article lays down the uniform civil code as a DPSP?
➡️Article 44 of the Indian Constitution lays down the provision for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP). This article states that the State shall endeavor to secure a Uniform Civil Code for its citizens throughout the territory of India, meaning a common set of civil laws that apply to everyone regardless of their religion.
2.Which writ is issued to a public authority to perform a mandatory duty?
➡️The writ that is issued to a public authority to perform a mandatory duty is the Writ of Mandamus. The Latin term "Mandamus" translates to "we command". This writ is issued by a higher court to compel a public official, body, or corporation to perform a legal duty that they are obligated to perform but have failed or refused to do so.
3.Which Article provides the President’s ordinance-making power?
➡️Article 123 of the Indian Constitution grants the President the power to issue ordinances. This allows the President to create temporary laws when Parliament is not in session and urgent action is needed.
💡 Did You Know?
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India’s Election Commission is one of the world’s largest independent election bodies. It oversees elections for over 900 million eligible voters, managing everything from parliamentary polls to state assemblies—making it the largest democratic exercise on Earth.
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The Strait of Gibraltar, only about 13 km (8 miles) wide at its narrowest point, separates Europe and Africa. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and has been a key strategic point for trade and military control for thousands of years.
❓ Question of the Day
Which Indian city is the only one in the world to have a bird sanctuary located right in its city center?
Answer:The city that has a bird sanctuary right in its city center is Bharatpur, home to the Keoladeo National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its population of migratory birds, is located right in the city of Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
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