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Hindi Now Mandatory as Third Language in Classes 1–5 in Maharashtra

In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Maharashtra school education department will implement a phase-wise curriculum reform starting 2025–26, making Hindi mandatory as a third language for Classes 1 to 5 in Marathi and English-medium schools.This move aligns with the three-language formula, already followed by other medium schools, and aims to promote […]

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World Earth Day 2025: Date, Theme

World Earth Day 2025, observed on April 22, highlights global environmental awareness and action with the theme “Our Power, Our Planet”.Originating in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, it sparked major U.S. environmental reforms and now involves over 1 billion people in 192 countries.The 2025 theme stresses collective responsibility, urging the adoption of renewable energy, sustainable

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‘Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay’: A Compilation of PM Modi’s Speeches on Culture

In a significant literary and cultural event, a new book titled ‘Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay’ was officially launched on April 18, 2025, at the Samvet Auditorium of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Janpath, New Delhi.This book is a curated compilation of speeches and thoughts by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, focused

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Amaravati: World’s First Fully Renewable-Powered City in the Making

In a landmark step towards sustainable urban development, Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is on track to become the world’s first city powered entirely by renewable energy.Envisioned by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, this ambitious project aligns with India’s commitment to clean energy and climate-conscious urbanization.Located between Vijayawada and Guntur, Amaravati is being

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Maharashtra Designates DPS Flamingo Lake as Conservation Reserve

In a significant move for wildlife conservation in urban India, the Maharashtra State Wildlife Board has officially declared DPS Flamingo Lake as a conservation reserve.This landmark designation represents the first time a wetland connected to the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary has received formal protection status, marking a crucial step in preserving the ecological integrity of

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ISRO-NASA NISAR Mission Likely to Launch in June 2025

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission, a landmark Earth observation collaboration between ISRO and NASA, is now expected to launch in June 2025 aboard a GSLV.Designed to monitor glacier retreat, vegetation change, earthquakes, and ground deformation with 1 cm precision, it will advance climate and disaster models. Originally set for 2024, the launch was

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New York City’s Declaration of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day

In a historic move, New York City Mayor Eric Adams officially proclaimed April 14, 2025, as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day, recognizing the global legacy of the renowned social reformer and architect of the Indian Constitution. This proclamation comes as part of the commemoration of Dr. Ambedkar’s 135th birth anniversary, marking a significant step in honoring his contributions to

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Government Announced Pilot Program of ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and NHAI have clarified that no satellite-based tolling will be launched from May 1, 2025.Instead, a pilot project of a Barrier-Less Tolling System using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) and FASTag (RFID) is being introduced at selected toll plazas.This system aims for seamless toll collection without stopping,

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World Heritage Day 2025

World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is observed on April 18 annually to promote the preservation of cultural and natural heritage, organized by ICOMOS and recognized by UNESCO since 1983.The 2025 theme, “Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts,” highlights the need for preparedness and resilience.India, ranked 6th

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India’s First Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Over Multi-Core Fibre

India has achieved a major milestone in secure communication with the successful testing of the country’s first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF) by C-DOT and Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STL).The test sustained QKD transmission over 100 km, using one core for quantum signals and the other three for high-speed classical data,

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