News: India’s only mud volcano at Baratang in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands erupted on October 2 after over two decades of dormancy. About Baratang Island Location: It lies in the North and Middle Andaman district, nearly 150 km from Port Blair. Ranchiwalas Island is another name for Baratang Island. This island is inhabited mainly… Continue reading Baratang Island
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Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’
News: Scientists warn that Amazon’s “flying rivers” are weakening with tree loss, raising drought risks for regions that depend on this rainfall-driven moisture transport. About Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’ “Flying rivers” are vast streams of water vapour generated by the rainforest and Atlantic evaporation that flow across the Amazon basin. This natural phenomenon spans eight Latin… Continue reading Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’
NATO Pipeline System (NPS)
News: Poland has announced that it will join NATO Pipeline System (NPS) amid rising tensions with Russia. About NATO Pipeline System (NPS) Purpose: The NPS is designed to ensure that NATO’s requirements for petroleum products and their distribution can be met at all times. Origin: It was set up during the Cold War. Scale: In… Continue reading NATO Pipeline System (NPS)
PM-SETU Scheme
News: On October 4, the Prime Minister launched PM-SETU, a centrally sponsored scheme to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs. About PM-SETU Scheme Full Form: Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs. It modernizes government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model to align skilling with market demand. Type of Scheme: Centrally sponsored scheme (government-owned but industry-managed… Continue reading PM-SETU Scheme
Lecanemab Drug
News: Recently, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration approved lecanemab (Leqembi) for early Alzheimer’s disease. About Lecanemab Drug It is a disease-modifying immunotherapy for early Alzheimer’s disease. Aim: It aims to address underlying disease processes rather than only relieve symptoms. It may slow progression in some people with an early diagnosis. It is not a cure and… Continue reading Lecanemab Drug
United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025
News: The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from October 14–16, 2025. About United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025 It is a unique forum where the collective experience, wisdom, and commitment of militaries and nations will converge to deliberate the shared responsibility… Continue reading United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025
Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP)
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP), Phase-III. About Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) It provides opportunities to early, intermediate, and senior researchers to build research and academic careers in biomedical, clinical, and public health fields in India. Ministry involved: The Department of Biotechnology and Ministry of… Continue reading Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP)
Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP)
News: Recently, NASA launched Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) with two co-launched missions on a Falcon 9 to study space weather and its impacts. About Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) It is a pioneering heliophysics mission launched to investigate the boundaries of the solar system and the energetic processes shaping our local space… Continue reading Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP)
‘Anant Shastra’
News: The Indian Army issued a ₹30,000 crore tender to BEL to procure five–six regiments of the indigenously developed ‘Anant Shastra’ system. About ‘Anant Shastra’ It is an indigenously developed surface-to-air missile system by DRDO. It is designed to provide mobile, short-range air defence against aerial threats such as drones, aircraft, and missiles. It was… Continue reading ‘Anant Shastra’
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
News: India was re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council on 27 September 2025 during the 42nd Assembly in Montreal. About International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) It is an inter-governmental specialized agency associated with United Nation . Established: It was established in 1947 by the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1944) known as Chicago Convention.… Continue reading International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
