Context: The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States signals a vital moment in global geopolitics, particularly for the Indo-Pacific region. The presence of the foreign ministers from India, Japan, and Australia — America’s key Quad partners — at the inauguration underscores the strategic importance of this grouping in Mr. …
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The Beating Retreat Ceremony 2025 marks the grand conclusion of India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations. This annual event, held at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi, is a spectacular musical performance featuring military bands, symbolizing a formal end to Republic Day festivities. What is Beating Retreat Ceremony? January 26th, every year, is observed as Republic Day to …
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The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released its highly anticipated UPPSC Calendar 2025. Aspiring candidates preparing for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh can now mark their calendars as the detailed schedule for the PCS exams and other significant recruitment tests has been announced. The UPPSC Exam Calendar 2025 outlines the dates for …
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Context: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) faced a budget shortfall in 2024-25, with no additional allocation provided, leading to delays in wage disbursement for workers. About MGNREGS The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) serves as the legislative foundation for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). …
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The Parsi community, followers of Zoroastrianism, have a rich history of social, cultural, and religious reform movements, especially during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These reforms were driven by the need to modernize while preserving their unique identity amidst India’s evolving social and political landscape. Reform Movements by Parsis Zoroastrians were persecuted in their …
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Context: The Indian Army displayed Robotic Mules (Multi-Utility Legged Equipment)during the Republic Day Parade in Kolkata. What are Robotic Mules? It is a four-legged, remote-controlled ground robot designed to support military operations in diverse terrains. Control: The mule is controlled by a remote control and can be operated using Wi-Fi or Long-Term Evolution (LTE). Features …
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Context: US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order banning the establishment of a central bank digital currency. About Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) It is a digital form of national currency issued and regulated by a country’s central bank, representing a digital version of physical cash and legal tender. It can also be …
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Context: Recently, a 24-year-old woman was awarded a death sentence by a Thiruvananthapuram court which found her guilty of poisoning her boyfriend with a chemical herbicide called paraquat. About Paraquate Paraquat, also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen, is one of the world’s most widely used herbicides. Primary Use: It is used to control …
For millions of years, dinosaurs held sway over Earth’s ecosystems, evolving into a breathtaking array of forms, from the colossal Argentinosaurus to the fearsome Tyrannosaurus and the peculiar, clawed Therizinosaurus. Yet, despite their dominance, the precise time and place of their emergence remains a topic of ongoing scientific investigation. A recent study, published in Current …
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) GBS is a rare neurological disorder when the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. This can cause muscle weakness, tingling and sometimes paralysis. Cause: The exact cause of GBS is unknown but an infection often precedes it. This could be a bacterial or viral infection. This leads the immune system …
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