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Kolkata’s Leaning Buildings

In recent weeks, over ten buildings in Kolkata have been reported to be tilting. This alarming trend marks issues in construction practices and urban planning. Experts attribute these...

February 1, 2025

Mount Taranaki Becomes a Legal Person

Recently, New Zealand‘s Mount Taranaki, also known as Taranaki Maunga, was officially recognised as a legal person. This landmark decision acknowledges the mountain’s significance to Indigenous Māori people,...

February 1, 2025

Who is Shubhanshu Shukla?

Recently, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is poised to make history as the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). Selected to pilot the Axiom...

February 1, 2025

Withdrawal of Track and Trace System for Pharmaceuticals

The Commerce Ministry has recently withdrawn the track and trace system for pharmaceutical exports. This decision aligns with the regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Health and...

February 1, 2025

Zika Virus Surge in Maharashtra

The Zika virus has emerged as public health concern in Pune district, Maharashtra. In 2024, Pune accounted for 125 out of 151 confirmed cases of Zika reported across...

February 1, 2025

Ocean Coordination Mechanism

The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) was launched by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. This initiative aims to address the critical challenges facing marine environments in the Caribbean...

February 1, 2025

Resilience of the Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem

The Sundarbans, spanning India and Bangladesh, represent the world’s largest mangrove forest. This unique ecosystem plays a vital role in biodiversity, climate regulation, and coastal protection. Recent studies...

February 1, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 1, 2025

1. In context with solar phenomena, consider the following statements: Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) can cause disruptions in satellite communications. Solar flares are the most powerful explosions in...

February 1, 2025

Bombay High Court Quashes Case Under SC/ST Act

In judgement, the Bombay High Court has quashed a case filed under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The court ruled that the...

February 1, 2025

Maharashtra SEBC Quota Caste Validation Certificate Extension

In Maharashtra, students admitted under the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) quota for the 2024-25 academic session have received a three-month extension to submit their Caste Validation...

February 1, 2025

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