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Vinesh Phogat Disqualification

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified after the official weigh-in on Wednesday morning, ahead of her scheduled gold medal bout in the evening. While she had cleared the weigh-in on Tuesday, Vinesh was found to be “a few grams over 50 kg”…

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National Handloom Day: History, Importance and Initiatives

National Handloom Day recognises India's weaving traditions and the livelihoods supported by the handloom sector. The observance connects cultural heritage with rural employment, women artisans, sustainable production, market acce…

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Dark Oxygen: Discovery, Debate and Deep-Sea Mining

Dark oxygen refers to reported oxygen production in the deep ocean without sunlight, potentially linked to electrochemical processes involving polymetallic nodules. The contested finding has implications for theories about oxygen…

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Border Security Force

A NEW CHIEF: Daljit Singh Chaudhary is a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Police Service, Uttar Pradesh cadre & Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) took over the additional charge of Director General Border Security Forc…

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Protests In UK

tragic incident and fueled by misinformation. REASONS FOR THE PROTESTS A fatal stabbing: The initial spark was a knife attack that claimed the lives of three young girls at a dance class. False rumors: Misinformation spread online…

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US Presidential Election- 2024

United States of America generally in every four years Presidential election is held to choose the president of the country. Latest Date of US Election - November 5th, 2024.

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Best Tips For UPSC Interview Preparation

To prepare for the UPSC interview, thoroughly know yourself and your Detailed Application Form (DAF) stay updated on current affairs and general knowledge and practice communication and body language through UPSC mock interviews.

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Bangladesh's (Ex) PM Flees To India

STUDENTS PROTEST IN BANGLADESH Bangladesh announced it will indefinitely shut down all public and private universities from Wednesday (July 17) after massive country-wide protests against a controversial quota system in government…

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Legal Challenges In Great Nicobar Infra Project

INFRA PROJECT The Central government’s Rs 72,000 cr-Great Nicobar Island (GNI) infrastructure project has also faced legal challenges in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Calcutta High Court, which has jurisdiction over th…

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Bailey Bridge

rescue efforts in Wayanad was the continued rains in the region, making the movement of men and materials difficult. To solve this problem, the Indian Army’s Madras Engineer Group on Thursday built a “Bailey bridge”, which was ass…

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Lithium Reserves of J & K

forced to scrap the auction for the lithium block in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K’s) Reasi district for the second time, following weak investor response. This comes nearly 18 months after then Mines Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj announce…

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Sub Categorisation

6:1 landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on August 1 allowed the sub-categorisation of scheduled castes in reservations, allowing wider protection for underrepresented groups. A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justic…

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Important Highlights of the Union Budget 2024

Important Highlights of Union budget 2024-25, Checkout New tax Rates, Cheaper and Higher Cost of Goods and Services, Productivity of India, Employment and Skilling Etc. Read full Budget Here.

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How to Write High-Scoring Essay for UPSC Mains?

Expert Tips and Strategy to write a high-scoring essay for the UPSC Mains exam 2025- 26, Aspirants keep focused on a systematic and multi-dimensional approach, demonstrating a command of language, critical thinking, and a balanced…

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West Asia Boils

ASSASINATION OF HAMAS LEADER: ISMAIL HANIYEH Ismail Haniyeh, the Qatar-based public face of Hamas, was assassinated in Iran in what might mark a defining moment in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group.…

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IAS Full Form - Indian Administrative Service

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services which is also called IAS Officer and IAS is India’s premier and much-sought-after civil service that provides the nation’s administration and governance.

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List Of Recent Extreme Weather Events In India

Heatwave, floods in Delhi Heavy rains caused floods in capital New Delhi in June, following weeks of extreme heat. Torrential rains caused a fatal airport roof collapse in June. Three students drowned in a flooded basement classro…

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Kerala Landslide

Has identified a waterlogged hillock 6 kms from the villages which abutted the Iruvanippuzha river as the origin of the landslide. The first landslide exactly occurred at 2 AM, the second at 4 AM. These landslides flattened the vi…

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Oropouche Fever

Oropouche fever, the country’s health ministry reported July 25, 2024. The two women, who were both under the age of 30 years, had no comorbidities but had experienced symptoms similar to dengue fever. Brazil’s health ministry sai…

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