News: India and China are in talks to jointly nominate The Great Tang Records on the Western Regions, authored by Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang), Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar, for recognition by UNESCO. About Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)-Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar Hieun Tsang (Xuanzang) was a Chinese traveller, scholar and Buddhist monk. His travel to India:… Continue reading Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)-Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar
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Energy Storage Technologies
News: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a 250 MW solar project with Battery Energy Storage System in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. About Energy Storage Technologies Energy storage technologies store excess renewable electricity and supply it later when demand rises and power generation remains low. Status of Energy Storage Capacity: Global Leader: China continues to dominate energy… Continue reading Energy Storage Technologies
Padma Barrage
News: Bangladesh recently approved the construction of the Padma Barrage before the 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty expires in December 2026. About Padma Barrage Location: Padma Barrage is a major river engineering project proposed on the Padma River(the Bangladesh stretch of the Ganga) in Bangladesh. Objective: The project aims to control the Padma River, reduce… Continue reading Padma Barrage
BRICS Indore Declaration
News: The BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting held in Indore concluded with the unanimous adoption of the BRICS Indore Declaration. About BRICS Indore Declaration Aspects Description About BRICS Indore Declaration is a Farmer-Centric Global Charter adopted by BRICS member countries during the 2026 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Aim It aims at strengthening food… Continue reading BRICS Indore Declaration
Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro
News: In the new NCERT Class 9 Art textbook, the “Dancing Girl” of Mohenjo-daro has been published as a retouched image of the famous bronze figurine with its bare torso covered, sparking debate over censorship and the portrayal of historical artefacts. About the Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro It is a small bronze statuette (only 4… Continue reading Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro
Key Facts about France
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France to begin his two-nation European visit, which includes high-level meetings, innovation-related events, and participation in the G7 Summit. Key Facts about France Location: France is a country located in northwestern Europe. Bordering states: It shares land boundaries with eight countries, which encompass Italy, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Monaco, Andorra,… Continue reading Key Facts about France
Thamirabarani River
News: The Thamirabarani River is home to otters, but their numbers are declining due to habitat loss, raising concerns about the river’s ecological health. About Thamirabarani River It is a perennial river flowing in Tamil Nadu. Origin: It originates from the Agastyarkoodam peak of the Pothigai hills of the Western Ghats, above Papanasam in the… Continue reading Thamirabarani River
AN-32 Aircraft
News: An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed near Jorhat, Assam, resulting in the death of five personnel. About AN-32 Aircraft About: The Antonov AN-32 is a rugged, twin-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It serves as the “workhorse” of the Indian Air Force. It was built in the Soviet Union specifically for Indian… Continue reading AN-32 Aircraft
Memflation
News: Memflation has gained attention because rising memory chip prices are increasing the prices of electronic goods and adding pressure on retail inflation. About Memflation Memflation (a combination of “memory” and “inflation”) refers to the rapid and structural rise in the prices of semiconductor memory chips, such as DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory) and NAND flash… Continue reading Memflation
Bharat Innovates 2026
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. About Bharat Innovates 2026 Bharat Innovates 2026: It is a global platform that showcases India’s deep-tech innovators and startups to global investors, industry leaders, universities, research organisations, corporations, and government stakeholders, while promoting innovation-led partnerships and international… Continue reading Bharat Innovates 2026
