1. (a) Sachin Tendulkar created history on February 24, 2010, in Gwalior by becoming the first batsman to score a double century in ODIs with an unbeaten 200 against South Africa. Tendulkar’s phenomenal innings included 25 fours and 3 sixes,…

1. (a) New research reveals Australia’s pink garnet sand originated from Antarctic mountains. Garnet, a deep red mineral formed in high-temperature conditions, is rare in beach sand due to wave erosion. Found in metamorphic and igneous rocks, garnets are often…

1. (b); Priority Sector refers to time of the economy which may not get timely and adequate credit in the absence of this special dispensation. It is an important role given by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to the…