Indigenous Astra BVRAAM Flight-Tested Successfully! 🚀 The DRDO and Indian Air Force have successfully flight-tested the 'Astra' Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) with an indigenous RF Seeker from a Su-30 Mk-I fighter off Odisha's coast on July 11, 2025. This 100+ km range missile is a major boost to India's self-reliance in advanced air combat weaponry!

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India's New EPR Rules for Non-Ferrous Metals: Big Potential, Big Hurdles! ♻️ Starting April 1, 2026, new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules for aluminum, copper, and zinc aim for ambitious recycling targets (up to 75% by 2032-33). While promising to curb mining and pollution for a circular economy, challenges remain including an under-resourced CPCB, limited informal recycler support, modest recycled content mandates, and tech gaps.

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BRICS Champions Global South Amid Declining Western Influence! 🌍 At its 17th Summit in Brazil (July 6-7, 2025), BRICS emerged as a counterweight to Western-dominated systems, advocating for fairer trade, institutional reform, and stronger South-South cooperation. They condemned actions against Iran, supported a two-state solution for Palestine, and launched a Climate Finance Declaration!

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