One Liners 17-03-2025
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History, Art and Culture
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Armistice Lines (1949-1967)
- Armistice agreements – Israel concluded armistice agreements with Jordan, Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon in 1949 with UN mediation.
- Green Line – The 1949 Armistice Lines between Israel and its Arab neighbors came to be known as The Green Line.
- These parties agreed that would serve only as interim arrangements until replaced by permanent peace treaties.
- Israel's territory – Encompassed about 78% of the Mandate area.
- West Bank & Gaza Strip, were occupied by Jordan and Egypt respectively.
- It is also called as the Green Line, between Israel and its Arab neighbors.


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Polity & Governance
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Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)
- Sub-scheme of – Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0).
- Aim – Holistic development of destinations to enhance tourist experience.
- To develop tourism sector in Mission Mode with active participation of the,
- States, Public Private Partnership and Convergence of Government Programs.
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Development of Iconic Tourist Centers to Global Scale’ Scheme
- Umbrella scheme – Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI).
- Aim – To infuse long term interest free loans for a period of 50 years to States for comprehensively develop iconic tourist centers in the country, branding, and marketing them at global scale.
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Article 350A
- It facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage.
- It is Under
- Schedule – 8.
- Part – XVII (17) of Official Language.
- Added by – 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956.
- President – May issue such directions to any State as he considers necessary or proper for securing the provision of such facilities.
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Helsinki Rules of 1966
- Helsinki Rules on the Uses of the Waters of International Rivers.
- It is a general rules of international law applicable to the use of the waters of an international drainage basin.
- Regulation – It is an international guideline regulating the use of waters in international drainage basins, including surface and groundwater, emphasizing equitable and reasonable utilization.
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Economy
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GDP Growth Projection by Morgan Stanley
- According to the Morgan Stanley, India is projected to become the world's 3rd largest economy by 2028.
- It will become the world's most sought-after consumer market with a higher share in global output, driven by macro stability-influenced policy and better infrastructure.
- Indian economy – It is projected to expand to $4.7 trillion in 2026, making it the 4th largest in the world behind the US, China, and Germany.
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Environment
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Tulip
- It is a spring-blooming perennial plants that die back after flowering and persist as an underground storage bulb
- Genus – Tulipa.
- Family – About 100 species of bulbous herbs in the lily family.
- Native to – Central Asia and Turkey.
- Climatic condition – Cultivated in cool, temperate climates with long, cool springs and dry summers.
- Tulip Garden – It is the largest tulip garden in Asia, spread over 30 acres in Srinagar.
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Dhanushkodi
Recently, Tamil Nadu budget has proposed for the setting up of a sanctuary for flamingos at Dhanushkodi.
- Located at – South-eastern tip of Pamban Island, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu.
- It is home to diverse ecosystems such as sand dunes, marshes, and mangrove forests.
- Key stopover for – Migratory birds, including greater flamingos & shorebirds.
- Area – Extending from Rameswaram reserve forest to Dhanushkodi should be a protected area for the birds.
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Science
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1-Minute Gut Health Test
Recently, a content creator suggested taking a 1-minute test to find out the level of acidity.
- Gut – It is the Gastro Intestinal (GI) tract, which includes the stomach, intestines, and colon.
- 1-minute test – Taking baking soda with water on an empty stomach.
- Baking soda (an alkali) will mix with stomach acid to produce carbon dioxide (gas), leading to burping.
- Burp – It is an indicator to decide whether a person has low stomach acid, which causes food to sit undigested in the gut and leading to fermentation & Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- It is a popular home method for assessing stomach acid production.
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Miscellaneous
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World Consumer Rights Day, 2025
- Celebrated on – March 15, annually.
- Theme – A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles.
- Objective – To promote the basic rights of all consumers and encourage those rights to be respected and protected.
- It serves as an essential reminder of the need to uphold consumer rights and protection.
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