Exercise Desert Flag 10: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has joined the prestigious Exercise Desert Flag-10, a multinational air combat exercise being hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at Al Dhafra Air Base. Exercise Desert Flag is a premier multinational air exercise designed to simulate complex aerial combat scenarios, allowing diverse air forces to […]
Tag: 21st Apr 2025
CROP (Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress)
CROP (Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has estimated that India’s wheat production from eight major wheat-producing states will reach 122.724 million tonnes as of March 31, 2025, by using advanced satellite-based remote sensing technologies. CROP stands for Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress. It is a […]
Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Weapons
Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Weapons: India is recognised as a key player in creating global norms for responsible space behavior, said Marjolijn van Deelen, EU Special Envoy for Space. ASAT weapons are specialized technologies designed to disable, destroy, or interfere with satellites in orbit for strategic or defensive purposes. ASATs are a key component of space warfare […]
Hepatitis A : Surge
Hepatitis A : Surge Despite multiple efforts to contain the spread of communicable diseases, Kerala continues to report a surge in Hepatitis A cases. Hepatitis A is a very contagious liver disease. It’s a viral infection that happens after exposure to the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The infection causes inflammation in liver. A person can […]
Sapsan Missile
Sapsan Missile: The Russian Ministry of Defence for the first time acknowledged the growing threat posed by Ukraine’s newly developed short-range ballistic missile, the Sapsan. The Sapsan (or Hrim-2, Grom-2) is a Ukrainian tactical ballistic missile system. It is designed to combine the features of a tactical missile system and a multiple rocket launcher. In […]
Earth Day 2025
Earth Day 2025: Earth Day takes place every year on 22 April and is one of the biggest environmental protest movements on the planet. Earth Day is observed annually on April 22. The official theme for Earth Day 2025 is “OUR POWER, OUR PLANET”. This year’s message focuses on the need to shift rapidly to […]
Amaravati: World’s First Fully Renewable-Powered City in the Making
Amaravati: World’s First Fully Renewable-Powered City in the Making Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is on track to become the world’s first city powered entirely by renewable energy. Envisioned by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, this ambitious project aligns with India’s commitment to clean energy and climate-conscious urbanization. Located between Vijayawada and Guntur, […]
Yellow Sea
Yellow Sea: After aggressive posturing in the South China Sea, China is upping the ante in the Yellow Sea, following the building of a gigantic steel rig. Yellow Sea also referred to in China as Huang Hai and in North and South Korea as the West Sea, Yellow Sea is a marginal sea of the […]
Bihar’s Mahila Samvad Campaign: Empowering Women Through Dialogue and Awareness
Bihar’s Mahila Samvad Campaign: Empowering Women Through Dialogue and Awareness Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched the “Mahila Samvad” campaign, a state-wide initiative aimed at connecting women with welfare schemes and amplifying their voices in policy discussions. This transformative campaign particularly targets rural women and intends to create a two-way communication channel between women citizens […]
Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey Appointed Vice-President at AIIB
Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey Appointed Vice-President at AIIB: Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, former Finance Secretary of India and ex-chief of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), has been appointed Vice-President at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). His appointment underscores India’s growing influence in global financial institutions and reflects Pandey’s vast experience in governance, finance, […]
