Bab el-Mandeb Strait: In News As the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran deepens, attention is now shifting southwards to another narrow stretch of water, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. It is also known as the “Gate of Tears” in Arabic, referring to the large number of shipwrecks that have occurred in this region. […]
Shyamji Krishna Varma
Shyamji Krishna Varma: The Prime Minister of India paid homage to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary. Shyamji Krishna Varma was born on 4th October, 1857 in Mandvi town of Kachchh district of Gujarat. He was an Indian freedom fighter, lawyer and journalist. He became the first President of Bombay Arya Samaj […]
E-commerce Moratorium
E-commerce Moratorium: More than 200 global business organisations signed a joint statement calling for an extension of the World Trade Organization E-commerce Moratorium. It is a global agreement among World Trade Organization members. It bans customs duties being applied to electronic transmissions such as digital downloads and streaming. It was first adopted in 1998 at […]
Indonesia : Social Media Restrictions
Indonesia : Social Media Restrictions Indonesia began implementing social media restrictions for children under 16. It is an archipelagic nation located off the Southeast Asian mainland in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is bordered by Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste. It is surrounded by the Indian Ocean in the south; by the Pacific […]
IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX)
IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX): The Indian Navy hosted Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi. It focused on non-traditional maritime security threats and complex operational scenarios. It aimed to improve coordination among participating navies through better information sharing, streamlined decision-making processes and validation […]
Balirajgarh site
Balirajgarh site: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has begun excavation at Bihar’s historic Balirajgarh site. Balirajgarh site is located in the Madhubani district of Bihar. It holds great mythological and historical significance, with local folklore identifying it as the capital of the legendary King Bali. It is believed that this site served as a […]
Extracellular RNA
Extracellular RNA: Scientists reported that extracellular RNA (exRNA) from bacteria can persist in disinfected drinking water. The exRNA is RNA that exists outside cells. It is found in body fluids such as blood, saliva, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. To survive outside the cell, exRNA travels in its own molecular containers that prevent enzymes from breaking […]
Jungle cat
Jungle cat: Recent studies revealed that Jungle cat’s populations are shrinking and suggested they need habitats outside protected areas. The Jungle cat (Felis chaus) is a medium-sized cat. Its name comes from the Caucasus Mountains, the place this cat was first discovered. Other names: Swamp Cat, Reed Cat It is long-legged and is the largest […]
Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO)
Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO): The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a gazette notification allowing the distribution of Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) under the Public Distribution System (PDS) across 21 States and UTs, including Delhi and Gujarat.Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) is a highly refined middle distillate fraction of crude oil. It is a […]
Morung Education System
Morung Education System: In the 132nd edition of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister highlighted the Naga community’s Morung education system.He praised its blend of traditional cultural learning with modern subjects like mathematics and science.Morung is a traditional community-based indigenous education system of the Naga tribes.It functioned as a youth dormitory and learning space, where elders […]
