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1. Over the past 10 years, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) has become a cornerstone of India’s sustainable agriculture initiatives. Due to soil degradation, water pollution, and chemical residues, India launched PKVY in 2015 to promote organic farming, increase farmer incomes, and support sustainable agriculture.
2. The Pulicat Lake Ecosystem, the second largest brackish water lagoon in India, is currently facing a critical fishing crisis due to blockages in the estuary connecting it to the sea.
3. The 9th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC 2025), Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology event, was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in New Delhi.
📖 Know Your English
Word: Abound
Meaning: Exist in large numbers or amounts; be plentiful.
Synonyms: Proliferate, flourish, swarm, teem
Example: The coastal regions of Kerala and Goa abound with fish and rich marine life.
🚆 GEOGRAPHY COACH
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1. The longest mountain range in the world, the Andes, is located in which continent?
➡️ The Andes mountain range, which is about 7,000 km (4,300 mi) long, is located along the western coast of South America. It passes through seven countries and is the highest mountain range outside of Asia.
2. Which is the largest delta in the world, shared by India and Bangladesh?
➡️ The Sundarbans Delta is the largest delta in the world. It is formed by the confluence of the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna Rivers, and is primarily known for its vast mangrove forests and as a habitat for the Royal Bengal Tiger.
3. What is the difference between an Island and a Peninsula?
➡️ An Island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water (e.g., Greenland). A Peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides but connected to a mainland (e.g., the Arabian Peninsula or the Indian Peninsula).
🚆INDIAN SOCIETY COACH
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1. Which Indian state has the highest percentage of its population belonging to Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
➡️ The Indian state with the highest percentage of its population belonging to Scheduled Tribes (STs) is Madhya Pradesh, where tribal communities form a large majority of the total population.
2. What is the main objective of the 'Shrinikhala Talk Series', a recent government initiative?
➡️ The main objective of the 'Shrinikhala Talk Series' is to raise awareness and promote initiatives focused on Senior Citizen Care. It aims to foster dialogue and address the socio-economic and health challenges faced by the elderly population in India.
3. What did the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 abolish regarding the Lok Sabha?
➡️ The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, abolished the provision for reserving seats for the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies, thereby discontinuing the nomination of two members by the President to the Lok Sabha.
🚆BIOLOGY COACH
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1. Which organ in the human body produces the hormone Insulin?
➡️ The hormone Insulin is produced by the Pancreas. Insulin plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels and is deficient in people suffering from Type 1 diabetes.
2. What is the scientific term for the tiny structure at the tip of a shoelace that prevents it from fraying?
➡️ The tiny structure at the tip of a shoelace is called an Aglet. While a simple fact, it's a piece of biological/manufacturing trivia that often appears in general awareness sections.
3. What is the process of conversion of water into vapour called?
➡️ The process of conversion of water into vapour is broadly called Vaporization. When this process occurs at the surface of a liquid and below its boiling point, it is specifically called Evaporation.
💡 Did You Know?
🇮🇳 India's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), the site for inaugural rocketry tests, was initially a church in Thiruvananthapuram, St. Mary Magdalene.
It was converted into a modern testing facility, symbolizing the start of the nation's space journey.
🌍 Saturn recently overtook Jupiter to become the planet with the most confirmed moons, currently possessing 274 satellites.
This makes it the celestial body in our Solar System with the largest number of confirmed orbiting moons. This number was updated in March 2025 after astronomers confirmed the discovery of 128 new, small moons orbiting the ringed planet.
❓ Question of the Day
What are the three lists under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, and what do they define?
Answer: The Seventh Schedule defines the distribution of legislative powers between the Union (Central) Government and State Governments through three lists: 1) Union List (subjects where only Parliament can make laws, e.g., Defence, Railways); 2) State List (subjects where only the State Legislature can make laws, e.g., Public Order, Health); and 3) Concurrent List (subjects where both can make laws, e.g., Education, Forests). This mechanism is central to India's federal structure.
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1. Who was the first non-Congress Prime Minister of India?
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