Khagantak-243 Long Range Glide Bomb: The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the test drop of the indigenous Khagantak-243 Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), marking a significant advancement in India’s precision strike capabilities and defence self-reliance. The weapon has been developed by Nagpur-based start-up JSR Dynamics Pvt Ltd in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) […]
Category: Current Affairs
Striped Hyenas
Striped Hyenas: The conservation of the striped hyena has gained attention due to limited population data, conservation challenges, and the need for a coordinated national conservation strategy. The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is a member of the Hyaenidae family and one of the three true hyena species, along with the brown hyena and spotted hyena. […]
Shekhawati Havelis
Shekhawati Havelis: The state government announced recently that the historic and richly frescoed havelis of Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region have been included in UNESCO’s tentative list. Havelis are old mansions or large townhouses constructed around an open courtyard. The name comes from the Arabic hawali, a “private space,” since they were originally enclosed family dwellings. This […]
Hindon River : In News
Hindon River: In News Two men are feared to have drowned in the Hindon River near Haibatpur in Greater Noida recently. Hindon River is a tributary of the Yamuna River. It originates in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, in the Siwalik Hills. It flows across the industrial belt of Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana […]
Barakuru
Barakuru: A historically significant Siditale hero stone has been recently discovered at Barakuru during an epigraphical survey of the Panchalingeshwara Temple. Barakuru, also known as Barkur, is an ancient historical port town located in Udupi district, Karnataka. It is situated on the banks of the river Sita. The place was called by several names in […]
What is MatsyaMetri?
What is MatsyaMetri? The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), headquartered in Kochi, Keralam, has claimed to have developed a smartphone application that can measure the length and width of fish without physically handling them. MatsyaMetri is a smartphone application developed by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). It can measure the length and […]
What is a Virtual Private Network?
What is a Virtual Private Network? Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda recently ordered a complete ban on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across the district for two months, citing concerns over cyber security, unlawful activities and maintaining public order. Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a service that creates a secure, encrypted connection […]
RVV BD Missile
RVV BD Missile: To significantly enhance the beyond-visual-range (BVR) combat capabilities of the IAF, the Ministry of Defence is evaluating a critical proposal to equip the Su-30MKI fighter fleet with Russian-made RVV-BD long-range air-to-air missiles. The RVV-BD (Raketa Vozduh-Vozduh Bolshoy Dalnosti) is a Russian-developed beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The RVV BD is the export version of […]
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK): The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment appointed Shri Bhagwat Prasad Makwana as Chairperson, Shri Kaishab Bihari as Vice-Chairperson, and three Members to the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK).These appointments are effective until March 31, 2028, completing the tenure of the present 10th Commission. A non-statutory body […]
What is Article 142 of the Constitution?
What is Article 142 of the Constitution? The Supreme Court of India invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed across various states against participants of the nationwide examination protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The Court’s order gave legal force to a […]
