News: Recently, INS Savitri has arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of a Long-Range Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region. About INS Savitri INS Savitri is an Indian Naval Ship that serves as an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). Developed by: It was indigenously built by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai. Commissioned… Continue reading INS Savitri
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QS Asia University Rankings 2026
News: Recently, the QS World University Rankings 2026 was released by QS Quacquarelli Symonds. About QS Asia University Rankings 2026 The 2026 rankings included 552 new institutions, intensifying competition across Asia. China added the highest number (261) of new institutions, overtaking India, which added 137 new entries this year. Overall, India now has 294 institutions in the… Continue reading QS Asia University Rankings 2026
Pampadum Shola National Park
News: Pampadum Shola National Park is in the news for its successful forest restoration work. In recent years, the Forest Department has been removing non-native trees and wattle that had spread across the park and harmed its natural shola-grassland ecosystem. About Pampadum Shola National Park Location: The Pampadum Shola National Park located in Idukki, Kerala.… Continue reading Pampadum Shola National Park
Poorvi Prachand Prahar
News: India will hold tri-service exercise “Poorvi Prachand Prahar” in Mechuk, Arunachal Pradesh enhancing warfighting capabilities, technological adaptation, and operational synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. About Poorvi Prachand Prahar Poorvi Prachand Prahar is a tri-service military exercise involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Location: It will be conducted in Mechuka, a… Continue reading Poorvi Prachand Prahar
SC Judgement on summoning of advocates by agencies
News: The Supreme Court issued directions barring the police and prosecuting agencies from summoning legal professionals to reveal communications they provide while advising their clients. About SC Judgement on Summoning of Advocates by Agencies Background: The Supreme Court gave directions stopping police and investigation agencies from summoning lawyers only for doing their professional duties —… Continue reading SC Judgement on summoning of advocates by agencies
Burevestnik Missile
News: Russia recently announced a successful test of the Burevestnik (9M730). About Burevestnik Missile It is a nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile. The missile’s name means “storm petrel” — a bird symbolizing an approaching storm. NATO refers to it as SSC-X-9 Skyfall. President Vladimir Putin first revealed it in March 2018 as part of Russia’s next-generation… Continue reading Burevestnik Missile
Cloud Seeding
News: Amid surging pollution levels, the Delhi government, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur conducted two cloud-seeding trials to induce rain. About Cloud Seeding Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique designed to induce rainfall or snowfall by introducing particles into clouds that act as condensation or ice nuclei, encouraging precipitation. The… Continue reading Cloud Seeding
Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
News: Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary in the country dedicated entirely to the Indian grey wolf. About Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary It is India’s first and only sanctuary dedicated solely to the Indian grey wolf (Canis lupus pallipes). Location: It is located in Mahuadanr valley in Latehar district of Jharkhand. It lies within the Chhota… Continue reading Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
Exercise MILAN 2026
News: India will host Exercise MILAN 2026 scheduled to be conducted from 19 to 25 February 2026. About Exercise MILAN 2026 It is a biennial multinational naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy. Location of 2026 edition: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh History: It was launched in 1995 at Port Blair with participation from four navies. Later, it evolved… Continue reading Exercise MILAN 2026
Bhavani Island
News: The Andhra Pradesh tourism department had closed Bhavani Island due to repeated floods at the Prakasam Barrage on the Krishna River. About Bhavani Island Location: Bhavani Island is situated in the midst of the Krishna River, at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It is located at the upstream of Prakasam Barrage. It is considered as one… Continue reading Bhavani Island
