Arun-III Hydro Power Project: The 900 MW Arun III Hydropower Project in eastern Nepal, constructed with Indian assistance, recently achieved a significant milestone with a tunnel breakthrough. Arun-III Hydro Power Project is a 900 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project being constructed on the Arun River in Sankhuwasabha District of Eastern NEPAL. Arun is a tributary of […]
Day: June 8, 2024
Standard Missile 6 (SM-6)
Standard Missile 6 (SM-6): The US SM-6 missiles are hogging the headlines again after photographs of a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet appeared carrying an air-launched variant of the SM-6, or the RIM-174 missile. Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) is a multi-mission missile capable of anti air warfare, terminal ballistic missile defense, and anti ship strike […]
Onge Tribe
Onge Tribe: Andaman’s Onge tribe king Totoko and queen Priya welcomed a baby boy recently, bringing the tribe’s total population to 136. Onge Tribe are one of the most primitive tribes in India that belong to the Negrito racial ancestry. They are inhabiting Little Andaman Island, the most southerly island in the Andaman archipelago. They […]
Role Of Nuclear Technology In Global Food Safety
Role Of Nuclear Technology In Global Food Safety: An International Symposium on “Safe Food for a Better Life”, jointly organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emphasised the importance of nuclear technologies for measuring, managing and controlling food safety. Furthermore, the symposium highlighted the potential use of […]
QS World University Rankings 2025
QS World University Rankings 2025: The latest QS World University Rankings for 2025 were released revealing significant improvements for Indian universities and notable global standings. Key Highlights of the Rankings: QS Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) offers unrivaled data, expertise, and solutions for the global higher education sector. For the compilation of the 2025 QS World University […]
Policy Rate Unchanged : RBI
Policy Rate Unchanged : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 6.5% for the eighth consecutive time. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will maintain a tight control on inflation and remain watchful of elevated food inflation amid the expectation of a normal monsoon. The rate increase cycle […]
Minuteman III : Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Minuteman III : Intercontinental Ballistic Missile The US conducted an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The LGM-30G Minuteman III, a solid-fueled ICBM first deployed by the USAF in the 1960s, serves as the sole land-based component of the U.S. nuclear triad. Designed and manufactured by Boeing, […]
