News: Egypt will conduct the multilateral ‘Exercise Bright Star’ from August 28 to September 10, 2025. About Exercise Bright Star 2025 Exercise Bright Star is a multilateral tri-service exercise hosted by Egypt with the United States since 1980. It is held biennially and is among the largest in the region. 2023 edition: The 2023 edition… Continue reading Exercise Bright Star 2025
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PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0
News: The Union Cabinet approved the restructuring and extension of PM SVANidhi (“PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0”). About PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0 Full Name: Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi 0 Extended version: This scheme is an extension and restructuring of the original PM SVANidhi scheme. The original PM SVANidhi Scheme was launched on 1 June… Continue reading PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0
X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System
News: During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is believed to have successfully deployed the AI-enabled X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) system, developed by Israel’s Rafael. About X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System It is a state-of-the-art electronic warfare solution to provide fighter aircraft with protection against advanced radar-guided missile threats. Decoys They are… Continue reading X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System
Vithalbhai Patel
News: The Delhi Legislative Assembly is hosting a two-day All India Speakers’ Conference to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Vithalbhai Patel becoming the President of the Central Legislative Assembly under British rule. About Vithalbhai Patel He was born on September 27, 1873. He was the third of the five sons of Jhaverbhai and mother Ladba… Continue reading Vithalbhai Patel
Smart Intelligent Village Project
News: Maharashtra Chief Minister has announced the setting up of India’s first “Smart and Intelligent Village” in Nagpur district. About Smart Intelligent Village Project It is a pioneering rural development initiative in India that leverages advanced digital technologies to transform everyday life in villages. It will provide the requisite infrastructure, manpower, and basic facilities for… Continue reading Smart Intelligent Village Project
Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)
News: The ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight-tests of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS). About Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) It is a multi-layered air defence system, which includes three components – Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles (QRSAM)… Continue reading Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)
ISRO’s heaviest rocket Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV)
News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) says that the space agency was in the process of building its heaviest rocket ever, and had named it Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV). ISRO’s heaviest rocket Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV) It is India’s forthcoming super-heavy-lift rocket currently under development by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The… Continue reading ISRO’s heaviest rocket Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV)
Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1)
News: ISRO successfully carried out its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1), a critical milestone in preparations for the country’s maiden human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan. About Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) It is a specialized trial to ensure the parachute system designed for the Gaganyaan crew module performs reliably in real-world conditions. The crew module… Continue reading Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1)
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
News: The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has sent a showcause notice to the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), asking it to explain why its grants-in-aid should not be withdrawn. About Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) It is the national body established to encourage, promote and fund social… Continue reading Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project
News: The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) conducted an environmental public hearing for the proposed 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project in Anjaw district, being developed by THDC India Limited. About Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project It is a 1,200 MW hydro power Type: It is a run-of-river with pondage project. River: It is planned… Continue reading Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project
