International Organizations, Defence, Books & Authors, World History

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The book “Jobless Clueless Reckless” has been authored by Revathi Suresh. It’s a novel about teenagers that gives an insight into what happens in the minds and lives of teenagers in an upper middle class, urban society.

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The book “Lincoln in the Bardo” has been authored by George Saunders, the Folio prize-winning author. The novel is a tale of death and beyond that captures the grief of Abraham Lincoln over the death of his 11-year-old son Willie while the Civil War raged on in the United States of America (USA). The book draws a parallel line between the lives of Willie’s ghost and a similar uncertain state of Lincoln, after the boy’s death. In simple words, the novel is a confrontation with the mysterious beyond the inevitable death, a question that has haunted humankind, and the way death can bring even the head of a nation to his knees.

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Official Language of UN include Arabic, English, French, Chinese, Spanish and Russian.

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International Literacy Day is observed annually on September 8. Established by UNESCO in 1966, this day aims to raise awareness about the importance of literacy for individuals and communities. The date was chosen to highlight the significance of literacy as a fundamental human right and a key to sustainable development.

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Veto power is held with five permanent members, which are also called as P5 or Big 5. They are China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States.

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The correct answer is INS Satvahana. It is the premier submarine training establishment of the Indian Navy, located in Visakhapatnam. Established in 1985, INS Satvahana focuses on training personnel in submarine operations and tactics, enhancing India’s underwater warfare capabilities. The name “Satvahana” refers to the ancient Indian dynasty known for its maritime trade and naval prowess.

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‘Law in the Scientific Era’ is written by former Judge of Supreme court Justice Markandey Katju. It focuses on the changes in law resulting from modern science and industry.

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‘Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi’ born in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, also called Panditji, was an Indian poet, writer, essayist, playwright and a journalist who is particularly remembered for his participation in India’s national struggle for independence and his contribution to Chhayavaad, the Neo-romanticism movement of Hindi literature. He was awarded the first Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi for his work ‘Him Taringini’ in 1955.He was also, awarded with the civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan in 1963 from Government of India.

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Riparian water rights are a system for allocating water among those who possess land along its path. It has its origins in English common law. Riparian water rights exist in many jurisdictions with a common law heritage. Riparian rights also depend upon “reasonable use”.

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The annual exercise named ‘Exercise Topchi’ was organized in Pune (Deolali Camp). The displayed aviation helicopters were light combat helicopter, indigenous advanced light helicopter, Cheetah & Chetak helicopters.