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NGLV (Next-Gen Launch Vehicle) is going to replace the current PSLV (Polar Satellite launch Vehicle) in near future. NGLV is a three – staged heavy lift reusable vehicle with the payload capability of 10,000 kg to Geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) and 20,000kg to low earth orbit (LEO). It will have a semi-cryogenic propulsion for booster stages to make it cost efficient.

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The most incredible world cup stories -Anecdotes from Football World Cup, From Uruguay in 1930 to the present day’ is a book written by Luciano Wernicke from Argentina & is published by Niyogi books. The book covers funny, fascinating & controversial anecdotes from football’s greatest spectacle. The 22nd edition of FIFA world cup, 2022 will be hosted by Qatar this year.

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‘Bharat Krishi Satellite programme’ is ISRO’s dedicated programme in agriculture sector. It will span agricultural related activities, pesticides, irrigation, crop data, drought statistics etc. A minimum of 2 satellites will be required to cover the entire agricultural area of the country.

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The ‘Living Planet Report’ published by WWF stated that the Monitored wildlife population (including mammals, amphibians, fish, reptiles) has seen a drop of 69% in last five decades between 1970 -2018. The cause of such decline can be attributed to drastic & devastating climate change, pollution, land & habitat degradation, diseases, invasive species & more.

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International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) is an international organisation headquartered at Lyon, France was established in the year 1923. This is a second time for India since 1997 to host such conference. The General Assembly of INTERPOL is headed by the President who holds the office for 4 years, current being Ahmed Naseer Al-Raisi of UAE.