Exercise Veer Guardian: The inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2023’ between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) concluded recently in Japan. This is Indo-Japan’s maiden bilateral air exercise. The IAF contingent participated in the exercise with the Su-30 MKI aircraft complemented by one IL-78 Flight […]
Indus Waters Treaty
Indus Waters Treaty: India recently issued a notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Indus Water Treaty was signed in September 1960 between India and Pakistan. The treaty was brokered by the World Bank, which too is a signatory to the treaty. The treaty fixed and delimited the rights and obligations […]
Lucy Mission : NASA
Lucy Mission : NASA NASA recently announced that it is adding a new target for the Lucy mission as the spacecraft goes on its more than 6-billion-kilometre-long journey to study the Jupiter trojan asteroids.. NASA’s Lucy mission is the first spacecraft launched to explore the Trojan asteroids, a population of primitive asteroids orbiting in tandem […]
GJ 1002 b and c: Two New Planets
GJ 1002 b and c: Two New Planets GJ 1002 b and c: Two New Planets: An international group of researchers has recently discovered the presence of two planets with masses comparable to that of the Earth in orbit around the star GJ 1002. GJ 1002 b and c: The two new planets are named, […]
The National Logistics Portal (marine) In New Delhi
The National Logistics Portal (marine) In New Delhi: The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated The National Logistics Portal (marine) in New Delhi. The National Logistic Portal (marine) (NLP) is a project of national importance, as envisaged by the Ministry of Ports Shipping Waterways and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Aim to […]
Extended Reality (XR) Startup Program
Extended Reality (XR) Startup Program: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and Meta have recently announced the list of 120 startups and innovators for the Extended Reality (XR) Startup Program. The XR Startup Program is a collaboration between Meta and MeitY Startup Hub (MSH). Aim is to accelerate India’s contribution towards building the […]
Pallas’s Cats
Pallas’s Cats: Researchers have discovered one of the planet’s rarest Pallas cats for the first time in the Mount Everest Region. The Pallas’s cat, also known as manul, is a small wild cat, perfectly adapted to the harsh conditions typical of its habitat. Naturally secretive, it is rarely seen and little known. Habitat: Wide but […]
Noble’s Helen Butterfly
Noble’s Helen Butterfly: Extremely rare Noble’s Helen butterfly was recorded for the first time in India from the Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. Noble’s Helen butterfly: It is a swallowtail butterfly with a wingspan of 100–120 mm. It has an extra white spot in the dorsum of the forewing. Scientific name: Papilio noblei They […]
Mughal Gardens Renamed As Amrit Udayan
Mughal Gardens Renamed As Amrit Udayan: The Central Government has decided to rename the Mughal Gardens inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan as Amrit Udayan. Features of Mughal gardens: These are developed in Islamic architectural style by the Mughals in India and other countries. These gardens are frequently seen as a place for relaxation and meditation. This […]
Black vulture : Spotted In The Delhi NCR Region
Black vulture : Spotted In The Delhi NCR Region An American black vulture was recently spotted in the Delhi NCR region causing a stir amongst birdwatchers and conservationists. Black vultures are most abundant at low elevations. They breed in dense woodlands but usually forage in open habitats. It is mainly found in the northeastern United […]
