UP Board Class 12 Result 2026: Pass percentage at 80.38%, girls outshine boys again; all you need to know

Representational AI image The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has announced the Class 12 (Intermediate) examination results for 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 80.38%, reflecting a steady performance compared to recent years.A total of 24,86,072 students appeared for the examination, out of which 19,98,317 students successfully passed.The announcement was made from…

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Eels produce electricity as high as 600 V but do not hurt themselves: Study reveals why

Electric eels, not true eels, generate powerful shocks using specialized electrocyte cells arranged like a biological battery. Their anatomy, with electric organs in the tail and an insulating body, prevents self-electrocution. These discharges are vital for navigation, hunting, and defense in their environment. Eversince childhood, we have been taught about the unique nature of eels,…

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India Grain Reserves: India builds record grain reserves as El Nino returns: Rice stocks hit new peak, wheat stores at five-year high

India’s rice stocks in government warehouses rose 15 per cent year-on-year to a record high at the start of June, while wheat inventories climbed to their highest level in five years following strong procurement from farmers, according to official data.State reserves of rice, including unmilled paddy, stood at a record 68.43 million metric tonnes as…

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RBI tightens mis-selling rules; banks barred from incentive structures that encourage aggressive sales

In order to curb mis-selling and hold regulated entities accountable across all distribution channels, including social media influencers and digital marketing intermediaries, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday tightened norms governing the advertising, marketing and sale of financial products and services. The revised directions, which will come into force from January 1, 2027,…

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