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Chandrayaan-3: Here is the story behind India's cryogenic engine
The CE-20 cryogenic engine was designed to power the Cryogenic Upper Stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle for the Chandrayaan-3 Mission
 "Chandrayaan-3: Here is the story behind India's cryogenic engine")
Manhattan Project: Secret US programme that led to the first atomic bomb
At its height, this project employed 130,000 people across the United States during the Second World War
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Project-75I: What is it, and how has India's submarine ambitions evolved?
The defence ministry has released a tender for a Rs 43,000 crore project to build six submarines that can stay submerged for up to two weeks
 "Project-75I: What is it, and how has India's submarine ambitions evolved?")
Tax havens: What are they, and which are the top tax havens in the world?
In 2016, a report by Citizen for Tax Justice stated that over 370 companies out of Fortune 500 operate subsidiaries in tax haven nations
 "Tax havens: What are they, and which are the top tax havens in the world?")
Chandrayaan-3: What is it, and how does it improve on its predecessor?
Isro is gearing up to launch Chandrayaan-3 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota on July 14 at 2:35 pm
 "Chandrayaan-3: What is it, and how does it improve on its predecessor?")
Kashmiri Saffron: Why is it so expensive, and how has the market revived?
The price of Kashmiri Saffron is at an all-time high of Rs 3.25 lakh per kg from Rs 2 lakh per kg last year after receiving its GI tag
 "Kashmiri Saffron: Why is it so expensive, and how has the market revived?")
uGMRT: The radio telescope that was key in detecting Universe's vibrations
The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is among the six most largest and sensitive radio telescopes in the world
 "uGMRT: The radio telescope that was key in detecting Universe's vibrations")
How did scientists hear humming from the Universe and why is it significant
This marks the first time India's largest telescope, the upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, was used for the detection of gravitational waves
 "How did scientists hear humming from the Universe and why is it significant")
Aspartame: What is this sweetener that may be 'possibly carcinogenic'
The WHO is reportedly going to make a decision on the artificial sweetener, that is used in more than 6,000 food and drinks including Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi, in July
 "Aspartame: What is this sweetener that may be 'possibly carcinogenic'")
Explained: Why Turkey has not yet approved Sweden's bid of joining Nato
Despite Sweden implementing new anti-terror legislation in June, Turkey still claims Sweden has not taken sufficient "concrete steps"
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The Cape Town Convention Bill: What is it, and why is India introducing it?
The Cape Town Convention is a global treaty to increase financing and leasing of aircraft by reducing lessor's risk; India plans to introduce the Bill in the monsoon session of Parliament this year
 "The Cape Town Convention Bill: What is it, and why is India introducing it?")
India's vulnerability to flash floods and how to prepare for them
As unpredictable weather patterns continue, the Indian Meteorological Department has been issuing weather warnings, including flash floods in the northern regions of the country
 "India's vulnerability to flash floods and how to prepare for them")
Titan submersible tragedy: What debris was found, and what are implosions?
US Coast Guard stated that debris found near the Titanic indicated that the missing submersible had a 'catastrophic implosion' in the water column
 "Titan submersible tragedy: What debris was found, and what are implosions?")
India-US jet engine deal: What are jet engines? Why is this deal important?
Technology around manufacturing jet engines capable of powering fighter aircraft is very closely guarded and remains the biggest impediment for countries wanting to develop their own combat aircraft
 "India-US jet engine deal: What are jet engines? Why is this deal important?")
India joins Nasa's Artemis Accords: Here is why this is significant
With nearly 30 nations part of the accord, the Artemis programme aims to extend space travel to Mars and beyond
 "India joins Nasa's Artemis Accords: Here is why this is significant")
Minerals Security Partnership: What is it, and why is it important?
The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) was announced in June 2022 by the US to strengthen critical mineral supply chains; India is not a part of the 11-member group
 "Minerals Security Partnership: What is it, and why is it important?")
National Land Monetisation Corporation: What is it, and why was it needed?
The National Land Monetisation Corporation is gearing up to auction its first property in September. Know more about this corporation, its establishment, and its responsibilities here
 "National Land Monetisation Corporation: What is it, and why was it needed?")
Trading terms and timing: All you wanted to know about Gift Nifty index
Gift Nifty will provide Indian investors cues on how domestic markets could react to global events
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Gurbani telecast row: Here's why PTC MD announced a reward of Rs 1 crore
AAP-led Punjab government is set to change the Sikh Gurdwara Act,1925, to make broadcast of Gurbani from the Golden Temple free for all; opposition parties have fiercely opposed the move
 "Gurbani telecast row: Here's why PTC MD announced a reward of Rs 1 crore")
Uniform Civil Code: What is it and what are the arguments against it?
The Uniform Civil Code has been at the centre of politics for the past many years. While the BJP has been backing the code, some Muslim organisations have raised objections
 "Uniform Civil Code: What is it and what are the arguments against it?")