News: Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested eight individuals and identified 45 suspects as part of Operation HAECHI-VI. About Operation HAECHI-VI Operation HAECHI-VI is an international law enforcement operation launched by INTERPOL. It aimed to target transnational cyber-enabled financial crimes in 40 countries. It targets seven major categories of cyber-enabled financial crimes:… Continue reading Operation HAECHI-VI
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Nobel Prize for Physics 2025
News: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been conferred upon three scientists for their groundbreaking experiments that turned quantum physics from a purely theoretical concept into practical, real-world technology. About Nobel Prize for Physics 2025 Nobel Prize for Physics 2025 was awarded to John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis. They were honoured by… Continue reading Nobel Prize for Physics 2025
Kherson, Kharkiv and Poltava regions
News: Recently, the Russian forces carried out strikes on multiple Ukrainian military facilities and gas infrastructure, causing critical damage to sites in the Kherson, Kharkiv and Poltava regions. About Kharkiv Region The Kharkiv region is located in the northeastern part of Ukraine, along the banks of the Dnieper and Don rivers. It covers an area… Continue reading Kherson, Kharkiv and Poltava regions
Mig La Pass
News: Project Himank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has recently achieved a remarkable feat by constructing the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass in Ladakh. About Mig La Pass Location: Mig La Pass (also called Migla Pass) is located on the Changthang Plateau in Ladakh. It has become the highest motorable mountain… Continue reading Mig La Pass
My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS)
News: Recently, the President of India presented the MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2022-23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS) My Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) award is to recognise and reward outstanding contributions towards voluntary community service made by the Programme Officers/NSS Units and NSS Volunteers. Introduced… Continue reading My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS)
Danube River
News: Rescuers are searching for several missing individuals after a boat carrying ten Chinese nationals capsized on the Danube River along the Serbia–Croatia border. About Danube River The Danube River is the second-longest river in Europe after the Volga. The Danube is the only major European river to flow from the west to the east.… Continue reading Danube River
Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA)
News: The Delhi High Court, in Shelly Mahajan v. MS Bhanushree Bahl & Anr (2024), delivered a first-of-its-kind order allowing a spouse to seek civil damages from a third party accused of intentionally interfering in a marriage. About Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA) AoA is a common law tort (a “heart-balm” action) that allows… Continue reading Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA)
Net-Zero Banking Alliance
News: Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) announced that it will cease operation, bringing an end to the UN-supported banking coalition that worked to promote global net-zero goals through its financing activities. About Net-Zero Banking Alliance It is bank-led and UN convened alliance of leading global banks committed to aligning their lending, investment, and capital markets activities… Continue reading Net-Zero Banking Alliance
Coral Larvae Cryobank Project and Coral Triangle
News: Scientists at the University of the Philippines are establishing the nation’s first cryobank to conserve coral genetic material and aid in reef restoration. About the Coral Larvae Cryobank Project Coral Larvae Cryobank is set up by the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute. The project is part of a wider regional initiative that links… Continue reading Coral Larvae Cryobank Project and Coral Triangle
Balasan river
News: Recently, heavy rains caused landslides and flooding in the Darjeeling hills, damaging roads and infrastructure, including the collapse of the Dudiya iron bridge over the Balasan river. About Balasan River It is a perennial river flowing in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal. Origin: It originates from Lepchajagat on the Ghum-Simana ridge at an… Continue reading Balasan river
