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Mangar Bani

Recent discoveries in the Mangar region of the Aravalli mountain range have revealed archaeological findings. Researchers have identified a variety of prehistoric tools dating back to the Lower...

May 6, 2025

Microgravity’s Impact on Human Thermoregulation

Recently, Voyager 1 reached a distance of 25 billion kilometres from Earth, marking it as the farthest human-made object in space. As humanity contemplates future manned missions to...

May 6, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: May 6, 2025

1. With reference to the Mission Anveshan scheme launched by the Government of India, consider the following statements: It focuses on incentivizing seismic surveys for mapping oil and...

May 6, 2025

Druze Community

The ongoing conflict in Syria continues to reveal deep-seated sectarian tensions. Recent clashes near Damascus have involved Islamist factions, security forces, and the Druze minority. This violence puts...

May 6, 2025

Igla-S Missiles

India’s air defence capabilities are being enhanced with the recent acquisition of Russian-origin Igla-S missiles. These portable, shoulder-fired weapons are designed to target low-flying enemy aircraft, drones, and...

May 6, 2025

Abdali Weapon System

Recent developments have escalated tensions between India and Pakistan following a terror attack in Pahalgam. Recently, Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of the Abdali Weapon System. This...

May 6, 2025

IMO’s Net-Zero Framework

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to implement its Net-Zero Framework in 2027, pending adoption in 2025. This framework aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime...

May 6, 2025

Baglihar and Kishanganga Dams

India’s recent decision to halt water flow through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River marks development in its water management strategy. This action follows a series of...

May 6, 2025

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana, once hailed as a revolutionary initiative for water management, is now embroiled in controversy. The National Dam Safety Authority’s (NDSA)...

May 6, 2025

New Genome-Edited Rice Varieties

Recent advancements in agricultural biotechnology have led to the development of two genome-edited rice varieties in India. Released by Union Agriculture Minister, these varieties, ‘Kamala’ and ‘Pusa DST...

May 6, 2025

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