{"id":36664,"date":"2025-08-05T17:57:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T12:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=36664"},"modified":"2025-08-05T17:57:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T12:27:11","slug":"nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA SpaceX Crew-11 Mission: Launch to ISS, Crew Details, Key Objectives for UPSC &amp; Govt Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#NASA_SpaceX_Crew-11_mission_successfully_launches_four_astronauts_to_ISS_highlights_international_cooperation_and_space_science_goals_Know_crew_objectives_and_relevance_for_government_exams\" >NASA SpaceX Crew-11 mission successfully launches four astronauts to ISS, highlights international cooperation and space science goals. Know crew, objectives, and relevance for government exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#SpaceX_Launches_NASAs_Crew%E2%80%9111_Mission_to_the_International_Space_Station_%F0%9F%8C%8C\" >SpaceX Launches NASA\u2019s Crew\u201111 Mission to the International Space Station \ud83c\udf0c<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Mission_Launch_and_Crew_Composition\" >Mission Launch and Crew Composition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Launch_Conditions_and_Execution\" >Launch Conditions and Execution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Rapid_Docking_to_ISS\" >Rapid Docking to ISS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Mission_Duration_Objectives\" >Mission Duration &amp; Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Highlight_of_International_and_Commercial_Collaboration\" >Highlight of International and Commercial Collaboration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Advancing_India%E2%80%91Related_Civil_Services_Aspirations\" >Advancing India\u2011Related Civil Services Aspirations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Relevance_for_Defence_Strategic_Studies\" >Relevance for Defence &amp; Strategic Studies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Value_for_Teaching_Banking_Railways_Police_Exams\" >Value for Teaching, Banking, Railways &amp; Police Exams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Origins_of_NASAs_Commercial_Crew_Program\" >Origins of NASA\u2019s Commercial Crew Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Legacy_of_the_Dragon_Endeavour_Capsule\" >Legacy of the Dragon Endeavour Capsule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Evolution_of_Crew%E2%80%9111_Crew_Assignments\" >Evolution of Crew\u201111 Crew Assignments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Crew%E2%80%9111_Mission\" >Key Takeaways from Crew\u201111 Mission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/nasa-spacex-crew-11-mission\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NASA_SpaceX_Crew-11_mission_successfully_launches_four_astronauts_to_ISS_highlights_international_cooperation_and_space_science_goals_Know_crew_objectives_and_relevance_for_government_exams\"><\/span><strong>NASA SpaceX Crew-11 mission successfully launches four astronauts to ISS, highlights international cooperation and space science goals. Know crew, objectives, and relevance for government exams.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SpaceX_Launches_NASAs_Crew%E2%80%9111_Mission_to_the_International_Space_Station_%F0%9F%8C%8C\"><\/span>SpaceX Launches NASA\u2019s Crew\u201111 Mission to the International Space Station \ud83c\udf0c<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mission_Launch_and_Crew_Composition\"><\/span>Mission Launch and Crew Composition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>August\u202f1,\u202f2025<\/strong>, at <strong>11:43\u202fa.m. EDT<\/strong>, a SpaceX <strong>Falcon\u202f9 Block 5<\/strong> rocket carrying the <strong>Crew Dragon Endeavour<\/strong> successfully lifted off from <strong>Launch Complex\u202f39A<\/strong> at NASA\u2019s <strong>Kennedy Space Center<\/strong>, Florida  The four-person international crew includes <strong>NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Michael \u201cMike\u201d Fincke<\/strong>, <strong>JAXA\u2019s Kimiya Yui<\/strong>, and <strong>Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov<\/strong>\u2014launching aboard a reused spacecraft to continue NASA\u2019s Commercial Crew Program <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launch_Conditions_and_Execution\"><\/span>Launch Conditions and Execution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch, previously delayed due to inclement weather, ultimately succeeded by \u201cthreading the clouds,\u201d demonstrating precise timing under dynamic conditions. The Falcon 9\u2019s nine Merlin engines powered the capsule through stormy skies shortly after a successful terminal countdown <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rapid_Docking_to_ISS\"><\/span>Rapid Docking to ISS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After launch, the Crew Dragon performed a swift autonomous orbital insertion, docking at the ISS\u2019s <strong>Harmony module<\/strong> approximately <strong>15 hours later<\/strong>, at <strong>2:26\u202fa.m. EDT on August\u202f2<\/strong> Hatch opening and a formal welcome ceremony followed soon after docking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mission_Duration_Objectives\"><\/span>Mission Duration &amp; Objectives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially planned as a <strong>six-month mission<\/strong>, NASA may extend Crew\u201111\u2019s stay up to <strong>eight months<\/strong> to better align with Russian crew rotations and mitigate schedule mismatches  Onboard experiments will include <strong>biomedical research<\/strong>, <strong>Earth observation<\/strong>, and <strong>simulated lunar landing training<\/strong> to support future Artemis lunar missions <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlight_of_International_and_Commercial_Collaboration\"><\/span>Highlight of International and Commercial Collaboration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This mission underscores the strength of <strong>international cooperation<\/strong>\u2014involving U.S., Japanese, and Russian partners\u2014and the success of NASA\u2019s <strong>public-private partnership<\/strong> with SpaceX, which emphasizes <strong>reusability<\/strong>, <strong>cost-efficiency<\/strong>, and sustained U.S. leadership in low Earth orbit operations <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"NASA-SpaceX-Crew-11-Mission\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSbjYhIIeluvrCk-ezIHTK66w4weeicnqjdmg&amp;s\" alt=\"NASA SpaceX Crew-11 Mission\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\" title=\"NASA SpaceX Crew-11 Mission\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NASA SpaceX Crew-11 Mission<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advancing_India%E2%80%91Related_Civil_Services_Aspirations\"><\/span>Advancing India\u2011Related Civil Services Aspirations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>Civil Services<\/strong> aspirants, the Crew-11 mission highlights key themes of <strong>international cooperation<\/strong>, <strong>technology diplomacy<\/strong>, and <strong>global scientific collaboration<\/strong>. India&#8217;s future participation in space alliances may be shaped by such multilateral efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Defence_Strategic_Studies\"><\/span>Relevance for Defence &amp; Strategic Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>Defence exam candidates<\/strong>, Crew-11 reflects strategic space policy directions. Continued bilateral and multilateral partnerships in space remain crucial despite geopolitical tensions\u2014Russia\u2019s ongoing cooperation aboard the ISS even as it partners with China on lunar exploration marks a nuanced evolution in space strategy <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value_for_Teaching_Banking_Railways_Police_Exams\"><\/span>Value for Teaching, Banking, Railways &amp; Police Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Banking &amp; Railway examites<\/strong>: missions like Crew\u201111 often drive innovation in satellite technology, weather forecasting, and communications\u2014benefiting financial markets and railway operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teaching aspirants<\/strong>: the mission is a strong case study in <strong>STEM education<\/strong>, <strong>innovation<\/strong>, and the impact of private sector collaboration\u2014valuable for geography, science, and current affairs topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Police aspirants<\/strong>: understanding international technological cooperation aids in preparing for policy-related interviews or general studies segments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_NASAs_Commercial_Crew_Program\"><\/span>Origins of NASA\u2019s Commercial Crew Program<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Commercial Crew Program (CCP)<\/strong> was launched in 2011 to return crewed launches to U.S. soil and to foster private-sector space transport capabilities  SpaceX began operational service in <strong>2020<\/strong> and has since flown multiple missions using Crew Dragon and Falcon\u202f9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy_of_the_Dragon_Endeavour_Capsule\"><\/span>Legacy of the Dragon Endeavour Capsule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Crew Dragon Endeavour<\/strong> (serial C206) previously served on Demo\u20112 in 2020, Crew\u20112, Crew\u20116, Crew\u20118, and Axiom\u20111 missions. It holds records for longest time in orbit by an American crewed spacecraft, around <strong>235 days<\/strong> as of 2024 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Crew%E2%80%9111_Crew_Assignments\"><\/span>Evolution of Crew\u201111 Crew Assignments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Crew-11 included astronauts reassigned from earlier programs due to <strong>Boeing Starliner delays<\/strong>. NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, and others originally set for Boeing flights, were reallocated to Crew\u201111 missions as Starliner certification extended <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Crew%E2%80%9111_Mission\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from Crew\u201111 Mission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Launch Date &amp; Time<\/strong>: Crew\u201111 lifted off on <strong>August 1,\u202f2025 at 11:43\u202fa.m. EDT<\/strong> via Falcon\u202f9 from Kennedy Space Center.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Crew Composition<\/strong>: Four internationally trained crew members \u2014 <strong>Cardman (NASA), Fincke (NASA), Yui (JAXA), Platonov (Roscosmos)<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Rapid Docking<\/strong>: Docked to ISS just <strong>15 hours later<\/strong>, showcasing efficient Falcon\u202f9\/Dragon capability.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Possible Extended Mission Duration<\/strong>: NASA may extend stay from six to <strong>eight months<\/strong> to optimize rotation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Mission Significance<\/strong>: Strengthens <strong>global scientific research<\/strong>, <strong>public\u2011private space collaboration<\/strong>, and contributes to <strong>future lunar\/Artemis objectives<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NASA SpaceX Crew-11 Mission<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is the NASA-SpaceX Crew-11 Mission?<\/strong><br>Crew-11 is a collaborative mission between NASA and SpaceX under the Commercial Crew Program, transporting four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Who are the astronauts in the Crew-11 mission?<\/strong><br>The crew includes NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. When was the Crew-11 mission launched?<\/strong><br>The launch occurred on <strong>August 1, 2025<\/strong>, at <strong>11:43 a.m. EDT<\/strong> from <strong>Kennedy Space Center, Florida<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. What rocket was used for the launch?<\/strong><br>SpaceX&#8217;s <strong>Falcon 9 Block 5<\/strong> rocket was used to launch the Crew Dragon spacecraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Why is the Crew-11 mission significant?<\/strong><br>It exemplifies international cooperation, efficient reuse of space hardware, and supports scientific research on the ISS, which contributes to long-term space exploration goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. What is the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft?<\/strong><br>It is a reusable crew vehicle developed by SpaceX and has supported several NASA missions since 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. How long will the Crew-11 astronauts stay at the ISS?<\/strong><br>The planned duration is six months, but NASA may extend it to eight months to align with other crew rotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. What are some objectives of Crew-11?<\/strong><br>Key goals include biomedical research, Earth observation, space technology testing, and preparation for lunar missions under NASA&#8217;s Artemis program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. What does this mission mean for India or ISRO?<\/strong><br>Though India is not directly involved, it demonstrates the scope of future international partnerships for Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. How does this relate to upcoming competitive exams?<\/strong><br>It is relevant to General Studies, Science and Technology, International Relations, and Current Affairs sections of exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and Defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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