IBSAMAR VIII: Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Talwar arrived at Simon’s Town, South Africa to participate in the eighth edition of exercise IBSAMAR. IBSAMAR VIII is a joint multinational maritime exercise among the Indian, Brazilian and South African Navy. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen cohesion between the three navies. The broad […]
Category: Current Affairs
Ratan Naval Tata : 28 December 1937 – 9 October 2024
Ratan Naval Tata : 28 December 1937 – 9 October 2024 Ratan Naval Tata, the former chairman of Tata Group who became a symbol of India’s economic resurgence in the 21st century, passed away at a Mumbai hospital at the age of 86. Ratan Naval Tata was a respected Indian businessman and former chairman of […]
Weed-Induced Crop Losses
Weed-Induced Crop Losses: According to a study by the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), weeds are causing Rs 92000 crore (USD 11 billion) worth of loss in crop productivity each year. The report highlights the need for technology-led weed control strategies to mitigate this growing problem.
Colombo Security Conclave Charter
Colombo Security Conclave Charter: The members of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Mauritius signed a Charter and a memorandum of understanding, for the establishment of the CSC secretariat in Colombo. Bangladesh was absent and Seychelles participated as an observer state.
Civil War in Sudan
Civil War in Sudan: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) launched a significant offensive against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum and Bahri, reigniting a conflict that had quieted for several months. This renewed offensive comes amid a civil war that has persisted for over 18 months, with more than 20,000 deaths reported and nearly […]
India Launches ‘Study in India’ Campaign at UAE Education Show
India Launches ‘Study in India’ Campaign at UAE Education Show: India has officially launched its ‘Study in India’ campaign at the 20th International Education Show in Sharjah, aiming to attract international students to its universities. The initiative, organized by EdCIL under the Ministry of Education, is a significant step in positioning India as a global […]
Rare Rain in the Sahara Desert
Rare Rain in the Sahara Desert: A rare deluge of rainfall has flooded palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert in Morocco.The rain was triggered by the northward shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), which has moved further north than usual, resulting in equatorial-like downpours in the Sahara.ITCZ has produced a powerful […]
Footrot Disease
Footrot Disease: The footrot disease is killing the sheep and goats of Gaddi shepherds in Himachal Pradesh. Footrot Disease is a highly contagious disease affecting the interdigital (between the toes) tissue of ruminants. It is one of the most common causes of lameness in cattle and sheep and can result in serious economic loss. Once […]
Ardetosaurus Viator
Ardetosaurus Viator: Paleontologists have identified a new genus and species of sauropod dinosaur named Ardetosaurus viator from a semi-articulated specimen found in the 1990s in northern Wyoming, the United States. Ardetosaurus viator is a newly discovered species of dinosaur that roamed Earth during the Late Jurassic epoch, some 150 million years ago. It was a […]
Humsafar Policy
Humsafar Policy: Aimed at providing wayside amenities along national highways, the Union Road Transport Minister recently launched ‘Humsafar Policy. Humsafar Policy is a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing facilities along India’s national highways. The policy seeks to improve the convenience, safety, and comfort of highway travelers by providing a wide range of services at key […]
