News: The Union Minister of Education addressed the 20th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI). He emphasized the rights of minorities under the Constitution. National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. About National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions It was established by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions Act (NCMEI… Continue reading National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
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Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)
News: ISRO has begun assembling the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) for the first uncrewed flight of Gaganyaan. About Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) It is a human-rated version of ISRO’s LVM3, developed for India’s Gaganyaan mission to transport humans into space. Aim: To ensure safe human spaceflight by integrating advanced reliability and… Continue reading Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)
Hydrothermal Vent
News: Indian oceanographers have reached a significant milestone by capturing an image of an active hydrothermal vent situated 4,500 meters beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean. About Hydrothermal Vent Hydrothermal vents are underwater springs that form in tectonically active areas where seawater interacts with magma below the ocean floor. Location– Ridges, For ex. Central… Continue reading Hydrothermal Vent
Key Facts about Moldova
News: The Republic of Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe, recently opened its embassy in New Delhi. About Key Facts about Moldova Capital– Chisinau It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. It is situated in the northeastern corner… Continue reading Key Facts about Moldova
Milkweed Fiber
News: The Ministry of Textiles is promoting research and development into innovative natural fibers, such as milkweed fiber. About Milkweed Fiber It is a unique natural fiber extracted from the seed pods of milkweed plants (Asclepias syriaca L). The plant is native to North America. In India, it is found as a wild plant in… Continue reading Milkweed Fiber
Key Facts about Golan Heights
News: Israel recently announced plans to double the population of its settlements in the occupied Golan Heights. Key Facts about Golan Heights About Golan Heights The Golan Heights is a strategically significant plateau located in southwestern Syria, near the borders of Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. It covers approximately 1,150 square kilometers, stretching 71 km in… Continue reading Key Facts about Golan Heights
Cyclone Chido
News: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France. Cyclone Chido Explanation About Cyclone Chido Cyclone Chido was a powerful tropical cyclone that struck Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, in December 2024. With sustained wind speeds exceeding 200 km/h (124 mph)… Continue reading Cyclone Chido
Arctic Tundra: Transitioning to a Carbon Source
News: The Arctic Tundra has shifted from being a carbon sink to a carbon emitter, as confirmed by a recent analysis in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Arctic Report Card. About Arctic Tundra The Arctic Tundra is a unique biome located in the northernmost parts of Earth, primarily north of the Arctic Circle.… Continue reading Arctic Tundra: Transitioning to a Carbon Source
Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat
News: Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat (Otomops wroughtoni) has been sighted for the first time in northern India at Delhi’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park. About Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat It is a highly rare species of molossid bat. Characteristics: This species is distinguished by its large size, prominent ears extending beyond the muzzle, and bicolored velvet-like fur. Habitat- The… Continue reading Wroughton’s free-tailed Bat
Key facts about Morocco
News: Morocco is becoming a key gateway for India to expand its presence in Africa for defense exports. Key facts about Morocco About Morocco Capital: Rabat Location: Morocco is located in North Africa, in the Maghreb region. It lies in both the Northern and Western Hemispheres. Borders: Algeria to the east and Western Sahara to… Continue reading Key facts about Morocco