Indo-Pacific Logistics Network: Quad partners recently convened at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii, for a Tabletop Exercise, a simulation to launch the Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network IPLN. The Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network pilot project was launched during the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit in September 2024. IPLN is an initiative that enables […]
Category: Current Affairs
Balochistan : In News
Balochistan : In News On May 9, 2025, Mir Yar Baloch declared Balochistan’s independence from Pakistan, urging India to recognize it and host an embassy in New Delhi, the UN to deploy peacekeepers, and the Pakistani Army to withdraw. Balochistan is Southwestern province of Pakistan, largest by area (~44% of Pakistan’s territory), bordering Iran and […]
UK’s Proposed Carbon Border Tax
UK’s Proposed Carbon Border Tax: India has stated it will retaliate if the UK imposes a carbon tax (CBAM) on Indian exports starting January 2027, calling it a violation of the CBDR (Common But Differentiated Responsibilities) principle under international climate agreements. CBAM is a form of carbon tax on imports imposed by developed countries (like […]
Mission Sankalp
Mission Sankalp: Mission Sankalp, a massive anti-Naxal operation along the Chhattisgarh–Telangana border, entered its third week, with confirmed Maoist casualties and strategic gains.Launched by: Security forces under the joint command of Chhattisgarh Police, Telangana Police, CRPF, and CoBRA. Area of Operation: Karregutta hills, Bijapur district (Chhattisgarh) – Mulugu district (Telangana) border. Objective: Flush out top […]
India and Chile signed the Terms of Reference
India and Chile signed the Terms of Reference: India and Chile signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to begin negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).Chile is ocated in South America, Chile is a long, narrow country bordered by: Peru and Bolivia to the North, Argentina to the East, Pacific Ocean to the West. […]
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed annually on 8th May to honour the humanitarian efforts of millions of volunteers worldwide.Theme 2025: “Keeping Humanity Alive” reflects a commitment to humanitarian service amid rising inequalities, health crises, and conflicts.The day was established in 1948 to commemorate the […]
Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025
Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025: The Government of India recently launched a groundbreaking cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims across the country, ensuring swift and hassle-free medical care for those affected. Under the scheme, any individual injured in a road accident involving a motor vehicle on any public road in India […]
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project: India’s national safety regulator for large dams, the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), has found “irreparable damage” in the structure of three barrages that are part of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP). It is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Bhupalpally, It is designed to provide […]
Global Space Exploration Summit (GLEX) 2025
Global Space Exploration Summit (GLEX) 2025: India will host the 12th edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) from 7th to 9th May 2025 in New Delhi. GLEX 2025’s theme is “Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance,” emphasizing innovation, inclusivity, and international cooperation in space science. GLEX 2025 is jointly organised by: […]
NASA’s IXPE Unlocks X-ray Emission Mystery in Black Hole Jets
NASA’s IXPE Unlocks X-ray Emission Mystery in Black Hole Jets: The mission aimed to solve the long-standing mystery of how X-rays are generated in black hole jets. Two competing theories existed: Proton-based models (would result in high X-ray polarization). Electron-based models (would result in low X-ray polarization). IXPE’s observations found that the X-rays emitted from […]
