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Delhi Metro Wins Global Award in Brussels for Its Sarthi App

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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation received the UITP Achievement Award for Operational Excellence on June 23, 2026, in Brussels. The award recognised DMRC for its AI-powered Sarthi App. This app provides door-to-door journey planning, real-time travel information, and integrated ticketing. It connects metro travel with feeder transport for seamless commuting.

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New Wasp Species Discovered in Rajarhat

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Scientists discovered a new wasp species in Rajarhat, West Bengal. They named it Tetrastichus narayandebnathi after famous cartoonist Narayan Debnath. He created beloved characters like Batul and Nonte-Phonte. This parasitoid wasp attacks tortoise beetle pupae. It is the third such discovery of its kind in the world.

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Indian Army's Integrated Battle Groups

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The Indian Army will operationalise its first Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) from July 1, 2026. The XVII Corps, also called the Mountain Strike Corps, will raise these formations. Each IBG will have over 5,000 troops. This marks a major shift towards faster, more flexible combat operations.

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GI Tag for Tribal Crops

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Four traditional crops from Madhya Pradesh received GI tags recently. These are Sitahi Kutki, Nagdaman Kutki, Baigani Arhar, and Chhatriya Dhan. The Baiga tribe from Dindori preserved these crops for generations. This recognition protects their heritage and helps farmers get better prices for their produce.

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Aarogya Setu 2.0

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Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 on June 29, 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan. The app has changed from a COVID-19 tracker to a Personal Health Record application. It works under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to help people manage their health records easily.

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