Context India’s coffee exports reached $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24, almost double the $719.42 million in 2020-21. About Coffee Coffee cultivation in India began in the 1600s when Baba Budan, a legendary saint, brought seven Mocha seeds to Karnataka’s Baba Budan Giri hills. Climatic Conditions for Coffee Cultivation: Temperature: Ideal range is 15°C to 28°C. …
Parakram Diwas, observed annually on January 23, celebrates the valour and legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one of India’s most revered freedom fighters. This year, 2025, marks the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji, with the day falling on a Thursday. The occasion reminds us of his extraordinary contributions to India’s independence movement and inspires …
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The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released the PPSC Notification 2025 PDF on its official website, psc.gov.in, for 322 vacancies. Along with the notification, the application procedure has begun, and there will be three stages of the selection process: preliminary, main, and interview. The PPSC Notification 2025 will also include the application deadline. Before …
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Context International Migrants (IMs) made up 4.7% of the global labour force in 2022, totaling 167.7 million, which is 30 million more than in 2013. Key Contributions of International Migrants (IMs) Global Labour Force Data: Employed and Unemployed: 6 million IMs were employed & 12.1 million IMs were unemployed. Gender-wise Representation: IM men made up …
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Context The Indian economy is currently facing significant challenges that raise questions about whether it is experiencing a cyclical slowdown or if it is returning to its pre-pandemic growth trajectory. Current Economic Growth Trends Projected Growth Rate: India’s GDP is expected to grow at 6.4% in the fiscal year 2024-25, marking the slowest pace since …
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Context In recent times a significant number of olive ridley turtles have been found dead along the Tamil Nadu coast, especially around Chennai. Potential Causes of Death Bycatch from Fishing Nets: Olive ridley turtles get trapped in fishing nets of commercial trawlers during mating, leading to asphyxiation due to difficulty reaching the surface for air. …
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025. Aspiring candidates can now apply for the IFS prelims exam through the official website, upsc.gov.in. The online registration process has begun, and the last date to submit the application form is February 11, 2025. This article …
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Early Life and Role as Empress Consort of Gandaraditya Chola: Sembiyan Mahadevi became queen consort in 949 CE, married to Gandaraditya Chola. Empress of the Chola Empire: Her tenure as empress lasted until 957 CE, a period marked by her influence in both religious and political realms. Religious Devotion and Temple Patronage Patron of Saivism: …
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The sacred city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is vibrant with devotion and festivity, marking the first anniversary of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. This milestone event, celebrated on January 22, 2025, symbolizes the culmination of centuries of devotion and struggle, deeply rooted in the city’s spiritual legacy. …
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