Key Facts About Somaliland

News: Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Key Facts About Somaliland Location: Somaliland is situated in the Horn of Africa, in the northwestern part of Somalia. The Horn of Africa is a region that is recognized internationally as comprising Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea,… Continue reading Key Facts About Somaliland

Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site

News: Recognising the historical, cultural, and tourism significance of Rakhigarhi, the Haryana government is undertaking concrete measures to develop and promote the site as a major archaeological destination on both the national and international tourism map. Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site Location: Rakhigarhi is located in the Hisar district of Haryana. River associated with: It… Continue reading Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site

Santhali language

News: The President of India released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language, written in the Ol Chiki script, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About Santhali Language The Santhali language is one of the most ancient living languages of India and is spoken by the Santal tribal community. Script: Santhali is primarily written in the Ol… Continue reading Santhali language

Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) – Samudra Pratap

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

India to Assume Prestigious Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process

News: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary has selected India to assume the chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process with effect from 1 January 2026. This will be the third occasion on which India has been entrusted with the chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process. About Kimberley Process and India’s Role The Kimberley Process is a tripartite international… Continue reading India to Assume Prestigious Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process

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

Tsunami Ready Programme

News: India is set to have over 100 villages certified as tsunami-ready in the Indian Ocean region. This achievement will make India the first country in the Indian Ocean region to have such a large number of tsunami-ready villages. About Tsunami Ready Programme It is an initiative led by UNESCO to strengthen community resilience against… Continue reading Tsunami Ready Programme

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

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