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1. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has announced a global solar finance mechanism in Gurugram, aiming to mobilize $1 trillion in solar investments by 2030.
2. India and Brazil have announced a joint declaration to expand the India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), strengthening India’s trade ties with Latin America, especially within the Mercosur bloc of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
3. India’s leprosy prevalence rate has declined from 57.2 per 10,000 in 1981 to 0.57 in 2025, marking a 99% reduction.
The National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) has now adopted the National Strategic Plan and Roadmap for Leprosy (2023-2027), aiming to interrupt transmission and achieve zero indigenous cases by 2030.
📖 Know Your English
Word: Abjure
Meaning: Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).
Synonyms: Forsake, renounce, abandon, disavow
Example: The young prince was forced to abjure his claim to the throne in favor of his elder sister.
🚆INDIAN POLITY COACH
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1. Who appoints the Chairman and other members of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)?
➡️ The President of India appoints the Chairperson and other members of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). The NCBC is a constitutional body established to examine complaints and advise the Central Government on the socio-economic development of the backward classes.
2. Which body looks after the finances of the local civic self-governing bodies in a state?
➡️ The State Finance Commission (SFC) is responsible for reviewing the financial position of the Panchayats and Municipalities and making recommendations to the Governor regarding the principles governing the distribution of net proceeds of taxes, tolls, duties, and fees between the state and the local bodies.
3. What is the key difference between 'Habeas Corpus' and 'Mandamus' writs?
➡️ Habeas Corpus is a writ issued to produce a person before a court who has been detained, challenging the legality of the detention.
Mandamus is a writ issued by a superior court to a lower court or public authority, commanding them to perform a public duty they have refused to perform.
🚆 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COACH
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1. Why is the G20 considered a more representative global forum than the G7?
➡️ The G20 is considered more representative because it includes major emerging economies (like India, China, Brazil, South Africa) alongside the world's largest developed nations (G7). It collectively represents about two-thirds of the world’s population, 85% of global GDP, and 75% of global trade, making it a comprehensive forum for global governance issues.
2. What is the significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for India?
➡️ The SCO provides India with a crucial regional platform to address security issues, particularly counter-terrorism and radicalism, in Central Asia. It also helps India foster economic and connectivity ties with Eurasian countries, balancing its strategic interests in the region.
3. What are the two primary objectives of the United Nations (UN) Sanctions under Chapter VII of the UN Charter?
➡️ UN Sanctions (as per the Security Council's Chapter VII powers) are primarily used to: 1) Maintain or restore international peace and security, and 2) Compel a target country or entity to comply with Security Council decisions (e.g., to deter human rights abuses, counter terrorism, or support peaceful transitions).
🚆INDIAN CONSTITUTION COACH
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1. Which two terms were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act?
➡️ The two terms added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 were 'Socialist' and 'Secular'. A third term, 'Integrity', was also added to the description of the nation.
2. What does Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibit?
➡️ Article 24 of the Constitution prohibits the Employment of Children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine, or engaged in any other hazardous employment. This forms a part of the Right against Exploitation (Articles 23 and 24).
3. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) direct the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) under which Article?
➡️ The DPSP regarding a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is directed by Article 44. It states that "The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India." The UCC aims to replace diverse personal laws based on religion with one set of laws for all citizens.
💡 Did You Know?
🇮🇳 India's first satellite, Aryabhata, launched in 1975, was not launched by India but by USSR.
It was launched by the Soviet Union from Kapustin Yar using a Cosmos-3M rocket.
🌍 China became the first country in the world to successfully identify Helium-3 on the moon in 2025.
Helium-3 is a rare isotope sought after as a potential clean fuel source for future nuclear fusion reactors.
❓ Question of the Day
What is the difference between a 'Bicameral' and a 'Unicameral' state legislature in India?
Answer: A Bicameral Legislature has two houses: the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council), currently present in six Indian states (e.g., UP, Maharashtra). A Unicameral Legislature has only one house, the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), and is the norm for the majority of states. The Council is established or abolished by the Parliament based on a resolution passed by the state's Assembly.
✍️ Answer These Questions
1. Name the present Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
2. Which city hosts the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
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