EXERCISE DUSTLIK-VI: The 6th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI officially commenced on 16 April 2025 at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune). Exercise DUSTLIK is an annual bilateral military exercise conducted alternatively in India and Uzbekistan, with the previous edition (DUSTLIK-V) held in Termez District, Uzbekistan in April 2024. The first edition […]
Month: April 2025
Type 5 Diabetes : Recognized
Type 5 Diabetes : Recognized Type 5 diabetes has been officially recognised as a distinct form of diabetes by the International Diabetes Federation. Type 5 diabetes primarily affects lean, undernourished teenagers and young adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is caused by malnutrition-induced reduction in insulin production, unlike Type 2 diabetes, which involves […]
Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel
Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways recently termed the breakthrough in the Silkyara bend-Barkot road tunnel a historic milestone, saying this transformative tunnel will save one hour of travel time. It is a 531 km long, two-lane bi-directional tunnel with an escape passage, located on the Dharasu-Yamunotri section in Uttarakhand. Barkot […]
MacGregor Memorial Medal
MacGregor Memorial Medal: Five military personnel were recently conferred the MacGregor Memorial Medal by Chief of Defence Staff for outstanding contributions in military reconnaissance, exploration and adventure for the years 2023 and 2024. It was instituted on 03 July 1888 to commemorate the memory of Gen. Sir Charles Metcalfe MacGregor, the founder of the United […]
Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System
Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System: Philippines recently confirmed the deployment of US anti-ship missile system NMESIS for this year’s Balikatan military exercises. It is an anti-ship missile system developed for the US Marine Corps (USMC) to support land-to-sea attacks performed by the US Navy. It features the US Navy’s latest anti-ship missile, the Naval Strike […]
Mount Lewotobi : Erupted
Mount Lewotobi : Erupted Mount Lewotobi, located in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted recently, triggering a flight warning and safety advisories. Lewotobi is located in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province on Flores Island. It is situated along the famous ‘Ring of Fire’ in the Pacific region. It is one of the most frequently active […]
Justice B.R. Gavai Set to Become the 52nd CJI
Justice B.R. Gavai Set to Become the 52nd CJI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai to be appointed as the 52nd CJI.Justice B.R. Gavai, currently is the second-most senior Supreme Court judge and will become the 2nd Dalit CJI after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan (2007).Key Judgments by Justice B.R. […]
India’s Exports Rise Marginally by 0.7% in March 2025
India’s Exports Rise Marginally by 0.7% in March 2025: India witnessed marginal growth in exports and a notable rise in imports in March 2025. The trade deficit for the month widened to $21.54 billion, reflecting pressure on the current account. For the fiscal year 2024–25, merchandise exports showed almost stagnant growth, while overall trade, including […]
World Heritage Day 2025
World Heritage Day 2025: World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is observed on April 18 every year. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of conserving and protecting cultural and natural heritage around the world. This observance is vital for promoting sustainable tourism, community participation, and safeguarding […]
Santosh Kumar Appointed Deputy CFO of IndusInd Bank
Santosh Kumar Appointed Deputy CFO of IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank has appointed Santosh Kumar as its Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This move comes following the end of Deputy CEO Arun Khurana’s tenure as acting CFO. The bank has been facing mounting challenges due to elevated bad loans in the microfinance sector and accounting discrepancies […]
