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In a momentous recognition of his contributions to the world of animation and storytelling, Hayao Miyazaki, the renowned Japanese film director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has been awarded the esteemed Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2024. This honor, often referred to as “Asia’s Nobel Prize,” underscores Miyazaki’s profound impact on both the art of animation and global cultural discourse.

The Tapi basin is a river basin in India that covers parts of the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. It's the second largest westward draining river basin in India, covering an area of 65,145 sq km, which is about 2% of the country's total area.

India’s space efforts received a significant boost with the successful launch of RHUMI-1, the world’s first mobile hybrid rocket. This achievement also marks a milestone as the first reusable hybrid rocket in India. Developed by Chennai-based startup Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group, RHUMI-1 represents a leap forward in rocket technology, promising to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs in space exploration.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday handed over the Indian citizenship certificate to a 78-year-old Pakistani Christian under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, making him the first such person from the coastal state.

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Unity is strength. This statue reminds us that when we come together, we can achieve anything.

Assam's Charaideo Maidam designated as UNESCO World Heritage cultural property

The mound-burial system of Assam's Ahom dynasty, known as 'Moidams', has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee. This marks the first cultural property from Northeast India to receive this honor. The unique pyramid-like burial mounds highlight the region's rich heritage.

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• Maginot Line is a Defensive line.
• It was constructed in 1930.
• The Maginot Line was an extremely well-developed chain of fortifications for defence during the first world war.

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Mandela dedicated his life to empowering women and men of all racial and religious backgrounds, as well as to fostering communication and unity in the pursuit of justice and enduring peace. He battled for the fundamental rights of every person.
This year, the theme of Nelson Mandela International Day is ‘Combatting poverty and inequality is in our hands.’

The Government of India has decided to mark June 25 as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas, commemorating the day in 1975 when former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of Emergency in the country. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision by posting a gazette notification on social media platform X. Shah's post emphasised the gravity of the events of June 25, 1975, stating, "On June 25, 1975, the then PM Indira Gandhi, in a brazen display of a dictatorial mindset, strangled the soul of our democracy by imposing the Emergency on the nation. Lakhs of people were thrown behind bars for no fault of their own, and the voice of the media was silenced."

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