Knolls Archive of Day 14th of January 2025
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
