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20 Mar 2026

Stockholm Water Prize

20 Mar 2026 GS 3 Environment

ContextRecently, Kaveh Madani has been named the 2026 recipient of the Stockholm Water PrizeThe Stockholm Water Prize is regarded as the world’s mos...

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India’s progress in reducing child mortality

20 Mar 2026 GS 1 Social Issues

Key global findings (UNIGME 2025 Report)4.9 million under-5 deaths (2024)Includes 2.3 million newborn deathsSince 2000:Under-5 mortality ↓ by more t...

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19 Mar 2026

Floating LiDAR Buoy System

19 Mar 2026 GS 3 Science & Technology

What is it?A high-tech ocean-based instrument used to measure wind conditions over the seaIntegrates:Floating buoy platformLiDAR (Light Detection and ...

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Sejjil Missile / Dancing Missile

19 Mar 2026 GS 3 Defence

The Sejjil missile is one of Iran’s most advanced medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBM), recently reported in use during Middle East tensions.Key f...

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India–Indonesia heritage collaboration: Prambanan restoration

19 Mar 2026 GS 1 History

India and Indonesia have jointly initiated the restoration of the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta (Java), a major 9th-century Hindu site and a ...

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18 Mar 2026

India’s carbon credit plan: CCUS vs agricultural carbon markets

18 Mar 2026 GS 3 Environment

ContextThe Union Budget 2026 announced a ₹20,000 crore “carbon credit programme”, creating confusion about its actual purpose. While public disc...

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