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Universe’s Clumpiness

Recent advancements in cosmology reveal that the clumpiness of the universe is crucial for understanding its fundamental nature. The universe, believed to have originated from a Big Bang approximately 13.8 billion years ago, has evolved into a complex structure of ..

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Ganga Expressway Night Landing

In a landmark event, Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in India to enable night landings for fighter jets on an expressway. This achievement was marked by the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducting trials on a newly constructed 3.5-kilometre ..

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Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute

The water-sharing conflict between Punjab and Haryana has escalated sharply, following a recent decision by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The BBMB ordered the release of 8,500 cusecs of water daily from the Bhakra dam to Haryana, igniting fierce ..

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Chandrayaan-3 Findings on Lunar Mantle Samples

In discovery, scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) have identified the Shiv Shakti point as a valuable site for studying primitive mantle samples on the Moon. This site is where India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on August 23, 2023. ..

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U.S.-Ukraine Joint Investment Fund Agreement

On April 30, 2025, the United States and Ukraine signed agreement to create a joint investment fund aimed at the reconstruction of Ukraine. This deal marks a very important moment in U.S.-Ukraine relations, especially following previous contentious interactions between leaders. ..

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Vizhinjam International Seaport

The Vizhinjam International Seaport, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, positions Kerala on the global maritime stage. This deep-water port is designed to enhance India’s role in international trade. Developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd under a ..

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Sahajog Initiative

The Odisha government has launched Sahajog, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing access to government welfare schemes for the urban poor. Officially inaugurated on May 1, 2025, it seeks to bridge the gap between urban poverty and available state assistance. ..

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ITER Project Milestone

The International Thermo-nuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) aims to demonstrate nuclear fusion as a viable energy source. Located in Southern France, it brings together over 30 countries, including India, to build the world’s largest tokamak. This magnetic fusion device is designed ..

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India’s Record-Breaking Warm Year

Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that 2024 was the warmest year in India’s recorded history. The average surface temperature anomaly was +0.65°C above the long-term average. However, there are concerns that actual warming may have exceeded the critical ..

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European Red Admiral Butterfly

Recently, the European Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) was documented for the first time in India. This sighting took place near Dharamshala in the Dhauladhar mountain range. Significance The sighting of the European Red Admiral expands the documented butterfly species ..

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