Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage: The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) has provisionally set aside $21.6 million for Nepal’s August 2026 floods, marking its first response to a specific disaster. Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) is an international climate-finance fund set up to help developing countries that […]
Tag: 26th Oct 2026
What is the SAMHiTA Project?
What is the SAMHiTA Project? India and Sri Lanka are strengthening their cultural cooperation through the preservation of their shared Buddhist heritage, with the launch of the SAMHiTA Project at Colombo’s Gangaramaya Temple. The SAMHiTA (South Asian Manuscript Histories and Textual Archive) Project is an initiative to create a relational database and digital archive of […]
Bonin Islands
Bonin Islands: A magnitude 6.5 earthquake recently struck the Bonin Islands region of Japan. The Bonin Islands, also known as the Ogasawara Islands, are volcanic islands and islets in the central Pacific Ocean in the southeast of Japan. The islands command a strategic position astride the Pacific approaches to East Asia. The largest and principal […]
Two New Plant Species : Identified
Two New Plant Species : Identified Two new plant species named Ophiorrhiza shidiensis and Ophiorrhiza pemae identified in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district. Ophiorrhiza shidiensis and Ophiorrhiza pemae: They are two new plant species. They were discovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district. They belong to the Rubiaceae family. The Rubiaceae are a family of flowering plants, […]
Lake Untersee
Lake Untersee: Glacial flood caused Lake Untersee to rise by two metres after a neighbouring lake released 17.5 million cubic metres of water. Lake Untersee, meaning “lower lake” in German, is a uniquely isolated freshwater lake in Antarctica. It is one of Antarctica’s largest and deepest surface lakes. Despite being a surface lake, it remains […]
What is China Zorrilla?
What is China Zorrilla? The world’s largest battery-electric vessel, China Zorilla, recently entered commercial service after completing its maiden trip between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Colonia, Uruguay. China Zorrilla is the world’s largest battery-electric vessel. Previously known as Incat Hull 096, it was built by Australian shipbuilding company Incat Tasmania for South American ferry operator […]
Advanced Emergency Braking System
Advanced Emergency Braking System: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) recently proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) mandatory for all new car models from October 1, 2030, to help reduce road accidents. AEBS is an active vehicle safety technology designed to prevent collisions or reduce their severity. It is a combination of […]
Girdling: In News
Girdling: In News In an attempt to save over 500 trees, which were girdled allegedly by encroachers in Karka village deep inside the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR) recently, the Chhattisgarh forest department is seeking expert help – in the form of a “surgery” or bridge-grafting technique. Girdling is a commonly used habitat and forest […]
What is the Filin Missile?
What is the Filin Missile? Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, HUR, revealed details of Russia’s reported Filin cruise missile recently, releasing a 3D model and information about its components and onboard electronic systems. Filin Missile s a low-cost, ground-launched, jet-powered cruise missile developed by Russia. The missile is produced by NPO Molniya, part of Russia’s Tactical […]
India’s Defence Exports to Europe
India’s Defence Exports to Europe: India has reportedly emerged as Europe’s third-largest arms exporter, driven by rising ammunition demand under the ReArm Europe initiative, according to Defence Secretary. India’s defence exports have reached a record ₹38,424 crore, reflecting its expanding indigenous manufacturing capabilities India’s growing supply of ammunition, artillery shells, small arms, protective equipment and […]
