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Who is the current Chief of Air Staff of India?
Which country was recently hit by Hurricane Beryl?
What is the name of the indigenous tank being developed by DRDO and L&T?
What is the name of the AI fire reporter being used in the Pench Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra?
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Which country recently added Italy to its membership?
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What is the name of the initiative launched by the Indian government to plant 35 forests in 35 districts of Uttar Pradesh with Nepal?
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What was the name of the former Iranian president whose helicopter crashed?
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What is the name of the anti-radiation missile developed by India?
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What significant decision regarding education was made by Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
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Which prominent figure's name is associated with the indigenous tank built by DRDO and L&T?
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What is the total weight of the heaviest tank, Arjun, as mentioned in the content?
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Which event is denoted by the 5th of June each year in relation to the environment?
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What major addition will be made to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2024?
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Which country experienced a helicopter crash involving its former president Raisi?
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What percentage of owls were targeted for culling in the USA as part of a specific initiative?
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What environmental issue is facing Mount Everest as mentioned?
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Study Notes
International Politics
- Keir Starmer of the Labour Party becomes the new Prime Minister of the UK, defeating Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party.
- Iran holds elections, with Pezeshkian emerging as the winner and Khamenei remaining the Supreme Leader.
Environmental Issues
- Mt. Everest (8,844m) is filled with garbage, litters, and plastic waste.
- June 5th is celebrated as World Environment Day.
- UP and Nepal collaborate on the Mitravan project, covering 35 districts and 35 forests.
India
- The Indian government develops an anti-radiation missile called RUDRAM 1.
- The Treeman of Telangana is Singareni Balaram.
- A Weapon System School is inaugurated at Begumpet, Hyderabad on July 1st, with Chief of Air Staff V.R.Chaudhari.
- The indigenous tank ZORAWAR (also known as the King of Mountains) is built by DRDO and L&T, weighing 25 tons and expected to be ready by 2027.
Wildlife
- The Kenyan government kills 1 lakh Indian crows in six months to promote tourism.
- The USA kills 5 lakh owls as part of an "owl for owl" initiative.
- Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra uses PANTERA, an AI-powered fire reporter.
Natural Disasters
- Hurricane Beryl hits Barbados, leaving Indian players stranded in the West Indies.
Miscellaneous
- The SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) has 10 members, with Italy joining in 2023 and Belarus joining in 2024.
- A former president of Iran, RAISI, survives a chopper crash.
- Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, demands that education be listed in the state list rather than the concurrent list due to a paper leak.
International Politics
- Keir Starmer of the Labour Party becomes the new Prime Minister of the UK, defeating Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party.
- Iran holds elections, with Pezeshkian emerging as the winner and Khamenei remaining the Supreme Leader.
Environmental Issues
- Mt. Everest (8,844m) is filled with garbage, litters, and plastic waste.
- June 5th is celebrated as World Environment Day.
- UP and Nepal collaborate on the Mitravan project, covering 35 districts and 35 forests.
India
- The Indian government develops an anti-radiation missile called RUDRAM 1.
- The Treeman of Telangana is Singareni Balaram.
- A Weapon System School is inaugurated at Begumpet, Hyderabad on July 1st, with Chief of Air Staff V.R.Chaudhari.
- The indigenous tank ZORAWAR (also known as the King of Mountains) is built by DRDO and L&T, weighing 25 tons and expected to be ready by 2027.
Wildlife
- The Kenyan government kills 1 lakh Indian crows in six months to promote tourism.
- The USA kills 5 lakh owls as part of an "owl for owl" initiative.
- Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra uses PANTERA, an AI-powered fire reporter.
Natural Disasters
- Hurricane Beryl hits Barbados, leaving Indian players stranded in the West Indies.
Miscellaneous
- The SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) has 10 members, with Italy joining in 2023 and Belarus joining in 2024.
- A former president of Iran, RAISI, survives a chopper crash.
- Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, demands that education be listed in the state list rather than the concurrent list due to a paper leak.
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