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<p>Let's check this news about (Subaru Telescope) Then, we will move ahead.</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1734170063645-0"><strong>Subaru Telescope</strong></h2>

<p>The 8.2 metre Subaru Telescope located at the peak of MaunaKea in Hawaii recently captured a spectacular pair of interacting galaxies namely NGC 5257 and NGC 5258. It is a Japanese Optical infrared telescope operated by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. The Telescope has a powerful light collecting capability that can capture weak light from celestial objects. </p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Subaru Telescope" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Subaru-Telescope.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1734170063648-1"><strong>Marbled Duck spotted at Sultanpur National Park</strong></h2>

<p>A Marbled Duck also known as Marble Teal was recently spotted by bird enthusiasts at Sultanpur National Park after 30 years. The duck has characteristic features like Black bill, pale spotted Gray-brown plumage, dark eye patch. The scientific name of the duck is Marmaronetta Angustirostris and is distributed across Europe, Asia North of Himalayas and Africa North of Sahara. Its IUCN Red List Status is Near Threatened.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Marbled Duck spotted at Sultanpur National Park" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Marbled-Duck-spotted-at-Sultanpur-National-Park.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1734170063648-2"><strong>India to acquire Voronezh Radar</strong></h2>

<p>India is set to acquire Russian Voronezh Ballistic Missile Attack Early warning radar under a USD 4 Billion defence agreement between India and Russia. The radar is capable of tracking threats like ballistic missiles and aircrafts over a distance of upto 8000 km. The radar uses Phased Array Technology, making them highly efficient and less mechanically complex.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="India to acquire Voronezh Radar" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/India-to-acquire-Voronezh-Radar.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: NDTV]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1734170063649-3"><strong>Bima Sakhi Yojana</strong></h2>

<p>The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi recently launched LICs flagship initiative “Bima Sakhi Yojana” in Haryana’s Panipat district. The Scheme empowers women aged 18-70 years who have passed class 10 to promote financial literacy and insurance awareness. The Women LIC agents will get a stipend of 7000 per month for first years followed by 6000 per month for second year and 5000 per month for third year.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Bima Sakhi Yojana" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Bima-Sakhi-Yojana.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1734170063649-4"><strong>GG TAU A System</strong></h2>

<p>A unique triple star system called GG TAU A was recently studied by researchers from the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Odisha. The star system is located 489 light years away from earth and is considered young with only 1 to 5 million years old. Disk made of Gas and dust surround the star which leads to formation of planets.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="GG TAU A System" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/GG-TAU-A-System.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1734170063649-5"><strong>Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal</strong></h2>

<p>The Union Minister of Personeel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri Jitendra Singh recently launched the Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal. The portal is aimed at promoting self reliance in governance training and is jointly developed by Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat. The portal aligns with 15 out of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Amrit-Gyaan-Kosh-Portal.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1734170063649-6"><strong>Revised Food Prices under PM POSHAN</strong></h2>

<p>The Central Government has recently enhanced the “Material Cost” of Food items under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme (POSHAN). The Centrally Sponsored Scheme provides nutritional food to 11.70 crore students studying in Balvatika and 10.24 lakh Government and Government aided schools. The Scheme was renamed as PM POSHAN scheme from Mid Day Meal Scheme in 2021 and its major objective is to improve nutritional status of eligible children. </p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Revised Food Prices under PM POSHAN" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Revised-Food-Prices-under-PM-POSHAN.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1734170063649-7"><strong>Human Rights Day observed on December 10</strong></h2>

<p>The Human Rights Day was observed globally on December 10 under the theme “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now”. The day is observed annually to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted in 1948. The UDHR states that all individuals are born free and it upholds freedom of thought, conscience, religion, opinion and expression. </p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Human Rights Day observed on December 10" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Human-Rights-day-observed-on-December-10.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1734170063649-8"><strong>India's first Hyperloop Test Track</strong></h2>

<p>The Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw recently announced that the Avishkar Hyperloop Team of IIT Madras has completed a 410 meter Hyperloop Test Track in collaboration with Railways, TuTr(a startup from IIT Madras). The Hyperloop is a transpiration system that aims to provide high speed travel in a vacuum sealed environment. The Speed at Hyperloop Trains can operate is upto 1100 km/h while its typical operational speed is around 360 km/h. </p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="India's first Hyperloop Test Track" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/India-s-first-Hyperloop-Test-Track.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: NDTV]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1734170063649-9"><strong>Aryna Sabalenka wins WTA player of the year award</strong></h2>

<p>Aryna Sabalenka, Belarusian Tennis Player was recently conferred with her maiden WTA Player of the Year Award. She won 2 grand slam titles and finished No. 1 in rankings in 2024. She won the Australian Open in January and the US Open in September. </p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Aryna Sabalenka wins WTA player of the year award" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Aryna-Sabalenka-wins-WTA-player-of-the-year-award.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: BBC News]</p>

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