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The handloom sector holds a significant place in India's cultural and economic landscape, representing the country’s rich textile heritage.

Empowering India’s Handloom Sector: Key Government Initiatives

Introduction National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP): A Comprehensive Support System Upgradation of Looms & Accessories: Solar Lighting Units: Construction of …

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The Voice of Global South Summit is a groundbreaking initiative that brings the voices of developing nations to the forefront of global discussions.

Third Voice of Global South Summit: Empowering the Global South for a Sustainable Future

Introduction Purpose of the Summit Participation and Format Key Themes and Sessions Foreign Ministers: “Charting a Unique Paradigm for Global …

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the James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope: A Potential Paradigm Shift in Cosmology

Why in news? The Role of the James Webb Space Telescope in Cosmology Measuring the Expansion of the Universe Challenges …

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Six New Parliamentary Committees Formed for 2024-25

The Formation and Significance of Six New Parliamentary Committees for 2024-25

Introduction The parliamentary committees form one of the most essential structural supporting a framework of Indian legislature, since they evidently …

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India marked a significant milestone in its journey toward self-reliance in defense technology with the successful flight test of the long-range glide bomb, ‘Gaurav.’

India Advances Defence Capabilities with Successful Test of Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’

Why in news? On August 13, 2024, India marked a significant milestone in its journey toward self-reliance in defense technology …

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India Independence Day 2024 marks the 78th anniversary of India's independence from British rule.

78 Years of Freedom: Reflecting on India Independence Day 2024

Introduction Today marks the 78th anniversary of our great nation, Bharat’s independence. On this auspicious day, it is impossible to …

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The EOS-08 mission is an Earth Observation Satellite launched by ISRO, designed to enhance satellite technology and provide valuable data for applications such as environmental monitoring, disaster management, and more.

India’s EOS-08 Mission: A Groundbreaking Earth Observation Satellite

Photo Credit: ISRO Why in news? ISRO is one of the pioneer organizations when it comes to technology, as especially …

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The Earth’s terminator is the moving line that separates the daylight side of the Earth from the nighttime side.

Earth Terminator: A Stunning Sight Captured from the International Space Station

Why in news? The beauty of our planet is often showcased through stunning images captured from space, and NASA recently …

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The JUICE Mission (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) is a European Space Agency (ESA) mission designed to study Jupiter and its three largest icy moons—Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto

JUICE Mission: A Groundbreaking Lunar-Earth Flyby Set to Break Records

Why in news? What is the JUICE Mission? Execution of the Flyby: A Lit Double Play with Moon and Earth …

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The Clean Plant Programme (CPP) is a government initiative aimed at increasing the yield and quality of fruit crops in India by providing farmers with virus-free, high-quality planting materials.

How the Clean Plant Programme Aims to Transform Horticulture

Why in news? It will be interesting to see India’s agriculture step up another notch with the launch of the …

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