News: Russian President has warned of using nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad is attacked, highlighting the Suwałki Gap as a potential Russia-NATO flashpoint. About Kaliningrad Kaliningrad is a heavily militarized Russian territory separated from the Russia mainland. It is located between Poland and Lithuania and has a coastline on the Baltic Sea. It is situated on the… Continue reading Kaliningrad and Suwałki Gap
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TAPAS-1
News: Recently, India’s first dedicated commercial CubeSat-class thermal payload, TAPAS-1, was successfully deployed into orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. About TAPAS-1 TAPAS-1 or Thermal Access Platform for Analytics & Solutions is a CubeSat-category payload. It is India’s first commercial private thermal-imaging payload. Developed by: It has been developed by Ahmedabad-based space technology startup Satleo Labs.… Continue reading TAPAS-1
NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond
News: NABKISAN Finance Limited listed India’s first Social Bond dedicated exclusively to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). About NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond A social bond is a debt instrument through which funds are raised for projects intended to address a specific social issue. India’s… Continue reading NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond
Buxa Tiger Reserve
News: A tigress was released in Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, marking the beginning of a phased Tiger Reintroduction Programme. About Buxa Tiger Reserve Buxa Tiger Reserve is situated in the Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal. It is located at the confluence of three major bio-geographic zones: The lower Gangetic plains, Central Himalayas and the Brahmaputra… Continue reading Buxa Tiger Reserve
Desert National Park (DNP)
News: Conservation of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) will enter a crucial phase with captive-bred chicks set for a pilot release in enclosures at Desert National Park, Jaisalmer. About Desert National Park (DNP) Desert National Park (DNP) is located in the Thar Desert across Jaisalmer and Barmer districts, Rajasthan. It is one of the largest… Continue reading Desert National Park (DNP)
Country’s First World-Class Geological Museum
News: A world-class geological museum will be developed at Bhedaghat-Lamhetaghat area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. About Country’s First World-Class Geological Museum It is the first of its kind geological museum in the country. Location: It will be developed at the famous Bhedaghat-Lamhetaghat area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Focus: The project will focus on protecting the… Continue reading Country’s First World-Class Geological Museum
Aak (Calotropis gigantea) and Aak Fibre
News: The traditional craft of aak-fibre weaving is facing decline, though a renewed market could help preserve the craft and create livelihood opportunities for local communities. About Aak (Calotropis gigantea) and Aak Fibre Aak is a large perennial shrub, commonly called crown flower or giant milkweed. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Calotropis gigantea. Family:… Continue reading Aak (Calotropis gigantea) and Aak Fibre
Cardiff MoU
News: Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed an MoU in Cardiff, advocating constitutional change and affirming their nations’ right to self-determination. About Cardiff MoU Signatories: The Cardiff MoU is a political statement and a non-binding agreement signed by Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, calling for constitutional change and asserting the principle of self-determination.… Continue reading Cardiff MoU
AASHVAST Labs
News: The Indian Army will soon operate six AASHVAST labs to inspect drones and, eventually, CCTV cameras for firmware-level vulnerabilities. About AASHVAST Labs AASHVAST stands for Assessment and Analysis of Electronic Systems Hardware for Vulnerabilities and Security Threats. It is a firmware analysis and validation suite developed by QuickPay Pvt. Ltd. for the Directorate General… Continue reading AASHVAST Labs
PRAGATI-50 Initiative
News: MoHUA has identified 50 model cities under PRAGATI-50 to promote higher standards of ‘Swachhata’ through KPI-based and technology-enabled monitoring. About PRAGATI-50 Initiative The PRAGATI-50 Initiative is a targeted urban sanitation and governance program. Nodal ministry: It was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Aim: It aims to bring visible and… Continue reading PRAGATI-50 Initiative
