Hyunmoo-5 Missile: South Korea is ready to deploy its ‘monster missile’ Hyunmoo 5 at the end of the year marking a significant conventional arsenal upgrade against its northern counterpart in the Korean peninsula. It is a ballistic missile developed by South Korea. It is designed for deep penetration strikes with a massive conventional warhead capable […]
Month: October 2025
Calcium Carbide
Calcium Carbide: More than 60 people, primarily children, were hospitalized in Bhopal following severe injuries sustained from the use of makeshift “calcium carbide guns” during Diwali celebrations. Calcium Carbide is a compound with the chemical formula CaC2. It is a grayish-black lump or crystalline powder with a garlic-like odor. It is manufactured by heating a […]
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia condition is often misunderstood, but it is real and is believed to affect 2 to 3% of the population globally. Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) health condition that causes pain and tenderness in the muscles and soft tissues of the body. It is often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory issues and mood […]
JAIMEX 2025
JAIMEX 2025: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise). It is a maritime exercise between India and Japan. It underscores the strong and burgeoning Navy-to-Navy interactions that underpin the ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’established between India and Japan in 2014. This partnership is a crucial pillar […]
Kashmir’s first Chrysanthemum Garden
Kashmir’s first Chrysanthemum Garden Kashmir’s first Chrysanthemum garden was opened for tourists. Chrysanthemums are a genus (Chrysanthemum) of about 30 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Asia and northeastern Europe. Chrysanthemum is a perennial herbaceous plant that blooms in autumn. The species of Chrysanthemum grows to 50-150 cm […]
Intrusion Detection System
Intrusion Detection System: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully completed trial works of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in four key sections. The IDS initiative aims to strike a balance between operational efficiency and environmental protection. It is designed to protect wildlife and maintain operational efficiency, especially in areas where railway lines pass through […]
Sevilla Forum on Debt
Sevilla Forum on Debt: The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva. It is a Spain-led initiative launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16).] It is supported by UNCTAD and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs […]
Mount Etna
Mount Etna: Researchers recently analyzed changes over time in the ratio of small earthquakes to bigger ones beneath Mount Etna and found a strong correlation with the volcano’s activity over the past 20 years. It is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea. (Sicily is a part of Italy.) […]
Sabarimala Temple : President of India Visit
Sabarimala Temple: President of India Visit The President of India recently made a historic visit to the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, becoming the first woman head of state to offer prayers at the renowned hilltop shrine. It is Located in the Western Ghats in the Pathanamthitta District of Kerala, the Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha […]
Indian Scops-Owl
Indian Scops-Owl: In a rare and remarkable discovery, birdwatchers recently recorded the first-ever sighting of the Indian scops owl near the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary in Karnataka. Indian Scops-Owl is a small woodland owl species, native to the southern regions of Asia. Scientific Name: Otus bakkamoena It is found in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, […]
