World’s First ‘Supersolid’ Created from Light: Researchers have successfully transformed light into a supersolid—a new phase of matter that combines properties of both superfluids and solids. This discovery, published on March 5 in Nature, has profound implications for quantum computing, materials science, and energy storage. Scientists at CNR-INO, CNR-Nanotec, and the University of Pavia have […]
Category: Current Affairs
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue: Senior defence officers from Quad nations have expressed concerns over China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific during a panel on “Deepwater Perils: Securing Trade”. QUAD is a strategic forum involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, focusing on maritime security and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. It is not a military alliance […]
Directorate General of Trade Remedies
Directorate General of Trade Remedies: Trade Ministry Recommends 12% Duty on Steel Imports Amid ‘Trade Diversion’ Concerns Reasons for the Proposed 12% Steel Import Duty: Global Trade Restrictions: The US imposed a 25% additional tariff on steel imports (effective March 12, 2025), revoking earlier exemptions. 129 trade remedy measures have been adopted by the EU, […]
Sonic Weapons03
Sonic Weapons03: Serbian government has been accused of using a banned ‘sonic weapon’ to disperse protesters in Belgrade. Sonic weapons (Acoustic Weapons) are devices that deliver loud, painful sounds over long distances. They can emit audible or inaudible sound waves to disrupt, disorient, or incapacitate people. Some versions act as voice amplifiers, allowing authorities to […]
Exercise Bongosagar 2025
Exercise Bongosagar 2025: The India-Bangladesh naval exercise ‘Bongosagar 2025’ and a ‘Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT)’ took place in the Bay of Bengal recently It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Bangladesh. It is designed to develop high-level interoperability and operational expertise through a broad spectrum of maritime operations. Commenced in the year 2019, Bongosagar […]
6th Round of India’s Remittances Survey
6th Round of India’s Remittances Survey: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 6th Round of India’s Remittances Survey (2023-24) highlights that Advanced economies (AEs), particularly the US and the United Kingdom (UK), have overtaken Gulf nations as the top contributors to remittances in India. Key Findings : India’s total remittances have more than doubled, rising […]
Return of Wilmore and Sunita Williams from ISS
Return of Wilmore and Sunita Williams from ISS: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have returned to Earth after an unexpectedly long 286-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Initially planned for a 8-day mission, their return was delayed due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. They finally […]
23rd Exercise Varuna 2025
23rd Exercise Varuna 2025: The Indian and French navies are set to commence the 23rd edition of the annual bilateral naval exercise, Varuna-2025, in the Arabian Sea. It will include aircraft carriers INS Vikrant (India) and Charles de Gaulle (France), along with fighter aircraft, destroyers, frigates, and an Indian Scorpene-class submarine. It was first held […]
Annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) Report
Annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) Report: According to Nokia’s annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) report, India’s average monthly data usage per user reached 27.5 GB in 2024, with 5G data traffic tripling over the past year. Findings: Average monthly data usage per user: 27.5 GB (2024) 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) users consume 12x […]
Exercise Sea Dragon 2025
Exercise Sea Dragon 2025: India successfully concluded participation in Sea Dragon 2025, a two-week multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise. Sea Dragon 2025 (SD25) is an annual multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise. It aims to improve interoperability, coordination, and tactical proficiency among Indo-Pacific allies. Host Nation: United States Navy’s 7th Fleet hosted the exercise. Location of […]
