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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2198780&reg=3&lang=2 Prelims’26 Topic -22/100 Important topic to be noted for prelims Indian Carbon Credit Trading Scheme(CCTS)

Prelims’26 Culture topic for the day 📍 Lepakshi Temple – Andhra Pradesh Built during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire (16th century), attributed to governors Virupanna and Veeranna. Dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra (a fierce form of Shiva). Famous for Vijayanagara architectural style – ornate pillars, intricate carvings, and mural paintings. Known for the “Hanging Pillar” – slightly off the ground, showcasing advanced engineering. Houses one of India’s largest monolithic Nandi (bull) statues. Rich in fresco paintings depicting scenes from the Ramayana & Mahabharata. Associated with the legend of Jatayu from the Ramayana (“Le Pakshi” = “rise, bird”).

Prelims’26 Topic - Recent greenfield airports in India and their respective state ✈️ Greenfield Airports in News 1. Bhogapuram International Airport – Andhra Pradesh • Status: Near completion • Significance: Boost to North Coastal AP (Vizag region), IT & tourism growth, cargo potential 2. Noida International Airport (Jewar) – Uttar Pradesh • Status: Upcoming (Phase 1 nearing completion) • Significance: Decongests Delhi IGI, logistics hub, Asia’s largest planned airport 3. Manohar International Airport (Mopa) – Goa • Status: Operational (recent) • Significance: Reduces pressure on Dabolim, boosts tourism in North Goa 4. Kushinagar International Airport – Uttar Pradesh • Status: Operational (recent) • Significance: Buddhist circuit connectivity, international tourism 5. Donyi Polo Airport – Arunachal Pradesh • Status: Operational (recent) • Significance: Strategic NE connectivity, border infrastructure 6. Pakyong Airport – Sikkim • Status: Operational (with interruptions) • Significance: First airport in Sikkim, strategic & tourism importance 7. Kannur International Airport – Kerala • Status: Operational (recent years) • Significance: NRI traffic hub, boosts Malabar economy

Prelims’26 Topic -17/100 10 years of PM Ujjwala Scheme Scheme to be noted

Prelims’26 Topic-17/100 Sikkim statehood

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Peacock Tarantula Upsc Gs1 PYQ Eastern Ghats Critically endangered Nagarjuna sagar Sri sailam tiger reserve Conservation status survey

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