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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

‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship

News: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has introduced the ‘SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research Fellowship’ to invite students and young researchers to undertake policy-oriented research on issues related to women across India. About ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship Launched by: National Commission for Women (NCW) to encourage research on women-centric issues in India. Aim: The fellowship focuses… Continue reading ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship

Ghost Pairing

News: WhatsApp ghost pairing has led to a recent rise in cases of cyber fraud involving unauthorised access to users’ messaging accounts. About Ghost Pairing Ghost pairing is a cyber fraud technique in which attackers gain unauthorised access to a victim’s WhatsApp account. It occurs when fraudsters secretly link the victim’s WhatsApp account to another… Continue reading Ghost Pairing

Bhima River

News: People of Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir districts say they were cheated by Maharashtra over their share of water from Bhima River for many decades. About Bhima River Origin: Bhima River starts from the Bhimashankar hills in Maharashtra. It is also known also as the Chandrabhagha River. States covered: It flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka and… Continue reading Bhima River

Candida Auris

News: Scientists have discovered a genetic process which could unlock new ways to treat Candida auris which has shut down multiple hospital intensive care units. About Candida Auris Candida Auris (C. auris) is a fungus that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness. Some strains of Candida auris are resistant to multiple antifungal drugs, which… Continue reading Candida Auris

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