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**Exploring Hauz Khas Village: A Blend of Modernity and Sultanate Splendor**
Nestled in the heart of South Delhi, Hauz Khas Village is a fascinating fusion of contemporary culture and historical grandeur. This vibrant locality, teeming with chic cafes, art galleries, and trendy boutiques, also houses the remnants of the Delhi Sultanate’s architectural brilliance. The village derives its name from the ‘Hauz Khas,’ which means the Royal Tank. Built by Sultan Alauddin Khilji in the 13th century, this expansive water reservoir was originally constructed to supply water to the inhabitants of Siri Fort. The Hauz Khas Complex, adjacent to the village, stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Delhi Sultanate. The reservoir, once a lifeline for the medieval city,…
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A letter to the future self.
**1st July 2026** Dear Future Prabhat, As you read this letter, I hope you are filled with a sense of pride and fulfillment. Today, I want to reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve undertaken and the significant milestones we’ve achieved. First and foremost, congratulations on your success in the civil services examination! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and you now stand as a testament to what determination and resilience can accomplish. This achievement marks not just a personal victory, but a step towards making a meaningful impact in society, contributing to the betterment of our nation. Another significant milestone is the publication of your novels. The…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The SI cycle is a pure thermochemical water splitting process consisting of three steps. It has been proposed as a way to supply hydrogen for a hydrogen-based economy. 5G roll out: Challenges: roll out will be selected areas where demand will justify the capital expenditure. Compared to 2G,3G,4G, sufficient preparatory work has not been undertaken for launching of 5G services. In the coming 5-6 years, 5G will have been rolled out to cover 20 per cent of the world population, which is most likely to exclude a major portion of India. India is going to miss on 5G opportunities, unless time-bound action is taken in core areas where Governmental intervention…
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International Relations
India-Sri Lanka SL cancels ECT deal which it had signed with India and Japan. Sri Lanka cleared a Chinese energy project in three islands that are barely 50 km from the Tamil Nadu coast. India- Bangladesh India-Pakistan FATF grey list CPEC-3000km long planned network of roads, railways and energy projects. India-Myanmar Military coup in Myanmar India-Maledives India-Ukraine US and UNHRC Israel-Palestine Indo-Pacific region: SIDS WTO India-UN US-Iran
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Environment
Species in news Giant Leatherback turtle-Vulnerable-WPAS1-largest of all living turtles and is the fourth-heaviest modern reptile behind three crocodilians, found in all tropical and subtropical oceans, and its range extends well into the Arctic Circle, found in Nicobar Islands Mandarin duck-Least Concern-rarely visits India, most beautiful duck, temperate forests near wetlands, native to east Asia. Blue earthworms-mass migration in Meghalaya because of stone quarry and heavy earth-cutting for road connectivity and village expansion. Caracal(wild cat)-Critically endangered (included)-native to Africa,Middle East, Central Asia and India. Three-banded Rosefinch-LC-resident of Southern China, spotted in Arunachal between 2100-3050m. Sturgeon- endangered- group of 27 species of fish, indicator of health of river. pterosaur fossil-160 million years…
