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World's largest digital camera starts mapping the universe The world's largest digital camera has begun a decade-long mission to map the southern night sky from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.

World's largest digital camera starts mapping the universe The world's largest digital camera has begun a decade-long mission to map the southern night sky from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.

Consider the following statements regarding the "Roadmap VIJAY" seen recently in the news:

Gujarat Police Launch ‘Operation Surakshit Cyberspace’ to Strengthen Online Safety for Women and Children Operation Surakshit Cyberspace of Gujarat is a statewide cyber safety initiative, it was launched by the Gujarat Police to prevent cybercrimes affecting women and children.

16th India-Japan Annual Summit ​Following the Japanese Prime Minister's official visit to India, a series of comprehensive agreements were signed. ​Major Joint Outcomes: ​Joint Statement on Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence (AI). ​Agreement on Energy Resilience signed between India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.

PM's Mega Development Launch in Rajasthan & Gujarat ​On July 4, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched developmental infrastructure projects worth over ₹1.06 lakh crore. ​Jaipur Metro Rail Project (Phase 2): Foundation stone laid for a 41-km North-South metro corridor spanning from Prahladpura to Todi Mod (36 stations) with an outlay of ₹13,000 crore. ​Modified UDAN Scheme: Launched officially at Jodhpur along with the inauguration of the new Jodhpur Airport Terminal Building. ​Rail Infrastructure: Dedicated the Churu–Sadulpur (58 km) and Churu–Ratangarh (46 km) rail doubling projects.

Proposal for Regional Large-Scale Dump Sites Local Self-Government (LSGD) Minister K.M. Shaji proposed a major shift in Kerala's waste management policy. ​The Proposal: Setting up three large regional dump sites of approximately 30 acres each in North, Central, and Southern Kerala to manage the 70% of waste that cannot be recycled (inspired by the Singapore model).

Adani Vizhinjam Port Stake Sale Dispute A significant legislative row emerged in the Kerala Assembly regarding a global shipping giant acquiring a 49% stake in Kerala’s largest and deepest container port (Vizhinjam) without prior consultation with the state government. ​Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan raised national security and public interest concerns over the unreviewed transaction. ​Vizhinjam Port Profile: India’s first deepwater transshipment seaport, located in Thiruvananthapuram, developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Adani Group.

General Dhiraj Seth takes over as 31st Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service to the nation.

Adani Vizhinjam Port Stake Sale Dispute ​Context: A significant legislative row emerged in the Kerala Assembly regarding a global shipping giant acquiring a 49% stake in Kerala’s largest and deepest container port (Vizhinjam) without prior consultation with the state government. ​Key Point for PSC: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan raised national security and public interest concerns over the unreviewed transaction. ​Vizhinjam Port Profile: India’s first deepwater transshipment seaport, located in Thiruvananthapuram, developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Adani Group.

Adani Vizhinjam Port Stake Sale Dispute ​Context: A significant legislative row emerged in the Kerala Assembly regarding a global shipping giant acquiring a 49% stake in Kerala’s largest and deepest container port (Vizhinjam) without prior consultation with the state government. ​Key Point for PSC: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan raised national security and public interest concerns over the unreviewed transaction. ​Vizhinjam Port Profile: India’s first deepwater transshipment seaport, located in Thiruvananthapuram, developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Adani Group.

Vikram-1 is India's first privately developed orbital rocket, built by Skyroot Aerospace in Hyderabad. Named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space program, it is a seven-story-tall, carbon-composite rocket designed to carry small satellites (up to 350 kg) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO)