• Cancer is a malignant disease.
• In this disease, the body's cells start growing uncontrollably and can form tumors or lumps.

Major types of cancer:

• Carcinoma: Occurs in the skin, lungs, breasts, prostate, stomach, etc.
• Sarcoma: Affects bones, muscles, cartilage, and blood vessels.
• Leukemia: This is blood cancer that affects the bone marrow.
• Lymphoma: This cancer occurs in the cells of the immune system.
• Brain and Spinal Cord Cancer: Affects the nervous system.

• Bio-Polymer: Bio-polymers are naturally occurring polymers derived from biological sources such as plants, bacteria, proteins, and starch.

Advantages of Bio-Polymers:

• Environmental Protection: These polymers decompose easily, reducing pollution.
• Renewable Source: Bio-polymers are obtained from plants and living organisms, making them a renewable resource.
• Versatile Applications: Bio-polymers are used in various industries, including packaging, medical, and textiles.

• First Broadcast: October 2014
• Broadcast Time: Last Sunday of every month at 11 AM
• 100th Episode Broadcasted: April 2023

• Symbol of International Cooperation: In January 2015, U.S. President Barack Obama participated in the program alongside Prime Minister Modi.

• Objective: To provide tap water to every household in the country
• Launch: 15 August, 2019 (by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
• Nodal Agency: Jal Shakti Ministry

• First 'Har Ghar Jal' certified state: Goa
• First 'Har Ghar Jal' certified Union Territory: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

• Conference theme: 'Women in Peacekeeping: Perspectives from the Global South'
• Opening Session: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the inaugural session.
• Participating Countries: Women peacekeepers from 35 troop-contributing countries of the Global South
• Special Guest: Jean-Pierre Lacroix

• Bathouism is the traditional religion of the Bodo community, based on the worship of five fundamental elements—Air (Bar), Sun (San), Earth (Ha), Fire (Or), and Sky (Okhrang).
• In this faith, "Brairabathou" is considered the supreme deity, where "Braira" means "the eldest".
• The Sijou plant (Euphorbia Splendens) holds special significance in Bathouism, symbolizing life or the soul.

• 'A' Category: Severe threat, where the witness or their family may face a risk to life.
• 'B' Category: Moderate threat, where there is a potential risk to the safety, reputation, or property of the witness or their family.
• 'C' Category: General threat, where the witness or their family may face harassment or property damage.

• Affected Areas: Bangladesh, West Bengal, Tripura, and Odisha

Cyclone Asna: Developed in the Arabian Sea

• Affected Areas: Coastal regions of Gujarat

Cyclone Yagi: A powerful storm originating in the South China Sea

• Affected Areas: China, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and the Philippines

Cyclone Dana: Formed in the Bay of Bengal and became active in October 2024

• Affected Areas: Coastal regions of West Bengal and Odisha

Cyclone Fengal: Developed in the Bay of Bengal in December 2024

• Affected Areas: Tamil Nadu and nearby coastal regions

• India and Bangladesh share approximately 54 rivers, with Padma, Sonai, Raimangal, Ichamati, and Dauki being the major ones.

Bangladesh:

• A South Asian country located along the Bay of Bengal.
• Capital: Dhaka
• Official Language: Bangla (Bengali)
• Historical Fact: Bangladesh was formerly known as East Pakistan.

• Best Feature Film: 'Anora'
• Best Director: Sean Baker, 'Anora'
• Best Lead Performance: Mikey Madison, 'Anora'
• Best First Feature Film: 'Didi'
• Best Screenplay: 'A Real Pain'

• Best Supporting Performance: Kieran Culkin, 'A Real Pain'
• Best New Scripted Series: 'Shogun'
• Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series: 'Baby Reindeer'

• Located in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
• Second largest ocean on Earth.
• Separates Europe and Africa from the Americas.
• Named after the Greek mythological god "Atlas".
• Deepest point: Puerto Rico Trench.
• Major ocean currents: Gulf Stream, Labrador Current, Canary Current.
• Notable events:
• Bermuda Triangle is located here.
• The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic after hitting an iceberg.

• Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs in ODI cricket (18,426).
• Virat Kohli is close to surpassing Kumar Sangakkara's total of 14,234 ODI runs.
• Kohli reached 13,000 ODI runs during the Asia Cup 2023 against Pakistan in Colombo (September 2023).
• He also holds the record for the most ODI centuries (50).

• Octane Sydney Classic is a prestigious squash tournament held in Sydney, Australia.
• It is part of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Challenger Tour.

• is a men's tennis tournament
• It is also known as Maha Open
• Held in the city of Pune
• Playing surface: Hard court

• Its ninth edition in 2025 was held from 17 to 23 February at Mahalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium

• It originated in ancient India, it is also mentioned in Mahabharata
• All India Kabaddi Federation was established in 1950 and the first national Kabaddi competition was held in 1952.
• It was first included in the Asian Games in 1990.
• Kabaddi is played between two teams, each with 7 players on the field
• The game consists of two halves, each lasting 20 minutes, with a 5-minute break in between
• Major competitions: Asian Games, Kabaddi World Cup, Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), National Kabaddi Championship