Added python basics section

Author: Abhijnan03

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+# Basics of Python Programming
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+This section provides a few implementation examples of basic Python syntax, data types, loops, functions and plotting. This serves as an introduction to Python for novice users and a refresher for established users of Python. This tutorial section is directed towards important prerequisite material that will be important in understanding other sections of this jupyter-book. This section is split into the following sub-sections:
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+1. Basic programming in Python
+2. Basic plotting in Python
+3. Python and Jupyter Notebook resources