Explanation

Russia has developed an mRNA vaccine for cancer patients.

The vaccine is expected to be released in 2025.

The vaccine will be free for eligible Russian cancer patients.

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Explanation

In 2025, China launched 12 satellites to begin building the world’s first space-based supercomputing network, called the Three-Body Computing Constellation.

The satellites were launched using a Long March 2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre as part of a project led by Zhejiang Lab.

These satellites have Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered processors and high-speed links to communicate and process data in orbit without ground stations.

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Explanation

Know about BRICS Summit 2025

Edition: 17th

Venue: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Theme 2025: Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance

This summit was held without China, Russia and Iran presidents

Note: 16th edition of the BRICS summit held in 2024 in Kazan, Russia

Know everything about BRICS:

BRICS founded: June 2009

BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China

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Explanation

Anora won the Oscar Award 2025 for Best Film.

Anora is a 2024 American romantic comedy-drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Sean Baker.

Additional Information: 

The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit in film.

They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the US in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements.

Explanation

Turkey unveiled its most powerful conventional bomb, the Gazap, at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul.

 The Gazap bomb weighs 970 kg and is designed for F-16 fighter jets.

 It disperses 10.16 fragment explosions per metre, up from the earlier standard of 3 metres.

It is developed by the National Defence Ministry’s R&D centre, it increases Turkey's airstrike power.

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Explanation

Know About World Happiness Index 2025

Published by UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

Total countries included: 147

Topper: Finland

Bottom: Afghanistan (147)

Pakistan: 109

India: 118

Note: Finland topped this ranking for the 8th conservative year in 2025

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Explanation

China launched the CR450, the fastest high-speed train, reaching 450 km/h in tests and 400 km/h commercially.

It improves on the CR400 Fuxing, featuring advanced technology for speed, energy efficiency, and passenger comfort.

The train supports China’s goal to expand its rail network to 70,000 km by 2035.

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Explanation

Russia successfully launched its Angara A5 space rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Russia successfully put a test load in low orbit as part of an effort to develop a new post-Soviet launch vehicle.

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Explanation

World's largest naval exercise named 'RIMPAC' started in the United States of America (USA)

RIMPAC exercise led by the US. 

RIMPAC stands for Rim of the Pacific.

RIMPAC is a biennial exercise.

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Explanation

• FIFA world cup 2026 will be held in the US, Canada, Mexico (North America).

Key Points

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23^rd FIFA World Cup tournament.
• The first football club in the world ‘Sheffield Football Club’ was founded in the year 1857 in England. 
• The apex institution of football is ‘Federation of International formed by seven countries on May 21, 1904.  

• The headquarters of FIFA is in Zürich, Switzerland.

Additional Information

• Football was included as a competitive game in Olympic Games officially in 1908.