MacGregor Memorial Medal: Five military personnel were recently conferred the MacGregor Memorial Medal by Chief of Defence Staff for outstanding contributions in military reconnaissance, exploration and adventure for the years 2023 and 2024. It was instituted on 03 July 1888 to commemorate the memory of Gen. Sir Charles Metcalfe MacGregor, the founder of the United […]
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Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System
Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System: Philippines recently confirmed the deployment of US anti-ship missile system NMESIS for this year’s Balikatan military exercises. It is an anti-ship missile system developed for the US Marine Corps (USMC) to support land-to-sea attacks performed by the US Navy. It features the US Navy’s latest anti-ship missile, the Naval Strike […]
Mount Lewotobi : Erupted
Mount Lewotobi : Erupted Mount Lewotobi, located in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted recently, triggering a flight warning and safety advisories. Lewotobi is located in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province on Flores Island. It is situated along the famous ‘Ring of Fire’ in the Pacific region. It is one of the most frequently active […]
Justice B.R. Gavai Set to Become the 52nd CJI
Justice B.R. Gavai Set to Become the 52nd CJI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai to be appointed as the 52nd CJI.Justice B.R. Gavai, currently is the second-most senior Supreme Court judge and will become the 2nd Dalit CJI after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan (2007).Key Judgments by Justice B.R. […]
India’s Exports Rise Marginally by 0.7% in March 2025
India’s Exports Rise Marginally by 0.7% in March 2025: India witnessed marginal growth in exports and a notable rise in imports in March 2025. The trade deficit for the month widened to $21.54 billion, reflecting pressure on the current account. For the fiscal year 2024–25, merchandise exports showed almost stagnant growth, while overall trade, including […]
World Heritage Day 2025
World Heritage Day 2025: World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is observed on April 18 every year. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of conserving and protecting cultural and natural heritage around the world. This observance is vital for promoting sustainable tourism, community participation, and safeguarding […]
Santosh Kumar Appointed Deputy CFO of IndusInd Bank
Santosh Kumar Appointed Deputy CFO of IndusInd Bank: IndusInd Bank has appointed Santosh Kumar as its Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This move comes following the end of Deputy CEO Arun Khurana’s tenure as acting CFO. The bank has been facing mounting challenges due to elevated bad loans in the microfinance sector and accounting discrepancies […]
India’s First Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Over Multi-Core Fibre
India’s First Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Over Multi-Core Fibre: the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), in collaboration with Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STL), has successfully tested India’s first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) transmission over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF). This achievement marks a significant leap forward in India’s efforts to establish a secure and cost-effective […]
Hampi : In News
Hampi : In News A mandapa at Virupaksha Temple collapsed due to heavy rain, sparking concerns over neglect. Hampi was the capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire, established in 1336 CE by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama Dynasty. Traditionally known as Pampakshetra of Kishkindha, Hampi is located in central Karnataka on […]
Tuti Island
Tuti Island: Since the outbreak of civil war on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Tuti Island has been devastated by violence and occupation. Tuti Island, located at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers in Khartoum, Sudan, is one of the city’s oldest settlements, known […]
