Maritime Security Belt 2025: China, Iran, and Russia held the Maritime Security Belt 2025 naval drills in the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, amid tensions over Iran’s nuclear program Gulf of Oman is a western extension of the Arabian Sea, connecting it to the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. It […]
India’s Infodemic: Data & Statistics
India’s Infodemic: Data & Statistics India, with 95.04 crore internet users, is facing an unprecedented rise in fake news and disinformation.214% rise in misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, with India accounting for 1 in 6 fake news pieces globally.Over 85% of urban Indians report encountering online hate speech, with 64% blaming social media (UNESCO-Ipsos survey). […]
Indian Railways Freight
Indian Railways Freight: Indian Railways has surpassed the previous year’s freight loading, reaching 1,465.371 million tonnes (MT) in the first 11 months of FY 2024-25.Freight movement refers to the transportation of goods via rail networks, including coal, iron ore, cement, and other commodities.Target for Freight Movement: 3,000 MT by 2027 to enhance logistics capacity. Current […]
10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue
10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue: The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue will be held from March 17-19, 2025, focusing on global security, diplomacy, and emerging geopolitical trends.India’s flagship international conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, organized annually. Aims to bring together global leaders, policymakers, academics, and strategic experts.Started in: 2016, as an initiative of […]
Menhir
Menhir: The Mudumal megalithic menhirs in Telangana’s Narayanpet district have been included in UNESCO’s tentative list for World Heritage Sites in 2025.A menhir is a large, upright standing stone placed by humans, often tapered at the top.The term comes from Brittonic languages, where “maen” means stone and “hîr” means long. First used in the 18th […]
Yemen : In News
Yemen : In News U.S. President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on Houthi rebel-held areas in Yemen, resulting in 31 deaths, including civilians. Southwestern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, strategically positioned at the entrance of the Red Sea. Neighbouring Countries: Saudi Arabia (North) and Oman (East). Borders the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Arabian Sea.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 17th March 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 17th March 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Supersolid : Study
Supersolid : Study Researchers have successfully turned light into a “supersolid” for the first time ever. Supersolids are a strange state of matter defined by quantum mechanics where particles condense into an orderly, crystalline solid but also move like a liquid that has no viscosity. Usually, solids don’t move on their own, but supersolids change […]
Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission: The Delhi government is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to implement the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with certain Central Sector Components which has total outlay of […]
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve : New sanctuary
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve : New sanctuary Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) is set to become a new sanctuary for rhinos from Nepal, as efforts to establish a permanent habitat for the visiting pachyderms gain momentum. It is situated in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh, forming part of the Terai Arc Landscape, in the upper Gangetic […]
