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Geopolitical Tensions in the Arctic Region

The Arctic region is witnessing rising tensions among global powers. Climate change is rapidly melting ice caps, revealing untapped natural resources and new shipping routes. This situation has led to increased military posturing and territorial claims among Arctic nations. Unlike ..

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India’s Defence Exports 2025

In the Financial Year 2024-25, India achieved milestone in defence exports, reaching ₹23,622 crore. This represents a growth of 12.04% from the previous year. The surge is attributed to increased sales of artillery shells, guns, and small arms. The growth ..

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IVF Technology for Cattle Breeding

Recently, Puducherry achieved milestone in livestock management. The first calf born through In-Vitro Fertilized Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET) technology was delivered in Kanuvapet village. This development is part of a pilot project supported by the Rashtriya Gokul Mission. What is IVF-ET ..

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WCD Report on Climate Change Impact on Women and Children

Union Ministry of Women And Child Development (WCD) recently released the report titled “How Does Climate Change Impact Women and Children Across Agroecological Zones”. According to the report, women and children face higher risk of death during disasters compared to ..

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‘Lakhpati Baideo’ Programme

Recently, Assam launched the ‘Lakhpati Baideo’ programme. This initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs through financial support and training. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the scheme, which targets 40 lakh women self-help group (SHG) members. The programme is designed ..

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Forest Land Encroachment in India

In recent years, India has faced challenge regarding forest land encroachment. A report from the Union Environment Ministry reveals that over 13,056 square kilometres of forest land is currently encroached upon. This area surpasses the combined geographical size of Delhi, ..

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Controversy Surrounds Plant Treaty Amendments

The thirteenth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group to Enhance the Functioning of the Multilateral System (MLS) for the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA) began on April 1, 2025, in Rome. This ..

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OpenAI’s Open-Weight Language Model

OpenAI is poised to launch its first open-weight language model since GPT-2. The model is expected to feature reasoning capabilities. It aims to provide developers with publicly accessible trained parameters. This move comes in response to competition from other companies ..

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Unveiling Copper Plates of Devaraya I’s Reign

The recent unveiling of a set of copper plates from the reign of Devaraya I marks archaeological discovery. These plates, linked to the Vijayanagara Empire, provide vital information about the era’s history and governance. The plates were issued during Devaraya ..

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Supreme Court Upholds Rajasthan Electricity Regulations

The Supreme Court of India recently upheld the 2016 regulations of the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC). These regulations govern the open access of power for industrial consumers. The court dismissed appeals from several industrial firms challenging the validity of ..

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