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NASA’s DART Mission Alters Orbit of Asteroid System in Planetary Defence Test

March 14, 2026

DART Impact on Dimorphos Shows Strong Potential for Asteroid Deflection

A recent scientific analysis has shown that Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) produced a stronger effect than originally predicted. The spacecraft impact not only changed the motion of a small asteroid in a binary system but also caused a slight shift in the entire system’s orbit around the Sun. These findings highlight the potential of spacecraft impacts as an effective planetary defence strategy to protect Earth from dangerous asteroids.

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Roopkund Lake-The Mysterious Skeleton Lake of Uttarakhand

March 13, 2026

Roopkund Lake Mystery: Hundreds of Skeletons Found in Himalayan Glacial Lake

High in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand lies Roopkund Lake, one of India’s most mysterious natural sites. Located at an altitude of around 5,020 metres, the small glacial lake is surrounded by rugged mountain terrain and snow-covered peaks. Roopkund has attracted global curiosity because hundreds of human skeletons have been discovered near its icy waters, making it popularly known as “Skeleton Lake.”

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India Implements World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector

March 13, 2026

PACS-Based Storage Infrastructure Expanded Under National Grain Storage Initiative

The Government of India is implementing the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector to expand rural storage infrastructure and improve foodgrain management. The initiative focuses on establishing modern storage facilities through Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and other cooperative bodies. The programme aims to minimise post-harvest losses, improve farmers’ access to storage facilities and strengthen the efficiency of the agricultural supply chain.

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Delhi Cantonment Board Launches SMART Platform for Sanitation Monitoring

March 13, 2026

SMART Digital Tool Introduced to Improve Civic Service Monitoring in Delhi Cantonment

The Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) has launched the Swachhata Monitoring & Automated Reporting Tool (SMART) to enhance transparency and efficiency in sanitation and civic service management. The digital platform has been introduced to overcome issues such as manual data reporting, slow information flow and fragmented monitoring systems. By enabling automated reporting and real-time tracking of field operations, the initiative aims to improve coordination among departments and strengthen service delivery.

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UIDAI Launches Bug Bounty Programme to Strengthen Aadhaar Cybersecurity

March 13, 2026

Aadhaar Ecosystem Security Boosted with UIDAI Bug Bounty Initiative

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme to enhance the cybersecurity framework of the Aadhaar ecosystem. The initiative invites cybersecurity specialists and ethical hackers to detect and responsibly report vulnerabilities in key UIDAI digital platforms. Participants who successfully identify security flaws will receive financial rewards depending on the severity of the issue discovered. The programme aims to strengthen the security of Aadhaar-related digital services amid increasing cyber threats.

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