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One Liners 17-06-2026
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History, Art and Culture
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Maharana Pratap
Lok Sabha speaker recently addressed about Maharana Pratap of his timeless message of courage.
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Maharana Pratap (1540 –1597) was the 13th Rajput king.
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Kingdom – Mewar, northwestern Rajasthan.
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Known for – His lifelong military resistance against the expansionist policies of the Mughals.
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Contemporary – Akbar
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Historic milestones –
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Polity & Governance
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Yoga Park Portal
Recently, Yoga Park Portal has been launched during the 25-day countdown event for the International Day of Yoga 2026.
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Launched by – Ministry of Ayush
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Participants – Panchayati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies,
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Resident Welfare Associations,
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Non-governmental organisations,
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Corporate entities, and other institutions through the portal.
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Objectives – To upgrade existing public parks into welcoming spaces equipped for yoga practice.
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Features – Serve as Community Anchors for Wellness and Preventive Healthcare.
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Promote healthier lifestyles and strengthen India's preventive healthcare ecosystem.
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Encourages corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), by contributing to wellness infrastructure.
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International Relations and Issues
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G7 Summit
Recently, Prime Minister addressed the Outreach Session at the G7 Summit.
G7 Countries
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G7 (or Group of Seven) – Informal bloc of seven of the world's most advanced and industrialized economies.
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Member countries – Canada, USA, Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy.
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Secretariat – No Permanent secretariat, charter, or legal status.
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Rotating presidency – Annually.
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Note – Initially its G8 from 1998 to 2014, but Russia was expelled following its annexation of Crimea.
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India is not a member.
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Economy
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Kishau Multipurpose Dam Project
A meeting reached a consensus among six states on the long-pending Kishau Multipurpose Dam Project recently.
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Location – Along the border of Sirmour district (Himachal Pradesh) and (Dehradun district) Uttarakhand.
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Dam Structure – A 236-meter-high concrete gravity dam.
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Planned on – Tons River (the largest tributary of the Yamuna)
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Six stakeholder states – Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
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Funding pattern – Central Government (90%) and six participating states (10%).
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Objectives – To generate hydroelectric power,
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Provide downstream irrigation,
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Augment drinking water supply for Delhi, and
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Rejuvenate the Yamuna River
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Champa-Korba Third Line Project
Recently Indian Railways has approved the 42-kilometre Champa-Korba Third Line Project an amount of rs.755 crore.
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Location – Chhattisgarh.
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Connectivity
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Champa and Korba, excluding the already-sanctioned Madwarani–Saragbundia section &
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Key coal hubs to the Mumbai–Howrah Corridor.
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Headed by – South East Central Railway (SECR).
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Objective – Expand freight movement capacity.
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Significance – Supports Mission 3000 MT and High-Density Network (HDN) goals.
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Mission 3000 MT
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It is a flagship infrastructure and cargo initiative
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Launched by – Ministry of Railways.
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Focus on – Attracting incremental non-bulk traffic (like automobiles) from road transport,
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Objective – To upscale the Indian Railways' originating freight loading capacity to 3,000 million tonnes (MT) per annum.
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Arbitrage Funds
The Arbitrage funds are in the news due to declining investor inflows and reduced return margins.
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These are equity-oriented mutual funds that generate low-risk profits.
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Fund managers simultaneously buy stocks in the cash (spot) market and sell them in the derivatives (futures) market, locking in the price spread.
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Taxation – Like equity funds i.e, Longterm - 12.5% (>1 year), Short term - 20% (< 1year).
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Features – Higher stock market volatility boosts arbitrage fund returns by creating larger price spreads.
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Agriculture
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Jardalu Mango
over 125 quintals of GI-tagged Jardalu mangoes dispatched as gift packs to top VVIPs, including the President, Prime Minister by Bihar government recently.
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The Jardalu Mango (also Zardalu) is a premium, highly aromatic mango variety.
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Grown in – Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India.
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Features – Light-yellow skin, intense sweet fragrance, and non-fibrous tender pulp.
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Nutrition – Rich in natural fiber and enzymes that make it exceptionally easy on the stomach.
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Availability – Seasonally available (from mid-April through the end of June).
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Environment
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Greater Hog Badger
Recently, Kaziranga releases first scientific report on greater hog badger.
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Scientific name – Arctonyx collaris
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Native to – South and Southeast Asia.
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Habitat – Inhabit diverse terrains, from tropical forests and savannas to grasslands, hills, and mountains.
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Appearance –
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It is a large, terrestrial mustelid.
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Features medium-length dark grey to brownish fur, a white throat, a stocky body, and
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Two prominent black stripes running along its white face.
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Claws – Utilized for highly efficient digging and burrowing.
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Conservation Status
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Health
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Crohn’s Disease
A recent cellular study of Crohn’s disease has mapped how gene activity changes across more than 50 cell types in the gut.
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It is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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It causes swelling, irritation, and ulcers anywhere along the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus.
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Symptoms – Persistent diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
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Abdominal pain and severe cramping
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Unexplained weight loss and fatigue
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Fever, reduced appetite, and mouth sores
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Cause – Unknown, may result from an overactive immune system, genetics.
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Diagnosis – Endoscopy Blood and Stool Tests.
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Treatment – Medications and Surgery.
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