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NASA’s Energy-Saving Measures for Voyager Spacecraft

March 6, 2025

NASA’s Voyager spacecraft continue to provide invaluable data from interstellar space. As of March 2025, NASA has initiated energy-saving measures to prolong their missions. This decision comes as Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 operate beyond the Sun’s heliosphere. Both spacecraft ..

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Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan

March 6, 2025

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) is pension scheme initiated by the Government of India. Launched in the Interim Budget of 2019, it aims to provide social security to unorganised sector workers. This scheme guarantees a monthly pension of ₹3,000 ..

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Golden Dome Missile Defence Shield

March 6, 2025

The Golden Dome missile defence shield is a recent initiative by the US government aimed at enhancing national security. Announced by President Donald Trump, this programme seeks to protect the United States from a variety of aerial threats. This includes ..

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Indigenous Oxygen Generating System for LCA Tejas

March 6, 2025

The Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL) has achieved milestone in defence technology with the successful high-altitude trials of the Indigenous On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)-based Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for the LCA Tejas aircraft. Conducted on 4 ..

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Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme

March 6, 2025

The Union Cabinet has recently approved revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP). This initiative has an outlay of ₹3,880 crore for the years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The primary objective is to enhance the health of livestock ..

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Cairo Declaration

March 6, 2025

The Cairo Declaration emerged from an Emergency Summit of the Arab League held on March 4, 2025. This summit adopted a $53-billion plan for Gaza’s reconstruction, marking collective Arab response to the humanitarian crisis following the Israel-Hamas conflict. The plan ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

41. The Taurus KEPD-350 missile is jointly developed by Germany and which country? [A] Sweden[B] China[C] Japan[D] Australia Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Sweden] Notes:Sweden has chosen the Taurus KEPD-350 cruise missile to enhance its Gripen fighter jets’ long-range strike ..

SC’s Directive on Forest Conservation Efforts

March 5, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court of India mandated that Chief Secretaries of States and Administrators of Union Territories must establish expert committees to identify forests within their jurisdictions. This order follows a long-standing legal precedent established in 1996, which defines forests ..

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EU Mobilises €800 Billion for Defence and Ukraine

March 5, 2025

Recently, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed a comprehensive plan to mobilise approximately €800 billion for defence initiatives across Europe. This announcement followed the suspension of military aid to Ukraine by the United States, signalling a shift in ..

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Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

March 5, 2025

India’s telecom sector is undergoing a transformation. The integration of hydrogen fuel cell technology offers a sustainable backup power solution. This innovation aligns with national renewable energy goals. It aims to enhance connectivity while promoting clean energy. The Need for ..

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