News: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Molucca Sea near Ternate, causing casualties, injuries, and temporary tsunami warnings later withdrawn. Key Facts About Indonesia Location: Indonesia is an archipelagic nation located in Southeast Asia between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, along major global sea lanes. Bordering countries : It shares borders with Malaysia, Papua… Continue reading Key Facts About Indonesia
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Non-Deliverable Derivative (NDD) Market
News: The Reserve Bank of India barred banks from NDD contracts in rupee to curb misuse, stabilize currency, and improve transparency. About Non-Deliverable Derivative (NDD) Market An NDD is a derivative contract where parties agree on a future rupee exchange rate but settle differences in cash, usually in US dollars. Mechanism Agreement on Exchange Rate:… Continue reading Non-Deliverable Derivative (NDD) Market
Indian Softshell/Gangetic Softshell Turtles
News: Police rescued 16 Indian Softshell turtles from a smuggler in Jharcha, Greater Noida, during a routine check, exposing illegal wildlife trade. About Indian Softshell/Gangetic Softshell Turtles The Indian softshell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica) is a freshwater turtle species found in South Asia. Habitat: It lives in rivers, canals, ponds, and freshwater systems. Distribution: The species… Continue reading Indian Softshell/Gangetic Softshell Turtles
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
News: The Opposition criticized the Uttar Pradesh government after a tigress died after being hit by a train in Dudhwa buffer zone. About Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Location: It is located on the Indo-Nepal border in Lakhimpur-Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh in the Terai region. Establishment: It was established as a Tiger Reserve in 1988 under… Continue reading Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Molucca Sea
News: A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea, causing damage, one death, tsunami waves, and multiple aftershocks. About Molucca Sea Location: The Molucca Sea is a water body located in the western Pacific Ocean, within the Indonesian archipelago. Boundaries: It is bounded by Sulawesi (Celebes) to the west, Halmahera to the east, the… Continue reading Molucca Sea
TAK-003 Dengue Vaccine
News: TAK-003 dengue vaccine received clearance from Subject Expert Committee under Drugs Controller General of India for individuals aged 4 to 60 years. About TAK-003 Dengue Vaccine TAK-003 (commonly known as ‘Qdenga‘) is a tetravalent dengue vaccine designed to protect against all four dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3, and 4. Developed by: The vaccine… Continue reading TAK-003 Dengue Vaccine
Maternal Mortality
News: A recent Lancet study highlights slowing progress in reducing Maternal Mortality Ratio and challenges in achieving the SDG 2030 target. About Maternal Mortality Maternal Mortality Ratio: It refers to the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in a given time period. India aims to reduce Maternal Mortality Ratio to below 70 deaths… Continue reading Maternal Mortality
Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
News: Malwan, the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 31 March 2026. About Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Malwan is a high-tech, waterjet-propelled warship designed for specialized naval operations in coastal and shallow waters. Built by: It has been constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited… Continue reading Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Bhavasagara
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change designated CMLRE’s “Bhavasagara” Referral Centre as a National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna. About Bhavasagara Bhavasagara is a specialized scientific hub and National Repository for preservation, study, and documentation of deep-sea marine life, officially designated on March 30, 2026. Aim : It aims to provide a foundational… Continue reading Bhavasagara
Energy Statistics India 2026
News: The National Statistics Office released Energy Statistics India 2026, presenting updated data on reserves, production, consumption, trade, and energy sector trends. About Energy Statistics India 2026 It is an annual publication providing an integrated dataset on India’s energy sector covering major energy resources. Released by: It is released by the National Statistics Office under… Continue reading Energy Statistics India 2026
