News: Recently, the Israeli military carried out a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting areas close to the Syrian army and the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Damascus. About Syria Location: Western Asia, eastern Mediterranean Borders: It is bordered by Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, and the Mediterranean Sea. Highest Point: Mount Hermon. Terrain: Coastal plains,… Continue reading Key Facts about Syria
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PM Professorships
News: The ANRF has launched the PM Professorships initiative to strengthen research ecosystems in State universities across India. About PM Professorships Launched by: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the new apex body for scientific research funding in India. Objective: To utilize the extensive knowledge and experience of active, eminent, and superannuated/retired scientists and professionals. Fellowship… Continue reading PM Professorships
Sigandur Bridge
News: Recently, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has inaugurated the cable-stayed bridge built over the Sharavati river backwaters in Sagar taluk of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. About Sigandur Bridge The Sigandur Bridge is located in Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is India’s second longest inland cable-stayed bridge, spanning a total length of 2.25 kilometres. This… Continue reading Sigandur Bridge
Arboviral Diseases
News– The WHO has released its first integrated guidelines for managing arboviral diseases About Arboviral Diseases Arboviral diseases are infections caused by arthropod-borne viruses transmitted to humans through bites of infected insects, mainly mosquitoes and ticks. It is commonly transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. The Aedes aegypti mosquito can transmit several viruses within the same region,… Continue reading Arboviral Diseases
Jarawa Tribe
News: Considering the 16th census, experts believe that conducting a census among the six main indigenous tribes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will not be tough. This is because the Central Government has already made contact and is running several welfare measures for these tribes. About Jarawa Tribe The Jarawa are an indigenous nomadic… Continue reading Jarawa Tribe
ASTRA Missile
News: DRDO and the IAF successfully conducted flight tests of the Astra missile off the coast of Odisha. About ASTRA – Indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile Astra is an indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) comprising the missile and its launcher. It has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development… Continue reading ASTRA Missile
World Bank Ranks India Among the Most Equal Countries
News: The World Bank’s Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief has ranked India as the fourth most equal country in the world based on the Gini Index, with a score of 25.5. Key Highlights of the Report The Gini Index is a statistical tool that measures income inequality within a country. A score of 0… Continue reading World Bank Ranks India Among the Most Equal Countries
Namibia
News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Namibia, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in nearly three decades. This visit concludes his five-nation outreach to the Global South and seeks to strengthen cooperation. About Namibia It is located in southwestern Africa. Bordering states: It borders Angola, Zambia, Botswana, South… Continue reading Namibia
Tokara Islands
News: In a rare seismic occurrence, over 1,000 earthquakes have struck Japan’s Tokara Islands in the past two weeks, causing widespread fear among residents and triggering evacuation orders. About Tokara Islands The Tokara Islands are a remote archipelago located between Kyushu (southern Japan) and the Amami Islands. They are also known as the Toshima Islands. There… Continue reading Tokara Islands
Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of Rs. One lakh Crore. About Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Aim: To boost research, development, and innovation in India, especially in strategic and emerging (sunrise) sectors Overseeing Authority: Prime Minister-led ANRF Governing Board, Executive Council of… Continue reading Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme
