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Recent Volcanic Activity Detected on Mars

December 21, 2023

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists using ground-penetrating radar and satellite imagery have identified signs of recent volcanic activity on Mars. It challenges previous assumptions about the Martian surface and hints at potential ongoing volcanic activity beneath its crust. Key Points ..

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World’s Oldest Known Fort

December 21, 2023

An international team of archaeologists has uncovered what is believed to be the world’s oldest-known fort in a remote region of Siberia. The groundbreaking discovery challenges conventional beliefs about early human societies, suggesting that complex defense structures existed among hunter-gatherers ..

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RBI Introduces Card-on-File Tokenisation Facility Through Banks

December 21, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a Card-on-File (CoF) tokenisation facility through banks, enabling cardholders to conveniently create and link tokens to their existing accounts with various e-commerce applications. The move allows CoF tokens to be generated directly ..

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Parliamentary Committee Highlights Ineffective SCPCs in North East

December 21, 2023

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns over the lack of proper functioning of State Consumer Protection Councils (SCPCs) in northeastern states of India. The committee, in its report, emphasized the need for fulfilling the mandates of the Consumer Protection ..

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Rs 1,614 Crore Contract for Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels

December 21, 2023

The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 1,614 crore contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd for the procurement of six next-generation offshore patrol vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The acquisition aims to enhance the Coast Guard’s ..

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Bihar Government’s Redevelopment Plan for Sitamarhi

December 21, 2023

The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, recently unveiled a Rs 72-crore plan for the redevelopment of Punourdham in Sitamarhi, believed to be the birthplace of Hindu deity Sita. The move has triggered a political debate, with the ..

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French Parliament Passes Controversial Immigration Bill

December 21, 2023

The French parliament, on December 19, passed a contentious immigration bill, supported by President Emmanuel Macron’s government, despite facing significant opposition from members of his own party. The legislation, which toughens rules for immigrants, marked a policy victory for Macron ..

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EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum

December 21, 2023

After years of discussion, the European Union (EU) has reached an agreement on reforms aimed at sharing the cost of hosting migrants and refugees and limiting the number of people entering the bloc. The deal, part of the Pact on ..

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Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill

December 21, 2023

The Jharkhand Assembly has ratified the ‘Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill’ following a reconsideration, despite earlier opposition and constitutional concerns raised by Governor C P Radhakrishnan. The bill, brought forth by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, establishes 1932 as the cut-off ..

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Chandrayaan-3 Mission Recognized with Leif Erikson Lunar Prize

December 21, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honored with the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize in recognition of its groundbreaking Chandrayaan-3 mission. The award, presented by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík, Iceland, acknowledges ISRO’s exceptional contributions to lunar exploration ..

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