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2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

The 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics has recognised 13,508 physicists from four collaborative projects at CERN. This prestigious award, often referred to as the Oscars of Science, was announced on April 5, 2025. It marks advancements in life sciences, ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 8, 2025

1. A rare long-snouted vine snake (Ahaetulla longirostris) has been rediscovered in which tiger reserve? [A] Dudhwa Tiger Reserve[B] Bandipur Tiger Reserve[C] Kanha Tiger Reserve[D] Corbett Tiger Reserve Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Dudhwa Tiger Reserve] Notes:A rare long-snouted vine ..

26th edition of Women and Men in India 2024

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) of India has released its 26th edition of Women and Men in India 2024 – Selected Indicators and Data. This publication provides an extensive overview of gender-related indicators across various sectors in ..

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INS Sunayna

On April 5, 2025, the Indian Navy launched the Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative. This event took place in Karwar, Karnataka, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presiding over the ceremony. ..

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HPV Vaccination Initiatives in India for Cervical Cancer

The Government of India is intensifying efforts to combat cervical cancer through the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme. The Union Health Ministry is set to enhance the capacity of frontline workers involved in the vaccination process. Recent discussions and strategies ..

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India’s Defence Export Protocol

India’s Ministry of External Affairs recently defended its strategic trade practices amid claims of improper arms supply to Russia. This comes in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions and India’s commitment to international trade regulations. The Ministry asserted that Indian ..

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Supreme Court Judges to Declare Assets Publicly

Recently, the Supreme Court of India decided that all judges, including the Chief Justice, will publicly declare their assets. This decision follows a recent scandal involving a Delhi High Court judge found with large sums of cash. Historically, judges were ..

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Challenges Facing Advanced Light Helicopter Operations

The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), known as Dhruv, has faced operational challenges recently. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the ALH has been grounded due to safety concerns following fatal crashes. This situation has raised alarms about the helicopter’s reliability ..

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Re-Entry of POEM-4 Module

Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved milestone with the controlled re-entry of the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM-4) into Earth’s atmosphere. The successful re-entry puts stress on ISRO’s commitment to managing space debris and promoting sustainable operations in ..

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 7, 2025

1. With reference to anti-tank missile systems, consider the following statements: Javelin is a man-portable fire-and-forget anti-tank missile system developed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. Spike is a family of anti-tank guided missiles developed by the Israeli defense company Rafael. ..