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Blue Origin Launches New Glenn for NASA Mission Why in News? Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for the first-ever NASA mission, marking the rocket’s second flight and a crucial milestone in challenging SpaceX’s dominance in the global launch market. The mission, named Escapade, aims to study Mars’ atmospheric interactions, contributing to our …
Read MoreMeasles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths Why in the News? A new analysis reveals that measles vaccines have prevented over 9 crore deaths globally in the last 50 years. This success highlights the life-saving role of immunisation, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, where measles mortality rates were once alarmingly high. The impact of …
Read MoreSC Deviates from POCSO in Sensitive Judgment Why in the News? The Supreme Court withheld sentencing in a POCSO case involving a minor, citing the victim’s welfare and social hardship, despite reaffirming POCSO’s legal position. This decision has sparked debates over judicial discretion, victim rights, and child abuse law in India. The case highlights the …
Read MoreThree Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Luxor, Egypt: A Significant Archaeological Discovery Why in the News? Egyptian archaeologists have made a remarkable archaeological discovery, unearthing three ancient tombs in Luxor, formerly known as Thebes, belonging to prominent New Kingdom officials in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis. This find, located near the famous Valley of the Kings …
Read MoreBoko Haram Resurgence Threatens Stability in Nigeria Why in the News? Boko Haram attacks have intensified in northeast Nigeria, raising fears of a return to peak insurgency. This short note on terrorism highlights how recent terrorist attacks, territorial gains, and use of advanced tactics by the ISWAP faction underscore challenges faced by the understaffed Nigerian …
Read MoreTR1 Cells Hold Key to Malaria Reinfection Immunity Why in the News? A major study published in Science Immunology has identified T regulatory 1 cells (TR1) as crucial in the cellular immune response to malaria. This discovery in malaria immunology could revolutionize malaria vaccine research and immune-based therapies for malaria and other infectious diseases with …
Read MoreIndia’s Kaveri Jet Engine Nears Completion for Indigenous UCAVs and Fighter Drones India’s defense innovation landscape is poised for a historic leap as the indigenous Indian jet engine, Kaveri, edges closer to completion. Developed by the GTRE DRDO (Gas Turbine Research Establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation), this turbofan engine is expected to …
Read MoreDeputy Speaker Vacancy Raises Constitutional Concerns Why in the News? The Deputy Speaker’s post in Lok Sabha has remained vacant since 2019, raising constitutional and democratic concerns. Despite Article 93 mandating early election, the government has shown reluctance in the election of Deputy Speaker, sparking debates on the erosion of parliamentary norms and Opposition exclusion. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Boeing launched its Starliner capsule with astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to the International Space Station, marking its first crewed flight and joining SpaceX in providing NASA’s taxi service. The launch faced multiple delays due to spacecraft flaws, including software issues, parachute problems, and a helium leak, but proceeded successfully …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Bengaluru-based Galaxeye Space successfully tested its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) on a High-Altitude Platform (HAP) developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) at an altitude of 8 km on May 7 and 8. The SAR can penetrate cloud and vegetation cover, offering significant applications in defense, disaster management, and surveillance, highlighting …
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