Meaning: It is profound in meaning, derived from the Tamil word “Semmai”, meaning “Righteousness”. Form: It was made of gold or silver and was often decorated with precious stones. Ceremonial significance: A Sengol sceptre was carried by emperors on ceremonial occasions and used to represent their authority. Sengol and Chola Tradition Association: It is associated…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 1 October 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 1 October 2026 brings together the news items of the day that map to the Prelims syllabus — polity, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations. Each item is written as a factual pointer you can revise quickly, with the static-syllabus link made explicit so the reading feeds directly into your Prelims notes.
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Green Energy Corridor
Green Energy Corridor (GEC) is an initiative to facilitate the integration and evacuation of renewable energy into the national/state grid. It involves development of transmission infrastructure for renewable energy-rich states. It supports the integration of solar and wind power into the electricity grid. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is involved in the implementation…
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