INSAT-3DR : In News An analysis of the visible satellite image and the INSAT-3DR infrared image, captured recently, suggests that roughly 60 to 70 percent of India’s landmass is under cloud cover. INSAT-3DR (Indian National Satellite-3DR) is an advanced meteorological satellite developed by ISRO. Objective is to iprove weather forecasting, cyclone tracking, disaster warning, and […]
Tag: 25th Jul 2026
Tripura Sarinda
Tripura Sarinda: A bamboo and cane artisan from Tripura is showcasing the state’s traditional bamboo musical instruments, including the recently GI-tagged sarinda, at the national-level handicrafts and handloom exhibition ‘Indi Haat 2026’ in New Delhi. Tripura Sarinda is a bowed string musical instrument which is crafted from a single block of wood with a hollow […]
Kheibar Shekan Missile
Kheibar Shekan Missile: Iran has been using the Kheibar Shekan missile in complex attacks, proving itself to be an adaptable adversary for the U.S. Kheibar Shekan Missile is Iran’s latest long-range solid-fuel ballistic missile. The name means “breaker of Khayber” in Arabic, a reference to the Battle of Khayber in Arab history. It is the […]
Undavalli Caves
Undavalli Caves: The two-day Telugu Mahotsavam, organised by the Andhra Pradesh State Creativity and Culture Society, commenced with grandeur at the historic Undavalli Caves in Guntur district recently. The Undavalli Caves are among the finest examples of ancient rock-cut architecture in India. They are located in Undavalli Village of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh. They […]
Mahanadi River
Mahanadi River: State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) spudded the first deepwater appraisal well in the Mahanadi offshore basin recently Mahanadi River is one of the major east-flowing peninsular rivers located in the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It is the third-largest peninsular river after the Godavari and Krishna. It originates from the Sihawa […]
Sarnath : UNESCO World Heritage List
Sarnath : UNESCO World Heritage List The “Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Sarnath is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is counted among the holy pilgrimage sites of Buddhism. It is described in ancient Buddhist scriptures such as Rishipattan, Ishipatana, Mrigadava. It is now India’s 45th and […]
ASEAN Regional Forum
ASEAN Regional Forum: The External Affairs Minister said the ASEAN Regional Forum remains an important platform for discussions on political and security issues in the Indo-Pacific. Established in 1994, it is an important platform for security dialogue in the Indo-Pacific. It provides a setting in which members can discuss current security issues and develop cooperative […]
India and Tanzania have reviewed bilateral ties
India and Tanzania have reviewed bilateral ties: India and Tanzania have reviewed bilateral ties across diverse sectors, including trade and investment, development partnership, defence and security cooperation.Tanzania is an East African country situated just south of the Equator.It shares borders with eight countries: Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic […]
Sone River : In News
Sone River : In News Bihar and Jharkhand are set to sign an agreement formalising the sharing of Sone river waters. The Sone River, also called Son, is a principal southern tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River after the Yamuna River. It is a perennial river that originates in the Amarkantak hills of the Maikal […]
