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NATIONAL Mobile App “National Test Abhyas” launched by Union HRD Ministry A new mobile application called ―National Test Abhyas‖ has been launched by the Ministry of Human Resources Development. The application which has been developed by the National Testing Agency will help the candidates to take mock tests for exams such as JEE Mains, NEET, etc. The main aim of the application is to help students during the closure of educational institutions. Important takeaways for all competitive exams:  Union Minister of Human Resources Development: Ramesh Pokhriyal ‗Nishank‘

India gives $2 million aid to UN agency for Palestinian refugees’ welfare India has provided USD 2 million aid for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency working for the welfare of Palestinian refugees. This aid is given for UNRWA core programmes and services, including education and health, amidst the coronavirus crisis. India has increased the annual contribution to the UNRWA from USD 1.25 million (Rs. 9.45 crore) to USD 5 million (Rs. 37 crore) in 2019. The contribution was presented to the United Nations agency by the Representative of India (ROI) to the State of Palestine, Sunil Kumar. Important takeaways for all competitive exams:  United Nations Relief and Works Agency Headquarters location: Amman, JordanUnited  Nations Relief and Works Agency Commissioner-General: Christian Saunders

Cyclone Amphan intensifies into Super Cyclone Cyclone Amphan intensified into a super cyclone with wind speed above 200 kmph and moved further towards North-Northeastwards over West Central Bay. It is the first super cyclone to hit the region in the last two decades since a super cyclone-hit Odisha in 1999 causing widespread damage and loss of life. India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in Odisha and West Bengal under its impact.

‘Rail-Bot’ developed by SCR to provide better health care to COVID-19 patients South Central Railway zone has developed a robotic device named as ―RAIL-BOT‖ (R-BOT) to assist in the functions of hospital management to provide better health care to the COVID-19 patients. It will be used to supply medicines, medical accessories and to serve food to the patients, without any need for physical contact. The R-BOT holds sensor-based features to read the blood heat of patients and transmit an equivalent for display on Mobile phones. Important takeaways for all competitive exams:  Headquarters of South Central Railway zone: Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad.  General-Manager of South Central Railway: Gajanan Mallya.

Ladakh becomes COVID-19 free after recovery of all active cases The Union Territory, Ladakh has become corona virus free as the region have not reported any fresh case since 3rd May 2020. A total of 43 cases of Coronavirus were reported in Ladakh till now and all the confirmed cases have recovered from the COVID-19. 1

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INTERNATIONAL WHO will initiate Independent Inquiry in handling of COVID-19 The World Health Organisation will initiate the Independent Inquiry in the handling of COVID- 19. To achieve this, WHO will launch ―Resolution on COVID-19 response‖. The main aim of the review is to put an end to the international blame game in the origin of COVID-19. Around 116 countries backed the resolution of independent review. India backed the resolution. The idea of the resolution was initiated by Australia. However, the resolution was drafted by the European Union. Important takeaways for all competitive exams:  Headquarters of WHO: Geneva, Switzerland.  Director-general of WHO: Tedros Adhanom.

Prime Minister of Lesotho, Thomas Thabane resigns Thomas Thabane has formally resigned as the Prime Minister of Lesotho. Thabane and his current wife are suspected of conspiring to murder his former wife nearly three years ago. Lesotho‘s Finance Minister Moeketsi Majoro has been named by parliament as the interim Prime Minister of the country. Important takeaways for all competitive exams:  Lesotho is the southern African mountain kingdom.  Lesotho Capital: Maseru.  Lesotho Currency: Lesotho loti.

China announces USD 2 billion help at WHO assembly China has announced to provide USD 2 billion over two years to fight the coronavirus pandemic at WHO assembly with an aim of supporting COVID-19 response efforts, particularly in developing countries. The decision comes after, when China faced growing global pressure over the lockdowns, the death toll and a huge increase in coronavirus cases that has brought the world to a standstill. WHO announced the coronavirus outbreak to be a worldwide health emergency on January 30 which was further declared as a pandemic on March 11, after the virus had killed thousands globally. Important takeaways for all competitive exams:  China Capital: Beijing; Currency of China: Renminbi.  President of China: Xi Jinping.

World Bee Day observed globally on 20th May World Bee Day is observed globally on 20th May every year to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem. About 33% of the world‘s food production depends on bees thus they are vital for the preservation of biodiversity, ecological balance in nature and helpful in reducing pollution. To mark the day, a virtual event was held under the theme ―Bee Engaged‖. The day was observed for the first time in year 2018. Important takeaways for all competitive exams:  Food and Agriculture Organization Director-General: QU Dongyu.  Food and Agriculture Organization Headquarters: Rome, Italy.  Food and Agriculture Organization Founded: 16 October 1945.

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INDIAN LITERATURE - Mudrarakshasa, written by Vishakadatta (Translated by R S Pandit) in 6th century CE, is a political thriller set in an interesting period in Indian history. It is the time of , , and the Nandas. By this time, in Kusumapura (Patna), the last of the Nanda kings has renounced the world and his kingdom taken over by Chandragupta and Chanakya. Malayaketu, a small vassal king, left Chandragupta‘s court after his father was poisoned. Though he fled, Malayaketu has a trump card in Rakshasa, the honest and smart minister. The goal of Chanakya at the beginning of the play is to bring Rakshasa to his camp so that Chandragupta would have an able minister by his side. The title Mudrarakshasa refers to the signet ring of Rakshasa. It was stolen by Chanakya‘s spy. Using that mudra Chanakya forges a letter which sets the wheel of intrigue into motion. After a few back and forth moves, Chanakya is able to brilliantly seed suspicion into the minds of Rakshasa and Malayaketu. The spies of Chanakya spin tales and at some point, Malayaketu is suspicious of Rakshasa‘s loyalty. Malayaketu thinks that if Chanakya is gone, then Rakshasa might switch loyalty. Also, though it was Chanakya who killed Malayaketu‘s father, the blame was put on Rakshasa. While all this is happening, Rakshasa sees his world falling apart, with his friends disappearing in Chanakya‘s web for one mistake he did. He left his family at a friend‘s house while he left. That step, along with the loss of his ring, would lead to his fall. The scenes alternate between Chanakya‘s house and Rakshasa‘s house with one making a cunning move and the other trying to foresee and counter it. It is like a game of shatranj, but with lives at stake. It creates great drama and suspense. Through dialogue, Vishakadatta exposes the ideals of the characters and to what length they would go to defend their allegiances. Chanakya is focussed on the brilliant and brave Rakshasa — he admires him, though he is in the enemy camp — and wants to get him to the Maurya side. He would do anything to achieve that goal, like forging letters, imprisoning innocent people and threatening to kill them, exiling people, using poison girls and spies. He knows Rakshasa‘s weakness for his friends and exploits it to make him helpless and surrender. Rakshasa is not a simpleton either. He tries his best to murder Chandragupta. O, thouday, Chandragupta was to enter as the victor to the palace, Rakshasa had "laced a shooter and a mahout to assassinate him, but instead of Chandragupta, the assassins get killed. Then Rakshasa tried poisoning Chandragupta, instead, Chanakya made the poisoner drink it. Then a group was made to hide in Chandragupta‘s room. Chanakya spotted ants coming from the floor with food and detected the hidden enemies. The play shows how spies form an important tool in both Chanakya‘s and Rakshasa‘s arsenal (―They know a thousand languages, they have a thousand eyes, they travel in thousand disguises‖). There is a Brahmin, Indusharman, dressed as a Buddhist monk, who gets friendly with the ministers of Rakshasa. Then there is Nipunaka, who walks around carrying a cloth with designs of Yama. His task is to keep an eye on the general population. Jain monk, Jivasiddhi too is a spy and so is Viradhagupta dressed as a snake charmer. Rakhasa, though defeated, ends on a high note. He becomes the minister of Chandragupta, passing a tough test. He is respected for his ethical stand and keeping his moral fiber in-tact, despite all the odds. Chanakya too ends on a high note. He used deception to trap Rakshasa, not to benefit him, but Chandragupta. He himself retires. The play brings out the contrast between these two ministers. Chanakya is ruthless, but Rakshasa is softer and relenting. Chanakya can plot a deceptive scheme, Rakshasa is more of a soldier.

Reference- http://varnam.org/2018/01/mudrarakshasa-by-vishakadatta/

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INDIAN CONSTITUTION

The constitution is a fundamental law of a country that reflects the fundamental principles on which the government of the country is based. In this article, learn some of the interesting features of the Indian Constitution.

The bulkiest constitution of the world The Indian constitution is one of the bulkiest constitution of the world, comprising of 395 articles, 22 parts and 12 schedules. So far the constitution underwent 100 amendments (28 May, 2015).

Rigidity and flexibility The Indian constitution is combination of rigidity and flexibility, which means some parts of it can be amended by the Parliament by a simple majority, whereas some parts require a two-third majority as well as not less than one-half of the state legislatures.

Parliamentary system of government The Indian constitution provides for a parliamentary system of government, i.e., the real executive power rests with the council of ministers and the President is only a nominal ruler (Article 74).

Federal system with a unitary bias The Indian constitution described India as a 'Union of States' (Article 1), which implies that Indian federation is not the result of any agreement among the units and the units cannot secede from it.

Fundamental rights and fundamental duties The Indian constitution provides an elaborate list of Fundamental Rights to the citizens of India, which cannot be taken away or abridged by any law made by the states (Article 12–35). Similarly, the constitution also provides a list of 11 duties of the citizens, known as the Fundamental Duties (Article 51A).

Reference- https://medium.com/tathya-india/features-of-the-indian-constitution-a63c776f329d

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