KN-30 Missile: Russia recently received North Korea’s KN-30 ballistic missile for the first time, according to Ukraine’s defence intelligence directorate (HUR). The KN-30 is the Western designation for the North Korean Hwasong-11C ballistic missile, also known as the Hwasong-11Da. It is an enlarged version of the Hwasong-11 family and belongs to the short-range ballistic missile […]
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Squint Eye
Squint Eye: A recent study estimated that horizontal strabismus affects 1.81% of the global population, or about 138.5 million people. Squint Eye is medically known as strabismus. It is a condition in which the two eyes do not align properly. It can affect children and adults and, when it develops during childhood, can interfere with […]
Long Tailed Marmot
Long Tailed Marmot: Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra brings thousands of pilgrims into a fragile Himalayan ecosystem where long‑tailed marmots live. Long Tailed Marmot is a rodent of the high-altitude areas of the Kashmir Himalaya. It is also known as the golden marmot and is a member of the Sciuridae family. It has vibrant golden fur […]
Thiksey Monastery
Thiksey Monastery: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the historic Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh. Thiksey Monastery is one of the largest and most prominent monastic complexes located in central Ladakh. It was founded in 1433 which belongs to the Gelug sect. It was founded by Spon Palden Sherabwith his Master Jangsem Sherab Zang (the […]
Surge in India’s Merchandise Exports
Surge in India’s Merchandise Exports: Data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry revealed that India’s merchandise exports surged by nearly 20% year-on-year in July 2026, reaching USD 44.2 billion. This growth has been achieved despite the ongoing geopolitical turmoil in West Asia, driven largely by strategic market diversification and the rerouting of maritime […]
Exercise Udara Shakti 2026
Exercise Udara Shakti 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2026, a bilateral air exercise with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) at Subang Airbase, Malaysia. The exercise reflects India’s growing defence cooperation with Southeast Asian partners under its Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific strategy, following the IAF’s participation in Exercise […]
The SAVE America Act
The SAVE America Act: U.S. President has renewed calls for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, citing concerns over voter identification and non-citizen voting in U.S. elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act is proposed U.S. legislation aimed at tightening voter registration and identification requirements for federal elections. It requires documentary proof […]
India Becomes World’s 2nd-Largest Supplier of Seafarers
India Becomes World’s 2nd-Largest Supplier of Seafarers: India has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers to the global shipping industry, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, marking a major milestone in India’s maritime sector. India contributes 311,936 seafarers, accounting for 12.16% of the global seafaring workforce. The Philippines remains the largest […]
Polysilicon
Polysilicon: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced that it is formulating a dedicated subsidy scheme to establish 30 GW of domestic polysilicon manufacturing capacity by 2030. Polycrystalline silicon (commonly referred to as polysilicon or poly-Si) is a high-purity, hyper-refined crystalline form of elemental silicon composed of multiple microscopic crystallites separated by grain […]
The Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
The Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft: The Indian Navy received ‘Mangrol’, the third indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi. Mangrol is the third vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). It is a compact, stealthy, and highly maneuverable littoral […]
