Daily Current Affairs тАФ September 05, 2026

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ЁЯУЛ Today's Topics Index (16 Key Affairs)

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1.Astra AI Model2.Rudra Raptors Exercise3.Alexander Disease4.Sukhna Lake5.New Species of Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus vembanadi & Alpheus hari)6.Stegodyphus sarasinorum (Indian Cooperative Spider)7.Seychelles8.Agentic AI Skilling Program9.Gollala Gudi Temple10.Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)11.IndiaтАУBelgium Relations12.Parliamentary Committee Report on Healthcare Coverage Gap ('Missing Middle')13.Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Annual Report 202514.'RAKSHA' Document on Defence Diplomacy15.Commemoration of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan & Teachers' Day16.V.O. Chidambaram Pillai (V.O.C.) Birth Anniversary
#1SCIENCE & SPACE
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Astra AI Model

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

Recently, OpenAI has released its newest frontier artificial intelligence model named GPT-6 Astra, marking a major milestone in autonomous computing and agentic task execution.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

The Astra AI Model is built for end-to-end work rather than mere text prompts, operating computers, filling online forms, writing code, and analyzing scientific data. It features a 1.05-million-token context window and is the first model classified at the critical level for cybersecurity under OpenAI's Preparedness Framework.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

Representing a paradigm shift from reactive to autonomous AI agents, Astra redefines workspace productivity, enterprise automation, and complex problem-solving while raising crucial governance questions regarding cybersecurity and autonomous machine control.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Global / Multi-jurisdictional - District: Not Applicable - Tribe: Not Applicable - River: Not Applicable - Articles: Article 21 (Data Privacy & Tech Ethics domain) - Schedules: Not Applicable - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) / Global Tech Regulators - PYQ Trend: AI, Large Language Models, and emerging digital technologies
#2DEFENCE & MISSILE TECH
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Rudra Raptors Exercise

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The Indian Army's Konark Corps recently conducted a high-intensity joint military exercise named 'Rudra Raptors' in the forward areas of the desert sector in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Operating under the theme 'One team, one purpose, absolute battlefield dominance', the exercise integrated elite attack helicopters of the 'Thar Raptors' (including AH-64E Apache helicopters) and tanks of the 'Black Mace' Brigade to validate combined-arms combat strategies.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

The exercise validates seamless operational synergy between aerial and ground combat capabilities, ensuring high-readiness posture and tactical superiority in modern, multi-domain desert warfare scenarios.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Rajasthan - District: Jaisalmer - Tribe: Desert indigenous communities - River: Luni Basin / Thar desert region - Articles: Article 355 (Protection of States against external aggression) - Schedules: Schedule VII (Union List - Defence of India) - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence - PYQ Trend: Joint military exercises, defence modernization, and tactical combat doctrines
#3SCIENCE & SPACE
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Alexander Disease

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

Ionis Pharmaceuticals announced pricing for its newly approved therapy Zanvastro (zilganersen) following U.S. FDA clearance, making it the first approved disease-modifying treatment for Alexander disease.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Alexander disease is a rare genetic leukodystrophy that progressively damages the brain's white matter and myelin sheath. It is driven by mutations in the GFAP gene, leading to toxic accumulations of abnormal Rosenthal fibers that kill neural cells.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

The approval of the first-ever targeted treatment marks a breakthrough in rare neurodegenerative disorder therapeutics, validating antisense oligonucleotide platforms and offering hope for pediatric and adult patients suffering from fatal leukodystrophies.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Global Medical Update - District: Not Applicable - Tribe: Not Applicable - River: Not Applicable - Articles: Article 47 (Public Health duty of the State) - Schedules: Not Applicable - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Domestic counterpart context) - PYQ Trend: Rare genetic disorders, gene mutations, and advanced biotherapeutics
#4ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY
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Sukhna Lake

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The MSME Development and Facilitation Office (Ludhiana) and the Chandigarh tourism department recently launched a pilot market access initiative for artisans at Sukhna Lake.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Formed in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe stream originating from the Shivalik Hills, Sukhna Lake is an artificial National Wetland flanked by the Nek Chand Rock Garden and the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, known for hosting diverse migratory birds.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

The wetland faces acute environmental challenges from heavy siltation and soil erosion in its catchment area, requiring sustained ecological restoration and watershed management to preserve its unique biodiversity and Asia's longest rowing channel.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Chandigarh / Punjab / Haryana border region - District: Chandigarh UT - Tribe: Local regional artisan groups - River: Sukhna Choe (Shivalik Hills catchment) - Articles: Article 48A (Protection of environment, forests, and wildlife) - Schedules: Not Applicable - IUCN Status: Important Bird and Biodiversity Area context - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) - PYQ Trend: Artificial wetlands, soil erosion in Shivalik foothills, and conservation geography
#5ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY
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New Species of Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus vembanadi & Alpheus hari)

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) discovered two new species of pistol shrimp, named Alpheus vembanadi and Alpheus hari, in the Kochi backwaters of Kerala.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Pistol or snapping shrimp belong to the family Alpheidae and possess an asymmetric major snapper claw capable of creating a high-velocity cavitation bubble that produces a loud snap to stun prey. Alpheus vembanadi is named after the Vembanad backwaters and thrives in saline waters, whereas Alpheus hari exhibits high salinity tolerance, surviving from low-salinity estuaries to freshwater.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

This discovery underscores the rich biodiversity and unique estuarine ecosystems of the Western Ghats aquatic network, emphasizing the need for targeted conservation of fragile wetland habitats against anthropogenic pollution.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Kerala - District: Ernakulam (Kochi) - Tribe: Local fishing communities - River/Backwater: Vembanad Lake system - Articles: Article 48A (Safeguarding wildlife and aquatic biodiversity) - Schedules: Wildlife Protection Act provisions - IUCN Status: Data Deficient / Newly Described Species - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Science and Technology / MoEFCC - PYQ Trend: Endemic species discovery, estuarine biodiversity, and crustacean adaptations
#6ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY
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Stegodyphus sarasinorum (Indian Cooperative Spider)

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

A team of Indian researchers successfully produced the first comprehensive molecular and functional profile of the venom gland of the colonial spider Stegodyphus sarasinorum.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Also known as the Indian social spider, Stegodyphus sarasinorum inhabits semi-arid regions of central and southern India. It exhibits rare permanent social colony behavior, female-dominated populations, communal silk nest construction, and cooperative hunting.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

Mapping the venom gland profile uncovers novel bioactive molecules with promising biomedical applications in future cancer therapeutics and antimicrobial drug research.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Central and Southern Indian States (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) - District: Semi-arid rural tracts - Tribe: Local forest and rural dwellers - River: Peninsular river basins - Articles: Article 51A(g) (Compassion for living creatures) - Schedules: Wildlife Protection Act classifications - IUCN Status: Evaluated for regional conservation / Not Extinct - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Science and Technology (DBT/DST) - PYQ Trend: Endemic arachnid species, social spider behavior, and bioprospecting
#7INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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Seychelles

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The Vice President of India recently met a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Seychelles at Parliament House in New Delhi, reinforcing bilateral legislative and diplomatic ties.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Seychelles is an archipelagic island country comprising 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean, situated northeast of Madagascar. Its geography features mountainous granitic islands (Mah├й group) and coralline outer islands sitting atop the submarine Mascarene Plateau.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

As a vital partner in India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision, Seychelles plays a critical geopolitical role in maritime surveillance, countering piracy, and ensuring security architecture in the western Indian Ocean.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Island Nation (Diplomatic Partner of India) - Capital: Victoria - Tribe: Creole community - Ocean Body: Western Indian Ocean / Mascarene Plateau - Articles: Article 51 (Promotion of international peace and security) - Schedules: Not Applicable - IUCN Status: Island biodiversity conservation priority - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) - PYQ Trend: Indian Ocean island nations, maritime security pacts, and bilateral diplomacy
#8GOVERNANCE & SCHEMES
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Agentic AI Skilling Program

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and Intel India have jointly launched two specialized Agentic AI skilling programmes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

The initiative introduces two structured curricula: 'Agentic AI for Everyone' focusing on workflow automation using no-code platforms, and 'Engineering Agentic AI Systems' focusing on architecture, tool integration, orchestration, and memory deployment for autonomous multi-agent systems.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

The program bridges the digital skill gap by fostering an industry-aligned talent ecosystem capable of building autonomous, goal-driven AI systems, thereby boosting India's digital economy and workforce readiness.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Pan-India Initiative - District: Multiple digital skilling centers nationwide - Tribe: Not Applicable - River: Not Applicable - Articles: Article 41 (Right to work and education) - Schedules: Not Applicable - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) - PYQ Trend: Skill development schemes, AI governance, and digital capacity building
#9CULTURE & GI TAGS
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Gollala Gudi Temple

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has officially notified the ancient Gollala Gudi Temple at Palampet in the Mulugu district of Telangana as a monument of national importance.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Built during the 12th-14th century Kakatiya dynasty near the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple, Gollala Gudi is a classic 'Trikutalaya' structure featuring three sanctums (garbhagrihas) around a central pillared hall, constructed using precise interlocked dry masonry without binding mortar.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

Granting national importance status under the AMASR Act, 1958 ensures rigorous legal protection, heritage conservation, and regulated tourism development around Kakatiya architectural masterpieces.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Telangana - District: Mulugu (Palampet village) - Tribe: Local indigenous artisan heritage communities - River: Godavari basin vicinity - Articles: Article 49 (Protection of monuments and places of national importance) - Schedules: Seventh Schedule (Union List - Ancient and historical monuments) - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Culture (ASI / National Monuments Authority) - PYQ Trend: Kakatiya architecture, Trikutalaya temple design, and ASI protected monuments
#10INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently reported that global food prices surged to their highest levels since late 2022 due to adverse weather events and Black Sea conflict disruptions.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Established in October 1945 as the oldest permanent specialized agency of the UN headquartered in Rome, Italy, the FAO coordinates global efforts to defeat hunger, improve nutrition, and publish vital reports like SOFA, SOFO, and SOFI with 195 member jurisdictions.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

FAO food price indices serve as vital economic early-warning indicators for global food security, supply-chain vulnerabilities, and agricultural commodity inflation management.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Global International Organization (India is a founding member) - Headquarters: Rome, Italy - Tribe: Agricultural and farming populations globally - River: Not Applicable - Articles: Article 47 (Raising the level of nutrition and public health) - Schedules: Not Applicable - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Domestic liaison) - PYQ Trend: UN specialized agencies, global food security indices, and agricultural economics
#11INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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IndiaтАУBelgium Relations

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The Belgian Prime Minister's official visit to India deepened bilateral ties through a comprehensive Joint Statement, an Investment Fast-Track Mechanism, and landmark defence cooperation agreements.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Bilateral relations span traditional diamond trade (Antwerp-Surat corridor) to cutting-edge sectors like semiconductor research with IMEC, green hydrogen, nuclear energy, and counter-terrorism coordination supported by the India-BLEU Joint Economic Commission.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

Hosting the headquarters of the European Union and NATO, Belgium serves as strategic leverage for India's multilateral engagement, microelectronics supply-chain resilience, and European institutional cooperation.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Bilateral Engagement (New Delhi / Brussels) - District: Antwerp and Surat (Diamond trade hubs) - Tribe: Not Applicable - River: Scheldt River (Belgium) / Ganga-Yamuna (India context) - Articles: Article 51 (Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations) - Schedules: Not Applicable - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) - PYQ Trend: India-EU economic partnerships, deep-tech bilateral cooperation, and strategic trade corridors
#12GOVERNANCE & SCHEMES
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Parliamentary Committee Report on Healthcare Coverage Gap ('Missing Middle')

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare presented its report titled 'Affordability and Accessibility of Healthcare Facilities in Public and Private Sector' to Parliament.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

The report highlights that over 40 crore Indians form a 'missing middle' demographicтАФineligible for subsidized poverty-line health schemes yet unable to afford commercial health insuranceтАФleaving them vulnerable to escalating non-communicable disease (NCD) and outpatient expenses.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

The committee recommends strengthening public healthcare capacity, enforcing the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010, expanding outpatient coverage, and promoting generic medicines to achieve true Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Pan-India Policy Focus - District: Nationwide public healthcare networks - Tribe: Vulnerable rural and urban populations - River: Not Applicable - Articles: Article 47 (Duty of the State to improve public health) - Schedules: Not Applicable - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - PYQ Trend: Universal Health Coverage, out-of-pocket expenditure, and Parliamentary committee recommendations
#13GOVERNANCE & SCHEMES
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Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Annual Report 2025

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Annual Report 2025 revealed severe judicial and investigative backlogs, noting that over 7,200 CBI corruption cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act remain pending trial.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Established in 1964 on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee and granted statutory status in 2003, the CVC exercises superintendence over the CBI. The report highlighted investigative delays caused by administrative bottlenecks, manpower shortages, and pending sanctions under Section 17A of the PC Act, 1988.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

Addressing judicial pendency, filling CBI vacancies, and establishing dedicated fast-track special courts are imperative to maintain the deterrent efficacy of anti-corruption institutions and uphold probity in public governance.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Central Government Jurisdiction / Pan-India - District: New Delhi (Headquarters) - Tribe: Not Applicable - River: Not Applicable - Articles: Article 311 / Anti-Corruption Constitutional safeguards - Schedules: Not Applicable - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - NodalMinistry: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions - PYQ Trend: Statutory anti-corruption bodies, CVC powers, and judicial pendency
#14DEFENCE & MISSILE TECH
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'RAKSHA' Document on Defence Diplomacy

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The Defence Minister officially released the 'RAKSHA' document on defence diplomacy, establishing a 10-year policy blueprint for India's global military partnerships and strategic outreach.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

The framework integrates the Ministry of Defence, MEA, and National Security Council Secretariat to shift India's posture from non-alignment to proactive strategic partnerships, focusing on indigenous defence exports, capacity building, and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

By championing 'Make in India' defence platforms and acting as a Net Security Provider and First Responder, the RAKSHA document cements India's position as an anchor of stability in the Indo-Pacific.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: National Strategic Framework - District: Defence Manufacturing Corridors (UP & Tamil Nadu) - Tribe: Not Applicable - River: Indian Ocean Littoral Regions - Articles: Article 51 (International peace and security) - Schedules: Schedule VII (Union List - Defence) - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence (MoD) - PYQ Trend: Defence diplomacy, SAGAR vision, and indigenous defence manufacturing exports
#15CULTURE & GI TAGS
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Commemoration of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan & Teachers' Day

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The birth anniversary of the philosopher-statesman Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on September 5th was observed nationwide as Teachers' Day, a tradition upheld since 1962.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Born in Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu, Dr. Radhakrishnan was a distinguished scholar of comparative religion, the first Indian to hold the Spalding Professorship at Oxford, chairman of the University Education Commission (1948-49), and served as India's second President and first Vice President, receiving the Bharat Ratna in 1954.

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

His educational philosophy emphasizes that nation-building begins in the classroom, underscoring the pivotal role of educators in fostering intellectual integrity, moral values, and social transformation.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: National Celebration (Born in Tamil Nadu, Tiruttani) - District: Tiruvallur district (Tiruttani) - Tribe: Not Applicable - River: Palar River basin - Articles: Article 21A (Right to Education) & Article 45 - Schedules: Not Applicable - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Education - PYQ Trend: Modern Indian thinkers, higher education commissions, and national awards
#16CULTURE & GI TAGS
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V.O. Chidambaram Pillai (V.O.C.) Birth Anniversary

ЁЯФ╣ Why in News & Recent Development

The birth anniversary of Vallinayagam Olaganathan Chidambaram Pillai (V.O.C.) was recently commemorated on September 5th, honoring his towering legacy as a freedom fighter and pioneer of economic nationalism.

ЁЯФ╣ Key Conceptual & Analytical Details

Born in Ottapidaram, Tamil Nadu, V.O.C. founded the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company (SSNCo.) in 1906 at Tuticorin to challenge British maritime monopoly during the Swadeshi Movement, earning the legendary title тАЬKappalottiya TamizhanтАЭ (The Tamil Helmsman).

ЁЯФ╣ Strategic Importance & Future Impact

V.O.C.'s indomitable struggle against colonial commercial exploitation remains a foundational pillar of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, inspiring indigenous enterprise and self-reliance.

ЁЯФ╣ UP PCS / STATE PCS HIGH-YIELD VALUE ADDITION

- State: Tamil Nadu - District: Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) / Ottapidaram - Tribe: Not Applicable - River: Thamirabarani River basin - Articles: Article 19(1)(g) (Freedom to practice any profession or carry on any occupation/trade) - Schedules: Not Applicable - IUCN Status: Not Applicable - Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Culture / Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways - PYQ Trend: Swadeshi and Boycott movement leaders, economic nationalism, and maritime history
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