Kavach Version 4.0: Indian Railways has approved the provision of Kavach Version 4.0 on over six hundred Route Kilometres of the Lucknow Division of North Eastern Railway. Kavach System is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that provides Train Protection as well as Collision Prevention capabilities for trains. It was adopted as National […]
Tag: 21st Sep 2026
INS Trishul made a port call at Alexandria, Egypt
INS Trishul made a port call at Alexandria, Egypt: Indian Navy’s INS Trishul made a port call at Alexandria, Egypt. INS Trishul is a front-line Talwar-class guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, It joined the arsenal of the Indian Navy in 2003. It is equipped for multi-dimensional maritime operations. It has carrying capacity of […]
Bhil Tribe : In News
Bhil Tribe : In News The Rajasthan High Court recently issued notices to the State government and other authorities on a petition seeking a 9% sub-quota for the Bhil community within the existing 12% reservation for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category The Bhils are considered one of the oldest tribes in India and are identified […]
Next-Generation Missile Vessels
Next-Generation Missile Vessels: The Cochin Shipyard Limited recently laid the keel for the first of six Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) being built for the Indian Navy, marking the shipbuilder’s entry into construction of advanced weapon-intensive platforms. The NGMVs are envisaged as high-speed vessels equipped with an array of weapons and sensors, being built for […]
Sohar Port
Sohar Port: With the Strait of Hormuz in a chokehold due to Iran-U.S. hostilities, Oman has pitched investment opportunities in Sohar Port to India that could provide uninterrupted access to energy resources from the Persian Gulf. Sohar Port is a deep-sea port situated in northern Oman, on the Gulf of Oman. It is one of […]
Fitzroy River
Fitzroy River: The Fitzroy River, home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles, has recently been approved to host rowing and canoeing at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. Fitzroy River is a major river located in Queensland, Australia. It is formed by the confluence of the Dawson and Mackenzie rivers on the slopes of the Great […]
Pneumocystis jirovecii : Fungus
Pneumocystis jirovecii: Fungus According to a recent study, Pneumocystis jirovecii, a fungus that causes severe pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems, may have developed resistance to a drug not originally designed to kill it. Pneumocystis jirovecii is an opportunistic fungal pathogen. It can cause pneumonia in patients with impaired immune systems, such as those […]
Himalayan Monal : In News
Himalayan Monal : In News A study in Uttarakhand found that Himalayan monals exposed to roads, tourists and pilgrimage traffic use higher-frequency calls, which are impacting this species calling behaviour. The Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus) is also known as the Impeyan Monal or Danphe. They are among the larger birds in the Phasianidae family. It […]
Elias 2-24 b
Elias 2-24 b: Astronomers have discovered the youngest exoplanet on record and named it Elias 2-24 b. Elias 2-24 b is an exoplanet which is still whirling in its natal disk of dust and gas. It is the youngest known planet discovered so far and is located roughly 450 light-years from Earth. It is orbiting […]
Patriot Missile System
Patriot Missile System: Lockheed Martin recently announced it received a shipment of critical components from General Motors for Patriot interceptors, emphasizing the urgency to ramp up production amid ongoing international conflicts. Patriot, short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is a mobile surface-to-air missile defense system. It was originally developed byS. weapons […]
