News: Mission Mausam was launched by Prime Minister Modi on January 14, 2025, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). About Mission Mausam Mission Mausam is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to position India as a global leader in weather and climate sciences. Overseen by: The… Continue reading Mission Mausam
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Bhargavastra micro-missile system
News: India has successfully conducted tests of its first indigenous micro-missile system named Bhargavastra. About Bhargavastra micro-missile system The Bhargavastra is India’s first domestically developed micro-missile system designed to combat swarm drone threats. Developed by: Economic Explosives Ltd Features: It is a counter-drone system capable of detecting small aerial vehicles at over 6 km range… Continue reading Bhargavastra micro-missile system
Sada of Konkan
News: The sada in the Konkan region are increasingly at risk due to changing land-use patterns, mining, and misclassification as ‘wasteland’ in the Wasteland Atlas. About Sada of Konkan The sada refers to large flat-topped areas formed by centuries of erosion. It is located in the Konkan region between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. … Continue reading Sada of Konkan
National Turmeric Board
News: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has inaugurated the National Turmeric Board. About National Turmeric Board The National Turmeric Board has been set up to focus on the overall development and growth of the turmeric sector in the country. Headquarters: Nizamabad, Telangana. The board will function under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Functions: Focussing… Continue reading National Turmeric Board
Pink Fire Retardant
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
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
