News: Scientists have identified Herugavialis Cairensis, a new species of extinct crocodilian from fossils discovered in Egypt. About Herugavialis Cairensis Herugavialis Cairensis is a newly discovered extinct crocodile species that lived millions of years before in Egypt. It has been named after the Egyptian god Heru or Horus. It belongs to a group of long-snouted… Continue reading Herugavialis Cairensis
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Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP)
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden live jump of the Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) at one of the highest-altitude drop zones, Nyoma (Mudh DZ). About Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) TheAdvanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) is a static line parachute system meant for mass drop of paratroopers. Developed by: It is designed and developed… Continue reading Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP)
SME Growth Fund
News: The Union Cabinet approved the Government of India’s commitment of Rs.10,000 crore towards the establishment of the SME Growth Fund (SGF). About SME Growth Fund The SME Growth Fund is designed as a direct equity investment fund. Announced by: It has been announced by Ministry of Finance. Fund allocation: It will provide an aggregate… Continue reading SME Growth Fund
Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii)
News: A new study identifies mean annual temperature as the key climatic factor influencing the distribution of the elusive Ibisbill in the Kashmir and Ladakh Himalayas. About Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) The ibisbill are elusive riverine birds in the Himalayan region. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Ibidorhyncha struthersii. Habitat: Their habitat are restricted to fast-flowing mountain… Continue reading Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii)
Mt Abi Gamin and Mt Kamet
News: A joint Indo-Argentine Army mountaineering expedition successfully summited Mt Abi Gamin (7,355 m) and Mt Kamet (7,756 m) in September 2026. About Mt Abi Gamin Location: Mt Abi Gamin is a peak located in Chamoli district of Garhwal Himalaya of Uttarakhand. It lies near the Indo-Tibetan border. It is also known as Ibi Gamin.… Continue reading Mt Abi Gamin and Mt Kamet
First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1)
News: Defence Minister will launch Fleet Support Ship-1 (FSS-1) will launch First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1) at Visakhapatnam. About First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1) First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1) is the first of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy. It has been named as Surya. Deployment location: It will be deployed… Continue reading First Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1)
Exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026
News: The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand. About Exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026 It is a Joint Military Exercise between India-UAE. It is aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual understanding and cooperation between the two armies, with a focus on mountain warfare. Duration: The exercise is… Continue reading Exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026
PMAY-U Awards 2026
News: As part of the PMAY-U Awards 2026, Best Performing States/UTs under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0 were felicitated during the celebration event of World Habitat Day 2026. About PMAY-U Awards 2026 The PMAY-U Awards are national honors to honor best-performing states, Union Territories (UTs), and urban local bodies (ULBs) in implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban… Continue reading PMAY-U Awards 2026
Key Facts about Switzerland
News: India and Switzerland signed pacts on mobility that will ease granting longer-duration visas and the exchange of young professionals and agreed to strengthen cooperation. Key Facts about Switzerland Switzerland is a landlocked country in the central Europe. Bordering nations: It is bordered by France to the west, Germany to the north, Austria and Liechtenstein… Continue reading Key Facts about Switzerland
Dnipro River
News: The Northern Bridge across the Dnipro river in Kyiv was hit during a Russian air attack, following recent drone strikes on the Southern Bridge. About Dnipro River The Dnipro River is one of the major transboundary rivers of Europe. It is the fourth-longest river in Europe, after the Volga, the Danube, and the Ural. It… Continue reading Dnipro River
