Vande Mataram 150 years: How Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay imagined nation as motherland in Ananda Math 🔗
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Vande Mataram 150 years: How Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay imagined nation as motherland in Ananda Math
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s ‘Ananda Math’ was the first work of literature to frame the Indian nation as the motherland.
With US trade team in India, a look at how needle has moved in India–US trade ties 🔗
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India-US trade deal: As US trade team lands today, how needle has moved in trade ties
India-US trade deal, India-US tariffs update: The uncertainty around the US trade deal has prompted a re-examination of India's industrial policy. Here's what the govt has done in the past few months, and where the deal stands.
79 years ago today, the Constituent Assembly held its first meeting. Here’s what happened 🔗
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79 years ago today, the Constituent Assembly held its first meeting. Here’s what happened
The drafting of the Indian Constitution was a mammoth task that the Constituent Assembly completed in nearly three years. Their first meeting was held on December 9, 1946, with greetings from other nations and the chairman’s address.
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✈️ Russian & Chinese Bombers Fly Near Japan
Russia sent two Tu-95 bombers while China deployed two H-6 bombers for a joint air patrol near Japan.The mission was backed by China’s J-16 fighters,Russia’s A-50 surveillance aircraft & two Su-30 jets.
Japan scrambled its own fighter jets immediately calling the move a direct show of force.
Russia sent two Tu-95 bombers while China deployed two H-6 bombers for a joint air patrol near Japan.The mission was backed by China’s J-16 fighters,Russia’s A-50 surveillance aircraft & two Su-30 jets.
Japan scrambled its own fighter jets immediately calling the move a direct show of force.
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Deepavali, the festival of lights, is now part of the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The festival is a new inscription on the list, alongside cultural symbols from many other countries, like Ghana, Georgia, Congo, Ethiopia and Egypt, among others
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Trump administration notifies USD 686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan; deal enters 30-day review - The Statesman
https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trump-administration-notifies-686-million-f16-upgrade-pakistan-1503523755.html
https://www.thestatesman.com/world/trump-administration-notifies-686-million-f16-upgrade-pakistan-1503523755.html
The Statesman
Trump administration notifies USD 686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan; deal enters 30-day review - The Statesman
US notifies a USD 686 million F-16 upgrade package for Pakistan; Congress begins review. Deal includes Link-16 systems and avionics updates.
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UPSC NDA (I) 2026 Notification.pdf
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◾️ UPSC NDA (I) 2026 Notification Out
Total Post : 394
Qualification : 10+2
Age Limit : 16 to 19 Years
Apply Online : 10 Dec to 30 Dec
Exam Date : 12 April, 2026
Total Post : 394
Qualification : 10+2
Age Limit : 16 to 19 Years
Apply Online : 10 Dec to 30 Dec
Exam Date : 12 April, 2026
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764 Jobs in DRDO for Assistants and Technicians
Qualification :
STA-B: B.Sc/Diploma in relevant discipline
Tech-A: ITI in relevant trade
● Age Limit : 18 - 30
● Apply Dates : 11 Dec - 01 Jan
● Application Fee :
STA-B: Gen/OBC/EWS/MSP – ₹750
TECH-A: Gen/OBC/EWS/MSP – ₹600
Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM – ₹500
₹500 Refundable for all on appearing in Tier-1
● Exam Conducting Agency - TCS
MUST Read complete notification
https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies/ceptam-11-advertisement-post-sta-b-and-technician
Qualification :
STA-B: B.Sc/Diploma in relevant discipline
Tech-A: ITI in relevant trade
● Age Limit : 18 - 30
● Apply Dates : 11 Dec - 01 Jan
● Application Fee :
STA-B: Gen/OBC/EWS/MSP – ₹750
TECH-A: Gen/OBC/EWS/MSP – ₹600
Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM – ₹500
₹500 Refundable for all on appearing in Tier-1
● Exam Conducting Agency - TCS
MUST Read complete notification
https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies/ceptam-11-advertisement-post-sta-b-and-technician
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Agents of UPSC CSE 🚩
764 Jobs in DRDO for Assistants and Technicians Qualification : STA-B: B.Sc/Diploma in relevant discipline Tech-A: ITI in relevant trade ● Age Limit : 18 - 30 ● Apply Dates : 11 Dec - 01 Jan ● Application Fee : STA-B: Gen/OBC/EWS/MSP – ₹750…
CEPTAM-11_Advt_English_0.pdf
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Notification
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🗞 India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel begins commercial operations in Varanasi
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No sand mining activities in Adichanallur village: HC | Madurai News - The Times of India https://share.google/S77DRS2EEauMl4Ebs
The Times of India
No sand mining activities in Adichanallur village: HC | Madurai News - The Times of India
Madurai: There shall never be sand mining activities anywhere near the Adichanallur historical site or within the Adichanallur village in Tuticorin di.
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UPSC allows 'centre of choice' to candidates with benchmark disabilities - The Hindu
https://www.thehindu.com/education/upsc-allows-centre-of-choice-to-candidates-with-benchmark-disabilities/article70387924.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/education/upsc-allows-centre-of-choice-to-candidates-with-benchmark-disabilities/article70387924.ece
The Hindu
UPSC allows 'centre of choice' to candidates with benchmark disabilities
UPSC introduces 'centre of choice' for candidates with benchmark disabilities, enhancing accessibility for all examination applicants.
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E-cigarette .mp4
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Out of the ongoing debate, what matters for Prelims is 👇:
E-Cigarettes in India
🔷Governing Law:
Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019 → Imposes a complete ban on e-cigarettes in India.
🔷What is Banned:
Production/Manufacture, Import/Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage, Advertisement.
➡️ All commercial activities are banned.
🔷Definition:
Electronic cigarette includes e-cigarettes, e-hookah, vape pens, heat-not-burn devices, ENDS, and any component/liquid used in such devices.
🔷Personal Possession:
Not banned, but cannot buy legally; cannot import even for self-use; large stock may be treated as intent to sell.
🔷Penalties:
• For storage/sale/distribution/transport:
– First offence: Jail up to 1 year; Fine up to ₹1 lakh
– Subsequent offence: Jail up to 3 years; Fine up to ₹5 lakh
• For manufacture/production: Jail up to 3 years; Fine up to ₹5 lakh
🔷Enforcement Powers:
Officers ≥ DSP rank may search, seize, and destroy e-cigarettes; destruction requires a court order.
E-Cigarettes in India
🔷Governing Law:
Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019 → Imposes a complete ban on e-cigarettes in India.
🔷What is Banned:
Production/Manufacture, Import/Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage, Advertisement.
➡️ All commercial activities are banned.
🔷Definition:
Electronic cigarette includes e-cigarettes, e-hookah, vape pens, heat-not-burn devices, ENDS, and any component/liquid used in such devices.
🔷Personal Possession:
Not banned, but cannot buy legally; cannot import even for self-use; large stock may be treated as intent to sell.
🔷Penalties:
• For storage/sale/distribution/transport:
– First offence: Jail up to 1 year; Fine up to ₹1 lakh
– Subsequent offence: Jail up to 3 years; Fine up to ₹5 lakh
• For manufacture/production: Jail up to 3 years; Fine up to ₹5 lakh
🔷Enforcement Powers:
Officers ≥ DSP rank may search, seize, and destroy e-cigarettes; destruction requires a court order.
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