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Why in the News? India conducted its first flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS). This took place off the coast of Odisha. The tests were successfully

Why in the news? Saltwater Crocodile: Key Facts The saltwater crocodile, also known as Crocodylus porosus. It is the largest and heaviest living reptile on the planet. Below are some

The Prime Minister recently unveiled the Sudarshan Chakra Mission on August 15, 2025, during the Independence Day address at the Red Fort, a bold and visionary national security initiative aimed

The Department of Health Research (DHR) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently launched a new outreach initiative for students called the S.H.I.N.E. Initiative- Science, Health and Innovation for

India launched the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in 2023 to raise awareness and help conserve seven big cat species: tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma. IBCA,

Current Green India Mission: The overall budget for the National Mission for Green India has been cut by 6.7 percent as detailed in the Union Budget 2021. GIM, as a