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12 Dec 2025

Satellites, Spectrum & the New Space Governance Challenge

12 Dec 2025 GS 3 Science & Technology

Why Spectrum Matters in SpaceIn satellite communication, spectrum = range of radio frequencies used for transmitting data between satellites and groun...

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Thailand–Cambodia border dispute and ASEAN role

12 Dec 2025 GS 2 International Relations

Background of the ConflictThe Thailand–Cambodia border dispute centres on the Preah Vihear Temple region located along the Dângrêk mountain ranges...

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Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus)

12 Dec 2025 GS 3 Environment

Conservation Status & Distribution• IUCN Status: Vulnerable (VU) • Population Trend: Decreasing • Estimated Population: 3,000–9,500 mature ind...

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11 Dec 2025

Offshore Mining in India – Policies,Environmental Concerns

11 Dec 2025 GS 3 Environment

What is offshore mining?Extraction of mineral deposits from the seabed at depths > 200 m.Materials extracted include:Polymetallic nodules (containing ...

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Spiders of India

11 Dec 2025 GS 3 Environment

1. New Species DiscoveryPilia malenaduNewly discovered jumping spider species.Found in Western Ghats, Chikkamagaluru, Northern Karnataka.Jumping spide...

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IMF Article IV assessment

11 Dec 2025 GS 3 Economy

ContextThe IMF assigned India a ‘C’ grade for national accounts statistics, the second-lowest grade.A ‘C’ implies significant issues in data q...

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