• The campaign was launched on December 7, 2024 by Union Health Minister JP Nadda in 347 districts, which was later expanded to 455 districts
• India is committed to eliminating TB by 2025, five years ahead of the 2030 target of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• TB (Tuberculosis) Caused by: Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria
• World TB Day: March 24

• A BTS is a crucial part of a cellular network that connects mobile phones and other wireless devices to the network.

• An island country located near the eastern coast of the African continent
• Capital: Antananarivo

• Currency: Madagascar Ariary (MGA)
• Independence: Independence from France on 26 June 1960

• Established: 26 January 1950
• First Supreme Court (Calcutta Supreme Court) was established in 1774.
• Sanctioned strength of judges: 34
• Final court of appeal under the Constitution of India (Article-32)

• It is also called the Guardian of the Constitution.
• Article 131: Description of original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
• Article 133-136: Appellate jurisdiction
• Article 143: Advisory jurisdiction
• Article 137: Review of decisions

• Founded on: 1 November 1966 (after partition from Punjab)
• Capital: Chandigarh
• Major Rivers: Yamuna, Ghaggar, Markanda, Saraswati
• Important Lakes: Sultanpur Lake, Damdama Lake

• Folk Dances: Giddha, Ghoomar, Khoria
• Boundaries: Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in the north, Uttar Pradesh in the east, Rajasthan in the south, Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh in the west

• This is Chhattisgarh's first site to receive this recognition.
• In December 2023, the Chhattisgarh government and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) planned to promote this site globally.
• Recently, Dhurmaras village in Bastar was included in UNWTO’s "Best Tourism Village" program.
• As of 2025, India has 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – 35 cultural, 7 natural, and 1 mixed site.
• In July 2024, "Charaideo Maidams" in Assam was recognized as India’s 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site.

UNESCO: Established: 1945

• Objective: To promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, science, and culture.

• ₹11,624.72 crore allocated for revenue expenditure and ₹1,975.28 crore for capital expenditure.
• Capital expenditure has increased from 1.66% in 2021-22 to 9.80% now.
• ₹2,500 per month will be provided as financial assistance to women.
• Students from Class 6 to 12 and those pursuing higher education in government schools will receive ₹1,000 per month for three years.
• Agricultural laborers will get ₹2,000 as monsoon relief.

• Revenue Expenditure: ₹2,90,261 crore
• Capital Expenditure: ₹85,076 crore
• Fiscal Deficit: ₹78,902 crore (4.66% of the state's GDP)
• Total Budget Deficit: ₹78,902 crore

• Agriculture: ₹58,257 crore
• Health & Women-Child Development: ₹50,333 crore
• Education: ₹44,826 crore
• Ladli Behna Yojana: ₹18,669 crore (benefiting 1.27 crore women)
• Equity Capital for Cooperative Banks: ₹1,000 crore

• This searchable engine will help citizens, researchers, and legislators easily access historical debates and proceedings of the Punjab Assembly.
• Users can search debates based on topic, language, and date range.
• The search engine was developed in collaboration with Punjabi University Patiala, the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad, and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Noida.

• Revenue receipts: Rs 34,544.07 crore
• Capital receipts: Rs 5,298.16 crore

• Revenue expenditure: Rs 29,963.33 crore
• Fiscal deficit: Rs 966.65 crore, which is 2.02% of the gross state domestic product (GSDP)

• Economic growth rate: 7.3% in 2024-25 (higher than national average of 6.5%)
• Per capita income: ₹3,09,340 (₹2,78,681 last year)
• Revenue collection: ₹4,19,463 crore (2024-25)

• Revenue expenditure: ₹5,19,514 crore (2024-25)
• Fiscal deficit: ₹20,051 crore
• Debt: ₹7,82,991 crore (up to 31 March 2025, 10.1% growth)

• Capital: Port Louis
• Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
• System of Government: Parliamentary Democracy
• Independence: 12 March 1968 (from Britain)

• The Parliament of Mauritius is called the "National Assembly"
• The official residence of the President is "State House", located in Port Louis
• Prime Minister: Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam
• President: Prithvirajsingh Rupun

• Ganga Talao is a natural volcanic lake
• Mauritius's most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site

• It is considered a symbol of India's sacred Ganges river
• Location: Savanne mountainous region, Mauritius

• During the festival, millions of women prepare a special offering called ‘Pongala’ in earthen pots, made from rice, jaggery, coconut, and bananas, which is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy.
• The festival was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2009 for the largest gathering of women for a religious event.
• This ten-day festival begins in the Malayalam months of Makaram-Kumbham (February-March) on the Karthika Nakshatra and concludes with the ‘Kuruthi Tharpanam’ ritual.
• The main Pongala ceremony takes place on the auspicious day of Pooram Nakshatra, which coincides with the full moon.

• Founder: Gautam Buddha (Siddhartha Gautam)
• Place of Origin: India (born in Lumbini, present Nepal)
• Four Noble Truths: Suffering, Cause of Suffering, Cessation of Suffering, and Path to Liberation from Suffering
• Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Resolve, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration
• Main Texts: Tripitaka (Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka, Abhidhamma Pitaka)

• Objective of the agreement: To enhance the capability of the Indian Air Force
• The 'Ashwini' radar is an active electronically scanned phased array radar, based on state-of-the-art solid-state technology
• The system is capable of detecting and tracking high-speed fighter aircraft, slow-flying UAVs and helicopters
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):
• Founded: 1958, Headquarters: New Delhi, Chairman: Sameer V. Kamath

• This is Shubman Gill’s third ICC Player of the Month award.
• He previously won the award twice in 2023 (January and September).