News: After 70 years, researchers recently opened 22 boxes from the 1957 Rajghat excavations. About Rajghat Excavations Location: Rajghat is located on the north-eastern edge of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganga and Varuna rivers. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the middle Ganga Valley. According to archeologists, the area… Continue reading Rajghat Excavations
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Key Facts About Palau
News: Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita will visit Vietnam, Lao PDR and Palau. Key Facts About Palau Location: It is located in the western Pacific Ocean. Boundaries: It shares maritime borders with the Federated States of Micronesia, Indonesia, Philippines and with the international waters. It has about 340 coral and volcanic islands… Continue reading Key Facts About Palau
BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River
News: The flash flood in the BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli Rivers destroyed roads, bridges and homes and lifes in Nepal. About BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River About Bhote Koshi: It is a transboundary river which runs through Tibet, China and northern Nepal. Origin: It originates on the southern slopes of the Himalayas in… Continue reading BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River
SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund
News: The Italian government has requested €8 billion ($9.3 billion) from the European Union’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund programme. About SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund The Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument is a joint borrowing scheme by the European Union (EU). Backed by: It is backed by the European… Continue reading SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund
Waterspouts
News: Waterspouts were recently spotted over the Brahmaputra River in Assam’s Barpeta. About Waterspouts It is a rotating column of air and mist forming a funnel over a body of water. They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail, and frequent dangerous lightning. Classification: They are… Continue reading Waterspouts
Mission Samriddh Gaon
News: Union Rural Development Minister launched the Mission Samriddh Gaon scheme. About Mission Samriddh Gaon It is a mission to create a comprehensive and integrated model for rural development. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development Aim: It aimed at developing poverty-free, employment-rich villages equipped with assured basic amenities. Objective: Its objective is to develop model… Continue reading Mission Samriddh Gaon
NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100
News: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100. About NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100 NJ-05 is an indigenous micro gas turbine engine with a 5 kg thrust capacity. NJ-50 is an indigenous micro and small gas turbine with a thrust… Continue reading NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100
Sanskrit Poet Kalidasa
News: Recently, ‘Kaho Kalidasa!’, a novel by Yugul Joshi, on the poet’s life and works, launched at IGNCA, New Delhi. About Sanskrit Poet Kalidasa Birth: The exact birth date and birthplace of the ancient Sanskrit poet Kalidasa remain unknown. He is associated with various regions such as Himalayas, Ujjain and Kalinga. He was a great Sanskrit… Continue reading Sanskrit Poet Kalidasa
ICGS Ajit
News: Recently, the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) formally handed over ICGS Ajit (Yard 1277) to the Indian Coast Guard. About ICGS Ajit ICGS Ajit (Yard 1277) is a state-of-the-art Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV). Developed by: It has been developed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). Induction year: It has been inducted in 2026 to Indian Coast… Continue reading ICGS Ajit
Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI)
News: SEBI has introduced an Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI) for market infrastructure institutions (MIIs). About Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI) Introduced by: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced an IT Resilience Index (ITRI) framework for market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), including stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations. Purpose: It has been… Continue reading Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI)
