Ravidassias are followers of Guru Ravidas, a 15th–16th century Bhakti saint.
-->Begampura, an ideal society free from sorrow, fear and discrimination, was envisioned by Guru Ravidas.
-->2009 Vienna attack on the Dera Sachkhand Ballan congregation, in which Sant Ramanand was killed, became the turning point for a separate Ravidassia identity.
-->In 2010, Dera Sachkhand Ballan declared the Ravidassia religion and adopted Amritbani (containing 200 hymns of Guru Ravidas) as its scripture in place of the Guru Granth Sahib in Ravidassia places of worship.
-->The current demand is for a separate Ravidassia religion category in the Census.
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-->Begampura, an ideal society free from sorrow, fear and discrimination, was envisioned by Guru Ravidas.
-->2009 Vienna attack on the Dera Sachkhand Ballan congregation, in which Sant Ramanand was killed, became the turning point for a separate Ravidassia identity.
-->In 2010, Dera Sachkhand Ballan declared the Ravidassia religion and adopted Amritbani (containing 200 hymns of Guru Ravidas) as its scripture in place of the Guru Granth Sahib in Ravidassia places of worship.
-->The current demand is for a separate Ravidassia religion category in the Census.
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-->China's record-breaking Gravity-1 rocket launches 9 satellites from a ship at sea.
-->Gravity-1 is operated by Orienspace, a company based in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/chinas-record-breaking-gravity-1-rocket-launches-9-satellites-from-a-ship-at-sea-video
-->Gravity-1 is operated by Orienspace, a company based in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong.
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/chinas-record-breaking-gravity-1-rocket-launches-9-satellites-from-a-ship-at-sea-video
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China's record-breaking Gravity-1 rocket launches 9 satellites from a ship at sea (video)
Gravity-1, the world's most powerful solid-fuel rocket, aced its third-ever mission on Tuesday night (July 21).
European rocket launches record-breaking mission with Amazon internet satellites
-->Amazon Leo, previously known as Project Kuiper, is the broadband megaconstellation that Amazon is assembling in low Earth orbit (LEO). It will eventually consist of more than 3,200 satellites, which will be lofted over the course of more than 80 launches by a variety of different rockets.
-->Starlink is a competitor network that's already up and running in LEO. Starlink currently consists of more than 10,500 spacecraft, and that number is growing all the time
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/ariane-6-rocket-record-breaking-launch-amazon-leo-le-03
-->Amazon Leo, previously known as Project Kuiper, is the broadband megaconstellation that Amazon is assembling in low Earth orbit (LEO). It will eventually consist of more than 3,200 satellites, which will be lofted over the course of more than 80 launches by a variety of different rockets.
-->Starlink is a competitor network that's already up and running in LEO. Starlink currently consists of more than 10,500 spacecraft, and that number is growing all the time
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https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/ariane-6-rocket-record-breaking-launch-amazon-leo-le-03
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European rocket launches record-breaking mission with Amazon internet satellites (video)
The morning launch broke the mark for heaviest payload ever lofted by an Ariane rocket.
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India's Agnikul joins global space race for reusable rockets, announces Mission 02
Indian space startup Agnikul Cosmos has announced its most ambitious mission yet, Mission-02, which aims to achieve India's first recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, marking a major step toward reusable launch vehicles and low-cost access to space.
The announcement comes just days after China successfully recovered a reusable rocket booster, highlighting the growing global race to develop reusable launch systems.
Mission-02 would place Agnikul among a select group of companies worldwide attempting reusable orbital rocket technology.
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Indian space startup Agnikul Cosmos has announced its most ambitious mission yet, Mission-02, which aims to achieve India's first recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, marking a major step toward reusable launch vehicles and low-cost access to space.
The announcement comes just days after China successfully recovered a reusable rocket booster, highlighting the growing global race to develop reusable launch systems.
Mission-02 would place Agnikul among a select group of companies worldwide attempting reusable orbital rocket technology.
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BHEL has developed India’s first 1200 kV Ultra-High Voltage AC transformer at its Bhopal plant, marking a world-leading milestone in bulk power transmission. Installed at PowerGrid’s National Test Station in Bina, Madhya Pradesh, this fully indigenous technology enables transmission of 6,000–8,000 MW of electricity across long distances with reduced losses, eliminating reliance on foreign equipment.
While Russia pioneered 1150 kV AC lines in 1985 and China continues to expand 1000 kV AC and ±1100 kV DC networks, India’s 1200 kV breakthrough surpasses these ratings, showcasing its ability to withstand extreme electromagnetic stress and positioning the country at the forefront of next-generation grid infrastructure.
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While Russia pioneered 1150 kV AC lines in 1985 and China continues to expand 1000 kV AC and ±1100 kV DC networks, India’s 1200 kV breakthrough surpasses these ratings, showcasing its ability to withstand extreme electromagnetic stress and positioning the country at the forefront of next-generation grid infrastructure.
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India 🇮🇳 are the Champions of Gothia Cup 2026 🏆
India Minerva Academy beat Brazil Football Club by 2-1 in the Finals🔥
We have won it for the 2nd time in a row.
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India Minerva Academy beat Brazil Football Club by 2-1 in the Finals🔥
We have won it for the 2nd time in a row.
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Paninian India has unveiled its Yantur 4.5 kN turbofan engine programme. This initiative aims to develop India's first privately built compact turbofan engine. The engine will power Paninian's Svayatt L1 autonomous cruise missile platform.
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Ethanol Blending: Challenges & Reforms
Challenges:
-Hidden fiscal burden: Procurement cost understates the programme’s true cost due to subsidies, tax exemptions, MSP support and revenue foregone.
-Food vs Fuel dilemma: Diversion of rice, maize and sugarcane for ethanol may threaten food security as blending targets rise.
-Water-intensive feedstocks: Sugarcane and rice-based ethanol aggravate groundwater depletion and water stress.
-Cropping distortion: Farmers may shift from pulses and oilseeds to ethanol crops, increasing edible oil import dependence.
-Resource footprint ignored: Current evaluation focuses on blending percentage instead of land, water and environmental costs.
Way Forward:
-Adopt full-cost accounting by including all explicit and implicit fiscal costs of the programme.
-Prioritise 2G ethanol from crop residue, municipal and other organic waste instead of food crops.
-Redirect subsidies towards advanced biofuels, biomass supply chains and R&D.
-Measure success holistically through energy security, fiscal sustainability, food security and resource efficiency- not just higher blending levels.
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Challenges:
-Hidden fiscal burden: Procurement cost understates the programme’s true cost due to subsidies, tax exemptions, MSP support and revenue foregone.
-Food vs Fuel dilemma: Diversion of rice, maize and sugarcane for ethanol may threaten food security as blending targets rise.
-Water-intensive feedstocks: Sugarcane and rice-based ethanol aggravate groundwater depletion and water stress.
-Cropping distortion: Farmers may shift from pulses and oilseeds to ethanol crops, increasing edible oil import dependence.
-Resource footprint ignored: Current evaluation focuses on blending percentage instead of land, water and environmental costs.
Way Forward:
-Adopt full-cost accounting by including all explicit and implicit fiscal costs of the programme.
-Prioritise 2G ethanol from crop residue, municipal and other organic waste instead of food crops.
-Redirect subsidies towards advanced biofuels, biomass supply chains and R&D.
-Measure success holistically through energy security, fiscal sustainability, food security and resource efficiency- not just higher blending levels.
#GS2mains
Bihar Cabinet Developments
-Bihar Crime Control Act, 2024 amended: Goonda Act extended to cyber abuse, abusive/defamatory social media posts and examination paper leaks; punishment 6 months–1 year imprisonment.
-Bihar Prisons & Correctional Services Bill, 2026 approved to replace the 129-year-old jail law, focusing on rehabilitation, skill development and prison reforms.
-Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University of Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science to be established in Bhagalpur.
-Shaheed Jubbah Sahni Architecture & Civil Engineering University approved in Muzaffarpur.
-20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in Forest Guard (Vanrakshi) recruitment.
-Model School students (Classes 9–12) to receive a ₹6,000 uniform package (dress, belt, shoes, socks, half sweater, cap, blazer and bag).
-Ready-to-eat/ready-to-cook premix nutrition to be provided through COMFED under Saksham Anganwadi & POSHAN 2.0 for children (6 months–3 years), pregnant & lactating women, and severely malnourished children.
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-Bihar Crime Control Act, 2024 amended: Goonda Act extended to cyber abuse, abusive/defamatory social media posts and examination paper leaks; punishment 6 months–1 year imprisonment.
-Bihar Prisons & Correctional Services Bill, 2026 approved to replace the 129-year-old jail law, focusing on rehabilitation, skill development and prison reforms.
-Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University of Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science to be established in Bhagalpur.
-Shaheed Jubbah Sahni Architecture & Civil Engineering University approved in Muzaffarpur.
-20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in Forest Guard (Vanrakshi) recruitment.
-Model School students (Classes 9–12) to receive a ₹6,000 uniform package (dress, belt, shoes, socks, half sweater, cap, blazer and bag).
-Ready-to-eat/ready-to-cook premix nutrition to be provided through COMFED under Saksham Anganwadi & POSHAN 2.0 for children (6 months–3 years), pregnant & lactating women, and severely malnourished children.
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