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One Liners 12-06-2026
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History, Art and Culture
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Thiru Bharathiraja (1941–2026)
Prime Minister expresses sadness over the passing of Thiru Bharathiraja Ji.
- He was a legendary, award-winning Indian filmmaker, actor, and producer who revolutionized Tamil cinema.
- Directorial debut – 1977 film 16 Vayathinile
- Instead of studio sets, he captured the soul, emotions, and struggles of rural India with rare authenticity and sensitivity.
- Masterpieces – His acclaimed filmography includes classics like Kizhakke Pogum Rail, Alaigal Oivathillai, Mann Vasanai, Mudhal Mariyadhai, and Kizhakku Cheemayile.
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Polity & Governance
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'One Station One Product' (OSOP) initiative
- Under – the Ministry of Railways,
- launched in – March 2022 to promote the 'Vocal for Local' vision.
- Transforms – Railway stations into promotional and sales hubs for local indigenous products
- Supports – artisans, weavers, and farmers by providing them with designated stalls.
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International Relations and Issues
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JORDAN
Jordan is currently in the news due to a significant escalation in regional conflict, as its air defenses successfully intercepted 20 missiles launched from Iran.
- It is a sovereign Arab country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia.
- Bordered by – 5 Nations (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and Palestine)
- It is a constitutional monarchy.
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Economy
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Sitapur 250 MW Solar-BESS Project
- It is India's first utility-scale, large-scale solar-plus-storage energy initiative being built on vacant military land.
- Location – Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
- Primary Developer – NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy)
- Capacity – 50 MW / 200 Megawatt-hour (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System.
- Significant for – merging national security with environmental sustainability.
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Agriculture
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Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra AI
- It is India's First Nationwide WhatsApp AI Advisory for Oilseed Farmers
- Focus on – boosting domestic oilseed production and reducing dependence on edible oil imports
- Developed by – ICAR – Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad.
- Underscoring – ICAR’s commitment to harnessing digital technology for the direct benefit of the farming community.
How to Access Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra
- Step 1: Save +91 4024598180 in your phone as ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra’
- Step 2: Open WhatsApp and send a message in your preferred Indian language
- Step 3: Receive instant, research-based advisory on your oilseed crop, free of cost, available 24x7.
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Environment
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Caustic soda
- It is a highly versatile and intensely alkaline (pH: 14) chemical.
- Common Names – Lye, Sodium Hydroxide.
- Widely used – in both heavy industry and households.
- Uses – incredibly effective at dissolving grease, fats, and organic matter, though it requires careful handling due to its corrosive nature.
- Soap Making – It acts as the crucial lye base used to turn oils and fats into homemade soap through the saponification process.
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Science
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Coal gasification
- It is the process of converting solid coal into a combustible synthetic gas, known as syngas, using carefully controlled heat, pressure, steam, and limited oxygen.
- This process doesn't burn the coal completely but rather breaks down its molecular structure.
- Resulting mixture — predominantly hydrogen (H₂) and carbon monoxide (CO), with trace amounts of methane, carbon dioxide, and water vapor—is the final syngas.
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Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026
Scientific Conclave on Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026 Held in Haridwar recently.
- Highlights – Role of Pharmacopoeial Standards in Strengthening Pharmaceutical Quality.
- Strengthens – Industry Preparedness for IP 2026 Through Awareness and Capacity-Building Initiatives.
- Encourages – Wider Adoption of Pharmacopoeial Standards, Provides Handholding Support to Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Advances – Stakeholder Engagement to Foster Pharmaceutical Quality and Manufacture of Quality-Assured Medicines.
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Health
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Shigellosis
Recently, Kerala is experiencing a significant Shigellosis (bacterial diarrhea) outbreak, with over 30 confirmed cases and hundreds of people showing symptoms in June alone.
- It is a highly contagious bacterial infection.
- Spreads – through contaminated food, water, and poor personal hygiene (often referred to as the 5 F's: food, feces, fingers, flies, and fomites).
- Symptoms – sudden-onset diarrhea (often bloody), severe abdominal cramps, fever, and nausea.
- Vulnerable groups – Children under 5 and the elderly are at the highest risk of severe illness and dangerous dehydration.
- Treatment – Most cases are self-limiting and resolve on their own with proper hydration.
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Miscellaneous
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World Day Against Child Labour
- Observed – annually on June 12 (First observed in 2002).
- Theme – “Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults.”
- Established by – the International Labour Organization (ILO).
- Highlight – the plight of child laborers and advocate for the eradication of child exploitation worldwide.
- The campaign pushes for stronger legal enforcement, quality education, and expanded social protection for families at risk of poverty.
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