Taftan Volcano: New research shows that Taftan volcano in Iran seems to be waking up after a 700,000-year-long sleep. It is a 12,927-foot (3,940 meters) semi-active stratovolcano located in southeastern Iran, 56 km from the Pakistan border. It is the only active volcano in the Makran continental volcanic arc. It is situated among a rump […]
Henley Passport Index 2025
Henley Passport Index 2025: India’s passport has slipped to 85th rank in Henley Passport Index 2025, down five places from the previous year. Henley Passport Index is a popular ranking of global passports that measures passport strength by the number of destinations that holders can visit without a prior visa. The index ranks countries based […]
Celestial body -Chiron
Celestial body -Chiron: Astronomers for the first time observed a ring system formation around icy celestial body Chiron. Chiron is part of a class of objects called centaurs (which populate the outer solar system between Jupiter and Neptune), displaying characteristics of both asteroids and comets. It was discovered in 1977 by astronomer Charles Kowal. Features […]
MERCOSUR Group
MERCOSUR Group: India and Brazil agreed to significantly expand their existing trade agreement between India and the MERCOSUR bloc. The Southern Common Market(MERCOSUR for its Spanish initials) is a South American regional economic organization. It is the fourth largest integrated market after the European Union (EU), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and ASEAN. It […]
United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific
United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific: India has been elected as Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for a three-year term till 2028. The UN-GGIM-AP is one of the five regional committees of the United Nations Committee […]
Ayushman Bharat and Universal Health Coverage
Ayushman Bharat and Universal Health Coverage: The National Health Authority’s (NHA) Annual Report 2024–25 has revealed that under the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) while government hospitals make up the majority of empanelled institutions, most beneficiaries are actually availing treatment in private hospitals, often at higher costs. Key Findings Regarding the AB-PMJAY: hj […]
President of Mongolia Visit to India
President of Mongolia Visit to India: The President of Mongolia undertook a State Visit to India, commemorating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between the two nations. India launched a capacity-building programme for Mongolia’s border security forces and strengthened defence ties via training programmes and a Defence […]
India-Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor
India-Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor: The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), unveiled at the 2023 G20 Summit, aims to link India with Europe through the Middle East. However, ongoing conflicts in West Asia and emerging Arctic routes pose serious challenges to its implementation and strategic viability. IMEC is a strategic multi-modal connectivity initiative launched through a […]
Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme: The Union Finance Minister of India announced the release of ₹3,791.1 crore to States and Union Territories under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme. PM-FME aims to strengthen micro food enterprises, promote ‘Vocal for Local’ products, and integrate rural entrepreneurs […]
GPS Spoofing : In News
GPS Spoofing : In News An Air India flight operating from Vienna to Delhi was forced to divert after a suspected GPS signal spoofing over the Middle East disrupted its navigation. The spoofing of signals caused severe degradation of the aircraft’s flight control systems, including failures in autopilot, autothrust, flight director, and autoland functions. It […]
