News- The Prime Minister extended greetings to Sashastra Seema Bal personnel on their Raising Day, praising their dedication and vigilance in difficult terrains. About Sashastra Seema Bal The Sashastra Seema Bal is a Central Armed Police Force responsible for guarding India’s international borders with Nepal and Bhutan. Established: The force was established on 15 March… Continue reading Sashastra Seema Bal
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Superkilonova
News- Astronomers reported a possible first observation of a superkilonova in a study based on telescope and gravitational-wave data. About superkilonova A superkilonova is a proposed cosmic explosion that combines the characteristics of a supernova and a kilonova in a single event. A kilonova occurs when two neutron stars collide, ejecting heavy radioactive elements such… Continue reading Superkilonova
Kavachi Volcano
News- Kavachi Volcano drew attention after researchers observed sharks and a stingray swimming inside its crater during a scientific expedition. About Kavachi Volcano Kavachi is a submarine volcano in the southwest Pacific Ocean, located in the Solomon Islands south of Gatokae and Vangunu Islands. It lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Naming: Kavachi is… Continue reading Kavachi Volcano
First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’
News- The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, the first indigenously built Diving Support Craft, at Kochi on 16 December 2025. About First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’ DSC A20 is the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft series for the Indian Navy. Built by: DSC A20 has been… Continue reading First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’
The Red-Shanked Douc
News- Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport foiled an attempt to illegally import two critically endangered Red-shanked Doucs into India. About Red-shanked Douc The red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) is an Old World monkey known as the ‘Queen of the Primates’ for its highly colourful body and unique appearance. Distribution:It is native to the forests of… Continue reading The Red-Shanked Douc
Supernova
News- Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope identified the earliest known supernova, observed just 730 million years after the universe’s birth. About Supernova A supernova is a massive and extremely bright explosion of a star, marking its violent end after it runs out of fuel or gains excessive mass. Types of Supernova Type 1:… Continue reading Supernova
Western Tragopan
News- Recent studies and conservation efforts highlight ongoing threats to the western tragopan despite decades of captive breeding success. About Western Tragopan The Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus), locally known as Jujurana or “king of birds,” is a rare and vulnerable pheasant species endemic to the Western Himalayas. It is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.… Continue reading Western Tragopan
Deodhar Tree
News- A study of Deodhar Tree in Batseri revealed a long record of spring moisture changes and linked these shifts to geohazard events in the Himalayan region. About Deodhar Tree The Deodhar or deodar tree (Cedrus deodara) is a large, evergreen coniferous tree native to the Western Himalayas. Naming: The name “deodar” comes from the… Continue reading Deodhar Tree
RAMBHA-LP
News- RAMBHA-LP from Chandrayaan-3 has reported new findings showing a far denser and more energetic plasma environment near the Moon’s south-polar region. About RAMBHA-LP RAMBHA-LP stands for Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere and Atmosphere – Langmuir Probe. It was a scientific payload onboard the Vikram lander of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO)… Continue reading RAMBHA-LP
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2024 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of December 2024 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2025. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2024 – 1st week
