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HISTORIC INDIA-UK FREE TRADE AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED India and the United Kingdom are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK. This is India’s first major bilateral trade pact with a developed nation in over a decade and follows nearly three years of negotiations. Key trade benefits include: Duty-free access for 99% of Indian goods to the UK market Tariff reductions on UK exports like Scotch whisky, automobiles, cosmetics, and medical devices Preferential access for Indian EVs and hybrid vehicles Short-term entry for Indian yoga instructors, chefs, and artists Social security exemption for Indian professionals in the UK, saving nearly Rs 4,000 crore annually Sectors in India poised to benefit include textiles, footwear, auto components, gems and jewellery, engineering, and chemicals. Companies like Tata Motors, Arvind Ltd, and Bharat Forge are likely to gain. This agreement is expected to significantly enhance bilateral investment and trade ties between both nations.

Q. Consider the following statements in the context of the resignation and vacancy of the Vice-President of India: 1. Upon the Vice-President's resignation, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha immediately assumes the office as the acting Vice-President until a new election occurs. 2. If the Vice-President resigns mid-term, the Constitution mandates that the election to fill the vacancy must take place within six months, similar to a Presidential vacancy. 3. A newly elected Vice-President, filling a mid-term vacancy, serves for the remainder of the predecessor's term. Which of the statements given above are incorrect? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3

UPSC EPFO EO & AO Recruitment Short Notice Out Total Post : 230 & (155 | 75) Post Name : EO : Enforcement Officer AO : Accountant Officer APFC : Asst. Provident Fund Commissioner Age Limit : 21 - 30 & 35 (APFC) Years Qualification : Graduate Apply Online : 29 July - 18 August UPSC EPFO Selection Process Stage-I : Written Exam (Objective) 300 Marks Stage-II : Interview

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India – 2025 Edition India shines with its glorious monuments, rich cultural heritage, and awe-inspiring architecture that narrate tales of its ancient legacy.

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अब नहीं रुकना है अब नहीं रुकना है, अब नहीं झुकना है, हर मुश्किल को हौसले से हराना और खुद पे यक़ीन रखना है। रातों की जागरण, पन्नों की धूल, हर उत्तर में हो तुम्हारे विचारों की फूल। संघर्ष ही पूजा है, मेहनत ही भगवान, जिसने खुद को जाना, वही बना महान। एथिक्स हो या निबंध का विचार, हर शब्द में हो विवेक और राष्ट्र का प्यार। रिवीजन की आंधी चले, संदेह सब बहा ले जाए, अब आत्मबल ही वह दीपक है, जो अंधेरों को हराए। अवसर मिला है, इतिहास गढ़ना है, बस मेहनत की आग में खुद को तराशते जाना है।

Consider the following statements regarding Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology: 1. It is a short-range wireless connectivity technology. 2. It transmits data through electromagnetic radio fields. 3. It is used in contactless banking cards to perform money transactions. Which of the statements given above are correct? A) 1 and 3 only B) 1 and 2 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following best defines the term 'skimpflation'? A) It is a situation where rising wages lead to inflation. B) It refers to a situation in which there is both inflation and a decline in the gross domestic product. C) It is a situation in which inflation is solely due to the exchange rate effect. D) It is a situation in which inflation causes deterioration in customer service across industries.