Exercise Raahat: The Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted Exercise Raahat—a large-scale joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) simulation. The drill, held in Assam, was aimed at improving coordination between civil and military agencies during natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes, especially in vulnerable northeastern regions.Exercise Raahat was conducted […]
National Dengue Day 2025
National Dengue Day 2025: National Dengue Day is observed every year on May 16 across India to raise awareness about the prevention and control of dengue fever — a mosquito-borne viral disease that poses a serious public health threat, especially during the monsoon season. Organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, this day […]
International Day of Light Date
International Day of Light Date: The International Day of Light, celebrated every year on May 16, recognizes the importance of light and light-based technologies in science, culture, education, sustainable development, and various sectors such as energy, medicine, communications, and art. It is organized by UNESCO to encourage international cooperation in science and technology and to […]
Pankaj Advani Clinches 2025 CCI Billiards Classic Title in Mumbai
Pankaj Advani Clinches 2025 CCI Billiards Classic Title in Mumbai: Pankaj Advani, India’s most decorated cueist, won the 2025 CCI Billiards Classic title, held at the Cricket Club of India (CCI), Mumbai, by defeating Dhruv Sitwala 5-2 in the final match. The win marks Advani’s third title at the CCI Billiards Classic and adds to […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 15th May 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 15th May 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Madku Island
Madku Island: The Chhattisgarh High Court is actively monitoring the development initiatives at Madku Dweep, a place of significant local importance. Madku Island is situated on the banks of the Shivnath River (longest tributary of the Mahanadi River), in the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. The name Madku stems from the fact that the island is […]
Shakargarh Bulge
Shakargarh Bulge: The Shakargarh Bulge was one of the places where a major build-up of tanks and armoured vehicles by the Pakistan army was spotted recently. The Shakargarh Bulge is an important area in Pakistani territory that sticks out into India, bordered by the Ravi and Chenab rivers. Its geography consists of flat terrain and […]
Agamic temples
Agamic temples: The Supreme Court recently requested a committee formed by the Madras High Court to identify Agamic temples as against non-Agamic temples in Tamil Nadu in three months. The Agamas are a collection of scriptures of Hindu devotional schools. The term literally means tradition or “that which has come down”, and the Agama texts […]
Adyar River
Adyar River: A Rs 1,500-crore project to rejuvenate and restore a ‘dead’ 44-km stretch of River Adyar is stuck since 2023 and lying choked in the city. The Adyar, originating near the Chembarambakkam Lake in Kanchipuram district, is one of the three rivers which winds through Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and joins the Bay of Bengal […]
Desalination Technology
Desalination Technology: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an indigenous high-pressure nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane for seawater desalination. The project was executed by Defence Materials Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur, under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat The membrane was designed to meet the operational needs of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), particularly […]
