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COP-28

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  • The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP-28), was held from November 30th to December 13th, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking an important moment in global efforts to combat climate change. Let us explore the key highlights
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Red Sea crisis

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  • Since November 2023, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking commercial container ships in the Red Sea to express their support for Palestinians. The US announced a new naval task force to ensure security in this region. Since then, the
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Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)

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  • In November 2023, Russia revoked its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
What is the ‘Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty’:
  • The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) is an agreement between countries to stop all nuclear explosions.
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National Quantum Mission

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  • Launched on April 19, 2023, the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is a significant step forward for India’s scientific and technological development. With a budget of Rs 6,003 crore and a timeline of 2023 to 2031, the mission aims to
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Asteroid Bennu sample – OSIRIS-REx

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  • On 24 September 2023, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft delivered the sample it collected from the asteroid Bennu to Earth using the sample capsule.
OSIRIS-REx:
  • In September 2016, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer) spacecraft was sent