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📚 Current Affairs Coach
1. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 to Maria Corina Machado in recognition of her tireless efforts to promote democratic rights in Venezuela and her unwavering struggle for a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
2. The Ministry of Finance has given in-principle approval for setting up Maitri II, India’s new research station in east Antarctica.
📖 Know Your English
Word:Apocalyptic
Meaning:The term apocalyptic describes or predicts events involving great destruction, disaster, or the end of the world.
Synonyms:Catastrophic, devastating, and calamitous
Example:"The storms have created apocalyptic scenes in a state more used to peaceful winters".
🚆 ECONOMY COACH
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1. Which committee recommemded the formation of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development?
➡️ The formation of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was recommended by the B. Sivaraman Committee. The committee was officially named the Committee to Review the Arrangements For Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development (CRAFICARD).
2.Who coined the concept of "Paradox Thrift"? ?
➡️The concept of the "paradox of thrift" was popularized by the British economist John Maynard Keynes. He discussed the idea in his influential 1936 work, The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money. The Paradox: The core idea is that while it is rational and beneficial for an individual to increase their personal savings, it can be detrimental to the overall economy if everyone does so simultaneously.
3.What is the meaning of "Zero Price Elasticity of Demand"?
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Zero price elasticity of demand, also known as perfectly inelastic demand, means that a good's demand does not change at all, regardless of changes in its price. This is an extreme concept in economics where the percentage change in quantity demanded is zero, resulting in a price elasticity coefficient (\(E_{d}\)) of 0.
🚆 ART AND CULTURE COACH
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1.Who was the author of "Brihat Samhita"?
➡️The correct answer is Varahamihira. Varahamihira wrote the Brihat samhita. It is an important encyclopedic text in Sanskrit. This text exists in many Indian scripts and is preserved in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist temples and monasteries.
2.Which cave is famous fot "Trimurti"?
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The famous Trimurti sculpture is located in the Elephanta Caves on Elephanta Island near Mumbai, Maharashtra. This rock-cut relief depicts the three faces of Shiva and is considered the centerpiece of the main cave (Cave 1) and one of ancient India's finest sculptures.
3.The Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built by whom?
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The Rath Temples at Mahabalipuram were built by the Pallava dynasty, primarily under the rulers Narasimhavarman I (reign 630–668 CE) and later with some contributions from his son, Narasimhavarman II. These temples, also known as the Pancha Rathas, are monolithic structures carved out of a single rock and were likely built in the 7th century.
🚆 GOVERNANCE COACH
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1. Who is the chairman of Inter- State Council?
➡️ The prime minister chairs the Inter-State Council, which works to improve coordination between the central government and the states.
2.Who was the father of local self government?
➡️Lord Ripon is considered the "Father of Local Self-Government" in India because his 1882 Local Self-Government Resolution established foundational reforms for democratic decentralization and empowered local bodies to manage public services, a major milestone in the history of Indian administration.
3.The first state to implement73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was
➡️Madhya Pradesh was the first state to implement the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. This act, which came into force on April 24, 1993, provides constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
💡 Did You Know?
🇮🇳The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was founded on 15th August 1969 by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, who is often called the Father of the Indian Space Programme.
✨ National Insight: From launching its first satellite Aryabhata in 1975 to the recent success of Chandrayaan-3 in 2023, ISRO has transformed India into a global space power known for its cost-effective and innovative missions.
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🌍The International Court of Justice (ICJ), often called the World Court, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It was established in 1945 and began work in 1946, headquartered at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. The ICJ settles legal disputes between states and gives advisory opinions on legal questions referred by UN organs or specialized agencies.
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❓ Question of the Day
Who is the first woman chief minister in India?
Answer: Sucheta Kripalani was the first woman chief minister of India. She served as the head of the Uttar Pradesh government from October 1963 to March 1967.
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