Lord’s Resistance Army: A court in Uganda has sentenced Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade reign of violence. Lord’s Resistance Army is a Ugandan rebel group currently operating in the border region of the Democratic Republic […]
Month: October 2024
DF-26 Missile
DF-26 Missile: China’s stockpile of DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) has grown substantially, with new satellite imagery capturing nearly 60 new launchers at a prominent Beijing-based production site. DF-26 (Dong Feng-26) is a Chinese intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). It possesses the capability to strike both land-based and maritime targets. The missile measures 14 m long, […]
China’s Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory
China’s Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory: After years of construction, China’s Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is set to begin data collection on neutrinos. This cutting-edge particle physics experiment aims to greatly enhance our understanding of the subatomic particles. JUNO will observe solar neutrinos for a real-time view of solar processes and study neutrinos from uranium […]
Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum
Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum: Gujarat’s Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum in Balasinor, an iconic site is currently under consideration for a UNESCO geo-heritage tag. The park faces neglect in maintenance and management, impacting both visitor experience and the conservation of fossils. Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum is Located in Raiyoli, Balasinor, Gujarat, known for […]
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Indo-Tibetan Border Police: The Prime Minister greeted the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Himveers and their families on the occasion of ITBP Raising day. ITBP is a Central Armed Police Force functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It was raised on 24th October, 1962 during the India-China War and is a border guarding police force […]
State Contingent Debt Instruments (SCDIs)
State Contingent Debt Instruments (SCDIs): The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR), which addresses challenges in debt restructuring processes, is set to discuss State Contingent Debt Instruments (SCDIs). SCDIs helps speed up debt restructuring by offering bonds with payouts contingent on countries meeting specific economic or fiscal targets. E.g., GDP-linked bonds issued by Ukraine that are […]
PM Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez Jointly Inaugurate Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, Gujarat
PM Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez Jointly Inaugurate Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Spain, Mr. Pedro Sanchez, jointly inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 military transport aircraft at the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) campus in Vadodara, Gujarat. This project, a first-of-its-kind private […]
Shaktikanta Das Earns A+ in Central Bank Report Card 2024
Shaktikanta Das Earns A+ in Central Bank Report Card 2024: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been awarded an A+ grade in the Central Bank Report Cards 2024, marking his second consecutive year of recognition. This accolade was presented by Global Finance during an event in Washington, D.C. The grades, ranging from […]
Drop in India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves
Drop in India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves: India’s foreign exchange reserves decreased by $2.163 billion, bringing the total to $688.267 billion for the week ending October 18, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India. This decline follows a significant drop of $10.746 billion in the previous week, marking one of the largest reductions in reserves […]
SBI for Solar Project Financing
SBI for Solar Project Financing: Solex Energy has partnered with the State Bank of India (SBI) to provide financing options for solar projects, targeting commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Under this collaboration, SBI will offer loans up to ₹10 crore through its Surya Shakti Solar Finance Scheme, aiming to make solar energy more accessible and […]
