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📚 Current Affairs Coach
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the creation of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), a material useful for carbon capture and catalysis.Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi for their role in development of first Metal Organic Frameworks (MOF).MOFs are a form of molecular architecture that packs vast amounts of space into tiny structures just like Hermione Granger’s handbag in the Harry Potter novels, storing huge amounts of gas in a tiny volume.
2.India-UK CETA in Focus: The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the UK continues to be a major topic, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visiting India to strengthen this strategic partnership. Editorials emphasize the CETA's role as an anchor for India-UK ties, focusing on boosting trade, investment, and technological collaboration.
3.India Slams Pakistan at UNSC: India strongly denounced Pakistan at the UN Security Council (UNSC) debate on Women, Peace, and Security, referencing Operation Searchlight conducted by the Pakistan Army in 1971 in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), calling it a "systematic campaign of genocidal mass rape" against its own people. This highlights a significant diplomatic move by India.
📖 Know Your English
Word:Compunction
Meaning:A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Synonyms:Remorse, guilt, regret, qualm, misgiving, and conscience.
Example:The thief showed no compunction for stealing the valuables.
🚆 HISTORY COACH
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1.Which inscription mentioned about the Aryan's movement from Iran to India?
➡️The Boghazkoy (or Boghaz-koi) inscription, a 14th-century BCE treaty from Asia Minor (modern Turkey), mentions Vedic deities like Indra, Varuna, and Mitra, suggesting a connection between the Proto-Indo-Iranian people in the region and the later Vedic Aryans, which points to a movement from a homeland in the region (such as Central Asia or Iran) toward India.
2.Who was the founder of Pala Dynasty?
➡️The founder of the Pala Dynasty was Gopala, a local chieftain who rose to power in the mid-8th century to establish stability in Bengal and Bihar after a period of anarchy. He was elected by regional chieftains, laying the foundation for the Pala Empire, which ruled for four centuries.
3.Who was the first Portuguese viceroy in India?
➡️The first Portuguese viceroy in India was Francisco de Almeida, who was appointed in 1505 and served until 1509. He was tasked with establishing Portuguese power in the Indian Ocean, which he did by introducing the "Blue Water Policy" and winning the Battle of Diu.
🚆 ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH
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1.Who proposed biodiversity hotspots?
➡️The concept of biodiversity hotspots was introduced by British ecologist Norman Myers in 1988. He identified initial areas with high plant endemism and significant habitat loss, which later evolved into a key framework for global conservation efforts, according to the ENVIS Centre On Floral Diversity.
2.What are organisms that produce their own food called?
➡️Organisms that produce their own food are called autotrophs or producers. They are able to create their own food using inorganic substances like carbon dioxide and water, deriving energy either from sunlight through photosynthesis (photoautotrophs) or from chemical reactions (chemoautotrophs). Green plants, algae, and certain bacteria are common examples of autotrophs.
3.Expand IUCN.
➡️IUCN stands for the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It is a global organization focused on nature conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources, known for its role in creating the Red Data Book (now the IUCN Red List) of threatened species.
🚆 BANKING AND FINANCE COACH
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1.Which Act governs banking regulation in India?
➡️The act that regulates banking in India is the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This act was created to consolidate and amend the law relating to banking and gives the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) the authority to supervise and inspect commercial banks to ensure they operate safely and soundly.
2.What does RTGS stand for?
➡️RTGS stands for Real-Time Gross Settlement. It's a funds transfer system where money is transferred from one bank to another on an individual basis ("gross") and without any delay ("real-time"). This system is primarily used for high-value transactions, providing a fast, secure, and direct transfer of funds between different bank accounts.
3.What is the maximum validity period of a cheque in India (standard)?
➡️The maximum validity period of a standard cheque in India is three months from the date of issue. A cheque presented to the bank after this three-month window is considered "stale" and will not be honored.
💡 Did You Know?
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Bhutan is the only country in the world that measures its progress in terms of Gross National Happiness (GNH) instead of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This unique concept, introduced by King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in the 1970s, focuses on four pillars:
1. Sustainable and equitable socio-economic development
2. Conservation of the environment
3. Preservation and promotion of culture
4. Good governance
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The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, is designed in the shape of a gigantic chariot with 12 pairs of stone-carved wheels and seven horses.
It represents the chariot of Surya (the Sun God) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is also so perfectly aligned that the first rays of the rising sun strike its main entrance — a brilliant example of India’s ancient architectural and astronomical excellence ☀️
❓ Question of the Day
Who is regarded as the father of plastic?
Answer:
Leo Hendrik Baekeland is considered the father of the modern plastic, having invented Bakelite, the first fully synthetic plastic. However, the term "plastic surgery" refers to a medical specialty, and Sushruta is known as the father of plastic surgery for his pioneering surgical techniques in ancient India.
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