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A recent severe winter storm in the United States, affecting regions from Texas to New England, has highlighted the important role of the stratospheric polar vortex in shaping extreme weather events. What is the Polar Vortex? The polar vortex is a large region of low pressure and extremely cold air that surrounds both the North Pole and South Pole. It extends from the tropopause (boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere) into the stratosphere and even the mesosphere (abov

Euratom

Recently, European Union and India reaffirmed their commitment to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy under the India–Euratom agreement. This highlights growing collaboration in safe, sustainable, and civilian nuclear technologies. What is Euratom? European Atomic Energy Community is an international organization established under the Treaty of Rome in 1957. Its primary aim is to develop and regulate the peaceful use of nuclear energy across Europe.

Model Youth Gram Sabha

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, is organizing a National Award Ceremony to felicitate the winners of the Model Youth Gram Sabha initiative. This step reflects the government’s commitment to promoting youth participation in grassroots governance. About Model Youth Gram Sabha The Model Youth Gram Sabha is a simulated platform for school students where they participate in mock sessions of a Gram Sabh

19 March, 2026
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Doomsday Clock

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has recently moved the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight, which is the closest the world has ever been to global catastrophe. This change highlights increasing concerns about nuclear risks, climate change, and emerging technologies. About the Doomsday Clock The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic clock that represents how close humanity is to a global catastrophe. In this framework, midnight signifies complete annihilation or “doomsday.&rdquo

19 March, 2026
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NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS)

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has recently launched the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) on a pilot basis. This initiative aims to combine pension savings with healthcare financial support, marking an important reform in the social security framework. About NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) The NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) is a new initiative introduced as a Proof of Concept (PoC) under the Regulatory Sandbox Framework of PFRDA. The scheme is designed to