News: New research from Utrecht University suggests that building a dam across the Bering Strait could potentially help stabilise the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). About Bering Strait Location: The Bering Strait is the northernmost part of the Pacific Ocean. It is the only ocean gateway between the Pacific and the Arctic Ocean. Connecting: It… Continue reading Bering Strait and Diomede Islands
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Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET)
News: The Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET) was launched on April 24, 2026 in Colombia to accelerate fossil fuel phase-out. About Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET) It is a global science-based panel that provides policy-relevant advice to accelerate transition away from fossil fuels. Launched: It was launched on April… Continue reading Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET)
RBI’s New Norms for Recognizing Bad Loans
News: The Reserve Bank of India issued 14 final directions on April 27 introducing new norms for recognising bad loans in banks. About RBI’s New Norms for Recognizing Bad Loans Main change: The new RBI norms shift banks from the incurred loss model, which is based on past losses. Banks will now follow a forward-looking… Continue reading RBI’s New Norms for Recognizing Bad Loans
Right to Safe Travel
News: The Supreme Court highlighted the Right to Safe Travel while issuing a 13-point directive after two road accidents in November 2025 caused 34 deaths. About Right to Safe Travel Right to Safe Travel means that commuters should be able to use roads without facing avoidable dangers caused by unsafe conditions or poor management. Constitutional… Continue reading Right to Safe Travel
Luzon Island
News: China’s military recently conducted military drills, including live-fire exercises in waters east of the Philippines’ Luzon Island. About Luzon Island It is located in the northern part of the Philippines. It is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Boundary: The island is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the… Continue reading Luzon Island
B’nei Menashe
News: Approximately 250 members of the B’nei Menashe community from Northeast India have recently reached Israel, becoming the first group to arrive under “Operation Wings of Dawn.” About B’nei Menashe The Benei Menashe is a small ethnic community evolved within Chin-Kuki-Mizo tribes, known collectively as the “Zo.” Distribution: They are located in North East India, particularly… Continue reading B’nei Menashe
Index of Service Production (ISP)
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has proposed creating an Index of Services Production (ISP) for the formal sector using GST data, with 2024–25 as the base year. About Index of Services Production (ISP) The Index of Services Production (ISP) aims to monitor the progress of the services sector. Proposed by: It is… Continue reading Index of Service Production (ISP)
About Twister (Tornado)
News: A large tornado touched down in Kay County, Oklahoma, with multiple confirmed tornadoes during an active severe weather outbreak. About Twister (Tornado) A twister, commonly known as a tornado, is a rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. Formation mechanism: Initial condition: Warm, moist air near the surface rises… Continue reading About Twister (Tornado)
Atlas Drone Swarm System
News: Recently, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army unveiled the new Atlas drone swarm system with mass launch and single-operator control capability. About Atlas Drone Swarm System It is a mobile battlefield platform designed to deploy and coordinate large numbers of drones from a single command point. Designed by: The system has been manufactured by China’s… Continue reading Atlas Drone Swarm System
‘Abhilekh Patal’ Portal
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted a digital archive by the National Archives of India and encouraged people to explore the ‘Abhilekh Patal’ portal to better understand India’s history. About ‘Abhilekh Patal’ Portal It is an online portal that provides access to the digitised collections and reference materials of the National Archives of India. … Continue reading ‘Abhilekh Patal’ Portal
