Subject: Geography
Source: Times of India
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The Lakshmana Tirtha River has dried up completely due to severe drought conditions and intense heat.
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Subject: Social Issues
Source: The Hindu
Why in News?
For the first time, members of the Shompen tribe, one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in the country took part in the election process by casting their votes in the Andaman and Nicobar Lok Sabha constituency.
About PVTGs
About Shompen Tribe
Subject: International Relations
Source: Indian Express
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Conflicts in the Middle East have intensified as Israel initiated attacks on targets in Syria and Iran.
Subject: Polity and Governance
Source: First Post
Why in News?
Conducting a Lok Sabha election in India involves a significant financial investment due to the large scale of the process. For the upcoming election, approximately 96.8 crore voters are expected to participate.
Subject: Polity and Governance
Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
Opposition has demanded removal of Indian Ambassador to Ireland, for "breach of service rules".
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Subject: Science and Technology
Source: WHO
The first-ever Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum took place in Colombia last month.
The Forum aimed to catalyse governments, donors, civil society, and others to commit to cervical cancer elimination and galvanize the global community.
Subject: Economics
Source: Money Control
Sweden has officially become a part of the Artemis Accords.
Sweden has recently become the 38th nation to join the Artemis Accords.
Subject: Economy
Source: The Hindu
Why in News?
The failure of private investment, as indicated by private Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) as a percentage of GDP at current prices, has been a significant concern for the Indian economy.
About Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF):
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