News: The stoppage of Russian oil supplies to Europe through the Druzhba pipeline has caused a geopolitical clash, delaying new European Union sanctions on Russia and important aid for Ukraine. About Druzhba Oil Pipeline Druzhba oil pipeline is one of the longest and largest oil pipeline networks in the world. It is also known as… Continue reading Druzhba oil pipeline
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Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’
News: The 7th edition of Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. About Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ About: It is an annual Joint Military Exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Location: It is being conducted at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. Edition: It… Continue reading Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’
SUJVIKA Portal
News: Recently, SUJVIKA Portal was launched during the 40th foundation day of the Department of Biotechnology. About SUJVIKA Portal It is a AI-driven biotech trade intelligence portal. Developed by: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in collaboration with Industry partners ABLE. It is a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform that presents authenticated biotechnology product import data in a structured… Continue reading SUJVIKA Portal
Congo Lakes – Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba
News: Two large lakes (Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba) in the Democratic Republic of Congo are releasing carbon that has been locked away for thousands of years in surrounding peatlands which could pose a threat to climate stability. About Congo Lakes – Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba About Lake Mai Ndombe Lake Mai Ndombe is… Continue reading Congo Lakes – Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme
News: The Union Health Ministry is set to launch a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme. About Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme It is a nationwide free HPV vaccination programme for adolescent girls in 2026. Aim: The initiative aims to prevent cervical cancer. Target age group: The programme will target girls aged 14 years across… Continue reading Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme
Rapti River
News: The NGT has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to amend official records and restore the Suav’s classification from a “drain” to a “river” in revenue records and the gazetteer, warning that non-compliance may lead to legal punishment. About Rapti River Origin: It rises south of a prominent E-W ridgeline midway between the western Dhaulagiri Himalaya… Continue reading Rapti River
Principle of Just Deserts
News: The Supreme Court of India stressed the principle of just deserts and held that compensation and reducing the sentence of convicts cannot replace punishment. About Principle of Just Deserts The Principle of Just Deserts is rooted in the retributive theory of punishment, which emphasises that people, as responsible agents, deserve to be punished when… Continue reading Principle of Just Deserts
Takeshima / Dokdo Islands
News: South Korea recently protested a Japanese government-backed “Takeshima Day” event, calling it an unjust assertion of sovereignty. About Takeshima / Dokdo Islands It is located in the south-western part of the Sea of Japan. It is known as Takeshima in Japan and Dokdo in South Korea. It is 215 kms from mainland Korea and… Continue reading Takeshima / Dokdo Islands
Kole Wetlands
News: A scientific study at the Kole wetlands recorded 12 species of pygmy grasshoppers, including four species newly documented in the State. About Kole Wetlands It is the largest brackish, humid tropical wetland ecosystem on the southwest coast of India. Location: The Kole wetlands are located in Kerala and spread over Thrissur and Malappuram districts.… Continue reading Kole Wetlands
PRASHAD scheme
News: The Centre is planning to develop tourist sites around major temples in Andhra Pradesh under the PRASHAD scheme. About PRASHAD scheme The full form of the PRASAD scheme is ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Augmentation Drive’. It is a Central Sector Scheme. It was launched in the year 2014-2015 with the objective of integrated development… Continue reading PRASHAD scheme
