News: Pakistan and Afghanistan have fought a second major clash in six months, more serious than routine Durand Line skirmishes during the U.S.A presence in Afghanistan. About Durand Line Location: The Durand Line is a 2,640 km border dividing Afghanistan and Pakistan. History: It is the result of an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand, a… Continue reading Durand Line
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Ruddy Shelduck
News: For over 20 years, residents of Mudh village in Ladakh have been protecting the Ruddy shelduck that visits Ladakh during breeding season. About Ruddy Shelduck The Ruddy shelduck is a large and brightly colored waterfowl known for its orange-brown body and loud, honking call. They are also called the Brahminy duck. Scientific name: Tadorna… Continue reading Ruddy Shelduck
Ichhamati and Jalangi Rivers
News: Government of West Bengal signed an MoU with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the State Mission for Clean Ganga to develop the Ichhamati and Jalangi river basins. About Ichhamati River Ichamati river is a trans-boundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. Course of river: It originates as a distributary of the Mathabhanga… Continue reading Ichhamati and Jalangi Rivers
Jiyo Parsi Scheme
News: The 2nd meeting of the Jiyo Parsi Advisory Committee was held in Mumbai under the chairmanship of Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs. About Jiyo Parsi Scheme The Jiyo Parsi Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme to address the declining population of the Parsi community. Launched Year: It was launched in… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Scheme
Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND
News: The President of India undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. About Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND About: Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) ‘Prachand’ is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured multirole attack helicopter. The name ‘Prachand’ means “fierce,” “powerful,” or “intense” in Sanskrit. Developed by: Hindustan Aeronautics… Continue reading Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND
Hexagon Alliance
News: On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a proposal for Hexagon Alliance. About Hexagon Alliance About: It is a proposed six-nation strategic framework to strengthen economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation across West Asia and the Mediterranean. Proposed by: Hexagon alliances is a new… Continue reading Hexagon Alliance
Indravati River
News: Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s insurgency-hit Bijapur district during an anti-Naxal operation along the Indravati river belt. About Indravati River Origin: It originates in Kalahandi district of Odisha on the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats and then flows westward. During its course, it forms the boundary… Continue reading Indravati River
AI4Agri Summit 2026
News: The AI4Agri 2026 Global Conference & Investor Summit was recently held on February 22–23, 2026, in Mumbai. About AI4Agri Summit 2026 It is a global knowledge-exchange platform that brings together policymakers, state governments, international experts, and practitioners. It promotes evidence-based use of AI and digital public infrastructure to improve agricultural productivity, resilience, and farmer… Continue reading AI4Agri Summit 2026
Epstein-Barr Viral Infection
News: Researchers may be closer to developing a vaccine that protects against Epstein-Barr Viral Infection. About Epstein-Barr Viral (EBV) Infection It is a widely spread double-stranded DNA virus and is a member of the herpes virus family. It is also known as human herpesvirus 4. It most commonly affects children, teenagers, and young adults, although… Continue reading Epstein-Barr Viral Infection
Rail Tech Policy, Portal and e-Railway Claims Tribunal
News: The Union Minister for Railways announced the RailTech Policy and the complete digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) under Indian Railways’ flagship “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” initiative. About Rail Tech Policy, Portal and e-Railway Claims Tribunal About Rail Tech Policy It is designed to enable massive and systematic induction of technology into the… Continue reading Rail Tech Policy, Portal and e-Railway Claims Tribunal
