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#SargassoSea is a region of the Atlantic Ocean bounded by 4 ocean currents forming an ocean gyre.
1) Gulf Stream on the west
2) North Atlantic Drift on the north
3) Canary Current on the east
4) North Atlantic Equatorial Current on the south

Unlike all other seas, it has no land boundaries. It is the only sea in the world which has no coast. It is distinguished from other parts of the Atlantic Ocean by its characteristic brown seaweed called Sargassum and often calm blue water.

Sargasso Sea is famous for its floating seaweed that covers large swathes of ocean. But it also boasts an astounding wealth of biodiversity that has earned it the nickname "The Floating Rainforest of the Sea."

The four ocean currents together forming a clockwise-circulating system of ocean currents termed the North Atlantic Gyre. Bermuda is near the western fringes of the sea.

The four ocean currents deposit the marine plants and refuse which they are carrying into this sea, yet the ocean water in the Sargasso Sea is distinctive for its deep blue color and exceptional clarity, with underwater visibility of up to 61m
๐Ÿ”†Directive Principles Of State policy DPSP

โœ… The constitution of India aims to establish not only political democracy but
also socioeconomic justice to the people to establish a welfare state.

โœ…These provisions are given in Part IV of Indian Constitution.

โœ… Directive Principles of state policy are in the form of instructions to the governments at the centre as well as states.

โœ…Though these principles are non justiciable, they are fundamental in the governance of the country.

โœ… The idea of the Directive Principles of State Policy has been taken from the
Irish Republic .


โœ…The Directive Principles of State policy were incorporated in our constitution in order to provide economic justice and to avoid concentration of wealth in the hands of few people.

โœ… The constitution covers from Article 36 to 51 as Directive Principles of State
Policy.

โœ…They are unique blend of socialistic, liberal, democratic and Gandhian Principles.

โœ… They describe as the โ€˜conscience of the constitutionโ€™.

โœ… In the โ€œState of Tamil Nadu etc. Vs L.Abu Kavur Baiโ€ case in 1984 , the Supreme court held that although directive principles of State Policy are not enforceable, yet the court should not avoid them
Push factors from countryside
Land shortage owing to inheritance laws,
sub-division of land and population pressure.
Unemployment in agriculture.
Poverty and crop failure.
Debts in rural areas, especially among tenant farmers.
Natural disasters.
Poor medical facilities.
Lack of educational opportunities.
Poor transport, housing, water, electricity, and sewage disposal.
Traditional way of life with limited social facilities for young people
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1.World Investment Report------UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
2.Human Development Index----UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
3.Gender Inequality Index-----UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
4.Millennium Development Goals------UNO (United Nations Organization)
5.Global Financial System Report------BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)
6.Global Innovation Index Published----INSEAD
7.World Development Report----IBRD (World Bank)
8.Ease of Doing Business-----IBRD (World Bank)
9.Global Talent Competitiveness Index------INSEAD
10.Intellectual Property Rights-----WTO (World Trade Organization)
11.The Energy Report & Living Planet Report by-----WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
12.Carbon Emission Index was Published by------UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)
13.Global Terrorism Index-----IEP (Individualized Education Programme)
14.Global Peace Index------IEP (Individualized Education Programme)
15.Global Money Laundering Report------FATF (Financial Action Task Force)
16.World Economic Outlook-----IMF (International Mone5tary Fund)
17.Global Competitive Index-----WEF (World Economic Forum)
18.Travel & Tourism Index-----WEF (World Economic Forum)
19.Environmental Performance Index-----WEF (World Economic Forum)
20.Global Information Index โ€”--WEF (World Economic Forum)
21.Levels and Trends in Child Mortality Report--UN Inter-agency Group
22.India State of Forest Report- Forest Survey of India
23.Interest Subvention Report Reserve Bank of India
24.Change the World List - DataFortune
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What is the name of cleanest river of India, which is located in village Mawlynnong in Meghalaya and acts as a natural divide between Jaintia and Khasi hills, before finally flowing into Bangladesh?
Anonymous Poll
54%
Dawki or Umngot river
24%
Kopli river
17%
Myntdu river
5%
Kulsi River
UPSC Civil Services Upsc Prelims Mains Exam Current Affairs GS Gk Tricks SSC CGL IAS IFS IPS EPFO PCS UPPCS MPPCS Bihar PCS
Dawki Or Umngot River Meghalaya
Popularly known as Dawki river, the Umngot river in Meghalaya is undisputedly the cleanest river in Asia with its crystal clear water. It originates from the Eastern Shillong Peak, which is located 1,800 m above sea level.

The river is in the village of Mawlynnong ("God's Own Garden") in Meghalaya, close to Indiaโ€™s border with Bangladesh, which is touted as Asiaโ€™s Cleanest Village.

Alongside cleanliness, the village has also achieved a rare feat โ€” a 100% literacy rate.

It acts as a natural divide between Jaintia and Khasi hills, before finally flowing into Bangladesh.

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โœ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ“œ โ€“ History Anniversaries!!!

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐Ÿ•‰๏ธ Arya Samaj โ€“ 150 years
2๏ธโƒฃ ๐Ÿš† Kakori Train Action โ€“ 100 years
3๏ธโƒฃ โœŠ Self-Respect Movement โ€“ 100 years
4๏ธโƒฃ ๐Ÿšฉ Vaikom Satyagraha โ€“ 100 years
5๏ธโƒฃ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Servants of India Society โ€“ 120 years
6๏ธโƒฃ ๐Ÿ“– Tulsidas โ€“ 500th Birth Anniversary
7๏ธโƒฃ ๐Ÿ’ฐ Dadabhai Naoroji โ€“ 200th Birth Anniversary
8๏ธโƒฃ ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel โ€“ 150th Birth Anniversary
9๏ธโƒฃ ๐ŸŒฟ Birsa Munda โ€“ 150th Birth Anniversary
๐Ÿ”Ÿ ๐ŸŽถ Vande Mataram โ€“ 150 years

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๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ Social Justice & Empowerment

๐Ÿซ SRESHTA โ€“ Residential education for SC students
๐Ÿ’ธ PM-AJAY โ€“ SC poverty alleviation
๐ŸŽ“ PM-YASASVI โ€“ OBC/EBC/DNT students
๐Ÿงถ TULIP โ€“ Artisan support
๐Ÿ’ผ PM-DAKSH โ€“ Skill development
๐Ÿš€ ASIIM โ€“ SC student entrepreneurship
๐Ÿ˜Š SMILE โ€“ Support for beggars & transgender persons
๐Ÿ’ณ VISVAS โ€“ Loans for SC/OBC/Safai Karamcharis
๐Ÿ•๏ธ SEED โ€“ DNT welfare
๐Ÿงน NAMASTE โ€“ Manual scavengers & waste pickers
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Bonn Convention: The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, also known as the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) or the Bonn Convention, is an international agreement that aims to conserve migratory species within their migratory ranges. India is a signatory to this Convention.
The *Lok Sabha defeated the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at advancing the 33% women's reservation without waiting for the mandated delimitation exercise.*
SWAYATT Initiative (Startups, Women and Youth Advantage through e-Transactions)

โ—Objective:
To increase participation of women-led enterprises and youth in government procurement.

โ—Features
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Enables startups, women entrepreneurs, youth, Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs), Self Help Groups (SHGs), and last-mile sellers to participate directly in government procurement.
-Implemented through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
-Based on the principle of social inclusion in public procurement.
-Addresses three major challenges faced by emerging enterprises:Access to markets, Access to finance,Access to value addition

โ—Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
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Online platform for government procurement, Known as Indiaโ€™s National Procurement Portal
-Used by ministries, departments and PSUs to buy goods and services

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Developed by DGS&D (Ministry of Commerce & Industry) with support from National e-Governance Division (MeitY)
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