This 4,500-year-old #terracotta dice from the Indus-Saraswati #Civilization is a powerful reminder of India’s living heritage. Dicing is also mentioned as a popular game in Rig and Atharva Vedas (two of the four sacred Vedic scriptures).
From symbols and craftsmanship to rituals, yogic practices, and collective memory, numerous elements of ancient Indian civilization continue to thrive in the daily social and religious life of #Indiansociety across regions and communities.
Civilizational inheritance is not just about geography or ruins, it is defined by living customs, symbols, rituals, and unbroken cultural consciousness. India is the enduring living continuity of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization.
#IndusSaraswatiCivilization #AncientIndianHeritage
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From symbols and craftsmanship to rituals, yogic practices, and collective memory, numerous elements of ancient Indian civilization continue to thrive in the daily social and religious life of #Indiansociety across regions and communities.
Civilizational inheritance is not just about geography or ruins, it is defined by living customs, symbols, rituals, and unbroken cultural consciousness. India is the enduring living continuity of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization.
#IndusSaraswatiCivilization #AncientIndianHeritage
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India welcomes Germany’s decision to waive the transit visa requirement for Indian nationals transiting through Germany by air, effective from 3 June 2026.This positive development follows discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Merz during the latter’s visit to India in January 2026.
The move is expected to significantly enhance people-to-people ties and ease travel for Indians heading to Europe and beyond.
#IndiaGermany #VisaFreeTransit #AtmanirbharBharat
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The move is expected to significantly enhance people-to-people ties and ease travel for Indians heading to Europe and beyond.
#IndiaGermany #VisaFreeTransit #AtmanirbharBharat
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Why Google Wants to Release 32 Million Mosquitoes in California and Florida: The Science Behind Alphabet's Debug Project
Google Seeks EPA Approval to Release Millions of Sterile Mosquitoes Across California and FloridaIn a move that sounds more like science fiction than public health policy, Google is seeking permission from the United States Environmental Protection Agency…
🦟 Google vs Mosquitoes
#Google isn't fighting software bugs this time.
The company wants permission to release 32 million #mosquitoes to stop the spread of #dengue, #Zika and other #diseases.
The science sounds crazy:
➡️ Release sterile male mosquitoes
➡️ They mate with wild females
➡️ Eggs don't hatch
➡️ Mosquito populations decline
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#Ecology #HiTech
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#Google isn't fighting software bugs this time.
The company wants permission to release 32 million #mosquitoes to stop the spread of #dengue, #Zika and other #diseases.
The science sounds crazy:
➡️ Release sterile male mosquitoes
➡️ They mate with wild females
➡️ Eggs don't hatch
➡️ Mosquito populations decline
Read the complete explainer:
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#Ecology #HiTech
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China Is Building Launch Pads Near Nuclear Missile Silos: What China's Massive Desert Military Expansion Means for the United States…
Satellite Images Reveal China's Expanding Nuclear Infrastructure Near Hami Missile Silo FieldChina is carrying out one of the most significant expansions of its strategic nuclear infrastructure in recent history, according to newly analysed satellite imagery…
More Than 80 Launch Pads Discovered Near China's Nuclear Missile Silos
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#china #nuclear #missile #silos
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#India currently holds 880.52 tonnes of #gold reserves, according to the World Gold Council, placing the country in fifth position globally.
India’s gold demand increased by 10% year on year to 151 tonnes during the first quarter. In value terms, demand almost doubled, climbing 99% year on year to a record Rs 2,275 billion ($25 billion) for the quarter.
Investment demand played the biggest role in this growth. Volumes rose 54% year on year to 82 tonnes, while the value surged 179% year on year, outperforming jewellery demand.
Demand for bars and coins reached 62 tonnes, almost equal to jewellery demand, which stood at 66 tonnes. Gold ETFs in India also touched a record high.
The #UnitedStates continues to hold the largest gold reserves in the world—a position it has maintained for years.
Here’s a look at the top 10 👆🏼
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India’s gold demand increased by 10% year on year to 151 tonnes during the first quarter. In value terms, demand almost doubled, climbing 99% year on year to a record Rs 2,275 billion ($25 billion) for the quarter.
Investment demand played the biggest role in this growth. Volumes rose 54% year on year to 82 tonnes, while the value surged 179% year on year, outperforming jewellery demand.
Demand for bars and coins reached 62 tonnes, almost equal to jewellery demand, which stood at 66 tonnes. Gold ETFs in India also touched a record high.
The #UnitedStates continues to hold the largest gold reserves in the world—a position it has maintained for years.
Here’s a look at the top 10 👆🏼
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#Kolkata is set to become the country’s 18th city to be connected with Water Metro service.
After a meeting with the Union Ministry of Shipping, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that after #Kochi which was 17th city, the Centre has now given policy approval for Kolkata’s #WaterMetro project.
The system will provide a fast, eco-friendly, and alternative public transport link across the Hooghly River.
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After a meeting with the Union Ministry of Shipping, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that after #Kochi which was 17th city, the Centre has now given policy approval for Kolkata’s #WaterMetro project.
The system will provide a fast, eco-friendly, and alternative public transport link across the Hooghly River.
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Rajasthan's latest NFHS data tells two stories at once. Healthcare access is improving, but teenage pregnancies are rising, and child nutrition indicators are slipping. The findings are a reminder that better health outcomes depend not only on medical services but also on education, nutrition, gender equality, and social development.
#Rajasthan #NFHS6 #PublicHealth #ChildNutrition
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#Rajasthan #NFHS6 #PublicHealth #ChildNutrition
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Daily Prelims MCQs - The PRESS Pad MCQs For Mastering Prelims
Explore our Daily Prelims MCQs for news insights and test your knowledge. Stay updated with Daily Prelims MCQs and enhance your learning!
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
THEME:- Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Nature
#WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate #ClimateAction #Environment #Sustainability #GreenIndia #MissionLiFE #SaveEnvironment #OneEarthOneFuture
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THEME:- Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Nature
📌 The future of our planet depends on the choices we make today. The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the ecosystems that sustain life are facing unprecedented challenges from pollution, climate change, and habitat loss. As the world observes #WorldEnvironmentDay, let us renew our commitment to protecting nature and building a sustainable future. India is taking meaningful steps through clean energy expansion, green mobility, renewable initiatives, afforestation, and stronger climate commitments to create a greener tomorrow. Small actions by millions of people can create extraordinary change. 🌱💚
#WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate #ClimateAction #Environment #Sustainability #GreenIndia #MissionLiFE #SaveEnvironment #OneEarthOneFuture
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