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16 Mar 2026

NavIC and Atomic Clock Failure in IRNSS-1F

16 Mar 2026 GS 3 Science & Technology

Why in newsThe atomic clock on IRNSS-1F has stopped functioning, weakening India’s indigenous navigation system NavIC, developed by the Indian Space...

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Samriddhi Kendra under BharatNet (Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot)

16 Mar 2026 GS 2 Govt schemes & initiatives

Why in newsUnion Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the Samriddhi Kendra at Umri village under the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Ini...

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15 Mar 2026

Vairamuthu wins the Jnanpith Award

15 Mar 2026 GS 1 Art & Culture

Why in newsRenowned Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu has been selected for the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honour in India.He becomes the t...

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Proton accelerator facility proposed in Visakhapatnam

15 Mar 2026 GS 3 Science & Technology

Why in newsA high-energy proton accelerator facility is proposed to be set up in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.It will support India’s accelerator-d...

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Kharg Island

15 Mar 2026 GS 2 International Relations

LocationKharg Island is a small coral island in the Persian Gulf, located about 50 km off the coast of Iran.Length: roughly 8 km.Situated near the vit...

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Chandigarh declared fully literate Union Territory

15 Mar 2026 GS 1 Social Issues

Why in newsChandigarh has achieved a 99.93% literacy rate, officially earning the tag of a “Fully Literate Union Territory.”It becomes the 6th Sta...

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