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OPEC+ Maintains Oil Output Policy Amid Saudi–UAE Tensions Over Yemen | Key Facts for Exams:

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OPEC+ has decided to continue its existing oil production policy. The decision comes despite rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over the Yemen conflict, highlighting geopolitical influences on oil markets.

opec

OPEC:

OPEC+ is an expanded alliance of oil-producing nations that includes the 12 members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and 10 non-OPEC partners.

The alliance comprises two primary groups:

  • OPEC Members (12):Β Algeria, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Venezuela.
  • Non-OPEC Partners (10):Β Russia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, South Sudan, and Sudan

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India Engages with Weimar Triangle: France–Germany–Poland Group Explained for Exams

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India’s External Affairs Minister has participated in India’s first engagement with the Weimar Triangle, marking a new step in India–Europe diplomatic relations.

weimar triangle

Weimar Triangle:

Weimar Triangle is a trilateral cooperation platform formed after the Cold War to strengthen cooperation between Western and Central Europe. .Its members include:

  • France
  • Germany
  • Poland

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Bulgaria Adopts Euro in 2026: Eurozone Expands to 21 Members | Key Facts for Exams

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Bulgaria has officially adopted the Euro (€) from January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st member of the Eurozone. This marks a significant step in European economic integration

bulgaria adopts euro in 2026

Euro Zone:

The Eurozone (Euro Area) consists of European Union countries that use the Euro as their official currency.

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BHARATI Initiative by APEDA: Boosting India’s Agri-Exports | Key Facts for Exams

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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has launched the BHARATI Initiative to strengthen India’s agri-food export ecosystem. The initiative aims to enhance global competitiveness and export growth

bharati initiative

Key Highlights:

  • Full Form: Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement (BHARATI).
  • Export Target: Achieve $50 billion agri-food exports by 2030
  • Startup Focus: Support and incubate 100 agri-food startups
About APEDA
  • Established in 1986 Statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • Promotes export of agricultural and processed food products
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PM POSHAN Scheme: Centre Examines Breakfast Inclusion | Mid-Day Meal Scheme Update for Exams

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The Centre is considering proposals from several States/UTs to include breakfast under the PM-POSHAN scheme.

pm poshan

Key facts related to PM POSHAN scheme:

  • Originally launched as Mid-Day Meal Scheme (1995)
  • Renamed as PM Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) in 2021
  • First school meal initiative started in Madras (1920)
  • Post-independence expansion by K Kamaraj in 1956.
  • Cost-sharing pattern-60:40 β†’ Centre : States, 90:10 β†’ Northeastern & Himalayan States
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Padma Awards 2026: 131 Awardees Announced | Padma Vibhushan List & Key Facts for Exams

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The Government of India has announced 131 Padma Awards on the eve of Republic Day 2026. The awards include 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri recipients.

padma awards

Key Highlights:

Conferred by the President of India.

Total Awards (2026)

  • Padma Vibhushan – 5
  • Padma Bhushan – 13
  • Padma Shri – 113
Padma Vibhushan 2026 Awardees:
  • Dharmendra Singh Deol (Posthumous) – Art – Maharashtra
  • K T Thomas – Public Affairs – Kerala
  • N Rajam – Art – Uttar Pradesh
  • P Narayanan – Literature & Education – Kerala
  • V S Achuthanandan (Posthumous) – Public Affairs – Kerala
About Padma awards:
  • Instituted in 1954
  • Among the highest civilian awards in India, after the Bharat Ratna.
  • Padma Vibhushan – Exceptional and distinguished service (2nd highest civilian award)
  • Padma Bhushan – Distinguished service of a high order (3rd highest)
  • Padma Shri – Distinguished service in any field (4th highest)
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Kaamya Karthikeyan became youngest Indian to reach south pole:

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Kaamya Karthikeyan, an 18-year-old from Mumbai, has become the youngest Indian to reach the South Pole. She has also achieved the remarkable feat of scaling the Seven Summits (highest peaks on each continent)

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Seven summits:

The Seven Summits challenge involves climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. The seven summits (Continent-wise Highest Peaks) are:

  • Asia: Mount Everest (8,848 m / 29,029 ft) – Located on the border of Nepal and China, it is the highest point on Earth.
  • South America: Aconcagua – Located in Argentina, it is the highest peak in the Western and Southern Hemispheres.
  • North America: Denali – Formerly known as Mount McKinley, it is located in Alaska, USA.
  • Africa: Mount Kilimanjaro – A dormant volcano in Tanzania, it is the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
  • Europe: Mount Elbrus – An inactive volcano in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia.
  • Antarctica: Vinson Massif – The most remote of the summits, located in the Sentinel Range.

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Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project Approved: Chenab River & Indus Basin Projects Explained for Exams

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A panel under the Ministry of Environment has approved the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project in Jammu and Kashmir.

dulhasti stage ii hydropower project

Key Highlights:

  • Capacity: 260 MW hydropower project
  • Located in Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir
  • Extension of the existing 390 MW Dulhasti Stage-I project
  • Utilizes water from: Chenab River and Marusudar River (via Pakal Dul project)
Key facts about Chenab River
  • Chenab River also known as Asikni / Chandrabhaga in ancient texts.
  • Formed by the confluence of Chandra River and Bhaga River.
  • Confluence point: Tandi (Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh).
  • Flows through: Himachal Pradesh β†’ Jammu & Kashmir β†’ Pakistan (Punjab province).
  • Major tributary of the Indus River.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2236990&reg=3&lang=2: Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project Approved: Chenab River & Indus Basin Projects Explained for Exams

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National Youth Day 2026 (January 12): Swami Vivekananda Birth Anniversary | Key Facts for Exams

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National Youth Day is observed annually on January 12 to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

national youth day

Key facts related to Swami Vivekananda:

  • Swami Vivekananda was born as Narendranath Datta in Kolkata in 1863.
  • He was a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and played a key role in spreading Indian philosophy globally.
  • Delivered a historic speech in Chicago in 1983 and introduced Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.
  • Advocated universal brotherhood and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
  • Described by Subhas Chandra Bose as the β€œmaker of modern India”
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