Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles: Amid the upcoming visit of Indian Prime Minister to Washington DC, several defence deals in the pipeline are in focus, among them the deal for co-production of Stryker infantry combat vehicles. Stryker is a family of eight-wheel-drive combat vehicles built for the US Army. It was jointly developed by General Dynamics […]
Tag: 7th Feb 2025
Fort William : Renamed
Fort William: Renamed Fort William in Kolkata, the headquarters of the Eastern Army Command, has been renamed Vijay Durg recently. It was built by the British in 1773 and was named after King William III of England. It is located on the eastern bank of the river Hooghly in Kolkata, West Bengal. Today, it is […]
Bryospilus bharaticus
Bryospilus bharaticus: A new species of water flea was discovered from moss growth found on walls of Korigad Fort near Pune and named it as Bryospilus (Indobryospilus) bharaticus n. sp. Bryospilus bharaticus is a species of water flea belongs to Bryospilus genus. This recent discovery from western India is the first for the whole of […]
Ranikhet Disease
Ranikhet Disease: Suspected highly virulent Ranikhet disease is said to have caused the death of nearly 1.5 lakh chickens in Eluru, Guntur, Prakasam, and the twin Godavari districts in Andhra Pradesh recently.It is a highly contagious viral disease that affects birds, particularly poultry such as chickens, turkeys, and ducks. It is caused by infections with […]
Exercise Ekuverin
Exercise Ekuverin: The 13th edition of joint military exercise ‘Ekuverin’ between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced. Exercise Ekuverin is a bilateral annual military exercise, conducted alternatively in India and Maldives since 2009. Ekuverin means ‘Friends’ in Dhivehi language. It is aimed at enhancing interoperability in counter insurgency and counter […]
Iskander-M
Iskander-M: The Russian Federation is reportedly about to start the production of Iskander-M tactical ballistic missiles in large numbers. The Iskander (Western reporting name: SS-26 Stone) is a road-mobile short-range ballistic missile system, developed by Russia. It entered Russian service in 2006. It was first used by the Russians in 2008 against Georgia. It is […]
PRASHAD Scheme : Clear-Cut Standard Operating Procedure
PRASHAD Scheme : Clear-Cut Standard Operating Procedure A Parliamentary committee has asked the government to develop a “clear-cut Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)” and obtain prior clearances and approvals from relevant authorities for timely completion of projects in the Spiritual Tourism Circuits under the PRASHAD scheme. Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme was launched […]
Mount Taranaki : In News
Mount Taranaki : In News Mount Taranaki, now known by its Maori name Taranaki Maunga, in New Zealand has achieved a human status. It is a snow-capped dormant volcano and the second highest mountain (8,261 feet) located in North Island of New Zealand. It is a stratovolcano (also called a composite cone) – and is […]
Trickle-Down vs. Trickle-Up Approach
Trickle-Down vs. Trickle-Up Approach: Jasmine Shah’s book, The Delhi Model highlights Delhi’s trickle-up economics, contrasting it with India’s traditional trickle-down approach. Trickle-Down Economics: Focuses on wealth accumulation at the top, assuming benefits will gradually reach lower income groups. Prioritizes corporate tax cuts, subsidies for big businesses, and deregulation. E.g. India’s corporate tax cuts (2019) reduced […]
Nigeria’s Waste-to-Wealth Model
Nigeria’s Waste-to-Wealth Model: Nigeria’s plastic bottle collectors are transforming waste into economic opportunities, addressing both pollution and unemployment. Informal Waste Collection as a Business: Plastic bottle collectors turn waste into economic value, creating employment and income opportunities. Socio-Economic Factors Influencing the Model: Education: Higher education improves business approach towards waste collection. Family Size: Larger families […]
