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Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)

News: The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) has completed 50 years recently. About Biological Weapons Convention It was the first multilateral treaty categorically banning a class of weapon of mass destruction (WMD). Aim: It effectively prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of biological and toxin weapons. Signed: 10 April 1972 Entered into force:… Continue reading Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)

Binturong

News: Rare Binturong spotted by the Wildlife Trust of India’s Garo Green Spine project team in the Narang Wari Village Reserve Forest (VRF) in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills. About Binturong They are the largest member of the civet family (Viverridae). They are also known as the bearcat. They are primarily nocturnal animals. Physical feature: They are… Continue reading Binturong

ChaSTE PROBE

News– Chandrayan’s ChaSTE becomes the first mission to successfully penetrate the soil of a celestial body (at Shiv Shakti landing site of Moon) to deploy a thermal probe. About ChaSTE (Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment) It is one of the payloads aboard the Lander (named Vikram) of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Developed by: The instrument was designed… Continue reading ChaSTE PROBE

Key Facts about Chile

News: India and Chile have agreed to initiate negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Key Facts about Chile Chile is a country located along the western coast of South America. Due to its geographical proximity to Antarctica, Chile is often referred to as the “Gateway to Antarctica.” The Loa River, originating from the… Continue reading Key Facts about Chile

Vibe Coding

News: The concept of “vibe coding” has gained attention after OpenAI co-founder and former Tesla employee Andrej Karpathy highlighted it in a recent post on X.  About Vibe Coding Vibe Coding is an innovative approach to software development where artificial intelligence assists in programming.  Instead of writing code manually, developers describe their desired functionality in… Continue reading Vibe Coding

Naini Lake

News: Naini Lake has recorded a water level of 4.7 feet, the lowest in five years. About Naini Lake Location: It is a natural, kidney-shaped lake located in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The lake was discovered by English businessman P. Barron in the mid-19th century. The lake is situated in Kumaon region, surrounded by seven hills including :… Continue reading Naini Lake

Nagarahole National Park

News: The issue of land grants within the core area of Nagarahole National Park and Tiger Reserve has sparked concern among environmentalists and forest officials. Nagarahole National Park. About Nagarahole National Park It is located in Karnataka. It derives its name from the Nagarahole River, which means ‘Serpent River’. It connects to the Western Ghats through… Continue reading Nagarahole National Park

NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal

News: Finance Minister launched the “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum” portal today in New Delhi. NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal. About NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal Developed by: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). It is a comprehensive repository of data on social, economic and fiscal… Continue reading NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal

Arctic Council

News– The tensions have risen in the Arctic region, following the comments made by the US President about annexing Greenland and Canada (including their dispute on the status of the Northwest Passage) added with impacts of climate change and resource competition in the region. Arctic Council. About Arctic Council It is an intergovernmental forum promoting… Continue reading Arctic Council

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