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*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธMajor Ports on Eastern Coast*

*โ™Ÿ๏ธ1) Tutocorin (Tamil Nadu):-* artificial port located in Gulf of Mannar, all-weather port, trades in fertilizers and petrochemical products

*โ™Ÿ๏ธ2) Chennai (Tamil Nadu):-* artificial port, India's second busiest port

*โ™Ÿ๏ธ3) Ennore (Tamil Nadu):-* India's first corporatised port

*โ™Ÿ๏ธ4) Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh):-* deepest port of India, deals with the export of iron ore to Japan, with ship-building and fixing facilities

*โ™Ÿ๏ธ5) Paradip (Odisha):-* natural harbour, deals with the export of Iron and Aluminum

*โ™Ÿ๏ธ6) Haldia (West Bengal):-* riverine port, situated on Hugli River, known as Diamond Harbour, formed to relieve pressure on Kolkata port

*โ™Ÿ๏ธ7) Kolkata (West Bengal):-* riverine port, oldest operating port in India, constructed by British East India Company, trades in jute, tea, coal and steel.
*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธLEADER OF THE HOUSE*

โ™Ÿ๏ธUnder the Rules of Lok Sabha, the โ€˜Leader of the Houseโ€™ means the prime minister, if he is a member of the Lok Sabha, or a minister who is a member of the Lok Sabha and is nominated by the prime minister to function as the Leader of the House.

โ™Ÿ๏ธThere is also a โ€˜Leader of the Houseโ€™ in the Rajya Sabha. He is a minister and a member of the Rajya Sabha and is nominated by the prime minister to function as such.

โ™Ÿ๏ธThe leader of the house in either House is an important functionary and exercises direct influence on the conduct of business. He can also nominate a deputy leader of the House. The same functionary in USA is known as the โ€˜majority leaderโ€™.
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*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธList of Foreign Travellers Visited VIJAYANAGARA*

*โ™Ÿ๏ธAbu Abdullah/ lbn Batuta (Book:Rihla) -* Morocco - Harihara I
*โ™Ÿ๏ธNicolo de Conti -* Italy - Devaraya-II
*โ™Ÿ๏ธAbdur Razzaq -* Persia - Devaraya-II
*โ™Ÿ๏ธAthanasius Nikitin -* Russia - Virupaksha Raya II
*โ™Ÿ๏ธLudvico de Vorthema -* Italy - Krishna Deva Raya
*โ™Ÿ๏ธDuarte Barbosa -* Portugal - Krishna Deva Raya
*โ™Ÿ๏ธDominigo Paes -* Portugal - Krishna Deva Raya
*โ™Ÿ๏ธFernao Nuniz -* Portugal - Achyuta Deva Raya
*โ™Ÿ๏ธMarco Polo -* Venice - Achyuta Deva Raya

*Hit ๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ๐Ÿ‘Œ to Appreciate our Consistent Efforts.*
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*๐Ÿ›ถBhima Riverโ›ต*

๐ŸŒŠThe Bhima River (also known as the Chandrabagha River) is a major river in southwest India.
๐ŸŒŠIt is a major tributary of the Krishna River.

*๐Ÿ’งCourse*

๐ŸŒŠIt originates in the Bhimashankar hills near Karjat on the western side of the Western Ghats, inthe Pune District of Maharashtra.
๐ŸŒŠBhima flows southeast through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.
๐ŸŒŠThe Bhima River merges into the Krishna River at Kadlur (Raichur) in Karnataka.
๐ŸŒŠThis 861 km-long river has the Western Ghats on the west, the Balaghat Range in the north, and the Mahadeo Hills in the south.
๐ŸŒŠIt runs in a well-entrenched valley, and its banks are heavily populated.
๐ŸŒŠThe total basin area of the river is 48,631 sq. km, out of which 75 percent lie in the state of Maharashtra.
๐ŸŒŠThe river is rain-fed, and the volume of the river varies based on the monsoonal changes.
๐ŸŒŠMajor tributaries are the Sina and Nira rivers.
๐ŸŒŠPandharpur is an important pilgrimage centre located on the right bank of Bhima River.
*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธImportant Conferences Related to Environment*

โ™Ÿ๏ธRamsar Convention - 1971
โ™Ÿ๏ธConvention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora - 1973
โ™Ÿ๏ธMontreal Protocol - 1987
โ™Ÿ๏ธVienna Convention - 1988
โ™Ÿ๏ธConvention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - 1992
โ™Ÿ๏ธUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - 1992
โ™Ÿ๏ธBasel Convention - 1989
โ™Ÿ๏ธRio Summit - 1992
โ™Ÿ๏ธStockholm Convention - 2001
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety - 2000
โ™Ÿ๏ธUN-REDD - 2008
โ™Ÿ๏ธNagoya Protocol - 2010
โ™Ÿ๏ธMinamata Convention - 2013
๏ปฟ๏ปฟโ™Ÿ๏ธUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) - 1994
โ™Ÿ๏ธKyoto Protocol - 1997
โ™Ÿ๏ธRotterdam Convention - 1998
*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธSixth Schedule*

โ™Ÿ๏ธProvides power to tribal communities to administer tribal areas in Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, And Mizoram under art 244 (2) and art 275 (1) of the constitution.

*๐Ÿ’ŽAdvantages*

โ™Ÿ๏ธDemocratic devolution of powers
โ™Ÿ๏ธPreserves and promotes distinct culture of region
โ™Ÿ๏ธProtect agrarian rights such as land
โ™Ÿ๏ธEnhance transfer of funds

*๐Ÿ’ŽIssues*

โ™Ÿ๏ธLimited geographical coverage
โ™Ÿ๏ธFinancial mismanagement and rampant corruption
โ™Ÿ๏ธFinancial dependency over state authority
โ™Ÿ๏ธConflicts over consultation between governor and council of ministers
โ™Ÿ๏ธLack authority of resources for implementing schemes like mgnrega.
โ™Ÿ๏ธLack of codification of customary laws
โ™Ÿ๏ธLack of skilled professionals.

โ™Ÿ๏ธCreation of elected village councils
โ™Ÿ๏ธRegular election by state election commission
โ™Ÿ๏ธRecognize gram sabha under laws
โ™Ÿ๏ธBring transparency in planning, implementation, and monitoring of developmental programmes.
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*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธImpact of a Falling Rupee*

๐Ÿ’Ž *Mnemonic:-* "CRISIS"-- Rupee Depreciation Triggers an Economic CRISIS!

*โ™Ÿ๏ธC- Costlier Imports*- Crude oil, electronics, and raw materials become expensive.
*โ™Ÿ๏ธR- Rising Inflation-* Businesses pass higher import costs to consumers.
*โ™Ÿ๏ธI- Investor Flight-* Foreign investors withdraw capital from Indian markets.
*โ™Ÿ๏ธS- Shrinking Export Gains-* Inflation-driven input costs negate export benefits.
*โ™Ÿ๏ธI- Increasing Debt Burden-* Foreign debt becomes expensive, raising repayment costs.
*โ™Ÿ๏ธS- Stock Market Volatility-* Economic uncertainty reduces foreign investments.

*Hit ๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ๐Ÿ‘Œ To Appreciate our Consistent Efforts.*
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*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธRetired Judge*

โ™Ÿ๏ธAt any time, the chief justice of India can request a retired judge of the Supreme Court or a retired judge of a high court (who is duly qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court) to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period.

โ™Ÿ๏ธHe can do so only with the previous consent of the president and also of the person to be so appointed.

โ™Ÿ๏ธSuch a judge is entitled to such allowances as the president may determine.

โ™Ÿ๏ธHe will also enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a judge of Supreme Court. But, he will not otherwise be deemed to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
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*๐Ÿ”†Keywords in Preamble*

Trick- DR. Sushant Singh Saini
was fond of JaLEBI

โœ…D- Democratic
โœ…R- Republic
โœ…S- Sovereign
โœ…S- Social
โœ…S- Secular
โœ…J-Justice
โœ…L-Liberty
โœ…E-Equality
โœ…B-Brotherhood-word used in the preamble is โ€˜fraternityโ€™
โœ…I-Integrity
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*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธGreen Hydrogen Hubs โ€“ MNRE*

*๐Ÿ’ŽRecognised Ports:-*
โ™Ÿ๏ธDeendayal (Gujarat)
โ™Ÿ๏ธV.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu)
โ™Ÿ๏ธParadip (Odisha)

*๐Ÿ’ŽPurpose:-* Boost clean fuel innovation, green investments & industrial participation.

*๐Ÿ’ŽAbout NGHM (National Green Hydrogen Mission):-*
*โ™Ÿ๏ธLaunch:-* Jan 2023
*โ™Ÿ๏ธGoal:-* Make India a Global Hub for Green Hydrogen production, use & export.
*โ™Ÿ๏ธTarget:-* 5 MMT Green Hydrogen/year by 2030.
*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธBhakti Saint & their time Period*

โ™Ÿ๏ธShankara (788 - 820 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธRamanuja (1017-1137 A.D)
โ™Ÿ๏ธBasava (12th Century)
โ™Ÿ๏ธMadhva (1238-1319 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธRamanada (15th century)
โ™Ÿ๏ธKabir (1440-1510 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธChaitanya (1468-1533 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธGuru Nanak Dev (1469-1538 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธPurandara (15th century)
โ™Ÿ๏ธDadu Dayal (1544-1603 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธSurdas (1483-1563 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธVallabhacharya (1479-1531 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธShankaradeva (1499-1569 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธMirabai (1498-1563 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธHaridas (1478-1573 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธTulasidas (1532-1623 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธNamdeva (1270-1309 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธJnanesvar (1275-1296 AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธEknath (1533-1599AD)
โ™Ÿ๏ธTukaram (1608?- 1650AD).
*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธTricks to remember important Vanilla Countries in Indian Ocean*

*๐Ÿ’ŽTrick:- MalSy Gone Mad at MauRya*

*โ™Ÿ๏ธMal = Mayotte*

*โ™Ÿ๏ธSy = Seychelles*

*โ™Ÿ๏ธGone = cone =Comoros*

*โ™Ÿ๏ธMad = Madagascar*

*โ™Ÿ๏ธMau = Mauritius*

*โ™Ÿ๏ธRya = Reunion island*

*โ™Ÿ๏ธMaldives is no more member of Vanilla Islands.*
*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธPattachitra Painting*

*๐Ÿ’ŽOrigin*
โ™Ÿ๏ธPattachitra (Sanskrit: pata = cloth, chitra = picture) refers to scroll painting traditions from:
โšœ๏ธOdisha โ€“ associated with Jagannath cult (esp. Puri)
โšœ๏ธWest Bengal โ€“ distinct regional form

*๐Ÿ’ŽThemes*
โ™Ÿ๏ธMythological and devotional depictions:
โšœ๏ธJagannath, Krishna Leela, Hindu gods & goddesses
โšœ๏ธEpisodes from Puranas and Vaishnava lore

*๐Ÿ’ŽTechnique*
โ™Ÿ๏ธPainted on:
โšœ๏ธTreated cloth (coated with chalk-gum paste, polished)
โšœ๏ธPalm leaves (in some variations)
โ™Ÿ๏ธNatural pigments: vegetable & mineral-based
โ™Ÿ๏ธArtists are known as Chitrakars

*๐Ÿ’ŽStylistic Features*
โ™Ÿ๏ธBold black outlines, rich natural colors:
โšœ๏ธRed, yellow, blue, green, white
โ™Ÿ๏ธCharacteristic elements:
โšœ๏ธAlmond-shaped eyes, ornate jewelry, compact storytelling
โšœ๏ธIntricate decorative borders

*๐Ÿ’ŽNote*
โ™Ÿ๏ธA key form of narrative visual storytelling deeply linked to temple rituals, especially Rath Yatra in Puri.
*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธEight Fold Path of Buddhism*

*๐Ÿ’ŽTrick - EVIL SCAM*

*โ™Ÿ๏ธE - Right Effort*
*โ™Ÿ๏ธV - Right View*
*โ™Ÿ๏ธI - Right Intention*
*โ™Ÿ๏ธL - Right Livelihood*
*โ™Ÿ๏ธS - Right Speech*
*โ™Ÿ๏ธC - Right Concentration*
*โ™Ÿ๏ธA - Right Action*
*โ™Ÿ๏ธM - Right Mindfulness*

> *Hit ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿปโค๏ธ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป to Appreciate our Consistent Efforts*
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*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธIndiaโ€™s Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ*
Context:
A pictorial book on Indiaโ€™s 75 Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle as part of Azadi ka Mahotsav has been released in partnership with Amar Chitra Katha.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธRani Abakka,* the Queen of Ullal, Karnataka fought and defeated the mighty Portuguese in the 16th century.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธVelu Nachiyar,* the queen of Sivaganga was the first Indian queen to wage war against the British East India Company.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธJhalkari Bai,* was a woman soldier who grew to become one of the key advisors to the Rani of Jhansi and a prominent figure in the First War of Indian Independence, 1857.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธMatangini Hazra* was a brave freedom fighter from Bengal, who laid down her life while agitating against the British.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธGulab Kaur* was a freedom fighter who abandoned her own hopes and dreams of a life abroad to fight for and mobilise the Indian people against the British Raj.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธChakali Ilamma* was a revolutionary woman who fought against the injustice of zamindars during the Telangana rebellion in the mid-1940s.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธPadmaja Naidu,* the daughter of Sarojini Naidu and a freedom fighter in her own right, who would later become Governor of West Bengal and a humanitarian after Independence.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธBishni Devi Shah,* a woman who inspired large number of people in Uttarakhand to join the freedom movement.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธSubhadra Kumari Chauhan* was one of the greatest Hindi poets, who was also a prominent figure in the freedom movement.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธDurgawati Devi* was the brave woman who provided safe passage to Bhagat Singh after the killing of John Saunders and much more during her revolutionary days.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธSucheta Kripalani,* a prominent freedom fighter, became independent Indiaโ€™s first woman Chief Minister of UP Government.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธAccamma Cherian,* an inspirational leader of the freedom movement in Travancore, Kerala, she was given the name โ€˜Jhansi Rani of Tranvancoreโ€™ by Mahatma Gandhi.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธAruna Asaf Ali* was an inspirational freedom fighter who is perhaps best remembered for hoisting the Indian National flag in Mumbai during the Quit India Movement in 1942.

โ™Ÿ๏ธ *Durgabai Deshmukh,* a tireless worker for the emancipation of women in Andhra Pradesh, she was also an eminent freedom fighter and member of the Constituent Assembly.

*โ™Ÿ๏ธRani Gaidinliu* , the Naga spiritual and political leader, led an armed uprising against the British in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam.

โ™Ÿ๏ธ *Usha Mehta* was a freedom fighter from a very young age, who is remembered for organizing an underground radio station during the Quit India Movement of 1942.

โ™Ÿ๏ธ *Parbati Giri* , one of Odishaโ€™s most prominent women freedom fighters, was called the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha for her work in the upliftment of her people.

โ™Ÿ๏ธ *Tarkeshwari Sinha,* a prominent freedom fighter during the Quit India Movement, she went on to become an eminent politician in the early decades of independent India.

โ™Ÿ๏ธ *Snehlata Varma* , a freedom fighter and tireless worker for the education and upliftment of women in Mewar, Rajasthan.

โ™Ÿ๏ธ *Tileshwari Baruah,* one of Indiaโ€™s youngest martyrs, she was shot at the age of 12 by the British, during the Quit India Movement, when she and some freedom fighters tried to unfurl the Tricolour atop a police station.
*Supporting Balanced Fertilization:*
*Nutrient-Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi 2025โ€“26*


_Ensuring affordability and productivity in Indian agriculture_

Key Highlights

๐ŸŒพ The Government *approved the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi 2025โ€“26* , effective from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, covering Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers, including DAP and NPKS grades.

๐Ÿ’ฐ The *tentative budgetary requirement for Rabi 2025โ€“26* is approximately *โ‚น37,952 crore ,about โ‚น736 crore higher* than the budgetary requirement for the Kharif 2025 season.

๐Ÿ“Š Over *โ‚น2.04 lakh crore allocated* between 2022โ€“23 and 2024โ€“25 towards *NBS subsidies* , ensuring affordable access to fertilizers.

๐Ÿญ NBS has driven *significant growth in domestic fertilizer production* , with P&K fertilizers (DAP and NPKS) output *increasing from 112.19 LMT in 2014 to 168.55 LMT in 2025* (as on 30.12.2025), reflecting over *50% growth* during the period.
*๐Ÿ›ก๏ธFIRST ANGLO-MYSORE WAR*

โ™Ÿ๏ธThe First Anglo-Mysore War (1767โ€“1769) was the first of four military conflicts fought between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company, along with its allies. It marked the beginning of a series of struggles for control in South India.

*๐Ÿ’ŽBackground*
โ™Ÿ๏ธThe war took place in South India.
โ™Ÿ๏ธHyder Ali, the de facto ruler of Mysore, had risen to power and posed a serious threat to British interests in the region.
โ™Ÿ๏ธThe British East India Company sought to check Hyder Aliโ€™s growing influence.
โ™Ÿ๏ธMysore had strategic alliances with the French, while the British were allied with the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabadโ€”at least initially.

*๐Ÿ’ŽCauses of the War*
โ™Ÿ๏ธExpansionist ambitions of both the British and Hyder Ali.
โ™Ÿ๏ธBreakdown of trust between the East India Company and Indian rulers.
โ™Ÿ๏ธStrategic interests in the Carnatic region and control over South India.
โ™Ÿ๏ธMysoreโ€™s alliance with the French, which threatened British influence.

*๐Ÿ’ŽKey Events*
โ™Ÿ๏ธHyder Ali surprised the British with his swift military tactics and alliance with the Nizam of Hyderabad (though the Nizam later switched sides).
โ™Ÿ๏ธHyder Ali launched an invasion of the Carnatic, reaching as close as Madras (now Chennai).
โ™Ÿ๏ธThe British forces were unprepared and suffered several defeats.
โ™Ÿ๏ธEventually, both sides agreed to negotiate due to military exhaustion and lack of support.

*๐Ÿ’ŽOutcome*
โ™Ÿ๏ธThe war ended with the Treaty of Madras in 1769.
โ™Ÿ๏ธThe treaty promised mutual restitution of conquered territories and mutual defense.
It did not resolve underlying tensions, leading to future conflicts.

*๐Ÿ’ŽSignificance*
โ™Ÿ๏ธThe war exposed weaknesses in the British military position in South India.
โ™Ÿ๏ธIt elevated Hyder Aliโ€™s reputation as a skilled military leader.
โ™Ÿ๏ธThe British failure to honor the Treaty of Madras later contributed to the Second Anglo-Mysore War.