News: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the proposal to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament, increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India. About Increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India The government has recently approved the Supreme Court (Number… Continue reading Increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India
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Riverine Heatwaves
News: Several studies have highlighted the increase in intensity and frequency of riverine heatwaves across rivers globally. About Riverine Heatwaves Definition: Riverine heatwaves are defined as periods where daily mean river water temperatures exceed the 90th percentile threshold of the locally defined and seasonally varying river temperatures, for at least five consecutive days. An increase… Continue reading Riverine Heatwaves
Mission for Cotton Productivity
News: Cabinet approves “Mission for Cotton Productivity” for Self-Sufficiency in Cotton and Competitiveness in Global Textile Markets by 2030-31. About Mission for Cotton Productivity Mission for Cotton Productivity is an initiative to address bottlenecks, declining growth, and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector. It aligns with the 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to… Continue reading Mission for Cotton Productivity
Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite
News: Indian space start-up GalaxEye has launched Mission Drishti, which is the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. About Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite GalaxEye has launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, using the Falcon 9 rocket from California, U.S.A. OptoSAR satellite: It is a modern satellite imaging system that combines optical cameras and Synthetic… Continue reading Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite
Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
News: Ukraine intensified long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure including hits on Primorsk and Tuapse region. Also, LNG carrier Umm Al Ashtan resumed movement from Dahej toward Das Island via the Strait of Hormuz, signaling improving stability in the region. About Das Island Das Island is an island of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) located… Continue reading Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
Hantavirus
News: Three people have died, and three others have fallen ill following a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus on a Netherlands-based cruise ship. About Hantavirus Hantavirus is a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents that can infect humans. The virus name comes from the Hantan River area of South Korea, where the virus was identified… Continue reading Hantavirus
United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT)
News: The United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT) raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghan refugees under the 2023 Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan, citing lack of individual protection assessments and risks of refoulement. About United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT) It is the body of independent experts that monitors the implementation of the Convention against Torture… Continue reading United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT)
Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
News: The Indian Army contingent departed for the second edition of India – Cambodia Bilateral Military Exercise CINBAX-II 2026. About Exercise CINBAX-II 2026 It is conducted between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army. First edition: Its first edition was conducted in 2024. Present edition: The present edition is the second edition of the exercise.… Continue reading Exercise CINBAX-II 2026
India’s First Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Barrier-less Tolling System
News: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari announced the launch of India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat. About India’s First Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Barrier-less Tolling System Initiated at: It has been initiated at the… Continue reading India’s First Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Barrier-less Tolling System
Key Facts about Jamaica
News: In a significant step towards strengthening India-Caribbean relations, India has deployed its flagship Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica. Key Facts about Jamaica Jamaica is an island country of the West Indies. Location: It is located in the west-central Caribbean in the Greater Antilles archipelago. It is the third-largest island in the Caribbean… Continue reading Key Facts about Jamaica
