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📚 Current Affairs Coach
1. India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), the world’s largest, vaccinates 2.6 crore infants and 2.9 crore pregnant women annually. The UIP offers free immunisation against 12 diseases.
2. India has achieved its best-ever position in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Index 2025, ranking 99th out of 167 countries, up from 109 in 2024. The rise reflects progress in infrastructure and basic services.
3. The Union Finance Minister formally launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), marking a significant milestone in India’s GST journey. The tribunal is set to streamline dispute resolution and reinforce trust in India’s indirect tax system.
📖 Know Your English
Word: Perfunctory
Meaning: (Of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.
Synonyms: Cursory, shallow, brief, mechanical
Example: The students gave a perfunctory nod to the teacher before rushing out of the classroom, showing their disinterest in the topic.
🚆HISTORY COACH
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1. What was the 'Dharma Sabha' and who founded it?
➡️ The Dharma Sabha was a conservative Hindu organization founded in 1830 by Radhakanta Deb. Its primary objective was to counter the social reform movements of the time, such as the Brahmo Samaj, and uphold traditional Hindu customs and rituals, including the practice of Sati.
2. Who founded the 'Servants of India Society' and what was its purpose?
➡️ The Servants of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1905 in Pune, Maharashtra. Its purpose was to train Indians to dedicate their lives to the cause of social and political upliftment of the country and to work for the welfare of the Indian people.
3. What was the main outcome of the Lucknow Pact of 1916?
➡️ The Lucknow Pact was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League in 1916. It united the two major political parties of India on a common platform to demand a larger share of self-government from the British. It was a significant step towards Hindu-Muslim unity during the freedom struggle.
🚆BANKING AND FINANCE COACH
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1. What is the difference between a 'Repo Rate' and a 'Reverse Repo Rate'?
➡️ The Repo Rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends money to commercial banks in case of a shortfall of funds. The Reverse Repo Rate is the rate at which the RBI borrows money from commercial banks, often to absorb liquidity from the market.
2. What is a 'Promissory Note' in the financial context?
➡️ A Promissory Note is a financial instrument that contains a written promise by one party (the note's maker) to pay a definite sum of money to another party (the payee) at a specified future date or on demand. It is a form of debt, similar to a loan.
3. What is a 'Hedge Fund' and how does it differ from a mutual fund?
➡️ A Hedge Fund is a pooled investment fund that uses a variety of complex strategies, including leveraging and short-selling, to generate returns. Unlike mutual funds, which are highly regulated and available to the public, hedge funds are typically available only to a limited number of accredited investors and have less regulatory oversight.
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH
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1. What is the 'Greenhouse Effect' and how does it impact the Earth's climate?
➡️ The Greenhouse Effect is a natural process where the Earth's atmosphere traps some of the sun's energy, warming the planet and making it habitable. However, human activities have increased the concentration of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, leading to an enhanced greenhouse effect, which is the primary cause of global warming and climate change.
2. What is the difference between a 'National Park' and a 'Wildlife Sanctuary' in India?
➡️ A National Park enjoys a higher degree of protection than a wildlife sanctuary. While both are protected areas, a national park has stricter rules; for instance, no human activity is allowed, and even grazing is prohibited. In a wildlife sanctuary, limited human activities are sometimes permitted as long as they do not interfere with the wildlife.
3. What is the significance of the Ramsar Convention?
➡️ The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It was signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. The convention provides a framework for national action and international cooperation on the conservation of wetlands and their resources.
💡 Did You Know?
🇮🇳 India's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) was the most cost-effective Mars mission in the world, costing less than the budget of the Hollywood film 'Gravity'.
It was the first country to reach the Martian orbit on its maiden (first) attempt.
🌍 Mount Everest is not the world's tallest mountain when measured from its base to its peak. That title belongs to Mauna Kea in Hawaii, which is mostly submerged under the Pacific Ocean.
Mauna Kea rises over 10,210 meters (33,500 ft) from its base on the seafloor.
❓ Question of the Day
What is the significance of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts of India?
Answer: The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts are monumental for establishing a third tier of governance in India. The 73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (rural local self-government), making their existence and functioning mandatory. The 74th Amendment (1992) did the same for Urban Local Bodies (municipalities). These acts formalized democratic decentralization and empowered local governments to plan for economic development and social justice.
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1. Who was the first President of India to die in office?
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