Khurasani Imli: The Khurasani Imli, fruit of Mandu’s iconic Baobab tree, has been awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Khurasani Imli or Tamarind is a fruit of Mandu’s (Madhya Pradesh) iconic Baobab tree. It was brought to Mandav during the reign of Mahmud Khilji in the 14th century and its name was changed from ‘Baobab’ to […]
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Ammonia
Ammonia: An ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing and export unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district impacted many people. Ammonia is a colorless, pungent gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. Ammonia gas can be dissolved in water. This kind of ammonia is called liquid ammonia or aqueous ammonia. Once exposed […]
Three Indigenous Naval Ships Commissioned
Three Indigenous Naval Ships Commissioned: The Prime Minister commissioned three indigenously built naval ships, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, in Kolkata. The three vessels were built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, with more than 75% indigenous content. They add distinct operational strengths to the Navy, ranging from frontline combat to […]
Project Nimbus
Project Nimbus: The growing global protests against “Project Nimbus” highlight the ethical and geopolitical controversies surrounding Big Tech companies like Google and Amazon providing advanced cloud infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence (AI) services to the Israeli government and military. Project Nimbus Announced in 2021, Project Nimbus is a USD 1.2 billion flagship cloud-computing agreement between […]
The Chapekar Brothers
The Chapekar Brothers: On June 22, 1897, the three Chapekar brothers executed the assassination of British official Walter Charles Rand in Pune to avenge colonial atrocities committed during the bubonic plague. The Chapekar brothers—Damodar Hari Chapekar (28), Balkrishna Hari Chapekar (24), and Vasudeo Hari Chapekar (18)—were late 19th-century Indian revolutionaries who pioneered armed resistance against […]
Right To Walk Is A Fundamental Right
Right To Walk Is A Fundamental Right: The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment declaring the right to walk on demarcated footpaths a fundamental right under Part III of the Constitution. The right to walk is a newly recognized fundamental right that legally guarantees citizens the safe and unhindered use of well-maintained, demarcated […]
Kuno National Park: In News
Kuno National Park: In News President Droupadi Murmu visited Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, where she toured the Cheetah Management Area and was briefed on the progress of Project Cheetah.Kuno National Park is a highly significant protected area and wildlife oasis that serves as India’s first and primary cheetah reintroduction site. It represents a […]
IAS e-Civil List 2026
IAS e-Civil List 2026: Union Minister of India launched the IAS e-Civil List 2026, the 71st edition of the Civil List and the sixth edition released in digital format.Union Minister of India launched the IAS e-Civil List 2026, the 71st edition of the Civil List and the sixth edition released in digital format.Ministry: Ministry of […]
65 Years of Antarctic Treaty
65 Years of Antarctic Treaty: The Antarctic Treaty, which entered into force on 23rd June 1961, marks its 65th anniversary in 2026. As a landmark agreement dedicated to preserving Antarctica for peaceful purposes and scientific research, the treaty remains a unique example of international cooperation.However, its resilience is increasingly being tested by rising geopolitical competition, […]
India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in 2025
India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in 2025: According to the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India emerged as the world’s leading ship recycling nation in 2025, capturing a top-ranking 35.4% global market share.It is a major maritime milestone driven by policy reforms and ease-of-doing-business initiatives that […]
