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Current affairs July 21(2025-07-21)

Consider the following statements about Water Chestnuts in India.
1. Water chestnut is a freshwater aquatic plant grown in ponds, lakes, and wetlands.
2. It is primarily cultivated for its floating leaves that serve as fodder.
3. The fruit of water chestnut is edible and is an important source of livelihood for communities in parts of eastern and northern India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which one of the following governments and Rwanda backed M23 armed groups signed a ceasefire agreement recently?

Consider the following statements with reference to the recent developments in India’s nuclear energy sector.
1. The Indian government has proposed amending the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act to enable private sector participation in nuclear energy.
2. At present, only government-owned companies or joint ventures are allowed to construct and operate nuclear power plants in India.
3. Currently NPCIL, BHAVINI, ASHVINI, and Reliance power can build nuclear power plants in the country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 Why have foreign private suppliers remained cautious in participating in India’s nuclear energy sector?

Consider the following statements regarding International Moon Day
1. International Moon Day is celebrated every year to commemorate humankind’s first landing on the south pole of the moon by the Chandrayaan mission. 
2. The UN General Assembly formally recognised this following a proposal recommended by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). 
3. The commemoration also aims to highlight the collective progress of all nations in exploring the moon.