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Constitutional Provisions: Articles 1–3

• Article 1: Defines India as having 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
• Article 2: Pertains to the admission or establishment of new states. Sikkim was added via the 36th Constitutional Amendment.
• Article 3: Empowers Parliament to change the name or boundaries of states, merge two states into one, or create a new state from an existing one. Examples include the renaming of Kerala to "Keralam" and the formation of Telangana.

Citizenship (Articles 9 and 11)

• Article 9: If a person acquires citizenship of another country, their Indian citizenship is automatically terminated.
• Article 11: Grants Parliament the power to legislate on all matters related to citizenship.

Judicial Review (Article 13)

• Article 13: Empowers the Supreme Court to strike down any law made by Parliament if it is inconsistent with fundamental rights. This is referred to as the power of judicial review.

Right to Equality (Articles 14–18)

• Article 14: Covers equality before the law and equal protection of laws.
• Article 15(1): Prohibits the state from discriminating against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
• Article 15(6): Provides 10% reservation for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections), introduced via the 103rd Constitutional Amendment.
• Article 16: Deals with equality of opportunity in public employment; it also includes the 10% EWS reservation.
• Article 17: Abolishes untouchability.
• Article 18: Abolishes titles, with exceptions for military and academic distinctions.

Right to Freedom (Articles 19–22)

• Article 19: Guarantees freedom of speech and expression.
  • 19(1)(a): Freedom of speech and expression, which includes the right to speak and the right to remain silent.
  • 19(1)(b): Right to assemble peacefully and without arms.
  • 19(1)(c): Right to form associations/unions.
  • 19(1)(d): Right to move freely throughout India.
  • 19(1)(e): Right to reside in any part of India.
  • 19(1)(f): Right to property (repealed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment, 1978).
  • 19(1)(g): Right to practice any profession or occupation.
• Article 20: Provides protection in respect of conviction for offenses. No person shall be punished for the same offense more than once, and no person shall be compelled to be a witness against themselves.
• Article 21: Guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. Judicial interpretations include the right to travel abroad (Maneka Gandhi case), the right to privacy (Puttaswamy case), and the decriminalization of consensual same-sex relations (Navtej Singh Johar case).
• Article 21A: Right to education, added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment, 2002.
• Article 22: Provides protection against arrest and detention.

Right Against Exploitation (Articles 23–24)

• Article 23: Prohibits human trafficking and forced labor (begar).
• Article 24: Prohibits the employment of children in factories.

Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25–28)

• Article 25: Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion. Conversion is not an offense, but forced conversion is.
• Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs.
• Article 27: No taxes shall be levied for the promotion of any particular religion.
• Article 28: Regulates attendance at religious instruction or worship in certain educational institutions.

Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29–30)

• Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities, including their language, script, and culture.
• Article 30: Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.

Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)

• Article 32: Right to constitutional remedies. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described this as the "heart and soul" of the Constitution. The Supreme Court can issue five types of writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Quo-Warranto, Certiorari, and Prohibition.

Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 37–51)

• Article 37: States that DPSP is not enforceable by any court.
• Article 38: Directs the state to promote the welfare of the people.
• Article 39(a): Ensures citizens have the right to an adequate means of livelihood.
• Article 39(d): Equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
• Article 39A: Free legal aid (added by the 42nd Amendment). This led to the establishment of NALSA (National Legal Services Authority) in 1995.
• Article 40: Organization of village panchayats.
• Article 41: Right to work, education, and public assistance.
• Article 42: Provision for maternity relief.
• Article 43: Management of industries.
• Article 43B: Promotion of cooperative societies (added by the 97th Constitutional Amendment).
• Article 44: Uniform Civil Code. States that have brought/passed bills include Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam.
• Article 48: Organization of agriculture and animal husbandry.
• Article 48A: Protection of environment (added by the 42nd Amendment).
• Article 49: Protection of monuments and places of national importance.
• Article 50: Separation of the judiciary from the executive.
• Article 51: Promotion of international peace.

Fundamental Duties (Article 51A)

• Article 51A: Fundamental duties added by the 42nd Amendment on the recommendation of the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee. Originally 10 duties; the 11th duty (education for children aged 6–14) was added by the 86th Amendment, 2002.

The President (Articles 52–61)

• Article 52: There shall be a President of India.
• Article 53: Executive power of the Union.
• Article 54: Election of the President (by elected MPs and MLAs).
• Article 55: Manner of election (indirect election via single transferable vote system).
• Article 56: Term of office.
• Article 57: Eligibility for re-election.
• Article 58: Qualifications (minimum age 35 years).
• Article 59: Conditions of office.
• Article 60: Oath of office.
• Article 61: Procedure for impeachment of the President.

Age Requirements for Public Office

• 35 years: President, Vice-President, Governor.
• 30 years: Rajya Sabha MP, Member of Legislative Council (MLC).
• 25 years: Lok Sabha MP, MLA, Chief Minister, Prime Minister.
• 21 years: Local governance elections.
• 18 years: Voting age (amended by the 61st Constitutional Amendment).

The Vice-President (Articles 63–69)

• Article 63: There shall be a Vice-President of India.
• Article 64: Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• Article 66: Election of the Vice-President by Parliament.
• Article 67: Term of office.
• Article 69: Oath of office.

Miscellaneous Executive and Legislative Provisions

• Article 71: Supreme Court decides disputes regarding the election of the President or Vice-President.
• Article 72: Pardoning power of the President (includes court-martial and death sentences).
• Article 74: Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President, headed by the Prime Minister.
• Article 75(2): Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President.
• Article 75(3): Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
• Article 76: Attorney General of India (can participate in meetings and debates but cannot vote).
• Article 77: Conduct of business of the Government of India.
• Article 79: Parliament consists of the President and two Houses.
• Article 80: Composition of Rajya Sabha.
• Article 81: Composition of Lok Sabha.
• Article 82: Delimitation Commission.
• Article 85: Sessions of Parliament, prorogation, and dissolution.
• Article 93: Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
• Article 105: Powers and privileges of MPs.
• Article 108: Joint sitting of Parliament (summoned by the President, presided over by the Speaker; if absent, the Deputy Speaker or Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides; the Vice-President does not preside).

Legislative and Constitutional Provisions

• Article 93: Pertains to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
• Article 105: Specifies the powers and privileges of Lok Sabha MPs.
• Article 108: Provisions for a joint sitting of Parliament. It is summoned by the President and presided over by the Speaker. If the Speaker is absent, the Deputy Speaker or the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides. The Vice-President does not preside over or hold membership in a joint sitting.
• Article 109: Special procedure for Money Bills.
• Article 110: Definition of Money Bills.
• Article 112: Annual Financial Statement (Budget).
• Article 115: Grants.
• Article 123: Ordinance-making power of the President. The duration is a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 7.5 months.
• Article 124: Establishment of the Supreme Court. Initially 1+7 judges; currently 1+37.
• Article 129: Supreme Court is a Court of Record.
• Article 131: Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
• Article 142: Enforcement of decrees and orders of the Supreme Court (complete justice).
• Article 143: Power of the President to consult the Supreme Court.
• Article 148: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
• Article 153: Governors of states.
• Article 155: Appointment of the Governor by the President.
• Article 156: Term of office of the Governor.
• Article 159: Oath of the Governor.
• Article 161: Pardoning power of the Governor.
• Article 163: Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor.
• Article 165: Advocate General for the state.
• Article 167: Duties of the Chief Minister regarding the furnishing of information to the Governor.
• Article 168: Constitution of Legislatures in states.
• Article 169: Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils. States with Legislative Councils include Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
• Article 170: Composition of Legislative Assemblies.
• Article 171: Composition of Legislative Councils.
• Article 176: Special address by the Governor.
• Article 200: Assent to bills by the Governor.
• Article 201: Bills reserved for consideration by the President.
• Article 213: Ordinance-making power of the Governor during the recess of the state legislature.
• Article 214: High Courts for states. There are currently 25 High Courts; the latest is the Amravati High Court.
• Article 215: High Court as a Court of Record.
• Article 226: Power of High Courts to issue writs.
• Article 231: Establishment of a common High Court for two or more states.
• Article 239: Administration of Union Territories.
• Article 239AA: Provisions regarding Delhi.
• Article 241: High Courts for Union Territories (e.g., Delhi High Court, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court).
• Article 243: Definition of Gram Panchayats.
• Article 243G: Powers of Panchayats.
• Article 243I: Finance Commission for states.
• Article 243Y: Finance Commission for Municipalities.
• Article 243K: State Election Commission for Panchayats.
• Article 243ZA: State Election Commission for Municipalities.
• Article 243ZD: District Planning Committee.
• Article 243ZE: Metropolitan Planning Committee.
• Article 249: Power of Parliament to legislate on matters in the State List in the national interest, if passed by the Rajya Sabha with a special majority.
• Article 262: Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers.
• Article 263: Inter-State Council.
• Article 266: Consolidated Fund of India and the states.
• Article 267: Contingency Fund of India.
• Article 279A: GST Council.
• Article 280: Finance Commission. The first Finance Commission was chaired by K.C. Neogy.
• Article 300: Right to property.
• Article 312: All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFS).
• Article 315: Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the states (UPSC and State PCS).
• Article 323: Reports of Public Service Commissions.
• Article 324: Election Commission of India.
• Article 326: Adult suffrage.
• Article 330: Reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha.
• Article 331: Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha (now terminated).
• Article 332: Reservation of seats for SCs and STs in Legislative Assemblies.
• Article 333: Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in Legislative Assemblies (terminated by the 104th Constitutional Amendment).
• Article 338: National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
• Article 338A: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (added by the 89th Constitutional Amendment).
• Article 338B: National Commission for Backward Classes (added by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment).
• Article 344: Commission and Committee of Parliament on official language.
• Article 350A: Instruction in mother tongue at the primary stage.
• Article 352: Proclamation of Emergency. Requires written permission from the Cabinet (added by the 44th Constitutional Amendment).
• Article 356: President's Rule in case of failure of constitutional machinery in states.
• Article 360: Financial Emergency.
• Article 368: Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution.
• Article 370: Special provisions for Jammu and Kashmir.
• Article 371A: Special provisions for Nagaland.
• Article 371B: Special provisions for Assam.
• Article 371C: Special provisions for Manipur.
• Article 371D: Special provisions for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
• Article 371E: Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh.
• Article 371F: Special provisions for Sikkim.
• Article 371G: Special provisions for Mizoram.
• Article 371H: Special provisions for Arunachal Pradesh.
• Article 371I: Special provisions for Goa.
• Article 371J: Special provisions for Karnataka.
• Article 393: Short title (Constitution of India).
• Article 394: Commencement of 16 articles on November 26, 1949.
• Article 395: Repeal of the 1935 Act and the 1947 Act.

World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)

• Launched by China.
• Launch: The organization was launched in Shanghai, China, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC).
• Objective: To promote the use of AI in the civil sector in an inclusive and non-discriminatory manner. It aims to address the concern that while humans may discriminate against each other, AI machines should not.
• Headquarters: Located in Shanghai, China.
• Membership: Comprises 29 founding countries. India is not a member.
• Training Goal: The organization aims to train 5,000 people over a period of 5 years.

ECOWAS

• Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye elected as the new President.
• Full Form: Economic Community of West African States.
• Nature of Organization: A coalition/community of countries in West Africa.
• Establishment: Founded in 1975 by 15 West African countries.
• Headquarters: Abuja, Nigeria.
• 69th General Session: Held in Sierra Leone.
• New President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye (from Senegal) was appointed as the new president of the organization.
• Membership Status: India is not a member of ECOWAS.
• Observer Status: India has been an observer (parivekshak) of the organization since 2004.
• President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye (from Senegal) has been appointed as the new president.
• Senegal Capital: Dakar.

Q-Denga

• India's first dengue vaccine approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization.

Lokmanya Tilak National Award

• National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to be honored.
• Recipient: Ajit Doval, the National Security Advisor (NSA) of India.
• Award Ceremony: Scheduled for August 1 in Pune.
• Significance of Date: August 1 marks the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak (who passed away on August 1, 1920). This year marks the 106th anniversary.
• Award Criteria: Recognized for his contributions to Indian security and actions against terrorism.
• Historical Context: The Non-Cooperation Movement was initiated by Mahatma Gandhi following the death of Tilak in 1920.
• Award History: The award was established in 1983. The first recipient was socialist leader S.M. Joshi.

Chess Grandmaster

• Rathanvel V.S. became India's 99th Grandmaster.
• 93rd: Arav Dhangla.
• 94th: Mayank (noted as the first Grandmaster from Northeast India/Assam).
• 95th: Aranya Ghosh (West Bengal).
• 96th: Ethan Vaz.
• 97th: Harshavardhan.
• 98th: Aswath.
• 99th: Rathanvel V.S. (from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu).
  • Qualification: Achieved the required 2500 rating at the Guwahati Open 2026.
• Note on Women's Grandmasters: Divya Deshmukh is the latest female Grandmaster (88th overall).

Shabd Lok

• India's first immersive language museum inaugurated by Union Minister Amit Shah in Kolkata.
• Purpose: An immersive language museum designed to preserve India's linguistic heritage, including scripts, literature, and culture.
• Focus: Primarily focuses on the 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
• Administrative Oversight: Under the Ministry of Culture.
• Meaning: The name translates to "Museum of Word."
• Visual Context: The museum features West Bengal Chief Minister Subhendu Adhikari.

Semiconductor Skill Centers

• NIELIT to establish two Centers of Excellence in Ahmedabad and Guwahati.
• Implementing Agency: National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT).
• Objective: To promote skill development in the semiconductor sector, specifically for B.Tech and M.Tech students, to create a skilled workforce for chip manufacturing.
• Locations: Two Centers of Excellence are being established:
  • Ahmedabad (Gujarat).
  • Guwahati (Assam).
  • Funding: The government has allocated approximately ₹1.28 lakh crore (specifically mentioned as 127,500 crore) for this mission.

Belwa Minapur Link Channel

• 68 km long project inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Bihar.
• Length: 68.80 km.
• Inauguration: Inaugurated by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary.
  • Belwa Ghat: Located in the Sheohar district.
  • Minapur: Located in the Muzaffarpur district.
• Purpose: The channel connects these two locations.

Operation Vajra

• Central Bureau of Narcotics seized Tramadol tablets worth 12 crore.
• Implementing Agency: Central Bureau of Narcotics (under the Revenue Department).
• Objective: To curb the illegal trafficking of high-strength drugs.
• Action Taken: Seized ₹12 crore worth of Tramadol tablets from Bengaluru, Delhi, and Kochi.
• Legal Framework: The operation was conducted under the NDPS Act, 1985.
• Destination: The seized consignment was intended for supply to Guinea-Bissau (a country in Africa).
• Drug Characteristics: Tramadol is a high-strength drug that increases pain tolerance.

National Commission for Minorities

• Harjit Singh Grewal appointed as Chairman.
• Appointment: Harjit Singh Grewal has been appointed as the new head (Chairman) of the National Commission for Minorities.
• Predecessor: He succeeds Iqbal Singh Lalpura, who had resigned from the position.
• Constitutional Basis for Minorities: Minorities in India are categorized based on two criteria: religious and linguistic.
• Legal Status: It is a statutory body, not a constitutional body.
• Establishment: It was established under an Act of Parliament in 1992.

Lakadong Turmeric Mission

• Launch: Launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma.
• Key Feature: Lakadong turmeric is known for its high curcumin content, which contributes to its quality.
• GI Tag: The Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Lakadong turmeric is held by Meghalaya.

AI Impact Summit (India)

• Event Details: Held in Delhi from February 16 to 21, 2026.
• Theme: "AI for All."

Global AI Conferences

• First Global AI Conference: Held in Bletchley, England.

Geography of Shanghai

• Location: Situated on the banks of the Yangtze River.
• River Significance: The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia.

T20 Cricket

• Harmanpreet Kaur became the first cricketer in history to play 200 T20 International matches.

Solicitor General

• Tushar Mehta has been appointed to the post.

Khir Bhawani Mela

• An annual fair held in Jammu and Kashmir.

Time Out (TimeOut.com) Ranking

• Jaipur is the only Indian city included in the list of the world's 20 best cities for art and culture.

QS World Future Skills Index 2027

• India's Rank: India holds the 13th position.

Space Agencies Meeting

• Held in Bengaluru.

Agriculture Meeting

• Held in Indore.

Employment Meeting

• Held in Thiruvananthapuram.

Tourism Meeting

• Scheduled for August in Jaipur.

Culture Meeting

• Held in Varanasi.

Disaster Management Meeting

• Held in Puri.

Location

• The project has been initiated in Maharashtra.

Global Prestige Award (UK Parliament)

• Recipient: Harshvardhan, the president of the Bihar Cricket Association, received this award.

Q-Denga Vaccine

• Approval: Approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization.
• Purpose: It is India's first vaccine for the dengue virus.
• Type: It is a tetravalent vaccine, meaning it is effective against all four dengue variants (DENV 1, 2, 3, and 4).
• Dosage: Two doses of 0.5 ml each, with a 3-month interval between the first and second dose.
• Target Age Group: Individuals aged 4 to 60 years.
• Regulatory Basis: Approved under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
• Manufacturer: Developed by the German company Takeda.
• Disease Impact: Dengue affects blood platelets (also known as bimbanu), which are responsible for blood clotting.
• Dosage: 0.5 ml per dose.

Dengue Virus Transmission

• Pathogen: The disease is caused by a virus.
• Vector: The female Aedes aegypti (mada Aedes aegypti) mosquito acts as the carrier/vector for the virus.

Dengue Virus Control Measures

• Vector: The female Aedes aegypti mosquito acts as the carrier (vector) for the dengue virus.
• Breeding Habitat: The mosquito lays larvae in clean and stagnant water.
  • Biological Control: Using Gambusia fish, which consume mosquito larvae.
  • Chemical Control: Pouring kerosene (kerosene oil) into the water. This reduces the surface tension of the water, causing the larvae to drown and die.

3D Printed Artificial Reef Module

• Location: Established in Tamil Nadu.

Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru)

• Ranking: Recognized as the world's third most family-friendly airport.

Supercomputing

• Global Ranking: A Chinese supercomputer has surpassed the USA's supercomputer to become the world's fastest.
• Name: The supercomputer is named "Line Sign" (as per transcript).

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

• Entry Route: The first batch enters China via the Nathu La Pass.
• Nathu La Pass Location: Sikkim.
• Alternative Route: The Lipulekh Pass, located in Uttarakhand.

Lokmanya Tilak: Publications and Statements

• Famous Statement: "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it."
• Origin of Statement: Stated during the 1916 Lucknow Session.
  • Kesari: Published in Marathi language.
  • Maratha: Published in English language.
  • Gita Rahasya
  • The Arctic Home of the Vedas

Deccan Education Society

• Establishment: Founded in Pune by Lokmanya Tilak in 1884.
• Establishment: Founded in Pune in 1884 by Lokmanya Tilak.

Current Official Designations

• Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): N.S. Raja Subramani (noted as the third CDS).
• Intelligence Bureau (IB) Head: Mahesh Dixit.

Home Rule League Movement

• Commencement: Started in 1916.
• Key Participants: Lokmanya Tilak and Annie Besant.

Statue of Rishi Sushruta

• Location: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Subject: Bronze statue of Rishi Sushruta, the father of surgery.

Mekedatu Dam

• River: Located on the Kaveri River.

FIFA Disciplinary Action

• Action: The football association of Nepal has been suspended for violating operational rules.

Constitution Murder Day (Samvidhan Hatya Divas)

• Date: Observed on June 25.
• Context: Commemorates the third emergency imposed in India in 1975 based on internal disturbance.

International Big Cat Alliance

• Membership: Bangladesh has joined as the 27th member.
• Meeting Location: Delhi.
• Establishment: India established the alliance in 2023.

Naval Vessel Launches (Kolkata)

• Vessels: INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray were unveiled in Kolkata.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

• Status: Recognized as a Navratna company (29th).
• Location: Based in Kolkata.

Ethiopia Prime Minister

• Election Result: Abiy Ahmed has been re-elected as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia for a second consecutive term.

Operation Amritat

• Purpose: India provided humanitarian aid to Venezuela under this operation.

Intelligence Bureau (IB)

• Appointment: Mahesh Dixit has been appointed as the new head (Director) of the Intelligence Bureau.

Inclusion

• The topic of "Emergency" has been included in the Class 9 textbooks.

Nuclear-Based Hydrogen Production

• Technology: World's first nuclear process heat-based hydrogen production facility.
• Method: Utilizes heat generated from a nuclear reactor for hydrogen production (does not use electricity).
• Location: Kalpakkam, India.

Global Tourism Economy Ranking (2024)

• India's Position: Ranked 8th in the top tourism economies.

Volcanic Activity

• Event: A major eruption occurred at the Volcan de Fuego (Volcano de Fuego) in Guatemala.

Hurun Global Unicorn Index

• India's Position: Ranked 4th (previously ranked 3rd).

Bagmati River Flood Management Project

• Objective: To manage floodwater from the Bagmati River by transferring excess water to the Burhi Gandak River.
• Infrastructure: A link channel is being established between Belwa Ghat (Sheohar district) and Minapur (Muzaffarpur district).
• Specifications: The link channel will be approximately 68.80 km long.
• River Context: The Bagmati River is a tributary of the Kosi River and is a recurring cause of flooding in Bihar.

Apex Silica Summit

• The second summit was held in the USA.

Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) Gold Medal

• Viswanathan Anand was honored with this award.

Donald Trump Avenue

• Located in Hyderabad.

Go-East Policy

• Implemented in Hyderabad to accelerate industrial growth and attract investment (Note: "Go" refers to the Odisha Government).

Bangladesh-China Agreement

• Bangladesh signed an agreement with China to establish an economic zone near the Mongla Port.

Guardian of the Blue Horizon Award

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi received this award from Seychelles for his contributions to environmental protection.

96th Chess Grandmaster

• Ethan Vaz.

Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ranking 2026

• Manipal University secured the top position in the gender equality category.

Minority Status in India

• Criteria for Minority Status: Minority status is determined based on two criteria: religious and linguistic.
• Definition: A community is considered a minority if its population is less than 50% of the total population of India.
• Recognized Religious Minority Groups: There are six religious minority groups in India:
  • Muslims
  • Sikhs
  • Christians
  • Buddhists
  • Parsis
  • Jains (included by the Supreme Court in 2014).

Constitutional Provisions for Minorities

• Article 29: Protects the language, script, and culture of minorities.
• Article 30: Grants minorities the right to establish and administer their own educational institutions.

Gagan Navigation System

• Application: Used for the successful landing of an Indigo jet aircraft in Udaipur.

Upper Yamuna River Board Agreement

• Objective: To implement the 1994 agreement.
• Parties Involved: An agreement was reached between Rajasthan and Haryana.

Dev Snan Yatra

• Location: The event was held in Odisha.

National Statistics Day

• Date: Observed on June 29.
• Significance: Celebrated on the birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis.

Operation Jal Rahat

• Objective: Conducted by the Indian Army to address flood-related issues.
• Location: Assam.

HEX20 Satellite

• Function: The HEX20 is associated with the Koyo satellite.

Puga Valley Geothermal Project

• Status: India's first geothermal well is located in the Puga Valley, Ladakh.

Asian Under-23 Athletics Championship

• Inaugural Edition: The first edition of this championship was held in China.

International Chemistry Olympiad

• Performance: India secured four gold medals.

International Chess Day

• Date: Observed on July 20.

Risk-Based Business Approval System

• Implementation: Chhattisgarh is the first Indian state to introduce this system.

Sir Garfield Sobers

• Background: A cricketer from the West Indies.
• Death: Passed away at the age of 89.

FIFA World Cup

• 23rd Edition: The title was won by Spain.

AI-Native Transformation Company (Abetour)

• Product Launch: The company launched a distilled video model named "Variya."

Indian Flag Day

• Date: Observed on July 22.

Educational Course Offers (Utkarsh)

• Course Commencement: Batches start on August 5.
• Course Content: Includes 120 classes for GK/GS revision and over 300 hours of mathematics instruction.
• Pricing: A combo offer is available for 679, while other students can access it for 579.
• Monsoon Offer: Provides up to 90% off plus an additional 15% discount, valid from July 15 to July 23.
• Course Inclusions: Live courses include free access to recorded courses and the "Brahmastra 4.0" batch.
• Book Offers: Books are available for 10 with free delivery.