Author: Sumit Garg

Exercise Bold Kurukshetra

News: The 14th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra 2025’ Begins in Jodhpur. About Exercise Bold Kurukshetra It is a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces. First edition: The Exercise was first conducted in 2005. 2025 edition: The 14th edition of year 2025 will be conducted… Continue reading Exercise Bold Kurukshetra

Bambusa Tulda

News: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Researchers have developed an eco-friendly composite material made of ‘Bambusa tulda’, a fast-growing bamboo species in Northeast India. About Bambusa Tulda It is commonly known as Indian timber bamboo, sweet bamboo, Bengal Bamboo or Spineless Indian Bamboo. Habitat and distribution: It is found in mixed deciduous forest in plains,… Continue reading Bambusa Tulda

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the ancient Shiva temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Tamil Nadu. About Gangaikonda Cholapuram Location: It is located in the Udayarpalayam taluk of Ariyalur district in Tamil Nadu. Built by: Rajendra Chola I (regnal years 1012-1044 CE) Name: The name “Gangaikonda Cholapuram” means “the city of the Chola… Continue reading Gangaikonda Cholapuram

E3 Countries

News: Iranian diplomats are meeting counterparts from E3 countries for renewed nuclear talks amid warnings of sanctions. About E3 Countries It is an informal foreign and security cooperation arrangement between the UK, Germany and France. It was established in 2003, when the UK was still a member of the EU. Reason for establishment: The E3… Continue reading E3 Countries

Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)

News: Recently, Nepal experienced a catastrophic Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) event which caused a flash flood, and washed away a China-built friendship bridge. About Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) The GLOFs are flash floods of extreme magnitude that occur when the natural dams, made up of ice, rock debris, or moraine, hold back glacial… Continue reading Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)

Art Forms (Sohra, Pattachitra, Patua)

News:  The artists of Sohrai, Pattachitra and Patua art forms participated in the second edition of Kala Utsav 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About Art Forms (Sohra, Pattachitra, Patua) About Pattachitra Paintings Origin: The term Pattachitra (pata = cloth, chitra = picture in Sanskrit) refers to ancient cloth-based scroll painting traditions from Odisha and, in a… Continue reading Art Forms (Sohra, Pattachitra, Patua)

Preah Vihear Temple

News: Fresh clashes erupted again between Thailand and Cambodia along their border for Preah Vihear Temple, marking the most violent escalation in over a decade. About Preah Vihear Temple Location: The temple is located in Preah Vihear province, set on top of a 1,722 feet cliff in the Dangrek Mountains in Cambodia. The mountains are… Continue reading Preah Vihear Temple

Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP Programme)

News: India has successfully achieved 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original target set for 2030. About Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP Programme) It is a flagship initiative to promote the use of ethanol by blending it with petrol. Launched in: It was launched in January, 2003.… Continue reading Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP Programme)

Key facts about Cambodia

News: Fresh clashes erupted again between Thailand and Cambodia along their border, marking the most violent escalation in over a decade. Key facts about Cambodia Location: It is located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It lies entirely within the tropics. Borders: It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to… Continue reading Key facts about Cambodia

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