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Black Rain: Formation, Effects, and Historical Significance
- Black rain is toxic precipitation linked to pollution and events like atomic bombings.
- Formation requires intense heat and airborne debris, like soot or radioactive isotopes.
- Health impacts include radiation sickness; environmental damage contaminates water and soil.
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ODU's R1 Designation as Top Research University
- Old Dominion University (ODU) earns Carnegie R1 designation.
- R1 status recognizes ODU's impactful research and academic innovation.
- ODU's R1 status enhances its reputation and attracts talent/funding.
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World's Longest Rivers
- The Nile, at 6,650 km, is traditionally the world's longest river.
- The Amazon River, flowing 6,400 km, is considered the second longest.
- The Amazon has the largest water discharge of any river on Earth.
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King of Chemicals
- Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) is called the "King of Chemicals" due to its wide use.
- Production levels of sulfuric acid indicate a country's industrial strength.
- It is used in fertilizers, batteries, refining, and chemical manufacturing.
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Spectacular Meteor Showers Visible in the U.S.
- In 2026, Perseids (mid-August), Geminids (mid-December), and Quadrantids (early January) will be vis
- The Geminids in December are the strongest, with up to 120 meteors per hour.
- View meteor showers between midnight and dawn in areas with minimal light pollution.
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Largest tea consumer in the world
- China is the world's largest tea consumer, using 14-15 million tonnes annually.
- India, Turkey, Russia, Pakistan, and the UK are also top tea consumers.
- China is also the largest tea producer, followed by India, Kenya, and Sri Lanka.
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TS Inter Exams 2026: Papers, Pattern & Key
- TS Inter 2nd Year exams are ongoing from Feb 26 to March 18, 2026, 9 AM-12 PM.
- Students can access the TS Inter 2nd Year 2026 question papers and answer key 2026 subject-wise from
- Science theory papers are 60 marks; Maths is 75; Commerce/Arts is 100.
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IGNOU TEE June 2026 Registration Open
- Registration for June 2026 TEE is open for ODL and Online programs.
- Deadline is April 10, 2026, or April 24 with a 1,100 late fee.
- Exams run June 1 to July 15, 2026, in two daily shifts.
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Global Economy: US Still Leads, States Rival Nations
- Since 1980, the US has remained the world's largest economy.
- In 2025, California's GDP is projected to surpass Japan's.
- Texas is estimated to have the 10th largest economy in the world in 2025.
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Largest producer of turmeric in India
- India produces 70-80% of the world's turmeric.
- Telangana is the largest turmeric-producing state in India.
- Turmeric has been used in India for over 4,000 years.
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Kerala DHSE Plus Two Malayalam Exam Held on March 12, 2026
- Kerala DHSE held Plus Two Malayalam exam on March 12, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:15 PM.
- The Malayalam exam paper is structured for 100 marks: 80 for theory, 20 for assessment.
- Students can download the 2026 Malayalam question paper and answer key PDFs from here.
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India's FDI Policy: Trends, Changes, and Sectoral Data
- Global FDI reached $1.6 trillion in 2025; India was a resilient hub.
- India's 2026 FDI policy raised insurance sector limit to 100% via automatic route.
- Mauritius (25%) and Singapore (23%) are top FDI sources for India in FY 2023-24.
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