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06 Mar 2026

Thirumangai Alvar bronze statue

06 Mar 2026 GS 1 Art & Culture

ContextThe Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (United Kingdom) returned a 16th century bronze statue of Thirumangai Alvar to the Government of India.The statue ...

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Laureus World Sports AwardsLaureus World Sports Awards

06 Mar 2026 GS 3 Sports

ContextThe India women's national cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, has been nominated for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award 2026 after wi...

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04 Mar 2026

Megamaser: cosmic light show in the universe

04 Mar 2026 GS 3 Science & Technology

What is a megamaser?A megamaser is a naturally occurring astronomical source that amplifies microwave or radio radiation, similar to how a laser ampli...

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India signs ₹5,083-crore defence deals to strengthen maritime security

04 Mar 2026 GS 3 Defence

ALH Mk-III helicopters for the Coast GuardThe Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,901-crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to supply six Ad...

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2,000-year-old Megalithic rock-cut chamber discovered in Kasaragod

04 Mar 2026 GS 1 History

ContextA laterite rock-cut burial chamber, believed to be about 2,000 years old, was discovered at Panayal in Kasaragod district of Kerala during exca...

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03 Mar 2026

Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) And Safe Blood Transfusion

03 Mar 2026 GS 3 Science & Technology

ContextThe Supreme Court of India is examining whether Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) should be made compulsory in blood banks across India to prevent tra...

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