News: The Technology Development Board has signed an agreement with Panacea Medical Technologies to develop and commercialise an indigenous 32-slice CT scanner. About CT Scanners A Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner uses X-rays and computer processing to produce detailed cross-sectional images of internal body structures. Working Mechanism The scanner takes X-ray pictures from multiple angles as it… Continue reading CT Scanners
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Yenisei River
News: The Yenisei River was mentioned in reports about rising bear attacks in Podtesovo, a settlement on its right bank. About Yenisei River The Yenisei river is one of the major Siberian rivers. Origin: It is formed by the confluence of the Great Yenisei and Little Yenisei rivers at Kyzyl in Russia. The Great Yenisei… Continue reading Yenisei River
Bharat Rice
News: The Indian Army launched ‘Bharat Rice’ on October 12, 2026, to improve ration quality and strengthen military logistics. About Bharat Rice The Indian Army launched the Bharat Rice initiative in New Delhi. Agencies involved: The Directorate General of Supplies and Transport is leading the initiative with support from the Food Corporation of India (FCI),… Continue reading Bharat Rice
Mount Mukut
News: An Indian Coast Guard mountaineering team successfully scaled Mount Mukut on October 7, 2026, as part of its preparation for the 2027 Mount Everest expedition. About Mount Mukut Mount Mukut is a prominent Himalayas mountain peak. It is also known as Mukut Parbat. Location: It is located in Uttarakhand, India. It lies in the… Continue reading Mount Mukut
Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026–2027
News: The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026–2027 concluded in New Delhi, with two winning teams selected to represent India at the global finale. About Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026–2027 The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge is a UN-based global robotics championship organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Organised by: The… Continue reading Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026–2027
Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Shreyas’
News: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) launched ‘Shreyas’, the third of four Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels built for the Indian Navy. About Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Shreyas’ Classification: It is the third of four Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs). The NGOPVs form part of the Indian Navy’s 11-ship NGOPV programme. The first vessel,… Continue reading Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Shreyas’
Katchatheevu Island
News: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said India had acknowledged Katchatheevu as part of Sri Lanka before the Supreme Court. About Katchatheevu Island Location: Katchatheevu is a small, uninhabited island located in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka. It lies 33 km northeast of Rameswaram and 62 km southwest of Jaffna. Geographical Features: Formation:… Continue reading Katchatheevu Island
ASW-SWC Mangrol
News: The third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, Mangrol, is scheduled to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on 12 October 2026. About ASW-SWC Mangrol Mangrol is the 3rd Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) of Indian Navy. Built by: It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. Naming: It is named after Mangrol,… Continue reading ASW-SWC Mangrol
‘Utkalmani’ Gopabandhu Das
News: Odisha paid tributes to Gopabandhu Das on his 149th birth anniversary, recognising his contributions to the freedom struggle, social reform, journalism and Odia literature. About ‘Utkalmani’ Gopabandhu Das Gopabandhu Das was a freedom fighter, social reformer, educationist, journalist and poet from Odisha. Early Life: Birth: He was born on 9 October 1877 in Suando village… Continue reading ‘Utkalmani’ Gopabandhu Das
Laver Cup
News: The ninth edition of the Laver Cup was held at the O2 Arena in London, where Team Europe defeated Team World 13–5 to reclaim the trophy. About Laver Cup Th Laver Cup is an annual man’s team tennis tournament. It features two teams, with six players representing Europe and six players representing the rest… Continue reading Laver Cup
