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V. Narayanan appointed new Space Secretary and ISRO chief - The Hindu
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/v-narayanan-appointed-new-space-secretary-and-isro-chief/article69073962.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/v-narayanan-appointed-new-space-secretary-and-isro-chief/article69073962.ece
The Hindu
V. Narayanan appointed new Space Secretary and ISRO chief
Dr. V. Narayanan appointed new Space Secretary and ISRO Chairman, succeeding S. Somanath from January 14.
Forwarded from Agents of UPSC CSE ๐ฉ
'Surya Kiran' is a joint military exercise between India and ____.
Anonymous Quiz
19%
A. Japan
5%
B. China
12%
C. Bangladesh
64%
D. Nepal
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Trump has announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the โGulf of America.โ
He also demanded that Mexico take action to stop the flow of millions of migrants heading toward the U.S.
Additionally, he announced that the U.S. will impose tariffs on Mexico.
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He also demanded that Mexico take action to stop the flow of millions of migrants heading toward the U.S.
Additionally, he announced that the U.S. will impose tariffs on Mexico.
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Voltas AC
"Jab ye chalta hai toh lagta hai jaise Gaana baj raha ho"
Voltas AC - Gaana
Lake Volta - Ghana
#geography
"Jab ye chalta hai toh lagta hai jaise Gaana baj raha ho"
Voltas AC - Gaana
Lake Volta - Ghana
#geography
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Forwarded from Agents of UPSC CSE ๐ฉ (Maverick)
โก๏ธIndonesia becomes full member of BRICS
Brazil, which holds the rotating presidency of the grouping in 2025, has announced the official membership of the country.
๐ Indonesia's bid to join the bloc had been approved during a summit in 2023 in Johannesburg.
Last year, the grouping expanded with ๐ฎ๐ทIran, ๐ช๐ฌEgypt, ๐ช๐นEthiopia and the ๐ฆ๐ชUnited Arab Emirates becoming full members.
Brazil, which holds the rotating presidency of the grouping in 2025, has announced the official membership of the country.
๐ Indonesia's bid to join the bloc had been approved during a summit in 2023 in Johannesburg.
Last year, the grouping expanded with ๐ฎ๐ทIran, ๐ช๐ฌEgypt, ๐ช๐นEthiopia and the ๐ฆ๐ชUnited Arab Emirates becoming full members.
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"Kali Yuga must be conquered within you. The Golden Age will first return to your soul."
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In India, the term 'hot money' is used to refer to
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Anonymous Quiz
41%
(a) Currency + Reserves with the RBI
7%
(b) Net GDR
23%
(c) Net Foreign Direct Investment
29%
(d) Foreign Portfolio Investment
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Forwarded from Agents of UPSC CSE ๐ฉ (Maverick)
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas
Event Details:
๐๏ธ The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 9, 2025, in Bhubaneswar.
๐ Theme: Diasporaโs Contribution to a Viksit Bharat.
Significance:
๐ January 9 commemorates Mahatma Gandhiโs return to India from South Africa in 1915.
๐๏ธ Held biennially to honor the contributions of the Indian diaspora to their homeland.
Indian Diaspora:
๐ The diaspora includes 3.5 crore Overseas Indians, categorized as:
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs): ๐ Indian residents abroad.
Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs): ๐ Foreign nationals of Indian origin with OCI cards.
Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs): ๐ฅ Merged with OCI in 2015.
History and Origins:
๐ฐ๏ธ The idea for PBD was proposed by the High-Level Committee on Indian Diaspora (2002), led by L.M. Singhvi.
๐ First celebrated in 2003, and since 2015, the event has been held biennially.
Event Details:
๐๏ธ The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 9, 2025, in Bhubaneswar.
๐ Theme: Diasporaโs Contribution to a Viksit Bharat.
Significance:
๐ January 9 commemorates Mahatma Gandhiโs return to India from South Africa in 1915.
๐๏ธ Held biennially to honor the contributions of the Indian diaspora to their homeland.
Indian Diaspora:
๐ The diaspora includes 3.5 crore Overseas Indians, categorized as:
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs): ๐ Indian residents abroad.
Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs): ๐ Foreign nationals of Indian origin with OCI cards.
Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs): ๐ฅ Merged with OCI in 2015.
History and Origins:
๐ฐ๏ธ The idea for PBD was proposed by the High-Level Committee on Indian Diaspora (2002), led by L.M. Singhvi.
๐ First celebrated in 2003, and since 2015, the event has been held biennially.
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Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award:
๐ The highest honor for Overseas Indians, recognizing contributions to India's global standing and diaspora welfare.
๐ In 2025, 27 awardees will be honored by President Droupadi Murmu.
Diaspora Statistics (2024):
USA: ๐บ๐ธ 54 lakh, UAE: ๐ฆ๐ช 35 lakh, Canada: ๐จ๐ฆ 28 lakh, Saudi Arabia: ๐ธ๐ฆ 24 lakh.
๐ต 2023 remittances: Approx. $125 billion.
Diplomatic and Political Role:
๐ค The diaspora strengthens Indiaโs ties with host countries.
๐ Events like "Howdy Modi" (2019) highlight the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in global politics.
๐ The highest honor for Overseas Indians, recognizing contributions to India's global standing and diaspora welfare.
๐ In 2025, 27 awardees will be honored by President Droupadi Murmu.
Diaspora Statistics (2024):
USA: ๐บ๐ธ 54 lakh, UAE: ๐ฆ๐ช 35 lakh, Canada: ๐จ๐ฆ 28 lakh, Saudi Arabia: ๐ธ๐ฆ 24 lakh.
๐ต 2023 remittances: Approx. $125 billion.
Diplomatic and Political Role:
๐ค The diaspora strengthens Indiaโs ties with host countries.
๐ Events like "Howdy Modi" (2019) highlight the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in global politics.
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๐ฎ๐ณ๐ช๐บ India has surpassed Saudi Arabia to become Europe's largest supplier of refined fuels.
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States have money for freebies, but not for judges: Supreme Court
"When it comes to paying judges, states often cite financial constraints. However, during elections, we see announcements of freebies...like promises made by political parties where assurances of paying 2,100-โน2,500 are made to win polls," it said
"When it comes to paying judges, states often cite financial constraints. However, during elections, we see announcements of freebies...like promises made by political parties where assurances of paying 2,100-โน2,500 are made to win polls," it said
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Chhattisgarh Embraces Green GDP Model ๐ฟ
โ๏ธ Why in News?
๐ฑ Chhattisgarh has become the first Indian state to implement the Green GDP model, integrating the ecological contributions of forests into its economic framework.
โ๏ธ Objectives
๐ฑ Aligns forest benefits such as clean air, water conservation, and biodiversity with economic progress.
๐ฑ Encourages eco-conscious policies for sustainable growth.
โ๏ธ What is Green GDP?
๐ฑ A measure of economic performance that accounts for environmental impacts.
๐ฑ Factors in resource depletion and pollution for a more comprehensive evaluation of economic health.
@AgentsofUPSCCAPF
โ๏ธ Why in News?
๐ฑ Chhattisgarh has become the first Indian state to implement the Green GDP model, integrating the ecological contributions of forests into its economic framework.
โ๏ธ Objectives
๐ฑ Aligns forest benefits such as clean air, water conservation, and biodiversity with economic progress.
๐ฑ Encourages eco-conscious policies for sustainable growth.
โ๏ธ What is Green GDP?
๐ฑ A measure of economic performance that accounts for environmental impacts.
๐ฑ Factors in resource depletion and pollution for a more comprehensive evaluation of economic health.
@AgentsofUPSCCAPF
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