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Godlewski’s Bunting and the Species Boundary: Important Facts

March 16, 2023

The family Emberizidae consists of seedeaters with conical bills and is widespread throughout the world. Godlewski’s bunting is a species in the Emberizidae family that has an extremely large range, including China, Pakistan, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Siberia. Ornithologists ..

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Fact Sheet: Lake Sils and the Latest Human Endurance Record

March 15, 2023

Lake Sils is a stunning natural wonder in the Upper Engadine valley of Grisons, Switzerland. Named after the village of Sils im Engadin, the lake is a popular tourist destination and is known for its clear waters and surrounding mountain ..

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Sir Brian May: Important Facts about the Legendary Lead Guitarist

March 15, 2023

On March 14, 2023, Sir Brian Harold May was knighted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, becoming the latest musician to receive the prestigious title of “Knight Bachelor.” The honor was bestowed upon May in recognition of his significant ..

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Rwanda’s First mRNA Vaccine Production Facility: Important Facts

March 15, 2023

Rwanda has taken a significant step forward in its fight against infectious diseases by becoming the first African country to house a facility for manufacturing messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines. The facility, spanning across 800 square meters of space, is capable ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – February 26-27, 2023 [Mock Test]

March 15, 2023

41. With respect to reservation quota in India, consider the following statements: The EWS quota has been brought under Article 16(4) of the Constitution. Article 16(4) requires proof of the inadequacy of representation in government services. The SC in the ..

Fact Sheet: Sika Deer

March 15, 2023

The Sika deer, also known as the Japanese deer or Northern spotted deer, is a species of deer native to much of East Asia, including Japan, Taiwan, and eastern parts of China. The species has also been introduced to various ..

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What is Indonesia’s Dawn School Trial?

March 15, 2023

The dawn school trial is a controversial experiment implemented in the city of Kupang in Indonesia. The pilot project, implemented in 10 schools in the region, requires students of 12th grade to attend classes starting at 5:30 am in an ..

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What is ATL Sarthi?

March 15, 2023

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) – NITI Aayog, a government-led think tank in India, has launched ATL Sarthi, a comprehensive self-monitoring framework to strengthen the ecosystem of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in schools. AIM has established 10,000 ATLs in India to ..

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13th Exercise Bold Kurukshetra: Important Facts

March 15, 2023

The 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, a bilateral armour exercise between the armies of India and Singapore, was conducted from March 6 to 13, 2023, at Jodhpur Military Station, India. This joint exercise aimed to enhance cooperation, build a ..

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DRDO’s PTO Shaft: Important Facts

March 15, 2023

On March 14, 2023, the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE) in Chennai, which is a part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), conducted a successful flight-test of the Power Take off (PTO) Shaft on the Light ..

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