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Electric vehicles (EVs) are vehicles that are powered entirely or partially by electricity, instead of relying on traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) that run on fossil fuels like gasoline or diesel. 

Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal honeycomb lattice. 

Waqf is an Islamic concept referring to the process by which a Muslim donates property for religious or charitable purposes. 

Carbon Fiber is a polymer material made from graphite, consisting of thin, strong crystalline filaments of carbon. 

Critical minerals refer to natural resources that are vital for the economic security, technological advancement, and environmental sustainability of a country or region. 

The PM E-DRIVE Scheme is an initiative by the Government of India aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions, promoting clean energy, and creating a sustainable future for the transport sector.

The Hungarian government announced the withdrawal of its membership from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

As a result of increasing military threats from Russia, various NATO member countries have announced their withdrawal from the ‘Ottawa Convention’.

Introduction: Saara hardwickii is a spiny-tailed lizard, the only herbivorous lizard in India.

US-based private space company Axiom Space has announced the launch of Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission in May 2025 and Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the pilot of this mission.