News: United nations warned that renewed fighting in Yemen could drive 10,000 refugees to Djibouti and displace over 2.3 lakh people within Yemen. Key Facts about Djibouti Location: Djibouti is located on the northeast coast of the Horn of Africa. Borders: It is bounded by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and southwest,… Continue reading Key Facts about Djibouti
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Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to the National Poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his birth anniversary. About Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Ramdhari Singh Dinkar was one of the most prominent modern Hindi poets of India. He is well known as a ‘Rashtrakavi’. Birth: He was born on September 23, 1908, in Bihar. Early… Continue reading Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
Damodar River
News: Historically rare hilsa fish have been spotted recently swimming upstream in the Damodar River. About Damodar River Origin: Damodar River rises in the Palamu Hills of Chhotanagpur in Jharkhand. It is a river flowing across the Indian states of West Bengal and Jharkhand. It is known as the Sorrow of Bengal. It has varying landforms such… Continue reading Damodar River
Subic Bay
News: Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA). About Subic Bay Subic Bay is an embayment of the South China Sea. It is located on the southwestern coast of Luzon Island in the Philippines. It is situated 35… Continue reading Subic Bay
Article 311 of the Indian Constitution
News: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor recently invoked Article 311 of the Constitution and terminated the services of government employees. About Article 311 of the Indian Constitution Article 311 outlines the procedures and safeguards to be followed before a government employee can be dismissed, removed, or reduced in rank. It acts as a shield against… Continue reading Article 311 of the Indian Constitution
UPI Tap and Pay
News: RBI announced UPI Tap and Pay, MyUPI and multicurrency foreign exchange facilities at the Global Fintech Fest 2026. About UPI Tap and Pay UPI Tap and Pay is a contactless payment facility. It allows users to make UPI payments by tapping an NFC-enabled smartphone on a compatible Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminal. Technology used: It uses Near-Field… Continue reading UPI Tap and Pay
Lord Howe Island and Tasman Sea
News: A 16-year study found a sharp rise in plastic ingestion by fledgling sable shearwaters on Lord Howe Island between 2010 and 2026. About Lord Howe Island Lord Howe Island is a volcanic, crescent-shaped island and part of the Lord Howe Island Group. Location: It lies in the Tasman Sea, about 650 km off Australia’s east… Continue reading Lord Howe Island and Tasman Sea
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2026
News: The 18th edition of Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, on 21 September 2026. About Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2026 Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is a bilateral platoon-level military exercise between India and Mongolia. Started in: The exercise has been conducted since 2006. Frequency: It is conducted annually and alternately in India and Mongolia. Edition: The 2026… Continue reading Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2026
“Partners for Multilateralism” (P4M) Initiative
News: India will join “Partners for Multilateralism” (P4M) Initiative supporting UN-based multilateralism over “superpower” politics. About “Partners for Multilateralism” (P4M) Initiative “Partners for Multilateralism” (P4M) Initiative is a new, non-superpower global diplomatic grouping to reform global institutions and promote collective action. The idea has been coined at Partners for Multilateralism Summit held in New York… Continue reading “Partners for Multilateralism” (P4M) Initiative
72nd National Film Awards 2024
News: The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat with President Droupadi Murmu conferring the prestigious honours recognising achievements in Indian cinema for 2024. About the 72nd National Film Awards The 72nd National Film Awards 2024 will be presented at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22, Conferred by: The awards… Continue reading 72nd National Film Awards 2024
