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HG awarded the Governor's Medals and Certificates to NCC Cadets for the year 2025.

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  HG awarded the Governor's Medals and Certificates to NCC Cadets for the year 2025. HG awarded the Governor's Medals and Certificates to NCC Cadets for the year 2025. HG awarded the Governor's Medals and Certificates to NCC Cadets for the year 2025. HG awarded the Governor's Medals and Certificates to NCC Cadets for the year 2025. HG awarded the Governor's Medals and Certificates to NCC Cadets for the year 2025. In his Address HG lauded the performance and achievements of the young Cadets and wished them a bright career in the service of the Motherland.

The process of pearl formation inside an oyster is essentially a natural defense mechanism.

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 The process of pearl formation inside an oyster is essentially a natural defense mechanism. Entry of a foreign object: When a grain of sand, a parasite, or a tiny particle accidentally enters the soft tissue (mantle) of the oyster, the oyster experiences discomfort. Self-defense: To alleviate this discomfort or irritation, the oyster begins to secrete a type of iridescent fluid from its body. In scientific terms, this is called nacre or 'mother of pearl'. Layer formation: The oyster continuously deposits layers of nacre around the grain of sand or parasite. This is similar to a gift-wrapping process. Pearl formation: Over the years, thousands of layers of nacre accumulate, gradually transforming into a lustrous and hard pearl.