News: Authorities in the United States are using planes to drop pink fire retardant to curb the Southern California Wildfires. About Pink Fire Retardant Fire retardant is a mix of chemicals used to extinguish or slow down the spread of fires. Authorities in the US most commonly rely on Phos-Chek, a type of fire retardant,… Continue reading Pink Fire Retardant
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Kumbh Mela
News: Maha Kumbh Mela is being held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It is a celebration of spirituality, religion and equality. About Kumbh Mela The word Kumbh is derived from Sanskrit word Kumbh which means pitcher or pot. It is believed that during the Samudra manthan event, churning of the ocean, a pot (Kumbh) of Amrit… Continue reading Kumbh Mela
Z-Morh Tunnel
News: Recently, Prime Minister has inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel. About Z-Morh Tunnel It is a 6.5 kms two-lane road tunnel that connects Gagangir and Sonamarg along the NH-1 Srinagar Leh Highway. The name Z-Moreh is derived from the Z-shaped highway that existed prior to the construction of the tunnel. The National Highways and Infrastructure Development… Continue reading Z-Morh Tunnel
Rat-Hole Mining
News: Workers stand trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Out of the nine workers, the bodies of four workers have been recovered while the rescue operation is still in progress. About Rat-Hole Mining Rat hole mining is a method of extracting coal from narrow, horizontal seams. It involves digging tunnels… Continue reading Rat-Hole Mining
Nag Mark 2: India’s anti-tank missile
News: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted trials of India’s indigenous Anti-Tank Missile- Nag Mark 2 at the Pokhran Field Range in Rajasthan. About Nag Mark 2 It is an indigenously developed third-generation fire and forget anti-tank guided missile. It portrays India’s growing self-reliance in defence technology. It has been developed… Continue reading Nag Mark 2: India’s anti-tank missile
Key facts about Cuba
News: India sends humanitarian assistance to Cuba following Hurricane Rafael. About Cuba Cuba is the largest island country situated in the north-western Caribbean at the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Capital of Cuba is Havana. Havana is largest city of Cuba, a major port and an important economic,… Continue reading Key facts about Cuba
INS Vaghsheer
News: Mumbai based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has delivered the sixth and final Scorpene class submarine INS Vaghsheer to the Indian Navy. About INS Vaghsheer It was launched in April 2022 and has undergone extensive trials to test its combat efficiency. It portrays India’s growing self-reliance in defence technology. It is named after… Continue reading INS Vaghsheer
Silver Notice
News: The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has introduced its first Silver Notice. About Silver Notice The notice is designed to help countries track and retrieve criminally acquired assets, like properties, vehicles, businesses, which have been laundered across international borders. It is part of a pilot project involving 52 countries (including India) and was… Continue reading Silver Notice
Key facts about Chad
News: Many people were killed during the attack on the presidential complex in Chad. About Chad Chad is a land locked country located at the junction of North and Central Africa. Its capital is N’Djamena. Chad shares its land borders with six countries: Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, Central African Republic to… Continue reading Key facts about Chad
Kisan Pehchan Patra (Farmer ID)
News: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has made farmer ID mandatory for registering new beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). About Kisan Pehchan Patra It is a unique Aadhaar-linked digital identity that is dynamically connected to the state land records. It is also known as the Farmer ID. It… Continue reading Kisan Pehchan Patra (Farmer ID)
