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Vyommitra to Precede India’s Gaganyaan Mission in 2024

February 5, 2024

India is planning for a manned space mission Gaganyaan in 2025. But before human astronauts launch, a space-bound “robot friend” named Vyommitra will fly to space later this year to test critical systems. This female humanoid robot is equipped to ..

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TOI-715b: NASA Discovers Potential Life-Sustaining ‘Super-Earth’

February 5, 2024

American space agency NASA has discovered a “super-Earth” planet, dubbed TOI-715 b, that could potentially support life. It is located 137 light-years away and was found by NASA’s planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. The super-Earth is around one ..

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Kosovo’s Controversial Currency Ban Risks Renewed Ethnic Tensions

February 5, 2024

Recently, Kosovo has sparked new controversy by banning the Serbian dinar to assert financial control and normalize use of the euro. The ban has sparked concern from the European Union, United States, and Serbia. Background Serbia and Kosovo are two ..

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Law Commission Recommends Legal Reforms to Curb Property Damage during Protests

February 5, 2024

The Law Commission has proposed updates to laws aimed at addressing the issue of damage to public and private property during blockades and protests. The main thrust of these recommendations is to introduce stricter penalties for individuals or organizations causing ..

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PETA Challenges Traditional Buffalo, Bulbul Fights in Assam

February 5, 2024

Buffalo fighting has been a part of Magh Bihu celebrations in Assam for centuries. The fights are held in various parts of the state during the harvest festival, with the village of Ahatguri in Nagaon district being the most prominent ..

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What is the ‘Widow Year’ in China?

February 4, 2024

In Chinese culture, certain years are known as “Widow Years.” A Widow Year is a lunar year that does not contain the traditional solar term “Spring Commences” (Lichun), which marks the beginning of spring. The upcoming Year of the Dragon ..

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Sri Lanka Celebrates 76th Independence Day

February 4, 2024

On 4th February, 2024, Sri Lanka celebrated 76th Independence Day. Sri Lanka got independence from British rule on February 4, 1948. This day holds immense significance for the people of the country as it marks the culmination of decades of ..

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What is deadly Fungus Candida Auris, that is Rapidly Spreading in US?

February 4, 2024

A deadly fungal infection called Candida auris is spreading rapidly in the United States. Recently, four people in Washington state tested positive. Despite being rare, doctors caution that infection can still be potentially hazardous due to its high fatality rate, ..

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7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) held in Kochi

February 4, 2024

The 7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) was recently held in Kochi. During this session, the committee finalised and recommended quality standards for five spices — allspice, juniper berries, star anise, turmeric, and cardamom. About ..

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London Tops as Most Congested City in Traffic Index Ranking 2023

February 4, 2024

London was the most congested city in the world in 2023, with commuters spending 37 minutes 20 seconds in traffic on average to cover a distance of 10 km, a new study has found. The report by the Amsterdam-based location ..

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