News: Russia has strengthened its influence in West Africa’s Sahel region by signing a significant nuclear agreement with Niger. About Sahel Region The Sahel Region is a semi-arid belt located in western and north-central Africa. It extends approximately 5,000 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Red Sea in the east. The… Continue reading Sahel Region
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Kopili River
News: In a significant move towards reviving river-based trade and promoting sustainable logistics in Assam, National Waterway-57 (River Kopili) has been made operational. About the Kopili River Kopili River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, joining it on the left bank. Origin: The Kopili River originates on the southwestern slopes of Shillong Peak… Continue reading Kopili River
District Flood Severity Index (DFSI)
News: The District Flood Severity Index (DFSI) has been developed by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Gandhinagar. About District Flood Severity Index (DFSI) It is to provide a comprehensive, data-driven tool to assess the impact of floods at the district level across India. DFSI helps by measuring both the size of floods and their… Continue reading District Flood Severity Index (DFSI)
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently released the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan scheme from Banauli in Varanasi during his visit to the city. About Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India to provide income support to… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme
Apna Ghar Initiative
News: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched a new initiative, ‘Apna Ghar’, to improve the safety and welfare of long-haul truck drivers. About Apna Ghar Initiative The ‘Apna Ghar’ initiative was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It aims to improve the safety, comfort, and welfare of truck drivers… Continue reading Apna Ghar Initiative
Mount Cilo
News: Turkey’s glaciers, particularly on Mount Cilo and Mount Ararat, are rapidly melting due to the accelerating impacts of climate change. About Mount Cilo Mount Cilo is located in the Yüksekova district of Hakkâri Province, in the southeasternmost part of Turkey, near the borders with Iraq and Iran. It is the second-highest mountain in Turkey… Continue reading Mount Cilo
INS Himgiri
News: Recently, the Indian Navy formally took delivery of the advanced guided-missile frigate Himgiri. About INS Himgiri It is the first Project 17A ship to be built by GRSE. It is third vessel in the Nilgiri-class series under Project 17A. These warships are designed to be versatile, multi-mission platforms capable of addressing current and future maritime… Continue reading INS Himgiri
Skill Impact Bond (SIB)
News: Women are leading the way in India’s first outcome-based Skill Impact Bond (SIB) initiative. About Skill Impact Bond (SIB) The Skill Impact Bond (SIB) is India’s first outcome-based skilling initiative. Launched: 2021 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The initiative is a collaborative effort between… Continue reading Skill Impact Bond (SIB)
How Earthquake Causes a Tsunami
News: Recently, a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami waves as high as 16 feet. About Tsunami A tsunami is a series of big waves caused by something that suddenly moves a large amount of water in the ocean—like an earthquake. Most tsunamis happen when an… Continue reading How Earthquake Causes a Tsunami
UN Nelson Mandela Prize 2025
News: Recently, Dr. Kennedy Odede, Founder and CEO of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) has been awarded the 2025 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize by the United Nations. About Nelson Mandela Prize 2025 The United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize was established by General Assembly Resolution on 6 June 2014. The Prize is awarded once every five… Continue reading UN Nelson Mandela Prize 2025
