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06 Mar 2026

Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States (1933)

06 Mar 2026 GS 2 International Relations

OverviewThe Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States was adopted on 26 December 1933.It was signed during the Seventh International Co...

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India ranks second globally in childhood obesity – World Obesity Atlas 2026

06 Mar 2026 GS 1 Social Issues

Report and organisationThe World Obesity Atlas 2026 was released by the World Obesity Federation.Released on World Obesity Day (4 March).The federatio...

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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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