News: An Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Harivansh is participating in the 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania from 5th to 9th October. About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organisation of national parliaments. It promotes peace, democracy and sustainable development through parliamentary dialogue. Establishment: It began in 1889 as a small… Continue reading Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
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Dnipro River
News: The Northern Bridge across the Dnipro river in Kyiv was hit during a Russian air attack, following recent drone strikes on the Southern Bridge. About Dnipro River The Dnipro River is one of the major transboundary rivers of Europe. It is the fourth-longest river in Europe, after the Volga, the Danube, and the Ural. It… Continue reading Dnipro River
Kaliningrad and Suwałki Gap
News: Russian President has warned of using nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad is attacked, highlighting the Suwałki Gap as a potential Russia-NATO flashpoint. About Kaliningrad Kaliningrad is a heavily militarized Russian territory separated from the Russia mainland. It is located between Poland and Lithuania and has a coastline on the Baltic Sea. It is situated on the… Continue reading Kaliningrad and Suwałki Gap
Ramappa Temple
News: Heritage activists are opposing the proposed opencast coal mine, citing its potential long-term threat to Ramappa Temple and Ramappa Lake. About Ramappa Temple Location: The Ramappa temple is located in Palampet village of Venkatapur Mandal in Telangana’s Mulugu (old Warangal) district. Other Name: It is also known as Rudreswara Temple and Ramalingeswara (Lord Siva)… Continue reading Ramappa Temple
TAPAS-1
News: Recently, India’s first dedicated commercial CubeSat-class thermal payload, TAPAS-1, was successfully deployed into orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. About TAPAS-1 TAPAS-1 or Thermal Access Platform for Analytics & Solutions is a CubeSat-category payload. It is India’s first commercial private thermal-imaging payload. Developed by: It has been developed by Ahmedabad-based space technology startup Satleo Labs.… Continue reading TAPAS-1
NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond
News: NABKISAN Finance Limited listed India’s first Social Bond dedicated exclusively to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). About NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond A social bond is a debt instrument through which funds are raised for projects intended to address a specific social issue. India’s… Continue reading NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond
Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) Telescope
News: The CHIME telescope has made its first standalone detection of hydrogen’s faint glow from when the universe was about five billion years old. About Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) Telescope The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) is a radio telescope built in 2017. Location: It is located in British Columbia, Canada. Objective:… Continue reading Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) Telescope
ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026)
News: The Second Edition of AIME-2026 commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 September 2026. About ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) AIME-2026 is a multilateral joint naval exercise. Participating Members: It is between the Indian Navy and maritime defence forces of ASEAN Member States. 2026 Edition: AIME-2026 is the second edition of the exercise. The inaugural… Continue reading ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026)
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
News: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised a distribution programme under RVY, providing 662 assistive devices to 114 senior citizens in Delhi-NCR. About Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana The Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana is first of its kind scheme in the country for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category. It… Continue reading Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal
News: Mumbai Port Authority declared Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal plastic-free on 2 October 2026 during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026. About Jawahar Dweep The Jawahar Dweep is a restricted offshore island terminal in Mumbai Harbour. It lies in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai’s eastern waterfront, about 8.25 km northeast of the Gateway of India. It is… Continue reading Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal
