Subject: History and Culture
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Yogmaya Temple is a historically important monument believed to be standing at the site of an ancient temple that is said to have come up during the period of the Mahabharata.
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Source: Indian Express
Subject: Geography
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The Union Ministry of Mines is to launch the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal on 19th December 2023 in a ceremony in New Delhi.
About the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal:
About Geological Survey of India
Source: PIB
Subject: International Relations
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The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids. This declaration aims to highlight the crucial role of Camelids in the lives of people globally.
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Importance of Camelids
Goals of the International Year of Camelids 2024
Source: The Hindu
Subject: International Relations
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The Gelephu “mindfulness” mega-city project, announced by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is set to be a pivotal task for Bhutan’s future PM.
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Source: The Hindu
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Subject: Science and Technology
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NASA's new satellite TEMPO measures air pollution hourly has shown significant progress and now the space agency officials are already thinking about ways to extend its life.
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Source: Hindustan Times
Subject: Environment and Ecology
Why in News?
According to forest department officials the Sultanpur National Park in Farrukh Nagar, Gurugram has reported a decrease of 20-30 per cent in the number of migratory birds this season.
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Source: Indian Express
Subject: Economy
Why in News?
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was introduced in the Lok Sabha focusing on the development and regulation of telecommunication services and networks.
Telecommunications Bill, 2023
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Source: The Hindu
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