Hummus Trail: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Palestinian rights organisation, recently filed a war crimes complaint against Israeli soldier Eitan Gilboa, traced in India’s popular ‘Hummus Trail’ hotspots. Hummus Trail is a term coined to denote the travel route through India most frequented by Israelis, particularly post-military service. Every year, around 80,000 Israelis […]
Month: July 2026
Astra Mk 1
Astra Mk 1: India and Indonesia reached a significant milestone in their growing strategic cooperation by signing a deal for the supply of the Astra Mk 1 missiles. Astra Mk 1 is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM). It will be integrated with the Air Force and the Navy. It is developed by […]
Khadakwasla Dam
Khadakwasla Dam: With heavy rains lashing the catchment areas of Pune’s reservoirs, water is being released from the Khadakwasla Dam into the Mutha River flowing through the city, leading to waterlogging in some low-lying areas. It is a dam on the Mutha River in Maharashtra. In 1869, the detailed work on the dam was started […]
TribeX Platform
TribeX Platform: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the TribeX platform. TribeX Platform is a first-of-its-kind digital learning platform dedicated to tribal arts, culture, traditional knowledge and skill development. Launched by: It was launched by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Features of TribeX Platform: Digital Learning Platform: It is conceived as a comprehensive digital learning ecosystem […]
Yak : Smart System To Monitor The Health
Yak : Smart System To Monitor The Health A team of scientists has developed an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart system to monitor the health of the high-altitude yaks (Bos grunniens) and keep tabs on their movement near the international border in the Himalayas. Core Features of the Smart Yak System: Real-Time Health Monitoring: Tracks […]
Costa Rica
Costa Rica: India and Costa Rica held the first joint economic and trade committee meeting. Costa Rica is a small country located in Central America. It is bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the Maritime Borders: To the west, it meets the Pacific Ocean, and to the east lies the Caribbean Sea. […]
India’s Toy Ecosystem
India’s Toy Ecosystem: India’s toy industry is gaining attention for its rapid growth in domestic manufacturing, exports and employment, supported by government initiatives and rising demand for indigenous, educational and sustainable toys. India’s toy industry is an emerging sunrise sector that combines cultural heritage, indigenous manufacturing, innovation and export competitiveness. Current Status of India’s Toy […]
India–Kyrgyzstan Tie-up to Study Shared Epic Heritage
India–Kyrgyzstan Tie-up to Study Shared Epic Heritage: India and Kyrgyzstan have jointly established the International Centre for Civilizational Studies “Manas and Mahabharata” in Bishkek to promote comparative research on the two civilizations’ epic traditions and shared cultural heritage. Aim is to strengthen India–Kyrgyzstan cultural diplomacy through collaborative research, academic exchanges, civilizational studies, and preservation of […]
Agreement on Sardar Sarovar Project Financial Disputes
Agreement on Sardar Sarovar Project Financial Disputes: In a landmark development for cooperative federalism, the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh have signed a one-time settlement agreement to resolve decades-old financial disputes concerning the cost-sharing and pending dues of the Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP). The agreement resolves complex financial conflicts including cost-sharing of […]
The PaBV-4 Bird Virus
The PaBV-4 Bird Virus: For the first time in India, a multi-institutional team of scientists has identified and genetically characterized parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) circulating among captive birds. Parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) is a highly contagious, single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the species Orthobornavirus alphapsittaciforme. It is the primary, most veterinary-relevant etiological agent responsible for […]
