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The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the renovated Kochrab Ashram in Ahmedabad, commemorating the 94th anniversary of the Dandi March.
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The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the renovated Kochrab Ashram in Ahmedabad, commemorating the 94th anniversary of the Dandi March.
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India faces severe air pollution, with 83 of the world’s 100 most polluted cities.
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The Panama Canal, a vital shipping route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is now facing a serious threat due to climate change.
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Prime Minister addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on 78th Independence Day.
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Astronomers have leveraged a century’s worth of solar data from the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory to develop a novel method for predicting the strength of upcoming solar cycle maxima.
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The Union Government has introduced the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS), a platform designed to connect farmers with agriculture scientists and experts through their phones to enhance pest control measures.
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ISRO launched its latest Earth Observation Satellite, EOS-08, using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3.
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Increased kharif crop planting due to good monsoon and stable international prices may help reduce inflation in the coming months.
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The findings of the study published in the journal Nature show that the construction of Stonehenge was a far greater collaborative effort than scientists previously realised, and suggests that neolithic Britain might have been far more integrated than previously thought.
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A team of European scientists has discovered over 16,000 chemicals in plastics which is a significant increase from the approximately 13,000 previously identified by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Recently, the first phase of India’s Atmospheric Research Testbed in Central India (ART-CI) was inaugurated at Silkheda in Sehore district, located about 50 km northwest of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh.
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According to 2018 ICMR guidelines, everyone older than 30 years should be screened for diabetes.
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Recently, the Maharashtra cabinet decided to ask the Ministry of Railways to rename Mumbai Central Station after Nana Jagannath Shankarseth.
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Recently, the Union Minister for Commerce & Industry participated in the ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
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Pandavula Gutta has been officially recognised as the sole Geo-heritage site in Telangana.
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Three postage stamps were issued to commemorate India’s independence — all of them featured the date August 15, 1947, and the words ‘Jai Hind’ in the Devanagari script.
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China's exports of mangoes, including Indian varieties such as Dasheri, Chausa, Alphonso, and Langra, have been higher than India's own exports for at least two successive years for which data is available.
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A recent study revealed that these devices harbor a surprising diversity of microbial life, underscoring the importance of regular cleaning.
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Al-Shabaab, an affiliate of al-Qaeda, has been waging a war against the Somali government for the past 17 years. In a nation fraught with authoritarianism, clan war, famine, piracy, and corruption, it adds another chapter — terror.
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The ceremonial practices of flag hoisting and unfurling in India carry deep symbolic significance, reflecting the nation’s journey to freedom and adherence to constitutional values.
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In a significant move, the United Nations General Assembly has officially launched the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI).
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President Droupadi Murmu has approved 103 Gallantry awards, recognizing the bravery of armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel.
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Three new Ramsar sites have been added, namely Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary, Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu and Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh.
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Tamil Nadu accounted for almost 65% of the illegal trade in shark body parts, a new analysis of seizures between January 2010 and December 2022 has revealed.
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The high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind has recommended simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies as the first step and hold municipal and panchayat polls within 100 days of the general election in the next phase.
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According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2024, methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highest ever at 120 million tonnes (Mt).
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Conservationists propose the Kazhuveli watershed region in Tamil Nadu for the World Monuments Fund Watch 2025 nomination.
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Recently, the government announced a pilot project to provide cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh to all victims of road accidents.
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According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report ‘Breaking the gridlock: Reimagining cooperation in a polarised world,’ India ranks 134 out of 193 countries on the global Human Development Index (HDI).
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Proposed bans on EV charging in basement parking areas in Mumbai has highlighted the need for standardized safety protocols and regulatory frameworks for EV charging stations.