MIRZA GHALIB
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- Birth – 1797, Agra
- He was a – prominent Urdu and Persian poet.
- Literary Contributions-
- Known for his ghazals, which explore themes of love, existentialism
- Revolutionized Urdu prose through his informal letters
- He served as – the royal historian and poet under Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II.
- Title – Dabir-ul-Mulk
- Most celebrated work – Diwan-e-Ghalib
- Legacy –His residence in Ballimaran, Delhi, is now a museum
BAR COUNCIL
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- Created under – Advocates Act, 1961.
- Nature – statutory body.
- Composition-
- Elected members from State Bar Councils.
- Attorney General of India and the Solicitor General of India are ex-officio members.
- Functions-
- Regulates the legal profession and legal education in India.
- Conducts the All India Bar Examination
- Grants “Certificate of Practice” to advocates.
- Recognizes Law universities
PHILIPPINE
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- Philippines is an archipelago in Southeast Asia, consisting of over 7,641 islands.
- Philippines gained independence in – 1946
- It was colony of – Spain, USA, Japan
- Capital – Manila
- Official Lang – Filipino (Tagalog) and English.
- Political System – Unitary presidential constitutional republic
- Religion – predominantly Roman Catholic
- Currency – Philippine Peso
- Natural Wonders – Chocolate Hills, Taal Volcano, and the Puerto Princesa Underground River
APPOINTMENT OF CAG
News – SC to examine petition on CAG appointment process
- The CAG is appointed under – Article 148
- President of India appoints the CAG
- Tenure – 6 years or till 65 years
- Removal – in a manner similar to a Supreme Court judge – Special Majority in both houses of parliament
- Grounds of removal – proved misbehavior or incapacity
- CAG’s salary and allowances are – charged on the Consolidated Fund of India
- CAG is – not eligible for reappointment
FOREIGN TRADE
News – India’s goods trade deficit at 42-month low
- Top 5 Imports-
- Crude Petroleum
- Coal Briquettes
- Gold
- Petroleum Gas
- Diamonds
- Top 5 Exports-
- Refined Petroleum
- Diamonds
- Pharmaceuticals
- Jewelry
- Rice
- India’s top 5 trading destinations based on export volume
- United States
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- China
- Bangladesh
- Netherlands
DISEASES AND VACCINES
News – India must push for vaccination against the flu for the elderly
MCQs
1. Mirza Ghalib was born in?
A. Agra
B. Istanbul
C. Baghdad
D. Mecca
2. Bar Council of India is a?
A. Constitutional Body
B. Statutory Body
C. Executive made Body
D. Private Body
3. Capital of Philippines is?
A. Canberra
B. Beijing
C. Manila
D. Tokyo
4. CAG is appointed by?
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Elected by Lok Sabha
D. Chief Accounting Officer
5. BCG Vaccine is for which disease?
A. Polio
B. COVID-19
C. Malaria
D. Tuberculosis