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31Mar 2025

IAF Joins Multinational Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece

Why in News ? The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in INIOCHOS-25, a multinational air exercise hosted by Greece’s Hellenic Air Force. The 12-day exercise aims to enhance cooperation, interoperability, and tactical skills among 15 participating nations through realistic combat scenarios. About INIOCHOS-25 : The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in the multinational …

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31Mar 2025

Operation Brahma: Indian Navy’s Swift HADR Mission to Myanmar

Why in the News ? The Indian Navy launched Operation Brahma to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to earthquake-hit Myanmar. INS Karmuk, LCU 52, INS Satpura, and INS Savitri are delivering 52 tonnes of essential aid, reinforcing India’s role as First Responder. Highlights of the Mission: Objective: Indian Navy launched Operation Brahma to …

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31Mar 2025

Parker Solar Probe: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Sun

Syllabus: GS-3: Space Technology , Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Focus: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made a record-breaking approach to the Sun on March 22, 2025, coming within 6 million km of its surface. This milestone provides new insights into solar wind, magnetic fields, and coronal heating, advancing our understanding of solar phenomena …

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31Mar 2025

SpaceX’s Mars Mission: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Syllabus: GS – 3- Science and Technology in the field of Space technology  Focus : This article examines SpaceX’s Mars mission, highlighting the current status, projected timelines, technical challenges such as in-space refueling, potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk’s roles, and concerns raised by NASA scientists. It underscores the complexities and considerations inherent in …

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29Mar 2025

Massive Earthquake Devastates Myanmar, Triggering Regional Tremors

Why in the News ? A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing widespread destruction in Mandalay and killing at least 144 people. The quake’s impact was felt in Thailand and Northeast India, highlighting the dangers of the Sagaing Fault. Highlights of the  Massive Earthquake in Myanmar (Impact and Immediate Effects): A powerful 7.7 magnitude …

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29Mar 2025

Indian Ports Bill 2025 Introduced to Modernize Legislation

Why in the News ? The Indian Ports Bill 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha to amend the 117-year-old Indian Ports Act, 1908. It aims to modernize port governance, ensure environmental protection, and incorporate international standards while considering state concerns. Objectives of the Indian Ports Bill 2025 : The Indian Ports Bill 2025 was introduced …

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29Mar 2025

Lok Sabha Passes Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill

Why in News? The Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, replacing the 1925 Act to modernize maritime regulations. The Bill simplifies laws, aligns with international standards, and promotes ease of doing business in shipping. About the Purpose and Key Features of the Bill: Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods …

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29Mar 2025

China Leads Africa’s Nuclear Energy Market Amid Competition

Why in the News ? China’s state-owned companies, CGN and CNNC, are expanding nuclear energy projects in Africa, securing MoUs with countries like Nigeria and Uganda. This dominance challenges other players, including India, seeking uranium resources for its nuclear energy goals. Africa’s Growing Nuclear Energy Ambitions: The Russia-Ukraine war highlighted the need for energy security, …

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29Mar 2025

Exercise Prachand Prahar: India’s Tri-Service Warfare Demonstration

Why in the News ? Exercise Prachand Prahar showcased the Indian Armed Forces’ tri-service synergy in high-altitude warfare along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh, emphasizing multi-domain operations, precision strikes, and real-time intelligence to validate future warfare strategies. Objective and Scope of Exercise Prachand Prahar: The Indian Armed Forces recently conducted Exercise Prachand Prahar, a tri-service …

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29Mar 2025

Channa nachi: New Snakehead Fish Discovered in Meghalaya

Why in News ? Channa nachi, a newly discovered snakehead fish species from Meghalaya, India, features a unique bicolor pattern and distinctive markings. Its discovery highlights the ecological importance of conserving freshwater habitats and enriching India’s aquatic biodiversity. Habitat and Discovery: Channa nachi, a newly identified species of snakehead fish, has been discovered in Meghalaya, …

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