News: Three frontline naval platforms, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray were delivered to the Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE). About INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak About ‘Agray’ ASW SWC INS Agray is the fourth vessel among the eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) being built for… Continue reading INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak
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Key Facts about Spain
News: Amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, Spain has closed its airspace to United States military aircraft involved in operations against Iran. Key Facts about Spain Location: Spain is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Bordering nations: It shares land borders with France and Andorra (northeast), Portugal (west) and and Gibraltar (South). Bordering water… Continue reading Key Facts about Spain
Cooum River
News: Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed that the Water Resources Department (WRD) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) must ensure that no further dumping of debris, sand or construction material takes place in the Cooum river in Chennai. About Cooum River Origin: The Cooum River originates in Cooum village in Tiruvallur… Continue reading Cooum River
20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative and International Day of Zero Waste
News: Ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March, 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative has been initiated. About 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative and International Day of Zero Waste About 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative It highlights cities demonstrating ambitious and innovative approaches to reducing waste, advancing circular economy… Continue reading 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative and International Day of Zero Waste
Carpet Industry of India
News: Key global carpet exhibitions are being postponed and cancelled due to ongoing geopolitical conditions, which will impact the exports of carpets from Kashmir, overall affecting the Carpet Industry of India. About Carpet Industry of India The Indian carpet industry includes handmade carpets, handloom carpets, coir carpets, silk carpets, and floor coverings. Currently, India is… Continue reading Carpet Industry of India
e-Commerce Moratorium
News: The e-Commerce Moratorium is to be reconsidered for extension at the 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaounde, Cameroon. About e-Commerce Moratorium The e-commerce moratorium is a global agreement among World Trade Organization members which bans customs duties being applied to electronic transmissions such as digital downloads and streaming. First adopted in: It was first adopted… Continue reading e-Commerce Moratorium
Zambezi River and Kariba Dam
News: A 500MW Floating Solar Plant is being designed to be installed at Kariba Dam to boost power supply in Zimbabwe. About Zambezi River and Kariba Dam About Zambezi River The Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa (after Nile, Congo, Niger). Origin: It starts off in a shallow depression in Angola’s southern highlands,… Continue reading Zambezi River and Kariba Dam
Extracellular RNA (exRNA)
News: In a study, scientists reported that extracellular RNA (exRNA) from bacteria can persist in disinfected drinking water. About Extracellular RNA (exRNA) Extracellular RNA (exRNA) are RNA that exists outside cells. They are found in body fluids such as blood, saliva, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. They are heterogenous populations including small (e.g., miRNA) and long… Continue reading Extracellular RNA (exRNA)
Balirajgarh Site
News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has begun excavation at Bihar’s historic Balirajgarh site, which is believed to be the gateway to ancient Mithila. About Balirajgarh Site Balirajgarh site is an archaeological site located at Madhubani district, Bihar. It was declared a site of national importance in 1938. Findings: The site has shown evidence… Continue reading Balirajgarh Site
Persian Leopard
News: The Persian leopard is the last remaining Panthera species in Iran after the extinction of the Asiatic lion Panthera leo persica and the Caspian tiger Panthera tigris virgata. About Persian Leopard The Persian leopard is also known as the Anatolian or Caucasian leopard. Scientific name: Panthera pardus tulliana Habitat: They are most commonly found… Continue reading Persian Leopard
