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The 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 […]
Read MoreFive Indian states now have per capita incomes above the World Bank’s upper-middle-income threshold. Notably, Delhi leads the list with a per capita income of $6,217. Moreover, Maharashtra, Haryana and Kerala narrowly missed the mark. Clearly, the data shows wide gaps among India’s states. World Bank Income Groups The World Bank classifies countries by per […]
Read MoreIndia has carried out a major base year revision of its key economic data. Notably, GDP and the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) now use 2022–23 as the base year. Meanwhile, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) uses 2024. Moreover, India plans to align with the new UN accounting standard, SNA 2025. New Base Years Why […]
Read MoreThe United States celebrated its 250th anniversary on 4 July 2026. Officially, this milestone is called the Semiquincentennial. Notably, it marks exactly 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Moreover, celebrations took place across the country. What Is the Semiquincentennial? The word “semiquincentennial” means a 250th anniversary. Similarly, a centennial […]
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