News: A recent volcanic eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia released an ash cloud soaring up to an astounding 11 kilometers into the sky. About Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is located on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It lies along the tectonically active Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone… Continue reading Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki
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Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 Report
News: The Education Ministry’s Performance Grade Index 2.0 report for 2023-24 shows improvements by 24 States/UTs, and declines by 12. About Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 Report It is an assessment of school education across States and Union Territories (UTs) on a scale of 1,000 points. It measures the performance based on 73 indicators from… Continue reading Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 Report
India marks 50 years of its Crocodile Conservation Project in 2025
News: India began its Crocodile Conservation programme in 1975, and this year marks 50 years of this successful initiative. About Crocodile Conservation Project (CCP) The project was launched in 1975 with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), initially focusing on Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha.… Continue reading India marks 50 years of its Crocodile Conservation Project in 2025
Key Facts about Croatia
News: PM Modi hopes India and Croatia to make long term plans for defence cooperation, after a trip to Croatia. Key Facts about Croatia Location: It is a small, crescent-shaped country located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula in the southeastern Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Borders: It borders Slovenia,… Continue reading Key Facts about Croatia
Strait of Hormuz
News: The Strait of Hormuz has been in the news recently due to escalating tensions and intense military clashes between Iran and Israel in West Asia. About Strait of Hormuz Location: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway located between Iran and Oman. It connects the Persian Gulf (north) with the Gulf of Oman… Continue reading Strait of Hormuz
Gödel Prize
News: A researcher of Indian origin, Eshan Chattopadhyay, has been awarded the 2025 Godel Prize, one of the most prestigious prizes in theoretical computer science. Gödel Prize About Gödel Prize The Gödel Prize is given annually for outstanding papers in the area of theoretical computer science. It has been awarded since 1993. Sponsors: It is… Continue reading Gödel Prize
Exercise SHAKTI
News: The Indian Army contingent departed to participate in 8th edition of the biennial India-French Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI. About Exercise SHAKTI It is a biennial training event conducted alternatively between Indian and French armies. Aim: It is aimed at enhancing interoperability, operational coordination, and military to military connect. 2025 edition: The exercise will be… Continue reading Exercise SHAKTI
Hydraulic systems & its applications
News: India’s hydraulic systems sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by expanding industrial automation, infrastructure development, and increasing demand. Hydraulic systems & its applications. About Hydraulic Systems Principle: A hydraulics system is based on the simple principle of Pascal’s law, named for the 17th century French scientist Blaise Pascal. The law states that when pressure… Continue reading Hydraulic systems & its applications
Rinderpest
News: India has joined an exclusive global network for containing the Rinderpest virus, with the ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, designated as a Category A Rinderpest Holding Facility. Rinderpest About Rinderpest Holding Facility This facility has been recognized by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the Food and Agriculture… Continue reading Rinderpest
Shipki La
News: Recently, Himachal Pradesh has opened the Shipki La Pass for domestic tourists. Shipki La About Shipki La Shipki La is a motorable mountain pass located in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, near the India-Tibet (China) border. It sits at an altitude of 3,930 metres above sea level. The Sutlej River, known as Langqên Zangbo in… Continue reading Shipki La
