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‘Nipun’ the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) delivered to the Indian Navy

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‘ Nipun ’ the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV), built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Jul 2026 at Visakhapatnam . The vessel has been designed and constructed in accordance with Classification Rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). ‘Nipun’ draws her name from Sanskrit signifying ‘one who is adept, capable, and well versed in a particular discipline’ . True to the name, the ship is highly specialised and is capable of undertaking deep sea dive operations and rescue operations at sea. The ship is installed with state-of-the-art Dive Equipment and has capability to undertake Deep Sea Saturation Diving. A side diving stage has also been provided for undertaking Diving Operations. The Remotely Operated Vehicles further enhance the ship’s operational capabilities by facilitating diver monitoring and salvage operations. In addition, the ship would also serve as the Mother Ship for the Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) , to evacuate ...
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APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Sea Shipment of Value-Added Flavoured Makhana from Bihar to Canada

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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, facilitated the flag-off of the first-ever sea shipment of value-added flavoured Makhana (fox nuts) from Darbhanga, Bihar, to Canada on 29 July 2026.   The consignment, comprising 7 metric tonnes packed in two containers, was dispatched through Mundra Port to ZKV Foods, Canada. The flavoured Makhana was processed and packaged by Nutrivin Agro Private Limited in accordance with international quality and food safety standards, reflecting Bihar's growing capabilities in food processing, value addition and export-oriented manufacturing. Makhana, popularly known as fox nuts, is one of Bihar's flagship agricultural products, with the state accounting for the largest share of India's production. Renowned for its nutritional value and premium quality, Bihar's Makhana has witnessed growing demand in international markets owing to ...
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National Advisory Board on Management of Genetic Resources ( NABMGR )

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National Advisory Board on Management of Genetic Resources ( NABMGR ) is a high level committee constituted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, in 2010. The NABMGR has been constituted to advise on issues related to efficient management of all genetic resources (GR) including plants, animals, fishes, insects and agriculturally important microbes. It is mandated to recommend national policies on conservation, management and sustainable use of GR, to provide guidance for related issues emerging at international fora and to assess and guide on actions related to GR management. MBMGR is an advisory body on development of protocols for sharing germplasm. PIB ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources
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The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

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The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 amends Section 3 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 . It extends the same legal protection to the National Song, Vande Mataram that is currently afforded to the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana . The amendment makes it an offence to intentionally prevent the singing of the National Song or to cause a disturbance to an assembly engaged in its singing. Why Was the Amendment Proposed? According to the Statement of Objects and Reasons, the 1971 Act safeguards the National Anthem by making it a criminal offense to deliberately stop its singing or to cause disruptions to any group engaged in singing it. It recalls the Constituent Assembly meeting held on 24 th January 1950. At the meeting, its then President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, highlighted the historic role of Vande Mataram in India’s freedom struggle. He stated that it should be honoured equally with Jana Gana Mana and accorded equal st...
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UPSC IAS Daily Current Affairs ( 29 – 07 – 2026 ) by UniFocus IAS

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  SHetA2 for Treatment of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Second Batch of Master Trainers trained under the Nirbhay Netri Initiative in New Delhi DAANVEER Initiative Launched; To Boost Digital Infrastructure Across India's Gram Panchayats LAUNCH OF MACHILIPATNAM, THE SEVENTH OF THE MAHE-CLASS ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT DoT & Government of Madhya Pradesh to Sign MoU for the Establishment of India's First Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) at Gwalior Assam Exports First International Consignment of Purabi Ice Cream to Bhutan
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