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India’s Ambassador to Croatia

India’s Ambassador to Croatia: Arun Goel has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Croatia, succeeding Raj Kumar Srivastava. The Ministry of External Affairs announced his new role on September 7, 2024. Goel, a retired 1985-batch IAS officer from the Punjab cadre, previously served as the Election Commissioner of India from November 21, 2022, to […]

Fath-360 Missile

Fath-360 Missile:   The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Iran has delivered short-range ballistic missiles, including the Fath-360, to Russia. The Fath-360, or Fateh-360, is an Iranian short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) known for its precision and mobility. It is designed to carry out tactical strikes against various targets, including military installations and infrastructure. Launch […]

Yudh Abhyas

Yudh Abhyas: India-U.S. bilateral Army exercise Yudh Abhyas is set to commence at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan. Yudh Abhyas is a joint military exercise conducted annually between India and USA. It has been ongoing since 2004. It is designed to promote cooperation between the two militaries while sharing training, cultural exchanges and […]

Teal Carbon

Teal Carbon: India’s first study on ‘teal carbon’, undertaken at Keoladeo National Park (KNP) in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district, has highlighted the significance of wetland conservation to address the challenges of climate adaptation and resilience. Teal Carbon refers to carbon stored in non-tidal freshwater wetlands, encompassing carbon sequestered in vegetation, microbial biomass and dissolved and particulate […]

BepiColombo Spacecraft

BepiColombo Spacecraft: The BepiColombo spacecraft gave scientists their first clear view of Mercury’s south pole. BepiColombo spacecraft is a joint European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) mission to Mercury. The mission was named after Giuseppe “Bepi” Colombo, an Italian mathematician and engineer who made significant contributions to the understanding of Mercury’s […]