Maharashtra scraps three-language policy

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The first batch of Indian pilgrims has arrived at Lake Manasarovar in Tibet after a five-year pause, marking the resumption of the sacred pilgrimage. 

Lake Manasarovar 

It is one of the world’s highest freshwater lakes, located about 2,000 km from Lhasa at the southern foot of Mount Kailash.

Mount Kailash and the Mansarovar Lake lie in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

It is known for its crystal-clear blue shores and emerald green center.

It is revered in both Hinduism and Buddhism and attracts pilgrims mainly from India, Tibet, and neighboring countries.

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The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL).

Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL)

It was formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited.

It is  a Mini Ratna, Category-I, Central Public Sector Enterprise and has been formally registered as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) .

It is India’s first NBFC  in the maritime sector. 

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Context

The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the annual publication of “Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011-12 to 2023-24)”.

About

It is a comprehensive document which provides detailed tables on values of output of Crop, Livestock, Forestry & logging and Fishing & aquaculture sectors of Agriculture & allied activities from 2011-12 to 2023-24 at both current and constant (2011-12) prices. 

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Context

In a recent address, the US President signaled the possibility of a ‘very big’ trade deal with India, suggesting that negotiations between the two nations are gaining momentum.

Key Concerns in US-India Trade Relations

Tariff Disparities: India maintains one of the highest average applied tariffs among G20 nations — around 17%, compared to the US average of 3.3%. India is seeking full exemption from these duties.

The US is looking for greater market access, especially in sectors like agriculture, dairy, and industrial goods.

Agriculture and Dairy Sensitivities: India is cautious about opening its agriculture and dairy sectors, citing the need to protect small farmers and domestic producers.

These sectors are politically sensitive and have become major sticking points in trade talks.

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Context

According to a report released by Meta, India’s start-up ecosystem has witnessed exponential growth over the last decade.

Key Highlights

It identified six key levers of growth of India’s startups such as: AI adoption, cross-border expansion, omnichannel presence, Tier 2/3 market expansion, category diversification, creator-led brand building.

Integration of AI: Over 70% of startups were integrating artificial intelligence into their business operations.

Sectors such as healthcare, edtech, and beauty were leading in AI maturity, leveraging automation for customer service, predictive analytics, and personalisation.

Tier 2 and 3 Market Focus: Emerging as the new growth area.

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Recently, China hosted the first-ever trilateral meeting with Pakistan and Bangladesh in Kunming, on the sidelines of the China-South Asia Exposition. It has far-reaching implications for South Asia — particularly for India.

संदर्भ 

भारतीय तीर्थयात्रियों का प्रथम जत्था पांच वर्ष के विराम के बाद तिब्बत में मानसरोवर झील पर पहुंचा है, जो पवित्र तीर्थयात्रा की पुनर्संचालन का प्रतीक है।

मानसरोवर झील

यह विश्व की सबसे ऊंची स्वच्छ जल की झीलों में से एक है, जो ल्हासा से लगभग 2,000 किलोमीटर दूर कैलाश पर्वत के दक्षिणी तल पर स्थित है।

कैलाश पर्वत और मानसरोवर झील चीन के तिब्बत स्वायत्त क्षेत्र में स्थित हैं।

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संदर्भ 

केंद्रीय बंदरगाह, जहाजरानी और जलमार्ग मंत्री (MoPSW) ने सागरमाला वित्त निगम लिमिटेड (SMFCL) का उद्घाटन किया।

सागरमाला वित्त निगम लिमिटेड (SMFCL)

इसे पहले सागरमाला विकास कंपनी लिमिटेड के नाम से जाना जाता था।

यह एक मिनी रत्न, श्रेणी-I, केंद्रीय सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र का उद्यम है और इसे औपचारिक रूप से भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक (RBI) के साथ एक गैर-बैंकिंग वित्तीय कंपनी (NBFC) के रूप में पंजीकृत किया गया है।

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संदर्भ 

राष्ट्रीय सांख्यिकी कार्यालय , सांख्यिकी और कार्यक्रम कार्यान्वयन मंत्रालय ने “कृषि और संबद्ध क्षेत्रों से उत्पादन के मूल्य पर सांख्यिकीय रिपोर्ट (2011-12 से 2023-24)” का वार्षिक प्रकाशन जारी किया।

परिचय 

यह एक व्यापक दस्तावेज़ है जिसमें कृषि और सम्बद्ध गतिविधियों के अंतर्गत फसल, पशुपालन, वानिकी एवं लकड़ी कटाई, तथा मत्स्य पालन एवं जलीय कृषि क्षेत्रों के उत्पादन मूल्य से संबंधित तालिकाएँ शामिल हैं।

 यह आंकड़े 2011-12 से 2023-24 तक चालू और स्थिर (2011-12) मूल्यों दोनों पर प्रदान किए गए हैं।

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