Dikhow River : In News Flash floods from the Dikhow River recently submerged Assam’s Nepali Khuti, a self-reliant Gorkha dairy village, within two hours, destroying homes, livestock, and livelihoods completely. Dikhow River is an important south bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It originates in the Zunheboto district of Nagaland and enters into the Assam […]
Tag: 5th Aug 2026
Banderol Missile
Banderol Missile: Russia’s new low-cost S8000 Banderol cruise missile is quietly changing the air war over Ukraine’s Black Sea coast. The S8000 Banderol, which translates to “package” or “small parcel,” is a cruise missile developed by Russia. It is primarily an air-launched munition, with the Orion unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) serving as its primary launch […]
TRAI MyCall
TRAI MyCall: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently launched a revamped version of “TRAI MyCall’, a mobile application that enables telecom consumers to directly assess and report the voice-calling experience. It is a mobile application launched by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). It is a citizen-centric digital platform that empowers telecom […]
Madura Island : In News
Madura Island : In News At least five people were killed and 41 remain missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers and crew caught fire off Indonesia’s Madura Island recently. Madura Island is an Indonesian island located off the northeast coast of Java. It’s separated from Java by the narrow Madura Strait. It is known […]
Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple
Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple: A large number of devotees thronged the Baba Baidyanath Dham temple in Jharkhand’s Deoghar on the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan. Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Deoghar, Jharkhand. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. This ancient […]
Ethiopia : Landslide
Ethiopia : Landslide A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Ethiopia’s Amhara region killed 14 people and injured several others. Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It lies entirely within tropical latitudes. It is bordered by six countries namely Eritrea (North), Djibouti (Northeast), Somalia (East), Kenya (South), South Sudan and Sudan […]
Magnetorheological Fluid
Magnetorheological Fluid: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna have developed an innovative hybrid magneto-rheometer that promises to advance research and applications of magnetorheological (MR) fluids. Magnetorheological Fluid is a fluid that has good magnetic properties. MR fluid responds to the magnetic field and changes its properties when a magnetic field is presented. […]
Vikram Sarabhai Medal
Vikram Sarabhai Medal: Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam has been awarded the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal – 2026. Vikram Sarabhai Medal was constituted in 1990 in the honour of Vikram Sarabhai. It is an international medal awarded to scientists from developing countries for their outstanding contributions to the field of space research. It is awarded jointly by […]
Glaw Lake : India’s 101st Ramsar Site
Glaw Lake: India’s 101st Ramsar Site Glaw Lake was designated as India’s 101st Ramsar Site. Glaw Lake is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is Arunachal Pradesh’s first designated Ramsar Site. It is a freshwater lake in the Eastern Himalayas is a biodiversity hotspot, nestled within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary. […]
India’s Solar Growth
India’s Solar Growth: India’s installed solar power capacity has expanded more than fiftyfold, from about 3 GW in 2014 to 162.15 GW as of June 30, 2026, making solar power the largest component of the country’s renewable energy capacity. India’s solar expansion has been supported by favourable policies, infrastructure development, domestic manufacturing and public participation. […]
