News: INS Trishul has arrived at Toulon, France, to participate in the 24th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise VARUNA. About Exercise VARUNA 2026 Exercise VARUNA 2026 is a bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy. 2026 Edition: The 2026 edition is the 24th edition of the exercise. The 2026 edition… Continue reading Exercise VARUNA 2026
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Rangeet River
News: Sikkim will host a three-day river festival on the Rangeet River to promote sustainable angling, river conservation, tourism and community participation. About Rangeet River The Rangeet, or Rangit River is the largest river in Sikkim. Origin: It originates from a glacier of Mount Kabru in the lower Kanchenjunga region. Course: It begins its course in… Continue reading Rangeet River
Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project and Subansiri River
News: The Expert Appraisal Committee recommended environmental clearance for SUHEP, subject to Stage-1 forest clearance and concerns over tree felling. About Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) SUHEP is a run-of-the-river hydropower project planned on the Subansiri River basin. Location: The project is planned near Menga, 20 km from Daporijo in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district.… Continue reading Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project and Subansiri River
Teqball
News: Teqball made its debut at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with India coming close to winning medals in women’s singles and mixed doubles.. About Teqball Teqball is a hybrid of football and table tennis. It is played with a football on a curved table. Origin: It was invented in Budapest, Hungary, in… Continue reading Teqball
Dilution Refrigerators
News: DRDO has signed its first high-value deep-tech TDF agreement with Zero mK India to develop an indigenous 20 mK dilution refrigerator. About Dilution Refrigerator Dilution refrigerators are specialised cryogenic systems. It capable of achieving extremely low temperatures in the millikelvin range, from just above absolute zero up to 1 kelvin(K) Working Mechanism: Helium mixture:… Continue reading Dilution Refrigerators
SWIFT Payment System and its Alternatives
News: The BRICS Summit discussed increasing trade and payments in national currencies amid efforts to develop alternatives to the SWIFT system. About SWIFT Payment System ‘SWIFT’ stands for the ‘Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication’. It is a messaging network used by banks and financial institutions to exchange information on financial transactions. It does not… Continue reading SWIFT Payment System and its Alternatives
Chundan Vallam, Nettoor Petti, Bhairavan Theyyam Ritual Art Sculpture
News: The PM Mementos e-Auction 2026 includes 32 mementos from Keralam, highlighting its art, craftsmanship, performing traditions and cultural heritage. About Chundan Vallam Chundan Vallam is a historic war boat of Kerala, also known as the traditional snake boat. It is famously associated with Vallamkali, the traditional boat races held during the Onam festival. Cultural… Continue reading Chundan Vallam, Nettoor Petti, Bhairavan Theyyam Ritual Art Sculpture
Drought Declaration in India
News: Calls to declare drought are rising in Maharashtra as rain deficit and water scarcity affect agriculture and crop prospects. About Drought Declaration in India Drought is generally considered as a deficiency in rainfall over a period, causing water shortage and adverse impacts on vegetation, animals or people. Governing Framework: Disaster Management Act, 2005: It… Continue reading Drought Declaration in India
Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW)
News: The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 SAT-SAAW for the Indian Air Force. About Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) SAT-SAAW is an air-to-ground precision-guided glide bomb. It is designed to neutralise enemy airfields from a long stand-off range. Developed by: The system was indigenously designed and… Continue reading Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW)
India’s First eVTOL Aircraft – e200X
News: The Technology Development Board approved ₹285 crore support to Ubifly Technologies for advancing its indigenous advanced air mobility solution. About India’s first eVTOL aircraft – e200X Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft are battery-powered aircraft that can take off and land vertically before transitioning to forward flight. The e200X is a specific eVTOL… Continue reading India’s First eVTOL Aircraft – e200X
