India Installs 34 Supercomputers with 35 Petaflops Capacity Under National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).

On 28 April 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the successful deployment of 34 supercomputers across India with a combined computing power of 35 Petaflops (10 lakh gigabytes, GB) under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).

      - NSM has significantly enhanced access to advanced computational resources for researchers, especially in smaller cities, by providing them with world-class supercomputing infrastructure.

      - These 34 supercomputers have been installed at premier academic and research institutions including the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), C-DAC, and multiple institutions in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

Main Point :-   (i) NSM was launched in 2015 by the Government of India (GoI) with the goal of strengthening India’s capabilities in the field of supercomputing and developing indigenous high-performance computing (HPC) systems.

      (ii) It is a joint initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and MeitY.

(iii) The mission is being implemented by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru (Karnataka).

GoI Forms Interministerial Panel Led by BVR Subrahmanyam to Draft National Monetisation Mechanism (NMM).

In April 2025, the Government of India (GoI) has set up an inter-ministerial committee to design the broad framework of the proposed National Manufacturing Mission (NMM), with an aim to boost the Make in India initiative.

      - The committee will be led by BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, the Think Tank of India.

      - The manufacturing sector accounts for 16–17% of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP – Gross Domestic Product), for which the government aims to increase the share through the new mission.

      - The National Manufacturing Mission (NMM) was announced in the Union Budget 2025–26 with the objective of strengthening the Make in India initiative and significantly enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities. This mission is a strategic move to position India as a global manufacturing hub.

Main Point :-   (i) The mission will focus on five key areas: improving the ease and cost of doing business, building a future-ready workforce equipped for emerging job demands, nurturing a vibrant MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) sector, ensuring the availability of advanced technology, and producing high-quality products. It will also comprehensively support the growth of large industries.

      (ii) NMM will provide policy support, create implementation roadmaps, and establish a governance and monitoring framework to guide and align efforts at both the central ministry and state levels. This structured approach is aimed at improving coordination, execution, and accountability across all stakeholders involved.

(iii) A strong emphasis will be placed on Clean Tech Manufacturing to boost Domestic Value Addition (DVA). The mission will help build ecosystems for critical technologies such as Solar PV (Photovoltaic) cells, EV batteries, motors and controllers, electrolyzers, wind turbines, high-voltage transmission equipment, and grid-scale batteries. It will also support design, component manufacturing, and machinery required for non-leather quality footwear production, along with continued support for leather footwear and related products.

Coastal States Fisheries Meet 2025 Held in Mumbai Under Chairmanship of Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh.

On 28th April 2025, the "Coastal States Fisheries Meet: 2025" was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra, under the chairmanship of Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), and Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR).

      - The event witnessed participation from Union Minister of State (MoS) Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel (MoFAH&D, MoPR), Union MoS George Kurian (MoFAH&D, Ministry of Minority Affairs – MoMA), along with Governors and Fisheries Ministers of 7 coastal States/Union Territories (UTs).

Main Point :-   (i) Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for fisheries projects worth Rs. 255.30 crore for 7 coastal States/UTs under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

      (ii) He also launched the 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC 2025), released Guidelines on Turtle Excluder Device, and introduced the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Vessel Communication and Support System.

(iii) In addition, he distributed tablets enabled with the Digital Application Vyas-NAV (Village Jetty Appraisal NAVigator) and awarded the first-ever Aqua Insurance (One Time Incentive Sanction-cum-Release Order) to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY).

IEPFA Organizes Preparatory Session for Upcoming 'Niveshak Shivir'.

On April 28, 2025, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA), organized a virtual preparatory meeting with Nodal Officers of stakeholder companies.

      - The meeting aimed to finalize the operational framework for the upcoming 'Niveshak Shivir' initiative.

      - The session was chaired by Anita Shah Akella, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IEPFA and Joint Secretary at MoCA.

Main Point :-   (i) 'Niveshak Shivir' will be conducted in cities where companies hold a high volume of unclaimed dividends for a duration of 6 to 7 years.

      (ii) The pilot phase of the initiative is set to be launched in Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and Mumbai (Maharashtra) in May 2025.

(iii) During the session, IEPFA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL), headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to advance investor education and protection via digital outreach efforts.

CBDT Grants Income Tax Exemption Status to National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).

On April 22, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, granted income tax exemption to the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), headquartered in New Delhi. This exemption supports the implementation of the Union Government's flagship Namami Gange Programme, launched in 2014.​

      - With this recognition, NMCG has become eligible for income tax exemption under clause (46A) of Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, effective from the Assessment Year 2024–25. ​

      - NMCG is the implementation body of the Namami Gange Programme, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Its objectives include effective abatement of pollution, conservation, and rejuvenation of the National River Ganga. The mission undertakes various projects such as sewage treatment, river surface cleaning, afforestation, industrial effluent monitoring, and promoting public participation in Ganga conservation efforts. ​

Main Point :-   (i) The exemption has been granted as NMCG qualifies under sub-clause (a) of clause (46A), which allows exemption for entities established under a Central or State Act and engaged in activities related to environmental conservation, sustainable development, or public welfare. ​

      (ii) NMCG was initially registered as a society on August 12, 2011, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and was later upgraded to an authority on October 7, 2016, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

(iii) The CBDT also allowed NMCG's application seeking condonation of delay in filing revised returns for Assessment Years 2021–22, 2022–23, and 2023–24, enabling it to avail income tax exemptions for previous years.

World Social Report 2025 Highlights Growing Inequality, Economic Insecurity, and Public Distrust and Calls for a New Global Policy Consensus.

In April 2025, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) released its flagship publication "World Social Report 2025: A New Policy Consensus to Accelerate Social Progress."

      - The 2025 report was co-produced by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) and the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD), UN DESA.

      - The report calls for a new policy consensus grounded in three core principles: Equity, Economic Security for All, and Solidarity. These principles are vital to strengthening the social, economic, and environmental pillars of sustainable development.

      - The report reflects on past achievements and key lessons, while charting a path forward to fulfill the commitments of the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action (1995) and to accelerate progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Main Point :-   (i) Around 60% of the global population is affected by economic insecurity, while more than 690 million people continue to live in extreme poverty.

      (ii) Climate change is causing widespread disruptions and is expected to diminish livelihood opportunities for future generations. While low-income countries bear the brunt of environmental degradation, it is the high-income countries that contribute most to pollution.

(iii) The erosion of social cohesion is weakening societies’ ability to take collective action, posing a serious threat to social progress and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ADB-WEF Report 2025 Highlights Asia-Pacific Lag in Grid Readiness Despite USD 729.4 Billion Clean Energy Investment.

On April 28, 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), headquartered in Manila, Philippines, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), based in Cologny, Switzerland, released the report titled "Energy Transition Readiness Assessment (ETRA) for Developing Asia and the Pacific."

      - This marks ADB’s first initiative to evaluate the readiness of countries in the region to transform their energy systems, using a new framework based on WEF’s Energy Transition Index (ETI).

Main Point :-   (i) The report highlights the urgent need for large-scale investments to modernize and interconnect power grids across developing nations in Asia and the Pacific, to effectively realize the benefits of the energy transition.

      (ii) Clean energy investments in developing Asia grew by over 900% between 2013 and 2023, reaching USD 729.4 billion in 2023 — accounting for 45% of global clean energy investments.

(iii) According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an estimated USD 23 billion per year in concessional funding is required for India, ASEAN countries, and other Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs) to unlock private capital for the energy transition.

RBI Directs All Banks, Financial Companies, and Regulated Entities to Adopt PRAVAAH Portal Starting May 1, 2025.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that, starting 1st May 2025, all banks, financial companies, and regulated entities must submit their applications for regulatory authorisations, licences, and approvals exclusively through the Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation and Authorisation (PRAVAAH) portal.

      - This new system aims to streamline the regulatory application process, ensuring greater efficiency and transparency.

      - The instruction applies to a wide range of entities, including Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), such as Small Finance Banks (SFBs), Local Area Banks (LABs), and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). It also includes Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), State Co-operative Banks (SCBs), Central Co-operative Banks (CCBs), All-India Financial Institutions (AIFIs), Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), including Housing Finance Companies (HFCs), as well as Primary Dealers (PDs), Payment System Operators (PSOs), and Credit Information Companies (CICs).

      - In May 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the PRAVAAH portal, a secure and centralised web-based platform designed for entities and individuals to seek authorisation, licenses, or regulatory approvals on any reference made to the RBI. Since its launch, the portal has facilitated nearly 4,000 applications/requests.

Main Point :-   (i) The PRAVAAH portal offers several key features, including the ability to submit applications online, track and monitor the status of applications, respond to any clarification or queries from the RBI, and receive timely decisions. This streamlines the entire process and ensures greater transparency and efficiency.

      (ii) For user convenience, the portal provides access to a user manual, detailed instructions for accessing and using the platform, as well as FAQs and videos to guide applicants in submitting and tracking their applications seamlessly.

(iii) In exceptional cases, if applicants are unable to submit applications through PRAVAAH, they can still submit them directly to the RBI. However, these applications will be processed through the portal, and applicants will be notified of their status. This initiative showcases RBI's commitment to achieving end-to-end digitization of regulatory processes, enhancing service delivery.

RBI Pushes Deadline to November 1, 2025, for Implementing BIS-Compliant Note Sorting Machines.

In April 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced an extension of the deadline for banks to deploy Note Sorting Machines (NSMs) that comply with the latest Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms. The timeline has now been extended by six months, setting the new deadline as November 01, 2025.

      - Additionally, the RBI has instructed banks and White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) to ensure that Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) regularly dispense Rs.100 and Rs.200 denomination notes.

      - To enhance the nationwide banknote sorting system, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in consultation with RBI and other relevant stakeholders, published the Indian Standards for Note Sorting Machines, designated as IS 18663:2024, in the Gazette of India on March 19, 2024.

      - It was initially mandated that from May 01, 2025, only NSM models certified by BIS and adhering to the mentioned Indian Standards would be permissible for deployment by banks.

Main Point :-   (i) In April 2025, the RBI further directed that banks and WLAOs must ensure their ATMs dispense Rs.100 and Rs.200 denomination notes consistently.

      (ii) By September 30, 2025: At least 75% of all ATMs must dispense either Rs.100 or Rs.200 denomination notes from at least one cassette.

Airtel Payments Bank Unveils RuPay Cards with NCMC Functionality.

In April 2025, Airtel Payments Bank, headquartered in New Delhi (Delhi) and a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), based in Mumbai (Maharashtra), to roll out RuPay cards enabled with National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) functionality.

      - This launch aligns with the Government of India (GoI)’s ‘One Nation, One Card’ initiative, aimed at enabling seamless and interoperable digital payments across the country.

Main Point :-   (i) The Prepaid Card, linked to a Minimum KYC Wallet, supports both online and offline transactions such as transit payments, PoS purchases, and e-commerce transactions, while the Prepaid Payment Instrument for Mass Transit Systems (PPI MTS) Card is a standalone prepaid card created exclusively for transit-related payments.

      (ii) Airtel Payments Bank has launched three RuPay NCMC card variants to suit different user needs. The Debit Card is linked to a savings account and supports a variety of debit transactions, including transit fares, Point of Sale (PoS) purchases, e-commerce payments, and ATM withdrawals.

(iii) As of April 2025, Airtel Payments Bank has issued over 2.5 million RuPay ON-THE-GO cards integrated with NCMC features. The bank targets expanding this figure to 10 million over the next two years.

BookMyForex Introduces 'Global Forex Card' Offering Zero Cross-Currency and ATM Withdrawal Charges.

In April 2025, BookMyForex, headquartered in Gurugram (Haryana) and a MakeMyTrip Group entity, launched its ‘Global Forex Card’, a USD-denominated single currency prepaid card designed to reduce foreign exchange costs for international travelers and students.

      - The card addresses the increasing demand for transparent, affordable, and efficient forex solutions, particularly for students and professionals going abroad.

      - Cardholders can transact in over 180 global currencies without any currency conversion fees, even though the card is loaded in USD.

      - Cash withdrawals from ATMs worldwide are free of additional charges. However, some foreign banks or ATMs may impose their own service fees.

Main Point :-   (i) Under the “Crazy Cashback Sale”, users can earn up to ₹7,500 cashback on forex purchases through the card—offering savings of up to 3.3% per transaction.

      (ii) The card carries no issuance fee, no reload fee, and no annual maintenance charges. Students can use the card to pay tuition fees to universities abroad without incurring any additional charges.

(iii) The Global Forex Card enjoys wide international acceptance, making it ideal for travel to destinations including Vietnam, Indonesia, Central Asia, and South America.

Amitesh Kumar Sinha Named Chief Executive Officer of Indian Strategic Materials (ISM).

In April 2025, the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), appointed Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary at MeitY, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Sushil Pal, a 1999-batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS).

      - As CEO, Sinha will lead the Phase-II implementation of the ISM, with a focus on semiconductor fabrication, advanced packaging, and Design-Linked Incentives (DLI) to accelerate India’s semiconductor ecosystem.

      - Amitesh Kumar Sinha is a 1996-batch officer of the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS).

      - He previously served as Joint Secretary in MeitY, where he played a pivotal role in formulating and executing Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for mobile phones, IT hardware, and semiconductors under the Semicon India Programme.

Main Point :-   (i) India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) Launched in 2022, ISM aims to transform India into a global hub for semiconductor and display manufacturing.

      (ii) It functions under the Semicon India Programme, which was launched with a financial outlay of ₹76,000 crore to support the development of semiconductor fabs, display fabs, and compound semiconductors.

(iii) According to S. Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY, India’s semiconductor demand is expected to rise from USD 45–50 billion in 2024 to USD 100–110 billion by 2030, aligning with the government's efforts under Phase II of ISM.

Indian-Origin Tejpaul Bhatia Appointed as CEO of Axiom Space.

In April 2025, Axiom Space Inc., headquartered in Texas, United States of America (USA), recently appointed Tejpaul Bhatia, an executive of Indian origin, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He replaces Dr. Kam Ghaffarian, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Axiom Space, who had served as interim CEO after Michael Suffredini transitioned to the company’s Board of Directors in August 2024.

      - Tejpaul Bhatia, who previously held the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), brings over two decades of experience in tech and business leadership. He has founded three investor-backed startups, two of which were successfully acquired.

      - He joined Axiom Space in 2021 and has played a vital role in establishing global partnerships and pushing forward commercial space innovation.

Main Point :-   (i) Under Tejpaul Bhatia leadership, Axiom Space plans to intensify investments in advanced space technologies, including spacesuits, orbital infrastructure, and microgravity research and manufacturing.

      (ii) The upcoming Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS) is scheduled for launch in May 2025, with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force (IAF) serving as the mission pilot.

Gunjan Soni Appointed as the Country Managing Director of YouTube India.

On April 28, 2025, YouTube, a subsidiary of the United States-based Alphabet Inc., appointed Gunjan Soni as the Country Managing Director (MD) for YouTube India.

      - She succeeded Ishan Chatterjee, who held the position from November 2022 to October 2024 before moving to JioCinema as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

      - Gunjan Soni brings over 20 years of experience in business, technology, marketing, and e-commerce.

Main Point :-   (i) Gunjan Soni previously served as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Singapore-based ZALORA Group for 6 years, driving category expansion and improving user experience.

      (ii) Prior to ZALORA, she held key roles in India, including Executive Vice President (VP) at Star India and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Myntra.

(iii) She also serves on the board of Texas-based CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 company.

Amazon Launches First 27 Satellites into Orbit for 'Project Kuiper' Internet Constellation.

On April 28, 2025, Washington, D.C., the United States of America (USA)-based Amazon.com, Inc. successfully launched the first 27 satellites of its 'Project Kuiper' broadband internet constellation. The launch took place from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA. This marks a major milestone for Amazon’s ambitious plan to provide global internet coverage through satellite technology. The mission was officially designated as Kuiper Atlas 1 (KA-01).

      - The 27 satellites were delivered into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) using an Atlas V rocket, developed by the United Launch Alliance (ULA) — a joint venture between Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation, both based in the USA. The Atlas V rocket is known for its reliability and precision, making it a strategic choice for deploying Amazon’s initial satellite fleet.

      - The satellites were initially deployed at an altitude of 280 miles (450 kilometers) above the Earth's surface. They are expected to ascend further to their operational orbit of 393 miles (630 kilometers) using their onboard propulsion systems. This step is essential to position the satellites correctly within the broader Project Kuiper constellation aimed at delivering high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity worldwide.

Main Point :-   (i) Project Kuiper is a USD 10 billion global broadband initiative launched by Amazon with the goal of delivering high-speed, low-latency internet to underserved and remote regions around the world. It aims to bridge the digital divide by providing reliable internet access where traditional infrastructure is limited or unavailable.

      (ii) The full satellite constellation will comprise 3,236 satellites deployed across three orbital shells, positioned between 590 km and 630 km above Earth's surface. The system is designed to seamlessly integrate with Amazon Web Services (AWS), enhancing data processing capabilities for advanced applications such as satellite imagery analysis, cloud computing, and weather forecasting.

(iii) In October 2023, Amazon conducted initial test missions by launching two prototype satellites — KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2 — to validate the system's core technologies. Following successful testing, both prototypes were intentionally deorbited and safely burned up in Earth’s atmosphere. The final satellite design includes upgraded subsystems based on insights gained from these early missions.

Padma Shri Awardee and Renowned Filmmaker Shaji N. Karun Passes Away.

In April 2025, eminent filmmaker and cinematographer Shaji Neelakandan Karunakaran, popularly known as Shaji N. Karun, passed away at the age of 73 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He was born in 1952 in Kandanchira, located in the Kollam district of Kerala.

      - He gained national and international acclaim for his directorial debut film, Piravi (1988), which won him the National Film Award for Best Director and the Camera d'Or – Mention d'honneur at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.

      - Shaji N. Karun began his illustrious journey in cinema as a cinematographer. Over a career spanning five decades, he directed only six films but worked as a cinematographer on nearly 30 others. His technical expertise and aesthetic sensibility significantly shaped Indian parallel cinema.

      - His 1994 film Swaham became the second Indian film ever to be selected for the competition section at the Cannes Film Festival. Another major directorial achievement, Vanaprastham (1999), premiered at Cannes and went on to win National Awards for Best Feature Film, Best Actor, and Best Editing.

Main Point :-   (i) Shaji N. Karun played a pioneering role in the development of India's film infrastructure by becoming the founding Chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy—the first film and television academy in India. His leadership laid the foundation for many initiatives to support filmmakers.

      (ii) He also led the Kerala government's efforts to launch its OTT platform, C-Space, which aimed to protect, promote, and archive films of cultural and artistic importance. This was a landmark step in preserving India’s rich cinematic heritage.

(iii) Shaji N. Karun received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He was conferred the Padma Shri in 2011 for his contribution to the arts. In 2019, he was awarded the Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. In 2023, he was honored with the JC Daniel Award, Kerala's highest recognition for lifetime achievement in cinema.

Former Brazilian Football Legend Jair da Costa Passes Away.

In April 2025, Jair da Costa, former striker of Brazil's national football team and a member of the 1962 FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) World Cup-winning squad, passed away at the age of 84 in Osasco, near São Paulo, Brazil. He was born on July 9, 1940, in Santo André, São Paulo.

      - Jair da Costa began his professional football career in 1960 with Portuguesa, a Brazilian football club based in São Paulo.

      - In 1962, he joined Inter Milan (Italy), where he became an integral part of the legendary "Grande Inter" team under coach Helenio Herrera. He was instrumental in Inter’s European success, including scoring the winning goal in the 1965 European Cup final against Benfica.

Main Point :-   (i) During his time with Inter, Jair da Costa won four Serie A titles, two European Cups, and two Intercontinental Cups, solidifying his legacy as one of the top Brazilian exports to European football.

      (ii) He returned to Brazil to play for Santos FC, where he joined forces with football icon Pelé. Together, they led Santos to victory in the 1973 Campeonato Paulista (São Paulo State Championship).

(iii) Jair da Costa concluded his football career in 1976 with Canada's Windsor Star, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in both Brazilian and international football.

International Dance Day 2025 Observed on April 29 to Celebrate the Art of Dance.

In April 2025, International Dance Day, also known as World Dance Day, was recently observed on April 29 across the globe. The day aims to raise public awareness about dance as a vital art form, a means of cultural expression, and an educational tool.

      - The observance is promoted by the Paris (France)-based International Dance Council (CID) and the Shanghai (China)-based International Theatre Institute (ITI), in association with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

      - In 2025, the International Dance Day message was delivered by Mikhail Baryshnikov, a legendary figure in the world of contemporary dance.

Main Point :-   (i) International Dance Day was established in 1982 by the Dance Committee of the ITI in collaboration with UNESCO, to celebrate and honor the art of dance.

      (ii) The first International Dance Day was celebrated on April 29, 1982.

(iii) The date April 29 was chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727–1810), a French dancer and choreographer widely regarded as the father of modern ballet.

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