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One Liners 10-06-2026
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Geography
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Shiveluch Volcano
- located on – Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula,
- Type – is one of Earth's largest and most active stratovolcanoes.
- Characterized by – explosive events and lava dome growth within a 9-kilometer-wide caldera.
- It has been in a state of continuous eruption since August 1999.
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Polity & Governance
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Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative
Recently, Vice-President Appreciates “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari” Initiative for Water Conservation.
- It is a community-driven water conservation and groundwater recharge program
- Launched by – Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- Encourages – citizens, corporations, and local bodies to build artificial recharge structures like rooftop rainwater harvesting systems to ensure water security.
- Driven by the 3Cs mantra—Community, CSR, and Cost.
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Government e Marketplace (GeM)
- GeM – it is India's dedicated National Public Procurement Portal.
- Operates as – an end-to-end online platform for the purchase of common-use goods and services.
- Launched – by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (on August 9, 2016).
- Core pillars of GeM –
- Efficiency
- Transparency
- Inclusivity
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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Status – Statutory body (not a constitutional body).
- Headquarters – New Delhi.
- Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
- International Alignment – Established in conformity with the Paris Principles on human rights.
- Composition –
- Chairperson – A retired Chief Justice of India OR a retired Judge of the Supreme Court.
- Members – One member who is or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court.
- One member who is or has been the Chief Justice of a High Court.
- Three members (including at least one woman) with practical knowledge or experience in human rights.
- Ex-Officio Members – Chairpersons of 7 National Commissions (SC, ST, Women, Minorities, Backward Classes, Child Rights, and Persons with Disabilities).
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International Relations and Issues
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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Prime Minister speaks with the Amir of Kuwait condemned on attacks on Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Places in News – Kuwait is a member of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). It’s important to have an idea on this institution due to ongoing Hormuz strait crisis.
- GCC is a political, economic, and regional union established in 1981
- Six member states – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
- Headquartered in – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Focuses on – regional security, economic integration, and trade.
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Agriculture
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Tezpur Litchi
Recently, APEDA Facilitates First Export of GI-Tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai.
- It is a premium variety of lychee (Litchi chinensis) grown exclusively in the Sonitpur district of Assam, India.
- Known for – exceptional sweetness, distinct aroma, and vibrant, brick-red colour
- Seed size – Highly prized for its comparatively small seeds, maximizing the edible flesh per fruit.
- Nutrition – Rich in Vitamin C, potassium, and essential antioxidants while maintaining a low glycemic index.
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Security
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Zojila tunnel project
The recent historic Breakthrough Achieved at Zojila Tunnel Project highlights Transformational Connectivity Initiatives Across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
- It will become Asia's longest bi-directional road tunnel and the world's longest single-tube high-altitude (11,578 feet) bypass.
- Located on – National Highway 1 (NH 1).
- Project connects – the Kashmir Valley (Sonamarg/Baltal) with Ladakh (Drass/Minamarg) to ensure year-round, all-weather connectivity across the treacherous Zojila Pass.
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Schemes
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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
- Launched – in 2017, by Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)
- Aims to – provide financial assistance to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM), promoting positive health-seeking behaviour.
- Benefits – beneficiaries receive ₹5,000 in two instalments for the first living child and ₹6,000 for the second child (if the child is a girl).
- PMMVY leverages the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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Miscellaneous
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Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda
PM paids tributes to Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji on his martyrdom day.
- He was born on November 15, 1875, in Jharkhand (June 9, 1900 died).
- Spearheaded – the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan/The Great Tumult) between 1899 and 1900 against British colonial exploitation.
- Revered – as 'Dharti Aba' (Father of the Earth) and 'Bhagwan' (God) for defending tribal identity, land, and culture.
- Religious & Social Reformer – He started a unique faith called Birsait, urging tribal communities to shun superstitions and reclaim their traditional roots.
- Impact – his fierce rebellion forced the British to enact the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908 to protect tribal land rights.
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Bhakra Dam
- This dam is a massive concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.
- Significance – It is Asia's second-tallest dam and the highest straight gravity dam in the world.
- Feeds – the massive Gobind Sagar reservoir and plays a crucial role in irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power across northern India.
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