Yemen: The Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen announced a new Constitution for the “State of South Arabia”. It is situated at the south-western corner of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It shares Saudi Arabia (North) and Oman (East). Coastline & Strategic Importance: Red Sea (West), Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and Guardafui Channel […]
Day: January 14, 2026
Bhadrakali Inscription
Bhadrakali Inscription: The Bhadrakali inscription is a key 12th-century record that confirms the history and development of Somnath Temple and patronage given by the Solanki dynasty. It is situated in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat specifically on the wall of the Bhadrakali Temple. It was carved in 1169 CE and currently protected by the State Department of […]
National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Limited
National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Limited: The National Cooperative Sugar Federation sought government intervention amid falling sugar prices. It was established in 1960 to build a strong and vibrant co-operative sugar sector in India. It is deemed to be under the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002. It participates in sugar policy formulation at […]
Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System
Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System: The Defence Research and Development Organisation & Indian Army conducted successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System. It is indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). The system consisted of the MPATGM, Launcher, Target Acquisition System, and the Fire Control […]
World Hindi Day
World Hindi Day: The Third Technical Hindi Symposium “Abhyuday-3” was organised with the collaboration of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, and Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur to promote Technical Hindi and inclusive science outreach.Abhyuday-3 reflected India’s push to expand science and technology outreach through Indian languages, especially […]
Nipah Virus
Nipah Virus: Two suspected Nipah virus infections among healthcare workers in West Bengal have triggered an urgent state and central public health response, highlighting India’s preparedness against high-risk zoonotic diseases.Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly infectious zoonotic virus, first identified in 1998–99 in Kampung Sungai Nipah, Malaysia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it […]
Aadhaar Mascot Udai
Aadhaar Mascot Udai: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced ‘Udai’, a resident-friendly Aadhaar mascot, as a communication tool to make Aadhaar services more accessible and relatable to the public.It aims to simplify updates, authentication, offline verification, selective sharing of information, and responsible usage.Aadhaar is a 12-digit biometric identification number issued by the […]
