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#environment25 The terms ‘chemicals of concern’ and ‘polymers of concern’ refer to substances and materials in plastics recognised for their significant risks to human health and the environment throughout their life cycles.

Source: DTE
#global25 Passed in 2006, following the 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah. It Aimed to end hostilities, ensure the security of Israel and Lebanon, and establish long-term peace along the Israel-Lebanon border. Also designed to prevent Hezbollah from using southern Lebanon as a base for military operations against Israel.

Source: The Indian Express
#initiatives25 As India's premier body representing the chemical industry, ICC represents more than 80% of Indian chemical Industry which is valued at $220 billion. This Award acknowledges the role played by ICC in promoting chemical safety, compliance with the Convention, and enhancing industry-wide security practices in India.

Source: PiB
#upscpyq OPCW 2 and 3 only
#history25 Farmers cleaning an ancient well near the historic Cumbum tank in Cumbum, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. The Cumbum tank, which is the second-largest man-made reservoir in Asia used for agriculture, was built by Princess Varadarajamma, wife of King Sri Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagar, in the 15th century.

Source: The Hindu
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#science25 Induced Non-Classical Monocytes (I-NCMs)

Source: The Hindu
#initiatives25 Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)

Source: PiB
Which of the following pair correctly matches the bordering countries of Lebanon?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
Yemen and Israel
18%
Egypt and Israel
62%
Syria and Israel
7%
Turkey and Israel
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Which greenhouse gas has maximum average residence time in the atmosphere?
Anonymous Quiz
42%
Chlorofluorocarbons
28%
Methane
14%
Nitrous oxide
16%
Water Vapour
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#global25 Fordo and Natanz

Source: The Hindu
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#history25 Who was Moinuddin Chishti, the most important figure in the spread of Sufism in India?

Source: The Indian Express
#history25 Who was Moinuddin Chishti, the most important figure in the spread of Sufism in India?

Source: The Indian Express
#history25 Who was Moinuddin Chishti, the most important figure in the spread of Sufism in India?

Source: The Indian Express
Whose disciple was Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti?
Anonymous Quiz
26%
Khwaja Abdal Chisti
25%
Shah Wali Ullah
44%
Khwaja Usman Haruni
5%
Mir Dard
1
The town of Chisht, from which the Sufi Chishti Silsila derives its name, is located in:
Anonymous Quiz
12%
Western Turkey
46%
Central Afghanistan
33%
Eastern Iran
9%
Eastern Iraq
1
With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? Identify the correct statement:
Anonymous Quiz
2%
Meditation and control of breath.
8%
Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place.
23%
Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience.
67%
All of the above
#science25 WOH G64

Source: The Indian Express
#science25 WOH G64

Source: The Indian Express
#polity25 Socialist, Secular in Preamble

Source: The Indian Express