News: After Argentina’s 2–1 victory over England in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lautaro Martínez and Giovani Lo Celso celebrated by holding up a banner that read, “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” meaning “The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) are Argentine.” About Falkland Islands Location: They are archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the… Continue reading Falkland Islands
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Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme
News: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India will organise the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme (VBYCP). About Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme Launched by: It has been launched by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. Duration: It will be organized across universities and colleges from 16th July to 15th August 2026.… Continue reading Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme
Treaty of Rarotonga
News: China tested its first submarine-launched ICBM in international waters which landed in the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone under the Treaty of Rarotonga, raising strategic concerns for India and the Indo-Pacific over China’s expanding nuclear capabilities. About Treaty of Rarotonga The Treaty of Rarotonga is an international agreement that establishes the South Pacific as a nuclear-weapon-free… Continue reading Treaty of Rarotonga
Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS). About Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) It has been launched to scale up domestic production, deepen component localization, and foster indigenous smartphone design and R&D. Launched by: It has been launched by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Aim: It aims to deepen… Continue reading Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)
Semicon 2.0
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Semicon 2.0 for the development of India’s semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem. About Semicon 2.0 It is the second edition of India Semiconductor Mission. It provides long-term support to strengthen India’s semiconductor industry, with the goal of making India a… Continue reading Semicon 2.0
Indian Grey Hornbill
News: Gujarat’s Gir forests have recorded a major conservation success with the successful reintroduction and breeding of the Indian Grey Hornbill. About Indian Grey Hornbill The Indian grey hornbill is a tropical bird found on the Indian subcontinent. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Ocyceros birostris. Habitat: It prefers dry plains, foothills, and open habitats. Distribution: Among… Continue reading Indian Grey Hornbill
Sulphur Dioxide
News: According to CREA, about 81% of SO₂ emissions from coal-fired power plants within 300 km of Delhi-NCR come from plants exempted from installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems. About Sulphur Dioxide Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a heavy, colourless, toxic gas. Source: Its largest source in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels by… Continue reading Sulphur Dioxide
Poonch River
News: As a precautionary measure, the Municipal Council of Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir, has relocated municipal solid waste away from the Poonch River to prevent it from entering the river during the monsoon season. About the Poonch River It is a snow-fed perennial river which flows through Jammu and Kashmir in India and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It… Continue reading Poonch River
Tritium
News: A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology reports a breakthrough in removing tritium from contaminated water using a metal-organic framework (MOF). About Tritium It is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. Properties: Atomic mass: It has an atomic mass of 3.014 and is considered an important and versatile radioisotope. Components: It consists of… Continue reading Tritium
Digital Threat Report 2025-26
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the second edition of the Digital Threat Report 2025–26 for the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) and payments ecosystem. About Digital Threat Report 2025-26 The Digital Threat Report 2025-26 provides a comprehensive assessment of the cybersecurity landscape in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)… Continue reading Digital Threat Report 2025-26
