News: Severe Cyclone Arnab made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast between Kakinada and Yanam, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain. About Cyclones Cyclones are a fast inward air movement around a low-pressure area. In the Northern Hemisphere, the air circulates anticlockwise, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it moves clockwise. Cyclones are typically associated with… Continue reading Cyclone Arnab
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Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Srishti
News: The Indian Navy’s Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Srishti was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited on 27 October 2026. About Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Srishti The NGOPV Srishti is an indigenously designed and built vessel for the Indian Navy. It is the 5th vessel launched out of the 11 planned ships… Continue reading Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Srishti
Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI 2026
News: The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI has commenced in Indonesia. About Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI 2026 The Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI 2026 is a bilateral military exercise between the Special Forces of India and Indonesia. Host: The 11th edition of Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI 2026 is hosted by Indonesia at Banyuwangi.… Continue reading Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI 2026
Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
News: Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar and Indonesia signed the Badr MoU on October 21 to deepen defence cooperation and strengthen military capabilities. About Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) The Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a multilateral defence-industrial cooperation agreement among Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar and Indonesia. Naming: Badr means “full moon”, symbolizing the complementary capabilities of… Continue reading Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus 2026
News: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation to the 13th ADMM-Plus in the Philippines on October 28–29, 2026. About 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus 2026 Host: Philippines is hosting the 13th ADMM-Plus 2026. The meeting will be held in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines. Theme: The 2026 edition’s… Continue reading 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus 2026
Key Facts about Liechtenstein
News: Prince Alois of Liechtenstein visited India to strengthen bilateral ties and economic cooperation following the India–EFTA TEPA’s operationalization. Key Facts about Liechtenstein Location: Liechtenstein is a small principality in Western Europe. It is a doubly landlocked country located between Switzerland and Austria. Polity: Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy headed by a hereditary prince. It’s… Continue reading Key Facts about Liechtenstein
Exercise “Keen Sword 27”
News: The United States and Japan are conducting their largest joint military exercise, involving around 56,000 personnel, through October 29. About Exercise “Keen Sword 27” Origin: The Exercise “Keen Sword 27” was established in 1986 between the United States and Japan. Nature: It is a major biennial, multi-domain joint field training exercise (FTX). Members: The… Continue reading Exercise “Keen Sword 27”
Ariel and Umbriel
News: October 24 marks the discovery anniversary of Ariel and Umbriel, two major inner moons of Uranus, discovered in 1851. About Ariel and Umbriel Ariel and Umbriel are two of the major inner moons of Uranus, which had 29 officially recognised moons as of August 2026. Discovery: British astronomer William Lassell discovered both moons on… Continue reading Ariel and Umbriel
Molecular Machines
News: Researchers developed a corkscrew-shaped molecular machine that changes its states in response to the direction of electric current. About Molecular Machines Molecular machines, or nanomachines, are combinations of molecular components that produce mechanical movements (output) in response to specific stimuli (input). They convert energy into motion to perform specific tasks. Mechanism: Stimulus: Molecular machines… Continue reading Molecular Machines
28th Charles Correa Gold Medal
News: Radhakrishnan M.S., a Kochi-based architecture student, won the 28th Charles Correa Gold Medal for his undergraduate thesis project. About 28th Charles Correa Gold Medal Initiation: Indian architect and urbanist Charles Correa initiated the Charles Correa Gold Medal award in 1998. Initial Coverage: The award was initially open to architecture colleges in Mumbai and Goa.… Continue reading 28th Charles Correa Gold Medal
