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India Shines with 12 Medals at World University Games

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India finished 20th at the FISU World University Games 2025 in Germany, winning a total of 12 medals: 2 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze. Indian athletes excelled in athletics, archery, tennis, and badminton. The overall top three countries were Japan, China, and the United States. Although India won fewer medals than at the 2023 Games in Chengdu—where it finished 7th with 26 medals including 11 golds—the team demonstrated significant talent and progress at this global university-level event. The next edition of the Games will be held in South Korea in 2027.

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FISU World University Games 2025: India’s medal winners

Athlete/teamMedalSport (event)
Parneet Kaur/Kushal DalalGoldArchery (compound mixed team)
Sahil JadhavGoldArchery (men’s compound individual)
Parneet KaurSilverArchery (women’s compound individual)
Kushal Dalal/Sahil Jadhav/Hritik SharmaSilverArchery (men’s compound team)
Praveen ChithravelSilverAthletics (men’s triple jump)
SeemaSilverAthletics (women’s 5000m)
Ankita DhyaniSilverAthletics (women’s 3000m steeplechase)
Team India*BronzeBadminton (mixed event)
Vaishnavi AdkarBronzeTennis (women’s singles)
Parneet Kaur/Avnet Kaur/Madhura DhamangaonkarBronzeArchery (women’s compound team)
Sejal Singh, Munita Prajapati, Mansi NegiBronzeAthletics (women’s 20km race walking team)
Team India**BronzeAthletics (men’s 4x100m relay)

Key highlights:

  • India won 5 medals in athletics, with Ankita Dhyani (silver, women’s 3,000m steeplechase), Seema (silver, women’s 5000m), Praveen Chitravel (silver, men’s triple jump), and the men’s 4x100m relay team (bronze).
  • In archery, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav won gold, and the mixed team also won gold. Other medals came from the women’s and men’s teams.
  • India made history in tennis with Vaishnavi Adkar’s singles bronze (the country’s first since 1979), and in badminton with a mixed team bronze.
  • On the last day, India won three medals to reach its total of 12.

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UNESCO: Climate Crisis Threatens Children’s Right to Education

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According to a new report by UNESCO, children around the world could lose up to 1.5 years of schooling due to climate change. This loss is attributed to extreme heat, wildfires, rising sea levels, floods, storms, and other weather-related problems caused by climate change. The study shows that most low and middle income countries experience climate-related school closures annually, increasing the risks of learning loss and student dropouts. Over the past 20 years, schools were closed during at least 75% extreme weather events affecting five million or more people.

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It has been revealed that in regions such as Southeast Asia, children exposed to higher temperatures early in life were likely to complete fewer years of schooling. Even in countries like the US and Brazil, hot school days make it harder for students to concentrate and perform well on tests. The report also highlights that natural disasters can damage or destroy school buildings, making them unsafe for children to attend. This issue disproportionately affects children in poorer or more vulnerable communities.

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Experts emphasise that education is crucial for helping people understand and tackle climate change. UNESCO is encouraging countries to increase environmental education so that children grow up equipped to address these global challenges.

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CBSE Introduces Posters to Raise Awareness on Oily Food Dangers

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (“CBSE”) has launched a new campaign across schools called “Oil Boards”. These are colourful posters and digital displays set up in cafeterias, corridors, lobbies, and staff rooms to educate students and teachers about the health risks of consuming excessive oily and fatty foods. This initiative follows the earlier introduction of “Sugar Boards”, which raised awareness about the dangers of sugary foods. Now, the Oil Boards aim to address the growing problem of obesity, especially among children and teenagers in urban areas.

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Purpose of Oil Board

Display fun facts and warnings about foods high in unhealthy oils and fats.

Remind everyone to make healthier food choices daily.

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What else will schools do?

Add health messages on notebooks, letterheads, folders, and other stationery.

Offer healthier school meals with increased portions of fruits and vegetables while limiting fried snacks and sugary drinks.

Encourage physical activity through short exercise breaks, walk-friendly campus areas, and use of stairs.

Involve students in creating their own Oil Boards as school projects to combine creativity with learning about healthy habits.

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Birds in Danger: What’s Driving the Massive Extinction Threat?

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According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Reading, more than 500 species of birds could go extinct within the next 100 years. The study, published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, analyzed data from nearly 10,000 bird species—covering almost all known bird species—and used information from the International Union for Conservation of Nature to assess extinction risks.

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Key Findings:

Habitat Loss: The expansion and intensification of agriculture was identified as the most significant cause of bird extinction risk. Habitat loss, more than any other factor, threatens bird populations around the world.

Threatened Species: Birds such as the puffin, European turtle dove, and great bustard are among those predicted to be at high risk of disappearing if current trends continue.

Environmental Impact: The loss of these birds would negatively affect the environment, as many plants and animals depend on birds for pollination, seed dispersal, and maintaining ecological balance.

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Even if people stop hunting birds and destroying their homes, many birds will still be at risk. Scientists say that some birds need extra help, like special breeding programs and places to live, to survive. The scientists say we need to act fast to protect these birds by saving their homes and helping the most endangered ones. This will keep nature healthy and balanced.

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World’s Oldest Boomerang Found

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The world’s oldest boomerang is even older than previously thought. This curved boomerang, made from a mammoth tusk, was found in Oblazowa Cave in southern Poland in 1985. Archaeologists originally estimated in 1996 that the artifact was about 30,000 years old. 

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However, a recent reanalysis by a new team of scientists has dated it to around 40,000 years ago, making it significantly older than previously believed. After analysing its shape, researchers concluded that while the boomerang would have flown effectively when thrown, it was not designed to return to the thrower like modern boomerangs. Instead, the scientists suggest it was likely used as a hunting tool, or possibly as part of an ancient ritual or a piece of art. This mammoth ivory boomerang is exceptionally well-preserved and features marks indicating it was polished and crafted for use by a right-handed person.

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