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IISc Professor Arpita Patra Summits World’s Highest Volcano Ojos del Salado

March 15, 2026

Arpita Patra Becomes Second Indian Woman to Climb Nevado Ojos del Salado

Arpita Patra, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science, has successfully climbed Nevado Ojos del Salado, reaching the summit at 6,893 metres on March 6. With this achievement, she became the second Indian woman to scale the tallest volcanic peak on Earth. The accomplishment highlights an inspiring combination of academic excellence and extreme mountaineering.

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New Parasitic Wasp Species Discovered in Assam Tea Estate

March 14, 2026

Scientists Identify Rare Chelonus Wasp in Northeast India

Scientists have discovered a rare parasitic wasp species from a tea plantation in Assam, highlighting the rich but underexplored biodiversity of plantation ecosystems. The research was carried out by scientists from the Zoological Survey of India, the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, and the Kalinga Foundation.

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Astrophysicist Yashwant Gupta Receives MP Birla Memorial Award in Kolkata

March 14, 2026

NCRA Director Yashwant Gupta Honoured for Contributions to Radio Astronomy

Renowned Indian astrophysicist Yashwant Gupta has been honoured with the MP Birla Memorial Award at the MP Birla Planetarium. The recognition celebrates his major contributions to radio astronomy and astrophysical research. Gupta currently serves as the Director of the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, which operates under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

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China Passes Ethnic Unity Law to Strengthen National Identity

March 14, 2026

China’s New Ethnic Unity Law to Take Effect from July 2026

China has enacted a new law titled Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, designed to promote national unity among the country’s diverse ethnic communities. The legislation was approved by the National People’s Congress with an overwhelming majority and will come into effect on 1 July 2026. The measure forms part of broader efforts by the ruling Chinese Communist Party to reinforce political stability and national integration.

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NASA Targets April 1, 2026 Launch for Artemis II Crewed Lunar Flyby

March 14, 2026

Artemis II to Send Astronauts Around the Moon for First Time Since 1972

The NASA has announced that the Artemis II mission is progressing toward a launch window beginning 1 April 2026. The flight will mark the first time in more than five decades that astronauts travel beyond low-Earth orbit toward the Moon. Designed as a test mission, Artemis II will validate spacecraft systems and crew procedures before future lunar landing missions.

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