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Nupi Lal Numit 2024

Manipur recently commemorated Nupi Lal Numit 2024, honouring the valiant women who fought for justice and freedom, led by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, at the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex, marking the significance of the event. Historical Significance The Nupi ..

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Indian Navy Launches SAMPARK 4.0 Initiative

The Indian Navy is set to launch the fourth edition of ‘SAMPARK’ on December 16, 2024, which aims to enhance healthcare access for Naval Veterans, Veer Naris, and their families in Maharashtra. The initiative reflects the Navy’s dedication to the ..

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5 New Species of Rare Darwin Wasps Discovered

Recent findings by researchers at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) have revealed five new species of Darwin wasps in India and Thailand, belonging to the subfamily Microleptinae, are notable for their parasitic life cycle, ..

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One Nation, One Election Bill Approved

The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recently approved the “One Nation, One Election” Bill, which aims to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies in a single year. The proposal has been objective ..

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Union Budget 2025: India’s Fiscal Deficit Challenges Ahead

India is currently grappling with hurdles in its efforts to reduce the fiscal deficit to 4.5% of GDP by the fiscal year 2025-26. which peaked at 9.5% of GDP during the pandemic, and has seen slow recovery. Analysts expressed skepticism ..

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ESA’s EnVision Mission to Study Venus

The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially confirmed the EnVision mission to explore Venus, which aims to deepen our understanding of Earth’s closest planetary neighbor. Scheduled to launch in 2031, EnVision will utilize advanced radar technology to penetrate Venus’s harsh ..

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India’s Water Resources Assessment 2024

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has released its latest study, titled Assessment of Water Resources of India 2024, which estimates India’s average annual water availability at 2,115.95 billion cubic meters (BCM) from 1985 to 2023. The assessment incorporates various factors ..

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Arctic’s First Ice-Free Day by 2030: Recent Study

According to a recent study, the Arctic Ocean is projected to experience its first ice-free day by 2030. This occurs due to the increasing levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere, which contribute to global warming. Researchers from the ..

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