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Germany agreed to send a Patriot air-defense system to Ukraine, as well as air-defense missiles for existing systems.”
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Germany agreed to send a Patriot air-defense system to Ukraine, as well as air-defense missiles for existing systems.”
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Recent studies have suggested that gases are escaping from the venus which explains the possible phenomenon of how the planet lost its water.
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Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, and among the world’s most active and iconic volcanoes, has been sending up almost perfect rings of smoke into the air. The rings are a rare phenomenon that scientists refer to as volcanic vortex rings.
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TRAI has recommended that only Indian nationals or entities should be eligible to participate in telecom regulatory sandboxes (RS) that can provide real-time but regulated access to networks and customer resources during product or technology tests.
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India is helping Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Mauritius develop early warning systems to reduce the loss of life and property due to extreme weather events.
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Vaisakhi, the spring festival observed on April 13th, 2024, marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh and the beginning of the harvest season.
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The Delhi High Court has recently observed that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is applicable to each woman, irrespective of religious affiliation or social background.
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The Central Information Commission (CIC) has expressed “severe displeasure” over the Election Commission (EC) not furnishing a reply to an RTI plea raising questions on the credibility of EVMs and VVPAT machines.
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India and the US have decided to reactivate the Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS) which fell into neglect and disrepair during the years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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India will deploy defence attaches in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Philippines, Armenia, and Poland, marking a significant shift in its strategic approach to bolster ties with key regions amidst growing geopolitical tensions.
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Recently Andaman & Nicobar Island Authorities have asked for help from the Wildlife Institute of India for controlling the population of chital (Spotted deer) in Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island (Ross Island).
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The Newly inaugurated Statue Of Valour depicts Lachit Borphukan, the iconic Ahom general revered for leading the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
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India has begun looking at several products where taxes on input items are higher compared to the finished goods as part of a comprehensive review of its trade pact with the 10-member ASEAN to correct several anomalies that have undermined domestic manufacturing.
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The Command Hospital Pune performed two successful piezoelectric bone conduction hearing implants, making it the first government hospital in the country to do the medical operations.
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Rising prices of raw materials for manufacturing plastic products could further burden the Indian economy and lead to a hike in the prices of plastic goods, said an official of the Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL).
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A recent report released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Institute for Human Development (IHD) revealed that two out of every three unemployed individuals was a young graduate, highlighting the need for urgent policy intervention.
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The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved 11 Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturers to receive incentives under the recently introduced Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024.
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According to the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), scientists in Zimbabwe are producing methanol and other energy materials using carbon dioxide from industrial activities.
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Indian Army gets 100 portable Igla-S Air defence systems to be deployed at China, and Pakistan borders.
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JNU is best for development studies in India while IIM-Ahmedabad tops for management in recently released QS World University Rankings.
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British physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of a mass-giving particle—the so-called Higgs boson—jointly earned him the Nobel Prize for Physics, died at 94.
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Scientists have known that our universe is expanding at an increasingly faster pace. They believed that 'dark energy' is causing this expansion, but little is known about it. This may change soon.
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The Andaman and Nicobar (A & N) Islands are undergoing a significant upgrade in military infrastructure, including the modernization of airfields and jetties, enhancement of logistics and storage capacities, improvement in troop accommodations, and establishment of a strong surveillance system.
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A voter’s right to know about election candidates is absolute, but it doesn’t require them to lay out their life threadbare for examination as they too are entitled to “privacy,” the Supreme Court.
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The National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad has published a comprehensive assessment of annual land use and land cover.
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A new study has revealed a worrying trend for India’s soil health. Nearly 30% of the country’s landmass is experiencing “minor” soil erosion, while a critical 3% faces “catastrophic” topsoil loss.
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According to a WHO’s 2024 Global Hepatitis Report report, India has the second-highest cases of hepatitis B and C after China, with 3.5 crore cases in 2022.
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A study by researchers at an eye institute, has found another advantage of telemedicine i.e. lower emissions.
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According to the World Bank’s April South Asia Development Update report, India has moved fewer people to non-agriculture jobs than most neighbouring nations.
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The first day of the Chaitra month of Hindu calendar is celebrated as the new year in different parts of the country.