News: Recently, the Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted three times in a single day. About Taal Volcano Location: It is in Batangas province, about 70 kilometers south of Manila, on the island of Luzon of Philippines. It is a large caldera filled by Taal Lake in the Philippines. It lies on the boundaries of… Continue reading Taal Volcano
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Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission
News: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission. About Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission About 8th Central Pay Commission It was announced in January 2025. Structure: It will have a Chairperson, one Part-Time Member, and a Member-Secretary. Justice (Retd.)… Continue reading Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission
Intrusion Detection System
News: The Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced an Intrusion Detection System across its network to protect elephants and support uninterrupted train operations in forested and high-risk wildlife areas. About Intrusion Detection System to Protect Elephants The Intrusion Detection System or IDS is a method to avert train-elephant collision. Developed by: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) –… Continue reading Intrusion Detection System
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Goa’s only zoo in Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary will soon get new animals after 12 years, including a barking deer and two sloth bears. About Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in Ponda, Goa. It is nested in the foothills of the Western Ghats. It was established in 1969 as a protected area and… Continue reading Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR)
News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the October edition of the twice a year, Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) recently. About Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) It provides a comprehensive assessment of the global financial system, highlighting vulnerabilities, and giving policy recommendations to bolster resilience. Published by: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Frequency: Twice… Continue reading Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR)
CMS-03 Satellite
News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch military communications satellite CMS-03 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. About CMS-03 Satellite CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite that will provide services over a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass. It is also known as GSAT-7R. Launched by: Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3) The… Continue reading CMS-03 Satellite
Cyclone Montha
News: Cyclone Montha has intensified over the southeast Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. About Cyclone Montha Cyclone Montha is a tropical cyclone forming over the Bay of Bengal as a low-pressure system. Named after: The cyclone, whose name meaning “fragrant flower” was provided by Thailand. The… Continue reading Cyclone Montha
MAHA-MedTech Mission
News: Recently, Maha MedTech Mission was launched to strengthen India’s Medical Technology Ecosystem. About MAHA-MedTech Mission MAHA Medtech stands for Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) – Medical Technology (महा MedTech) Launched by: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation Aim:… Continue reading MAHA-MedTech Mission
Survey Vessel Ikshak
News– The Indian Navy’s indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), Ikshak, is set to be commissioned at Naval Base Kochi. About Survey Vessel Ikshak Constructed by– Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata, under the supervision of the Directorate of Ship Production and the Warship Overseeing Team (Kolkata). Indigenization: The vessel incorporates over 80% indigenous… Continue reading Survey Vessel Ikshak
National Song (Vande Mataram)
News– Prime Minister urged citizens to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the National Song by upholding and passing on its values to future generations. About National Song (Vande Mataram) Composition: Vande Mataram was originally composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterjee and included in his novel Anand Math (1882). Significance: It enjoys a status equal to… Continue reading National Song (Vande Mataram)
