Mahavir Jayanti Mahavir Jayanti 2026 will be observed on 31st March, 2026, commemorating the birth of Lord Mahavir. Lord Mahavir Lord Mahavir Swami was born in 599 BCE in Kundagrama, in present-day Bihar. He belonged to the royal Vardhaman family but chose a very different path, renouncing worldly comforts at the age of 30. After 12 years of rigorous meditation and austerities, he attained Kevala Jnana (omniscience). From that point, he devoted his life to spreading the principles of peace, non-violence, and self-realization. His teachings later became the foundation of Jainism, one of the world’s oldest religions. Even today, his life continues to inspire millions to embrace a path of discipline, simplicity, and spiritual awareness. Teachings of Mahavir Ahimsa (Non-violence): Refrain from causing harm to any living being. Satya (Truth): Always be truthful in words and actions. Asteya (Non-stealing): Do not take anything that does not belong to you. Brahmacharya (Celibacy): Maintain self-discipline and control over desires. Aparigraha (Non-attachment): Avoid excessive attachment to material possessions. Current Facts India ranks 7th in global coffee production. Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu account for 96% of India's coffee production, with Karnataka leading at an estimated 2,80,275 MT (2025-26). As per the findings of the third NFHS (2005-6), which is the closest survey to the 2002 constitutional amendment, in 2005, nine States (Himachal, Punjab, Delhi, Goa, Andhra (incl Telengana), Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu) had achieved a TFR of 2.1 or less. By 2021, most major States had achieved a TFR of 2.1 except five States (Bihar, U.P., Jharkand, Meghalaya and Manipur). Rupee depreciation refers to a fall in the value of the Indian Rupee (INR) relative to major foreign currencies, especially the USD. Devaluation- An intentional reduction in the value of a country’s currency carried out by the government or the Reserve Bank…
