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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.

U.S. Designates TRF as Terrorist Group The U.S. State Department has officially listed The Resistance Front (TRF)—a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba—as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This follows TRF’s claimed responsibility for the April Pahalgam attack in Jammu & Kashmir that left 26 people dead. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the move as a testament to India‑U.S. counter‑terrorism collaboration. EU Sanctions Gujarat Refinery Over Russian Crude The EU has sanctioned Nayara Energy’s Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, marking the first Indian refinery penalized under new restrictions targeting Russian crude. The sanctions include a lowered oil price cap (reducing it from $60 to approximately $47.6/barrel), fuel-product bans for export, and banking constraints, while India has voiced strong objections, citing energy security concerns. INS Nistar Commissioned into Indian Navy India commissioned INS Nistar, its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at Visakhapatnam on July 18, 2025. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd with over 80% domestic content and MSME involvement, this DSV enables deep-sea saturation diving and submarine rescue—capabilities shared only by a few global navies. “Platform Fees” Are Becoming Standard in India Leading Indian e-commerce and quick‑commerce players—including Swiggy, Zomato, BlinkIt, Zepto, and Amazon—are imposing “platform fees” for users. These range from ₹2–₹10 (with Amazon charging ₹5). The fees are seen as a way to offset infrastructure investments and improve profitability, though consumer groups warn they could provoke backlash. Slovenia Legalises Assisted Dying Slovenia’s parliament has passed a bill allowing terminally ill adults to opt for assisted dying if enduring unbearable suffering, excluding mental illness cases. The law was approved with a 50–34 vote following a 2023 referendum where 55% favored legalisation. U.S. Rejects WHO Pandemic Preparedness Accord The United States has formally rejected a WHO treaty amendment adopted in May 2025, which would have required nations to allocate 20% of pandemic-related supplies—such as vaccines and treatments—to the WHO during health emergencies. The U.S. criticized the accord as a threat to national sovereignty and global decision-making clarity, calling its language “vague” and prone to politicization.