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The Union Cabinet has passed significant Constitutional amendments to hasten the effect of 33% reservation of women in both Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The step is a step in the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, and an indicator of the government to put women and their representation in politics first. The vote precedes a special sitting of Parliament, which suggests a sense of urgency in moving the reform.

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On April 9, an asteroid, Asteroid 2026 GD, flew near Earth, and it caught the attention of scientists and space agencies. Although it is said to be house-sized and even flies nearer than the orbit of the Moon, the experts have assured that it is not threatening. The incident underscores continued activities by the world, especially NASA, to spy on objects that travel close to the orbit of the planet.

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Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has established a Special Task Force (STF) of high level to develop mitigation measures to the agricultural sector. It has been implemented in reaction to the increasing problems of climate variability, resource constraint and the necessity to propagate sustainable farming in India.

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India has also made a significant breakthrough in quantum technology by being able to demonstrate a 1,000-kilometre quantum communication network. This milestone was accomplished as part of the National Quantum Mission, and India is one of only a few countries that are at the forefront of next-generation secure communication systems.

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A LPG tanker, Green Asha, an India flagged ship, has landed at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai with a cargo of 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The safe arrival of the vessel is important considering the current geopolitical tensions in West Asia especially between Iran, the United States and Israel.