Explanation

The first woman to travel beyond low-Earth orbit and reach lunar orbit is Christina Koch.

She achieved this milestone as part of NASA’s Artemis II, marking the first time a woman has journeyed that far from Earth and orbited the Moon.

Christina is an American engineer and NASA astronaut.

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Explanation

Artemis II is the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program, marking the first time humans have returned to the vicinity of the Moon in over 50 years.

It was successfully launched on April 1, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center.

The crew completed their closest approach to the Moon on April 6, 2026, and is scheduled to return to Earth for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026.

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Explanation

The Artemis II mission is primarily associated with NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration), which serves as the mission's operator and lead agency.

The mission was launched on April 1, 2026.

NASA is the space agency of the U.S.

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Explanation

The first woman to travel beyond low-Earth orbit and reach lunar orbit is Christina Koch.

She achieved this milestone as part of NASA’s Artemis II, marking the first time a woman has journeyed that far from Earth and orbited the Moon.

Christina is an American engineer and NASA astronaut.

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Explanation

Costa Rica launched its first official mobile application designed to identify venomous snakes.

The app helps users identify venomous snakes, provides safety guidance, and offers first-aid instructions.

Additional information

Costa Rica is a small country located in Central America.

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Explanation

The first country from the European Union (EU) to introduce fuel rationing amid energy disruptions in 2026 is Slovenia.

 Additional Information:  

Slovenia imposed limits on how much fuel people could buy because of shortages and long lines at petrol stations, making it the first EU member state to use fuel rationing in response to escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran

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Explanation

Khorramshahr-4, a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Iran.

Also known as the Kheibar missile

Range: 2,000 km

officially unveiled in 2023

Entered active service in 2026

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Explanation

Operation Epic Fury is a large-scale, joint military campaign launched on February 28, 2026, by the United States and Israel against the Iran. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and many other officials were martyred during this operation.

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In response, Iran launched Operation True Promise 4 of drone and missile strikes against Israel and U.S. installations in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE.

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Explanation

In early February 2026, the Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor officially blocked WhatsApp across the country after years of tension.

This followed a series of legal battles and the app's refusal to comply with domestic data laws.

Additional Information:

WhatsApp is owned by Meta Platforms.

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Explanation

In early February 2026, the Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor officially blocked WhatsApp across the country after years of tension.

This followed a series of legal battles and the app's refusal to comply with domestic data laws.

Additional Information:

WhatsApp is owned by Meta Platforms.

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