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The Best Actress award in a Leading Role at the 70th National Film Awards in October 2024 was shared by Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh.
Actors Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh were jointly awarded Best Actor (Female) in a Leading Role for their outstanding performances in Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express, respectively. 
Nithya Menen and Parekh received the honour on October 8, 2024, by President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi.

The XEC variant, first identified in Germany in June 2024, is associated with SARS CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
XEC has been reported as being first detected in Germany in June. But it is yet to appear on the Robert Koch Institute's COVID Dashboard.
Robert Koch Institute implied via email, XEC may never appear on the dashboard because it is "impossible to predict how individual variants will spread."
Since June, the number of XEC cases in Germany has been in double-digits, but the spokesperson did not specify further. The RKI's doesn't even mention XEC on its weekly assessment, published September 18, 2024.
The focus in Germany remains on KP.3.1.1, which is dominant and considered more infectious than previous variants.

The National Tribal Festival/Carnival has been organised as an annual feature by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) since 2015.
note:On February 16, 2025, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the National Tribal Festival, ‘Aadi Mahotsav,’ in New Delhi. 
She highlighted festivals that create opportunities for tribal entrepreneurs, artisans, and artists to access larger markets and gain recognition.

Discussing government initiatives for tribal welfare, the President stated that over the past decade, significant measures have been implemented to support the development of tribal communities. The budget allocated for tribal welfare is nearly about ₹15,000 crore.
 Aadi Mahotsav 2025 will be organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and will be held from February 16, 2025 to February 24, 2025 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. 
National Tribal Festival 2025 offers a vibrant showcase of India's diverse tribal traditions, providing visitors with an immersive experience of our culture

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution provides the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 
However, under Article 32, Parliament has the power to allow other courts to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
 Article 32 of the Constitution gives an extensive original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 
It is empowered to issue directions, orders or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari to enforce them.

The writ of Quo Warranto can only be issued by the President of India.

High Courts can issue writs under Article 226 only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

Only the Supreme Court has the authority to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

Under Article 32, Parliament has the power to allow other courts to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

The annual defense exercise conducted in Idaho, US, aimed at enhancing collaboration and sharing best practices between Indian and US Special Forces is called Exercise Vajra Prahar.
The Indian Army contingent departed today for the 15th edition of India- US joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR. 
The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 22nd November 2024 at Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA. Last edition of the same exercise was conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya in December 2023. 
This will be second exercise of the year between Indian and the US Army, the previous being Exercise YUDH ABHYAS 2024, conducted at Rajasthan in September 2024.
Contingents of both the countries taking part in the joint exercise will comprise 45 personnel each.
 The Indian Army contingent will be represented by Special Forces units and the US Army contingent will be represented by Green Berets of US.

Aim of Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR is to promote military cooperation between India and the US through enhancement of interoperability, jointness and mutual exchange of special operations tactics. The exercise will enhance combined capabilities in executing joint Special Forces Operations in desert/ semi desert environment. 
The exercise will focus on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills.

The year 1991 is significant as it marks the beginning of India's Economic Reforms and Liberalisation, which brought significant changes to India's economy, such as the opening up of markets and foreign investment.
The economic reforms in India in 1991 led to the liberalisation of the economy and significant improvement in its growth rate. These reforms started under the then Prime Minister of India, Narasimha Rao, and it had three main objectives – 
Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation (LPG).

As of March 2024, the Government of India has allowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) under the Automatic route in the Indian space sector.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the amendment in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy on space sector. 
 Now, the satellites sub-sector has been divided into three different activities with defined limits for foreign investment in each such sector.

The Indian Space Policy 2023 was notified as an overarching, composite and dynamic framework to implement the vision for unlocking India’s potential in Space sector through enhanced private participation. 
The said policy aims to augment space capabilities; develop a flourishing commercial presence in space; use space as a driver of technology development and derived benefits in allied areas; pursue international relations and create an ecosystem for effective implementation of space applications among all stakeholders.
Under the amended FDI policy, 100% FDI is allowed in space sector. 
The liberalized entry routes under the amended policy are aimed to attract potential investors to invest in Indian companies in space.

The Government of India Act of 1858 made the Governor-General of India the Viceroy of India. 
This act transferred the powers of government from the East India Company to the British Crown. 
Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India.
The act transferred the powers of government, territories and revenues from the East India company  to the British Crown.
The act changed the designation of the Governor General  of India to that of Viceroy of India.
The viceroy was the dir hi ect representative of the British crown in India.
The Board of Control and Court of Directors.got abolished and thus the system of double government came to an end.
The secretary of state came inti existence who has complete authority and control over Indian administration.
 He was responsible to the British parliament. A 15 member council headed by the Secretary of state was also established to assist the secretary of state for India.

As part of the industrial reforms in 1991, the Government of India abolished industrial licensing for most sectors, facilitating the growth of private industries in the country.
As part of the industrial reforms in 1991, the Government of India abolished industrial licensing for most sectors, facilitating the growth of private industries in the country

Abolition of industrial licensing for most sectors

Creation of exclusive public sector enterprises

Limitation on industrial growth in urban areas

The primary sector of the Indian economy is primarily involved in the extraction of natural resources. 
This sector includes activities like agriculture, mining, forestry, and fishing, where raw materials are directly harvested or extracted from the earth.
The Indian economy is divided into four main sectors: primary, secondary and tertiary. 
The primary sector is primarily involved in the extraction and processing of raw materials.
 This includes activities such as agriculture, mining, and fishing.

Privatisation was a key policy introduced as part of the economic reforms in 1991, aimed at reducing government control over industries and encouraging private sector participation.
A major step was to allow private enterprises to set up industries and businesses in previously reserved sectors and controlled by the government as the public sector. The main objective was to improve the efficiency of public sector companies that were suffering losses and stagnation due to the under-utilization of capacity and resources. 

The measures taken under the process of privatization are as follows:

Selling shares of public sector units to allow more involvement of private companies.
Disinvestment in public sector units that suffer losses and s8ell out to the private sector.
Replacing most of the public sector ownership with private companies to help in industrial development and economic stability.

SBI launched the digital loan solution for MSMEs in 2024 named MSME Sahaj, aimed at providing easy access to loans for MSMEs.
State Bank of India (SBI) has unveiled a web-based digital business loans solution for MSMEs' Invoice Financing, aimed at facilitating MSME loans with a fast turn-around-time.

The solution, named "MSME Sahaj - End to End Digital Invoice Financing", has been developed that will provide solutions ranging from applying the loan, documentation and disbursement of the sanctioned loan within 15 minutes, without any manual intervention.

In the Ramcharitmanas, after the Sundar Kaand, the next Kaand (episode) is the Lanka Kaand, which focuses on the events surrounding the battle in Lanka.
The Ramcharitmanas, composed by the poet-saint Tulsidas in the sixteenth century during a dynamic period of religious reform, was instrumental in making the story of Ram-and his divine feats against Ravan, the demon king of Lanka-widely accessible to the common people for the first time.

Sir Colin Campbell was the British official who suppressed the revolt at Kanpur during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
At Kanpur, the Revolt of 1857 was led by Nana Saheb, the adopted son of Baji Rao II, the last Peshwa. 
He kicked out the British from Kanpur with the help of the sepoys and proclaimed himself the Peshwa. But, soon Kanpur was recaptured by the British commander Sir Colin Campbell and the revolt was suppressed.

The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body, established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, responsible for administering elections in India.
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India. 
The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country.

The economic activity that primarily focuses on research and information is the quaternary sector. 
This sector is often referred to as the knowledge economy and encompasses activities like scientific research, information technology, and education.

Quaternary Activities -
Specialized activities in the knowledge sector.
The intellectual aspect of the economy.
It enables entrepreneurs to innovate & improve the quality of services offered in the economy.
eg. Elementary schools & university professors, doctor offices, accounting and brokerage firms, etc.

If a magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the velocity of a moving charge, the magnetic force causes the charge to move in a circular path, as per the Lorentz force law.
The magnetic force, acting perpendicular to the velocity of the particle, will cause circular motion. 
The centripetal force of the particle is provided by magnetic Lorentzian force so that qvB=mv2r.

In October 2024, India signed a 3.3 billion dollar contract with the United States of America for the procurement of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones.
India on Tuesday signed a 4 billion dollar deal with the US to purchase 31 Predator long-endurance drones for the Indian defence forces, boosting the military's combat prowess along the contested borders with China.

New Delhi will purchase the Predator drones from the American defense major, General Atomics, under a government-to-government framework, officials told PTI.

India is acquiring the Predator long-endurance drones primarily to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the China border.

As of October 2024, Maharashtra leads in terms of the highest number of National Stock Exchange (NSE) client accounts in India.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced it had exceeded 20 crore client accounts in October, marking a growth of 3.1 crore in the past eight months.
Maharashtra leads with the highest number of accounts at 3.6 crore, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 2.2 crore, Gujarat with 1.8 crore, and both Rajasthan and West Bengal with 1.2 crore each

Rabindranath Tagore established the experimental school at Santiniketan in 1901, where he sought to blend the best aspects of both Indian and Western traditions.
In 1901 Tagore founded an experimental school in rural West Bengal at Shantiniketan (“Abode of Peace”), where he sought to blend the best in the Indian and Western traditions. 
He settled permanently at the school, which became Visva-Bharati University in 1921.

The 'Loo' is a hot, dry wind that primarily affects the Thar Desert region of India, especially during the summer months.
The Loo is a strong, dusty, gusty, hot and dry summer wind from the west which blows over the Indo-Gangetic Plain region of North India and Pakistan. 
It is especially strong in the months of May and June.
 Due to its very high temperatures (45 °C–50 °C or 115 °F–120 °F), exposure to it often leads to fatal heatstrokes.

The e-Shakti project, initiated by NABARD, is a pilot project aimed at digitising Self Help Groups (SHGs) for better financial inclusion and empowerment.
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) launched the project E-Shakti for the digitization of all members of self-help groups in India.
The project aimed to digitize the data of around 3 crore members of Self Help Groups across the country.
E-Shakti helped in creating a comprehensive database of all the members of SHGs which helped in tracking their financial transactions and also provided them with easy access to credit facilities.
The project also aimed to improve the efficiency of the SHGs and make them more self-sustainable by providing them with necessary training and capacity building.
Overall, E-Shakti played a crucial role in promoting financial inclusion and empowering women in rural areas through the SHG model.

According to the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), India is known to have approximately 7.5% of the animal species found worldwide.
Within only about 2 percent of the world's total land surface, India is known to have over 7.5% of the species of animals that the world holds. 
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), with its headquarters in Kolkata and 16 regional stations is responsible for surveying the faunal resources of India.

The second phase of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 was organized in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir.
The Games are scheduled to move to Gulmarg between February 21-25. 
While Ladakh will be conducting games -- ice Hockey and speed skating -- Jammu and Kashmir will conduct ski mountaineering, Alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic ski and gandola

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and IIT Delhi was signed in April 2024 to develop novel medical devices focusing on health issues for soldiers.
Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaborative research and training with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on 22 April 2024. 
The MoU was signed by Director General Armed Forces Medical Services Lt Gen Daljit Singh and Director IIT Delhi Prof Rangan Banerjee

Textile is not a part of the eight core industries in India.

The eight-core sectors of the Indian economy are:
Electricity.
Steel.
Refinery products.
Crude oil.
Coal.
Cement.
Natural gas.
Fertilizers.

The Khandke Wind Farm is located in Maharashtra, known for its significant renewable energy initiatives.
Khandke is the first renewable investment of the organization in India and is a 50.4 MW windfarm located in Maharashtra and has been in operation since June of 2009.
CLP has a 50% indirect equity ownership in CLP Wind Farms (Khandke) Private Limited held through Apraava Energy. CDPQ indirectly owns the remaining 50% through its equity stake in Apraava Energy.

The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 marks a watershed moment in India's taxation history, introducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.. 
This amendment fundamentally restructured the taxation powers between the Union and States, creating a unified taxation system for goods and services across India. 
Article 246A - New Power Structure 
Primary Provision: Grants concurrent powers to Parliament and State Legislatures to make laws regarding GST. 
Exception: Parliament holds exclusive power over inter-State trade and commerce. 
Special Provision: Separate clause for petroleum products (crude, diesel, petrol, natural gas, aviation fuel).

The sum of all potential changes in a closed circuit is zero and this is known as Kirchhoff's second rule (also known as the voltage law).
Kirchhoff's second law applies to voltage drops across components in a circuit. 
It states that around any closed loop in a circuit, the directed sum of potential differences across components is zero.

Article 244 (1) of the Indian Constitution defines Scheduled Areas as the areas defined by the President of India and are mentioned in the fifth schedule of the Constitution
According to Article 244 and the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the President can notify an area as a 'Scheduled Area' through an order, usually after consultation with the Governor of the respective state.

The 'Uniform Civil Code' is mentioned in the Directive Principles of State Policy under Article 44 of the Indian Constitution.
This Uniform Civil Code (UCC) comes under Article 44 of the Indian constitution which refers to directive principles of state policy.
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) states that the state shall undertake to offer a unified set of laws to its citizens within the Indian boundaries.

The Chola Dynasty in South India spanned from the 9th century to the 13th century CE.
This period is often referred to as the Imperial Chola period.
The Chola Dynasty is one of the longest-ruling dynasties in South Indian history, flourished from the 9th to the 13th centuries.
Originating in the fertile Kaveri River valley, the Cholas expanded their empire across southern India and beyond, reaching as far as Southeast Asia.
The Chola Dynasty is believed to have been founded by a king named Vijayalaya Chola.

The discussion focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the Energy sector between India and the US, as led by H.E. John Podesta in August 2024.
Key areas of focus during the discussions included:

1. Grid and Transmission Modernization: Both sides explored the possibility of technical exchanges on efforts to upgrade grid transmission to handle future load growth. Discussions also covered policy consultations and potential financial support to advance these modernization efforts.

2. Enhancing Manufacturing Capacity: Opportunities to build out India’s manufacturing capacity in critical areas like large transformers were a key topic, aiming to bolster domestic production and reduce dependency on imports.

3. Energy Storage Systems: The talks delved into the possibilities of state-to-state partnerships on long-duration energy storage studies, with further collaboration on grid-scale battery storage solutions.

4. High-Efficiency Cooling Systems: The discussions highlighted the importance of stimulating manufacturing projects and policies to increase India’s capacity to build, deploy, and export high-efficiency air conditioning systems and fans.

The Vindhyan range separates the Northern Plains from the Deccan Plateau in India.
The Vindhya range separates the Indo-Gangetic plains from the Deccan plateau. 
The Vindhya Range is a discontinuous range of mountain ranges in India.
 Vindhya mountain range separates North India from South India. 
The Vindhya Range lies to the north of the Satpura Range and to the east of the Aravalli Range

The Coastal Plains and the Peninsular Plateau

The Northern Plains and the Deccan Plateau

Aruna Asaf Ali fearlessly hoisted the flag of Indian independence at Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay on August 9, 1942.
Aruna Asaf Ali, also known as the "Grand Old Lady" of India's independence movement, was a fearless and independent revolutionary Leftist who took the lead during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
She is known for her iconic act of hoisting the Indian flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai during the movement.

Cellular Jail, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The U.S. Department of State and Venture Well signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 20, 2024
The U.S Department of State and VentureWell share the common goal of empowering the next generation of science and technology entrepreneurs through the GIST Initiative. 
The GIST Initiative empowers young innovators by providing networking opportunities, skill building, and mentoring they need to develop start up solutions that address economic and development challenges. The GIST Initiative has benefited science and technology innovators and entrepreneurs in over 130 emerging economies. 
This MOU builds on the extensive program created by the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs in 2011, by continuing to build the capacity and resilience of startups and the entrepreneurial ecosystems that support them.

Agriculture was significantly impacted by reforms such as the reduction of subsidies after 1991, affecting farmers and agricultural practices.
In 1991, India embarked on an economic overhaul to aid the country's ailing economy. 
The reforms aimed at doubling the amount of food produced. 
As a result of the green revolution and deregulation, agriculture's GDP has increased.

The Nafithromycin antibiotic offers 10 times more efficacy compared to azithromycin, with just three doses.
This groundbreaking antibiotic is ten times more effective than current treatments like azithromycin and offers a three-day treatment regimen, significantly shortening the recovery time while improving patient outcomes.
Antimicrobial resistance has long been a growing global concern, with pharmaceutical companies striving to develop new medicines to combat it worldwide. 
Despite years of challenges and relentless effort, a breakthrough has finally emerged. 
After three decades of research and hard work, India has led the way with the creation of Nafithromycin, the country’s first indigenous Macrolide antibiotic. 
This remarkable achievement marks a pivotal moment in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, showcasing India’s growing capabilities in pharmaceutical innovation.

Agriculture forms the backbone of rural development in India, providing employment and sustaining the livelihoods of the rural population.
Agriculture plays a crucial role in ensuring food security for India's vast and diverse population, which relies heavily on agriculture for its food needs. 
The sector produces a diverse range of food grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, ensuring food availability for the nation

The primary driver of the rise in food inflation in August 2024 was higher prices for vegetables, fruits, and other items.
India's retail inflation was 3.65% in August 2024, according to the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
The combined inflation (rural and urban) fell to 3.65% in August 2024, compared to 6.83% in August 2023. However, it has increased by 110 basis points when compared to the previous month's 3.54%.

Higher prices for vegetables, fruits and other items

Guru Shikhar is the highest peak in the Aravalli Range.
Guru Shikhar, a peak in the Arbuda Mountains of Sirohi district in Rajasthan, is the highest point of the Aravalli Range, Rajasthan, and Western India.
 It rises to an elevation of 1,722 metres (5,650 ft)

The 9th Amendment Act of 1960 adjusted the Indian territory based on agreements with Pakistan.
After the Nehru-Noon agreement was signed between India and Pakistan to divide the territory of Berubari Union, the Government of West Bengal opposed it.
 After this Union referred the matter to SC which held that the power of Parliament to diminish the area of a state (under Article 3) does not cover cession of Indian territory to a foreign country.
 Hence, Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign state only by amending the Constitution under Article 368. Consequently, the 9th Constitutional Amendment Act (1960) was enacted.

Oxalic acid is naturally present in spinach, which is a common ingredient in many cuisines.
Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in many plants. 
These include leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, cocoa, nuts and seeds. In plants, it's usually bound to minerals, forming oxalate

The Sikh festival celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik month, according to the Hindu calendar, is Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab.
It is a Gazetted holiday in India. The controversial Bhai Bala Janamsakhi claims Guru Nanak was born on the Full Moon (Pooranmashi) of the Indian Lunar Month Kartik. 
The Sikhs have been celebrating Guru Nanak's Gurpurab around November for this reason, and it has been ingrained in Sikh Traditions.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India, holding the office from January 26, 1950.
Rajendra Prasad (3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963) was an Indian politician, lawyer, journalist and scholar who served as the first president of India from 1950 to 1962.
 He joined the Indian National Congress during the Indian independence movement and became a major leader from the region of Bihar.

Calcium Sulfate (CaSO₄·1/2H₂O) is commonly used by doctors to set fractured bones, as it helps in the formation of a hard cast.
 The white powder used by doctors to support fractured bones is typically calcium sulfate, commonly known as plaster of Paris. 
The chemical formula for this compound is CaSO₄·½H₂O. It is prepared by heating gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O) to about 150°C, which removes water and converts it to plaster of Paris

The Swaraj Party, formed in 1923, was described as 'the party within the Congress' as it aimed to work within the Congress and push for self-rule under British India.
The Swaraj Party or the Congress-Khilafat Swarajya Party was formed on 1 January 1923 by C R Das and Motilal Nehru. 
The formation of the Swaraj Party came after various significant events like the withdrawal of non-cooperation movement, the government of India act 1919 and 1923 elections.

The Rigveda, the oldest of the sacred books of Hinduism, is written in Vedic Sanskrit, an ancient form of the Sanskrit language.
Rigveda, the oldest of the sacred books of Hinduism, composed in an ancient form of Sanskrit about 1500 bce, in what is now the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. 
It consists of a collection of 1,028 poems grouped into 10 “circles” (mandalas)

The Law of Constant Proportions states that a given chemical compound always contains its component elements in a fixed ratio by mass, irrespective of the source or method of preparation.
In chemistry, the law of definite proportions, sometimes called Proust's law or the law of constant composition, states that a given chemical compound contains its constituent elements in a fixed ratio (by mass) and does not depend on its source or method of preparation.

the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature at constant volume

energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed

the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products in a chemical reaction

a given chemical compound always contains its component elements in a fixed ratio by mass

The Gangasagar Mela is celebrated on Makar Sankranti, when pilgrims gather at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal to take a holy dip.
Gangasagar Mela  is a mela and festival in Hinduism, held every year at Gangasagar, West Bengal, India. The confluence of the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal is called the Gangasagar, the fair is held every year on Makar Sankranti at Kapilmuni's ashram located on the Gangasagar.

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