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India’s Ocean Conservation Pledge Brings 1.5 Million People Together

More than 1.5 million Indians signed a pledge to protect the ocean during the fifth Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar campaign.

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Key Points

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1.5 million people took the Ocean Conservation Pledge.

Clean‑up events covered 231 coastal sites in 13 regions.

A digital repository of scientific videos is being developed.

The second ‘Science Talk’ session will focus on quantum technology.

Calls were made for stronger collaboration between scientific ministries.

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Beach clean‑up activities were organized at 231 locations across 13 states and union territories.

The government plans a digital library that will host videos and materials showcasing scientific achievements.

The ‘Science Talk’ lecture series will discuss developments in foundational physics and quantum technology.

Officials emphasized the need for better coordination among science ministries and institutions.

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pledge

a formal promise to act in a certain way

conservation

the careful protection of the environment

coastal

relating to the land near the sea

digital repository

an online place where files like videos are stored

quantum technology

advanced technology that works with the tiniest parts of matter

foundational physics

basic ideas that explain how the world works

inter‑ministerial coordination

different government departments working together smoothly

synergy

the extra benefit that comes when groups cooperate

modalities

the various ways something can be done

outreach

efforts to share information with a wide audience

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