Hellfire Missile: India recently concluded a deal with the US for the procurement of 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles. The AGM-114 Hellfire missile is one of the most popular short-range air-to-ground (sometimes air-to-air) laser-guided, subsonic tactical missiles used by the United States military as well as 30 US allies. The United States began developing the AGM-114 […]
Tag: 17th Oct 2024
Doctrine Of Lis Pendens
Doctrine of Lis Pendens: The Supreme Court has reiterated that once a transaction is found to be hit by the doctrine of lis pendens, then the defences of being a bona fide purchaser and lack of notice regarding the sale agreement are not available. Lis pendens in common parlance means “a pending legal action”. The […]
Roopkund Lake : Shrinking
Roopkund Lake : Shrinking Climate change is affecting Roopkund Lake in Uttarakhand, causing it to shrink annually. Roopkund, also known as the ” lake of skeletons” is a glacial lake in Uttarakhand. It is situated at 16,500 feet above sea level at the base of Mt. Trishul in the Garhwal Himalayas. Measuring a mere 130 […]
World Food Day 2024
World Food Day 2024: World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16 across the globe to honour the establishment of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. It is the oldest permanent specialized […]
Hibakusha
Hibakusha: Nihon Hidankyo, the organisation that worked for the welfare of the survivors of the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—called the hibakusha—has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024. Hibakusha is the Japanese word for survivors of the 1945 atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. On August 6, 1945, the United States […]
Mechazilla
Mechazilla: SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by landing its Starship rocket using an innovative structure called “Mechazilla. Mechazilla is the nickname for the large 400-ft rocket-catching structure at SpaceX’s Starbase. It features two enormous mechanical arms, often referred to as “chopsticks.” These arms are designed to catch the Super Heavy booster […]
Swell waves
Swell waves: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued extensive advisories for swell waves for Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep as well as parts of coastal areas in Andhra, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Daman and Diu, and Puducherry. Swell waves are also called Kallakkadal waves in […]
Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement
Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement: The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) came into force on October 13, 2024, after over a decade of negotiations, aiming to promote equitable and sustainable use of the Nile’s water resources. The CFA replaces colonial agreements from 1929 and 1959 that gave Egypt veto powers over Nile […]
World Health Organization Obtains $1 Billion Funding for Upcoming Years
World Health Organization Obtains $1 Billion Funding for Upcoming Years: The World Health Organization secured $1 billion in pledges during a fundraising event in Berlin, marking a significant initiative to reform its funding model and enhance its ability to address global health emergencies. Pledge Breakdown New Contributions: $700 million in new pledges from European nations […]
US Sends THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel
US Sends THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel: United States has announced it will send the advanced THAAD missile defence system to Israel. This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster Israel’s defence capabilities and deter further aggression from Iran and other regional adversaries.
