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One Liners 07-01-2026
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History, Art and Culture
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Abhyuday-3
- It is a 3rd Technical Hindi Symposium (Takniki Hindi Sangoshthi).
- Organised at – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore.
- Jointly organised by – IIT Indore, IIT Jodhpur and the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR–NIScPR).
- Aim – To promote the use of Technical Hindi and to strengthen the outreach of science and technology to wider sections of society.
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55 Volumes of Literary Works
Recently, the Union Education Minister released 55 volumes of literary works in classical Indian languages.
- Composed in – Kannada, Odia, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil.
- Key Inclusion – Sign-language series of the Tirukkural (by Thiruvalluvar).
- Published by – Centres of Excellence for Classical Languages (CIIL), Central Institute of Classical Tamil.
- Objective – To position India’s linguistic heritage at the centre of education, research, and cultural pride.
- Significance -
- It creates an inclusive India by recognizing all Indian languages as national languages.
- It strengthens these languages through translation initiatives and the promotion of education in the mother tongue.
- NEP 2020 advances the vision of education in Indian languages.
- Rejection – In contrast, this approach rejects the "Macaulay mindset" associated with the colonial era.
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Geography
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W Ursae Majoris (W UMa)
A study of W Ursae Majoris–type contact binaries, which are closely orbiting stellar twins, provides new insights into binary star evolution and their eventual fate.
- W Ursae Majoris (W UMa) stars are short-period, dumbbell-shaped binaries in which the two stars are in contact.
- The stars are so close that they share a single outer atmosphere while orbiting each other.
- These stars serve as "natural laboratories" by enabling precise measurement of fundamental parameters such as mass, radius, and temperature, which are essential for testing theories of stellar evolution.
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Economy
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Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) - Post Graduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP) Website
- It is a dedicated digital platform designed to connect PGIP alumni with current students.
- Launched by – Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).
- Aim – To enable continuous interaction, knowledge sharing, problem-solving, and enhanced industry exposure for students through alumni engagement.
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Post Graduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP)
- This program is the first of its kind, designed for individuals aspiring to pursue a career as an insolvency professional or to assume other roles within the value chain, both in India and internationally.
- Graduates of the PGIP will be eligible for registration as insolvency professionals under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, without the current requirement of 10 years of prior experience.
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Live Events Development Cell (LEDC)
- The LEDC acts as a single-window facilitator for the sector, bringing together representatives from Central and State governments, industry associations, music rights societies, and major event companies.
- Established by – Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- Aim – To facilitate the expansion of the “concert economy”, boosting employment and tourism in the country.
- Growth rate – In 2024, the organised live events market was valued at Rs.20,861 crore, reflecting a 15% growth rate that surpasses several traditional media segments.
- Significance – With an expected CAGR of 18%, the sector is positioned to establish India as a leading global live entertainment destination by 2030.
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Goldilocks Phase
- A Goldilocks economy refers to an optimal economic state characterized by balanced growth, low inflation, and full employment, while avoiding both overheating and recession.
- With stable interest rates and modest inflation, a Goldilocks economy creates favourable conditions for investment, particularly in equities, as companies tend to experience sustained growth.
- It is typically short-lived because of the inevitability of business cycles.
- Sustaining such conditions demands prudent monetary and fiscal policy management.
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Science
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Innovation Partnership
- MoU signed between – WaveX, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting with FITT-IIT Delhi.
- Aim – To collaborate on strengthening innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship in media, entertainment, broadcasting and communication technologies.
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Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi
- It is the industry interface organisation of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
- Established in – 1992.
- Key role in – Incubation, industry collaboration, research translation, intellectual property management, and startup ecosystem development within and beyond the IIT Delhi ecosystem.
- Aim – To create an effective interface with industry to foster and sustain the commercialization of science and technology in the Institute for mutual benefit.
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Solar Power Expansion
India’s solar module manufacturing capacity has more than doubled compared to last year.
- Year-over-year growth – Solar module manufacturing rose by 128.6%, reaching 144 gigawatts (GW) in 2025, up from 63 GW in 2024.
- Addition of – 81 GW of capacity over the past year.
- Since 2014, capacity has grown more than 62-fold, rising from 2.3 GW.
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