News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Cyprus marking the first stop of his three-nation tour. Key Facts about Cyprus. About Cyprus Location: Cyprus is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, located about 65 km south of Turkey and 100 km west of Syria. It is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean, after… Continue reading Key Facts about Cyprus
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Rudrastra UAV
News: India successfully conducted a test of the Rudrastra Hybrid VTOL UAV, demonstrating its capabilities in precision strikes, long endurance, and autonomous return. Rudrastra UAV About Rudrastra UAV Rudrastra is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL). It is a VTOL drone, which means it can take off and… Continue reading Rudrastra UAV
International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities
News: India actively participated as the Vice President of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council, held in Nice, France. International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities. About the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities It was established… Continue reading International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities
Blue NDC Challenge
News: Recently, Brazil and France launched Blue Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Challenge initiative at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) to dramatically scale up ocean-focused climate action. Blue NDC Challenge. About Blue NDC Challenge It is a global initiative launched by Brazil and France on June 9, 2025, at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.… Continue reading Blue NDC Challenge
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
News: Recently, the seventh edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) was held on June 6–7 in Nice, France. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) About Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) It is a global partnership comprising 46 countries and 8 partner organizations. CDRI is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of… Continue reading Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI)
News: A new study has made the controversial concept of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) more technically and economically feasible by suggesting the use of modified existing aircraft instead of waiting for expensive high-altitude planes. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI). About Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) It is a proposed climate engineering technique that involves spraying tiny reflective… Continue reading Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI)
Chenab Rail Bridge
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge on Friday, celebrating a historic milestone in India’s infrastructure development. The bridge holds the distinction of being the world’s highest railway bridge. Chenab Rail Bridge. About Chenab Rail Bridge The Chenab Rail Bridge stands at a height of 359 metres above the riverbed, making it… Continue reading Chenab Rail Bridge
Greater Flamingo
News: Tamil Nadu has officially declared the establishment of the Greater Flamingo Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi, aiming to preserve a critical stopover point along the Central Asian Flyway for thousands of migratory wetland birds. Greater Flamingo About Greater Flamingo It is the largest among flamingo species. They are commonly found in warm, aquatic habitats across multiple… Continue reading Greater Flamingo
UMEED Portal
News: The Union Government is preparing to launch the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) portal. UMEED Portal About UMEED Portal The Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) Portal is a centralized digital platform for streamlined registration and transparent management of Waqf properties across India. It aims at streamlining the management of… Continue reading UMEED Portal
World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant
News: China has announced the construction of Xinghuo, the world’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant, marking a historic leap in nuclear energy technology. World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant. About World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant The project is located on Yaohu Island in Jiangxi Province of China. It is strategically chosen… Continue reading World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant
