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The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh has joined the UNESCO World Heritage List. Notably, it is now India’s 45th World Heritage Site. UNESCO added it at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee. Moreover, the session took place in Busan, South Korea. Why Sarnath Is Important Sarnath lies near Varanasi. Here, […]
Read MoreAnahat Singh has created history in squash. She became the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championships. Notably, she beat Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem in straight games in the final. Moreover, her win ended Egypt’s 15-year hold on the title. A Historic Win Egypt has long ruled junior and senior squash. In fact, Egyptian […]
Read MoreThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has tested the Kusha missile for the first time. The test took place on 23 July 2026. Notably, DRDO fired it from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. Moreover, the missile hit its target with success. Details of the Test The first test used an electronic […]
Read MoreThe government has announced the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards in New Delhi. The awards honour films certified during the 2024 calendar year. Notably, the political thriller *Article 370* emerged as the biggest winner. It won the prestigious Best Feature Film award. Key Winners of the 72nd National Film Awards Also, actress Yami […]
Read MorePV Sindhu has scripted history in badminton. She became the first Indian to win the Japan Open title. Notably, she won the women’s singles final on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Moreover, she beat reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan. How the Final Went Sindhu won the final in straight games, 21-17, 21-17. In fact, […]
Read MoreSkyroot Aerospace has launched Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket. The launch took place on 18 July 2026. Notably, the rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Moreover, it placed its payloads in a low-Earth orbit of about 450 km. Key Features of Vikram-1 What the Mission Achieved The mission tested […]
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first hydrogen train on 17 July 2026. The train started from Jind in Haryana. Notably, it runs on the Jind–Sonipat route of about 90 km. Moreover, it marks a big step towards green railways. Key Features of the Hydrogen Train How a Hydrogen Train Works A hydrogen train […]
Read MoreThe Union Cabinet has approved Semicon 2.0, the next phase of India’s semiconductor mission. Notably, it carries an outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore. The Cabinet cleared it on 15 July 2026. Moreover, it aims to make India self-reliant in producing indigenous chips. Key Highlights of Semicon 2.0 Furthermore, the scheme covers the full value chain. […]
Read MoreNASA astronaut Anil Menon has begun an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Notably, he is an Indian-origin American astronaut. He launched with two Russian cosmonauts aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. Moreover, the launch took place from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Purpose of the Mission During the mission, Menon will run many scientific […]
Read MoreThe US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has carried out a major action called Operation Hard Ball. Notably, it worked with law enforcement agencies in the US, Canada, India and Europe. Together, they targeted 37 criminals. Moreover, these criminals face charges of serious international crimes. Charges Against the Targets The 37 criminals face charges such […]
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