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Worldly Science

Can cockroaches survive nuclear war? The truth behind the viral myth

Cockroaches are often called the only creatures that could survive nuclear war. The truth is more complicated. While they can tolerate radiation better than humans, they are far from indestructible. Here is how science, Cold War fears, and evolutionary survival turned cockroaches into the world's most persistent apocalypse myth.

Can cockroaches survive nuclear war? The truth behind the viral myth

Current Affairs

Melody to Melodi: How a 1983 Indian candy turned into a diplomatic symbol

Launched in 1983 as an affordable caramel-chocolate toffee, Parle's Melody has survived changing snack trends for decades. Now, after PM Narendra Modi gifted it to Italy PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome, the Re 1 candy has transformed into a viral diplomatic symbol tied to the internet-famous "Melodi" meme.

How Parle’s Re 1 Melody toffee turned into Modi-Meloni diplomacy symbol
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GK & Current Affairs

Why Nepal is objecting to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass

Nepal has objected to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, saying the route crosses territory it claims. The dispute traces back to the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli and competing claims over the Kali river's origin, making a religious journey part of a larger geopolitical contest.

Lipulekh Pass dispute explained: Treaty of Sugauli and Nepal claim

Geography

Which Indian city is known as the banana capital of India?

Jalgaon's high banana production, GI-tagged produce, and modern farming practices have earned it the title of Banana Capital of India. Backed by fertile soil and favourable climate conditions, the district remains a key contributor to India's banana production and agricultural economy.

Banana Capital Of India: Why Maharashtra’s Jalgaon holds this title
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Polity and Governance

Thucydides Trap: How an Ancient Greek warning applies to US–China tensions today

'Thucydides Trap' is back in focus as tensions between the United States and China sharpen. When Xi Jinping invoked the idea during talks with Donald Trump, it was less about explaining history and more about signalling a concern. As China rises and the US guards its position, the fear and competition that once shaped ancient conflicts are now being used to frame a fragile moment in global power politics.

'Thucydides Trap' meaning explained as US-China rivalry resurfaces in Xi-Trump talks

Personalities

David Attenborough at 100: The man who watched Earth change in real time

David Attenborough turned 100 after a lifetime documenting Earth's beauty and decline. From early BBC work to Planet Earth, he transformed nature storytelling and later became a powerful voice on climate change, offering a rare witness account of how the planet has changed over a single human lifetime.

David Attenborough turns 100: Life and legacy of the voice of Earth

Polity and Governance

No rallies, no TV ads: Japan runs elections in 12 days, here are the rules

Japan runs elections very differently from India. Campaigns last just days, door-to-door canvassing is restricted, and posters are tightly controlled. With strict spending limits and transparency rules, the focus shifts from spectacle to substance, offering a striking contrast to loud and large-scale election practices seen elsewhere.

Japan election system: Rules, spending, posters, and campaign explained
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