News: Mali’s defence minister was killed in a suicide truck bombing during coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatist groups. Key Facts About Mali Location: Mali is a landlocked country of Western Africa and lies largely in the Saharan and Sahelian regions. Bordered by: It shares borders with Algeria in the north, Niger and Burkina… Continue reading Key Facts About Mali
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Mehar Baba Competition-3
News: The Indian Air Force launched Mehar Baba Competition-3, with registrations starting from 27 April 2026 for drone-based radar innovation. About Mehar Baba Competition-3 Launched by: Mehar Baba Competition-3 (MBC-3) is the third edition of a defence innovation competition launched by the Indian Air Force. Launched In: Mehar Baba Competition was originally launched in 2018.… Continue reading Mehar Baba Competition-3
Yamuna River
News: The NGT issued notices over alleged pollution in Yamuna at Mathura–Vrindavan, where water quality reportedly fell to “very poor” Category D level. About Yamuna River Naming: The name Yamuna is derived from the Sanskrit word “yama” meaning ‘twin’. Origin: The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier near Bandarpunch peaks in Uttarakhand. It is… Continue reading Yamuna River
SAARC Currency Swap Framework
News: India approved Rs. 30 billion withdrawal for Maldives under SAARC Currency Swap Framework, reaffirming financial support and regional cooperation commitment. About SAARC Currency Swap Framework SAARC currency swap framework provides SAARC countries a line of funding for short-term foreign exchange requirements. Currency Swap Framework: It is a contract between countries to exchange currencies with… Continue reading SAARC Currency Swap Framework
Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)
News: Government is planning E100 fuel blending and promoting flex-fuel vehicles due to the energy crisis caused by the West Asia war. About Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) Flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) are vehicles with internal combustion engines that can run on petrol, bio-ethanol, or their mixtures. Key aspects: Fuel flexibility: FFVs can operate on petrol, ethanol,… Continue reading Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)
Tharu Community
News: The Allahabad High Court quashed a 2021 order denying forest rights claims of the Tharu community under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. About Tharu Community The Tharu community is an indigenous ethnic group living in the Terai region of India and Nepal. Distribution: The Tharu people live in southern Nepal and northern India, mainly… Continue reading Tharu Community
Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
News : Sewage from religious tourism in Kollur is threatening Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary as the Souparnika river carries sludge into the core area in summer. About Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Udupi district of Karnataka in the Western Ghats region. Naming: It is named after the presiding deity of the Kollur… Continue reading Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
DIVEX 2026
News: INS Nireekshak arrived in Colombo on April 21, 2026 to participate in the fourth edition of India–Sri Lanka DIVEX 2026. About DIVEX 2026 DIVEX (Diving Exercise) 2026 is a specialized bilateral naval exercise focused on diving and underwater operations between India and Sri Lanka. Host: The exercise is hosted by Sri Lanka in Colombo.… Continue reading DIVEX 2026
Salween River
News: Recent reports highlight arsenic contamination in the Salween River, raising concern over threats to one of Asia’s longest free-flowing rivers. About Salween River The Salween River is a major transboundary river in Asia and is the longest undammed river in mainland Southeast Asia. Alternative Names: It is known as the Nu River in China… Continue reading Salween River
India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS)2026
News: India will host the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in May-end 2026, after a gap of more than a decade. About India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 It is an official institutional platform for African-Indian relations and a high-level consultative mechanism between the Government of India and the member states of the African Union. Established: The… Continue reading India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS)2026
