News: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the southern coast of Mindanao triggered tsunami warnings and caused deaths and injuries. About Island of Mindanao Location: Island of Mindanao is located in the southern region of the Philippine archipelago. It is the second-largest island in the Philippines after Luzon and is the seventh-most populous island in the world. Surrounding Water… Continue reading Island of Mindanao
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Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026
News: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 on the state of armaments, disarmament and international security. About Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 Released by: It is an annual assessment released by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). It provides an overview… Continue reading Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026
E85 Fuel
News: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister recently launched the “E85 fuel” at a retail fuel outlet in New Delhi. About E85 Fuel E85 is a high-ethanol blended fuel comprising 80-85% ethanol and 14-19% petrol. Difference between standard E20 petrol and E85: Composition: The standard E20 petrol contains up to 20% ethanol mixed with 80%… Continue reading E85 Fuel
Key Facts about Armenia
News: Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party won just under half of the votes in a parliamentary election seen as a test of its handling of a peace deal with Azerbaijan. Key Facts about Armenia Aspects Description Location Armenia is a landlocked country in the South Caucasus region between Europe and Asia. Bordering nations It is bounded… Continue reading Key Facts about Armenia
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched nationwide celebrations to commemorate “10 Years of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan – A Decade of Care”. About Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) Aspect Details About It is a flagship initiative to provide free, comprehensive antenatal care to pregnant women, particularly those in their second… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
Key Facts about North Korea
News: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to expand cooperation in politics, economy, and culture. Key Facts about North Korea Location North Korea is a country in East Asia that occupies the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. Bordering Nations It is bordered by China and Russia to the north… Continue reading Key Facts about North Korea
Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project
News: The government revived the long-stalled Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project after placing the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance. About Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project Location: The project is located on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. River Basin: It is being developed in the Chenab River Basin, which is a major tributary of the… Continue reading Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project
Lisima Plateau
News: A scientific expedition to Angola’s remote Lisima Plateau uncovered dozens of species previously unknown to science during the Cassai Life Atlas survey. About Lisima Plateau Lisima Plateau is a remote and ecologically vital highland region in eastern Angola, known as a major biodiversity hotspot. Location: It is located in eastern Angola’s Moxico Province within the upper Cassai… Continue reading Lisima Plateau
About Pyroprocessing
News: Pyroprocessing is in focus as an advanced technique used for reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in fast reactor programmes. About Pyroprocessing Pyroprocessing is an umbrella term for high-temperature, dry, and energy-intensive industrial process (usually above 800°C) that physically or chemically alter materials. Uses: It is primarily used in metallurgy (extracting metals from ores), cement manufacturing, and… Continue reading About Pyroprocessing
UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
News: Major Abhilasha Barak became the first Indian woman peacekeeper to receive the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. About UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award It is an annual United Nations award that recognizes military peacekeepers who advance gender inclusion in peacekeeping operations. Instituted: The award has been presented annually… Continue reading UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
