News: The Indian Coast Guard inducted its first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel, Samudra Pratap, at Goa Shipyard Limited on 23 December 2025. About Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) – Samudra Pratap Samudra Pratap is the first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard. Inducted by: It was inducted into service… Continue reading Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) – Samudra Pratap
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Humayun’s Tomb
News: The immersive exhibition ‘Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters’ is on view at the Humayun’s Tomb Museum till March 1. About Humayun’s Tomb It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture. Location: It is located in Delhi. Commissioned by:… Continue reading Humayun’s Tomb
Swami Shraddhanand
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Swami Shraddhanand on his Balidaan Diwas, highlighting his role in Swaraj and social reform. About Swami Shraddhanand Swami Shraddhanand, originally named Munshi Ram, was a social reformer, educationist, religious leader, and freedom activist associated with the Arya Samaj tradition. Birth: He was born on February 22,… Continue reading Swami Shraddhanand
Akash-NG Missile System
News: DRDO successfully completed User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG, clearing the way for its induction into the Indian armed forces. About Akash-NG Missile System The Akash-NG (New Generation) is a state-of-the-art, medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM). Developed by: It has been indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), in collaboration with other laboratories… Continue reading Akash-NG Missile System
Vinod Kumar Shukla
News: Vinod Kumar Shukla, the 2024 Jnanpith awardee, died in Raipur on December 23, 2025, at the age of 88. About Vinod Kumar Shukla Vinod Kumar Shukla was a renowned Hindi poet and novelist, known for portraying ordinary life with deep sensitivity and poetic expression. Birth: He was born on 1 January 1937 in Rajnandgaon,… Continue reading Vinod Kumar Shukla
Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD)
News: The MMOD threat gained attention after space debris hit China’s Shenzhou-20 crewed vehicle, causing a minor crack in its return capsule window. About Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD) Micrometeoroids: These are naturally occurring, extremely small particles ranging from a few micrometres to about two millimetres in size. Origin: Most originate from asteroid collisions in… Continue reading Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD)
Chillai-Kalan
News: Chillai-Kalan began on December 21, 2025, bringing rain and snowfall across Kashmir after a prolonged dry spell in the Valley. About Chillai-Kalan Chillai-Kalan is the forty-day period of the harshest winter cold in the Kashmir Valley. Naming: The term Chillai-Kalan comes from Persian and means “Major Cold”. Duration: It generally begins on December 21… Continue reading Chillai-Kalan
India–New Zealand FTA
News: India and New Zealand concluded discussions on a free trade agreement to provide tariff-free access, attract investments, and expand bilateral trade. About India–New Zealand FTA The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is India’s second bilateral trade agreement in the Oceania region after the India–Australia FTA. Key Takeaways of India–New Zealand FTA Tariff Elimination: The… Continue reading India–New Zealand FTA
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A tiger attacked a woman in the Dharmapur Range of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich, according to forest officials. About Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Upper Gangetic plain, falling in the Terai region of Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh. Establishment: It was established in 1975.… Continue reading Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
Bureau of Port Security (BoPS)
News: The Union Home Minister chaired a meeting to constitute a statutory Bureau of Port Security to strengthen port and vessel security. About Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) The Bureau of Port Security is a dedicated body proposed to strengthen security oversight of ports, ships, and maritime infrastructure. Legal status: The Bureau of Port Security… Continue reading Bureau of Port Security (BoPS)

