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The correct answer is Article 265.

Key Points

• Article 265 of the Indian Constitution mandates that no tax shall be levied or collected except by the authority of law.
• This article ensures that taxation powers are controlled and governed by legislation passed by the Parliament or State Legislatures.
• The provision safeguards citizens from arbitrary imposition of taxes by ensuring legal authorization for all taxes.
• Article 265 is a cornerstone of the financial sovereignty of the government and ensures transparency and accountability.
• The principle embedded in Article 265 aligns with democratic governance, as it requires legislative approval for taxation, reflecting the will of the people.

Additional Information

• Article 246: Defines the legislative powers of Parliament and State Legislatures concerning taxation under the Union, State, and Concurrent Lists.
• Article 248: Provides Parliament exclusive authority to make laws regarding residuary subjects, including residual taxes.
• Article 270: Deals with the distribution of taxes between the Union and the States, ensuring equitable sharing of resources.
• Article 280: Establishes the Finance Commission to recommend the distribution of revenues between the Union and States.
• Concept of Taxation: Taxation is a sovereign function and includes direct taxes (e.g., income tax) and indirect taxes (e.g., GST). It serves as a critical source of revenue for public welfare and infrastructure development.

The correct answer is Vempati Chinna Satyam.

Key Points

• Vempati Chinna Satyam started the Kuchipudi Art Academy at Madras (now Chennai) in 1963.
• Vempati Chinna Satyam:
• Born on October 25, 1929, in Kuchipudi village in Krishna district.
• The Kuchipudi dance originated in the same place.
• Chinna Satyam strove to popularise the unique dance form across the world.
• He began dancing at the age of six.
• Over a period of two decades received training from famous teachers such as Tadepalli Perrayya Sastry, Vedantam Lakshminarayana Sastry, and later from his elder brother Vempati Pedda Satyam.
• He founded Kuchipudi Art Academy in Chennai, in 1963.
• He trained hundreds of students at the Kuchipudi Art Academy in Chennai.
• Branches of this academy were later established in cities such as Visakhapatnam, Mumbai, and Calcutta in India and several cities in the USA.
• His students include veteran actors and dancers like Hemamalini, Rekha, Vyjayanthimala Bali, and Manju Bhargavi of 'Shankarabaranam's fame.
• He also gave performances in over 60 countries.

The Correct Answer is ​April 29, 1848.

In News

• April 29 marks the birth anniversary of Raja Ravi Varma, one of India’s pioneering modern artists.

Key Points

• Raja Ravi Varma was born on April 29, 1848, in Kerala
• He belonged to an aristocratic family
• He combined Indian themes with European oil painting techniques
• He is famous for realistic paintings of Indian gods and mythological characters
• His style influenced Indian calendar art, films, and television
• He supported women’s education and opposed child marriage
• He painted portraits of Indian leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji and Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• He became the first Indian member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London
• His painting "Hamsa Damayanti" won first prize at the Vienna Exhibition in 1873
• He was awarded the Kaiser-i-Hind gold medal by the British in 1904
• In 2013, a crater on Mercury was named after him

The Correct Answer is ​Immunization for All is Humanly Possible.

In News

• World Immunization Week 2025 begins with theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible”.

Key Points

• World Immunization Week 2025 starts April 24 and runs until April 30.
• Held every last week of April, led by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
• Theme: “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible”.
• Focuses on equal vaccine access for all people, no matter their age or location.

The Correct Answer is Amaravati.

In News

• Amaravati to be world's first fully renewable-powered city.

Key Points

• Amaravati is the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh.
• It aims to be the world’s first city powered entirely by renewable energy.
• Target: 2,700 MW of green energy from solar, wind, and hydropower.
• Project aligns with India’s clean energy and climate action goals.
• N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister, is the driving force behind the vision.
• Foundation stone to be laid by PM Narendra Modi.
• Project cost: ₹65,000 crore.
• Area: 217 sq km for the capital, within the larger Andhra Pradesh Capital Region (8,352 sq km).
• Located between Vijayawada and Guntur, on the banks of the Krishna river.
• Aims to be a model smart city showcasing sustainability and innovation.

शुद्ध वर्तनी वाला शब्द उत्कर्ष है। 

Key Points

• उच्चारित शब्द के लेखन में प्रयोग होने वाले लिपि चिह्नों के व्यवस्थित रूप को वर्तनी कहते है।

Additional Information

जिसके पास कुछ भी न हो' वाक्यांश के लिए इनमें से एक शब्द उपयुक्त है- अकिंचन

Key Points

• 'जिसके पास कुछ भी न हो' वाक्यांश के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द - अकिंचन
• वाक्यांश के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द - अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द को प्रयुक्त करना ही वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द कहलाता है।

अन्य विकल्प -

Additional Information 

 कुछ महत्वपूर्ण वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द -

'आलमारी टूट गया है' इस अशुद्ध वाक्य का शुद्ध रूप इनमें से है- आलमारी टूट गयी है।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - आलमारी टूट गया है।
• दिए गये वाक्य में क्रिया प्रयोग की त्रुटि है,
• ​यहाँ 'गया है।' सार्थक शब्द नहीं है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा।
• ​अत: सार्थक शब्द 'गयी है।' होना चाहिए। क्योंकि 'आलमारी' ​एक स्त्रीलिंग शब्द है।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - आलमारी टूट गयी है।
• (वाक्य में लिंग,वचन, पुरुष, काल, कारक आदि का क्रिया के साथ ठीक ठीक मेल हो, उसे शुद्ध वाक्य कहते है।)

Additional Information 

 क्रिया संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ - 

वाक्य अशुद्ध है- एक फूल की माला दे दो।

Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य - एक फूल की माला दे दो।
• दिए गये वाक्य में पदक्रम व वचन प्रयोग की त्रुटि है,
• ​यहाँ 'एक फूल की' सार्थक शब्द नहीं है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा।
• ​अत: सार्थक शब्द 'फूलों की एक' होना चाहिए।
• शुद्ध वाक्य - फूलों की एक माला दे दो।

Important Pointsपदक्रम संबंधी नियम -

• वाक्य में पहले कर्ता, फिर कर्म तथा अन्त में क्रिया आती है।
• यदि क्रिया अकर्मक है तो वाक्य में पहले कर्ता फिर क्रिया आती है।
• विस्मयादि बोधक शब्द वाक्य के आरंभ में आते हैं।
• जहाँ प्रश्नवाचक वाक्यों हाँ/नहीं उत्तर वाले प्रश्नों में 'क्या' प्रश्नवाचक शब्द वाक्य के आरंभ में आते हैं
• तथा शेष प्रश्नवाचक शब्द प्रायः वाक्य के मध्य में आते हैं।
• क्रिया-विशेषण शब्द, क्रिया के पूर्व आते हैं।

Additional Information पदक्रम संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ - 

'विधि' का विलोम शब्द है- निषेध 

Key Points

• 'विधि' शब्द का विलोम शब्द 'निषेध' होगा।
• 'विधि' का अर्थ- व्यवस्था आदि का ढंग, प्रणाली।
• 'निषेध' का अर्थ- मना करने की क्रिया या भाव।
• विलोम - जो शब्द किसी एक शब्द के विपरीत अर्थ को व्यक्त करते हैं, वे विलोम शब्द कहलाते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प-

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     कुछ अन्य महत्वपूर्ण विलोम शब्द -