News: India launched its first ‘Easy Connect’ flight under the Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model from Varanasi to New Delhi. About Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model is an aviation model that connects smaller airports, called spokes, with major airports, called hubs, to enable seamless international travel. The Spokes: The spoke airports serve as the starting point of the… Continue reading Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model
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World’s First Nuclear-Powered Hydrogen Plant (Cu–Cl Cycle)
News: The Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated the world’s first nuclear-powered hydrogen production facility based on the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) thermochemical cycle at Kalpakkam. About World’s First Nuclear-Powered Hydrogen Plant (Cu–Cl Cycle) Nuclear-Powered Hydrogen Plant ( based on Cu–Cl Cycle) is the world’s first hydrogen production facility that uses nuclear process heat through the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) thermochemical cycle.… Continue reading World’s First Nuclear-Powered Hydrogen Plant (Cu–Cl Cycle)
RBI’s New Fraud Compensation Mechanism
News: The Reserve Bank of India introduced a revised fraud compensation mechanism for small-value digital payment frauds, effective from January 1, 2027. About RBI’s New Fraud Compensation Mechanism RBI’s New Fraud Compensation Mechanism is a revised framework that provides compensation to eligible victims of fraudulent electronic banking transactions involving losses up to ₹50,000. The new framework builds… Continue reading RBI’s New Fraud Compensation Mechanism
Citizenship Proof under Indian Law
News: The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that an Indian passport is a travel document and not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship. About Citizenship Proof under Indian Law Identity Proof vs Citizenship Proof: Identity proof: It establishes a person’s identity and, in some cases, residence for services such as banking, taxation, voting and travel. However, it… Continue reading Citizenship Proof under Indian Law
Airborne Early Warning & Control System ‘Netra’
News: DRDO handed over the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) certificate of the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control system to the Indian Air Force. About Airborne Early Warning & Control System ‘Netra’ Netra is an indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system that functions as a flying radar station for detecting, tracking and identifying… Continue reading Airborne Early Warning & Control System ‘Netra’
Tungabhadra River
News: The newly installed 33 spillway gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir are expected to address a long-standing water crisis affecting lakhs of farmers. About Tungabhadra River Origin: The Tungabhadra River originates at Koodli near Shivamogga district in Karnataka, where the Tunga and Bhadra rivers meet after rising from the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. Hindu… Continue reading Tungabhadra River
Totapuri Mangoes
News: The Centre approved financial assistance for Karnataka’s Totapuri mango growers under the Market Intervention Scheme due to falling prices and adverse weather. About Totapuri Mangoes Totapuri is an indigenous South Indian mango variety that is widely valued for its juice and pulp. Alternative Names: It is also known as Ginimoothi, Sandersha and Banglora. Cultivated in:… Continue reading Totapuri Mangoes
AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal
News: The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 to strengthen airport public health surveillance during the ongoing Ebola outbreak. About AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 portal is an upgraded contactless Passenger Health Self-Declaration Portal for international passengers arriving in India. Aim:The portal aims to strengthen public health surveillance and identify at-risk travellers during… Continue reading AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal
Caspian Sea and Volga River
News: A recent study found that the Caspian Sea is shrinking mainly because of human activities, along with the impact of climate change. About Caspian Sea The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water and an enclosed water body surrounded by land on all sides. Location: It is located between Asia and… Continue reading Caspian Sea and Volga River
Volcán de Fuego
News: Tourists on Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego ran for safety after the volcano erupted and burning rocks fell across the trekking route. About Volcán de Fuego Location: Volcán de Fuego is located in Guatemala near the historic city of Antigua. Meaning: It means “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish. Type of Volcano: It is a young basaltic stratovolcano… Continue reading Volcán de Fuego
