News: Recently, the President of India presented the MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2022-23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS) My Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) award is to recognise and reward outstanding contributions towards voluntary community service made by the Programme Officers/NSS Units and NSS Volunteers. Introduced… Continue reading My Bharat-National Service Scheme Award (NSS)
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Danube River
News: Rescuers are searching for several missing individuals after a boat carrying ten Chinese nationals capsized on the Danube River along the Serbia–Croatia border. About Danube River The Danube River is the second-longest river in Europe after the Volga. The Danube is the only major European river to flow from the west to the east.… Continue reading Danube River
Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik”
News: Union Minister of Ports received India’s third VLGC “Shivalik” under the Indian flag at Visakhapatnam Port, marking a national maritime milestone. About Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik” ‘Shivalik’ is a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), which is a sub-class of gas carriers designed to transport a much higher volume of gas. It joined… Continue reading Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik”
Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA)
News: The Delhi High Court, in Shelly Mahajan v. MS Bhanushree Bahl & Anr (2024), delivered a first-of-its-kind order allowing a spouse to seek civil damages from a third party accused of intentionally interfering in a marriage. About Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA) AoA is a common law tort (a “heart-balm” action) that allows… Continue reading Tort of Alienation of Affection (AoA)
Dhvani Missile
News: DRDO is preparing to test the Dhvani hypersonic missile, which is expected to significantly enhance India’s strategic capabilities. About Dhvani Missile It is a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle that is launched to extreme altitude and then glides at hypersonic speed toward its target with high maneuverability. This glide profile makes the missile very difficult to… Continue reading Dhvani Missile
Exercise KONKAN-25
News: Exercise KONKAN-25 began on 05 Oct 2025 off India’s western coast and will run in two phases from 05–12 Oct 2025. About Exercise KONKAN-25 It is an annual bilateral naval between India and the United Kingdom. Origin: First exercise was held in year 2004. 2025 Venue: The exercise is being conducted off the western coast… Continue reading Exercise KONKAN-25
Baratang Island
News: India’s only mud volcano at Baratang in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands erupted on October 2 after over two decades of dormancy. About Baratang Island Location: It lies in the North and Middle Andaman district, nearly 150 km from Port Blair. Ranchiwalas Island is another name for Baratang Island. This island is inhabited mainly… Continue reading Baratang Island
Net-Zero Banking Alliance
News: Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) announced that it will cease operation, bringing an end to the UN-supported banking coalition that worked to promote global net-zero goals through its financing activities. About Net-Zero Banking Alliance It is bank-led and UN convened alliance of leading global banks committed to aligning their lending, investment, and capital markets activities… Continue reading Net-Zero Banking Alliance
Coral Larvae Cryobank Project and Coral Triangle
News: Scientists at the University of the Philippines are establishing the nation’s first cryobank to conserve coral genetic material and aid in reef restoration. About the Coral Larvae Cryobank Project Coral Larvae Cryobank is set up by the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute. The project is part of a wider regional initiative that links… Continue reading Coral Larvae Cryobank Project and Coral Triangle
Balasan river
News: Recently, heavy rains caused landslides and flooding in the Darjeeling hills, damaging roads and infrastructure, including the collapse of the Dudiya iron bridge over the Balasan river. About Balasan River It is a perennial river flowing in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal. Origin: It originates from Lepchajagat on the Ghum-Simana ridge at an… Continue reading Balasan river
