News: A significant barrier lake formed on the Tibetan side after the August 26 glacier collapse, creating a fresh flooding threat for Nepal. About Barrier Lake A barrier lake is a temporary water body formed when landslide debris completely blocks a river or stream channel. Formation: Triggering Event: A glacier collapse, landslide, rockfall or debris… Continue reading Barrier Lake
Grand Chess Tour (GCT)
News: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the prestigious Grand Chess Tour title in 2026. About Grand Chess Tour (GCT) Grand Chess Tour (GCT) is an international chess circuit featuring Classical, Rapid and Blitz events. Founded: The inaugural GCT was held in 2015 with three Classical events. Format: Rapid and Blitz… Continue reading Grand Chess Tour (GCT)
Australian Merino and Gaddi Sheep
News: Himachal Pradesh is introducing Australian Merino lambs among Gaddi pastoralists to improve wool quality while protecting indigenous sheep breeds. About Australian Merino and Gaddi Sheep Aspect Australian Merino Sheep Gaddi Sheep Origin Merino is a Spanish breed that is being reared in Australia. Gaddi is an indigenous sheep breed of Himachal Pradesh traditionally reared… Continue reading Australian Merino and Gaddi Sheep
Kalagarh Tiger Reserve
News: Leopards are commonly found in Kalagarh Tiger Reserve and Amangarh Tiger Reserve, but now they are seen beyond traditional forest boundaries increasing chance of human animal conflict. About Kalagarh Tiger Reserve Location: It is situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Formation: In 1974, when Project Tiger was launched in India, the Northern part… Continue reading Kalagarh Tiger Reserve
Mahatma Ayyankali
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali and Sree Narayana Guru on their birth anniversary. About Mahatma Ayyankali Mahatma Ayyankali was a pioneering social reformer and Dalit rights leader from Keralam who challenged caste based discrimination in Travancore. Birth: He was born to Ayyan and Mala in 1863 in Venganoor, Kerala. Community:… Continue reading Mahatma Ayyankali
Key Facts About Kyrgyzstan
News: India’s Prime Minister is visiting Kyrgyzstan to participate in the 26th SCO Summit and attend the 6th World Nomad Games. Key Facts About Kyrgyzstan Location: Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked mountainous country in Central Asia. Boundaries: It shares borders with Kazakhstan in the north, Uzbekistan in the west, Tajikistan in the south, and China in… Continue reading Key Facts About Kyrgyzstan
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 29 – August – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 29 -August – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: Harsh V. Pant in Telegraph India talks about India’s fourth BRICS presidency focusing on economic cooperation. Bhaskar Koirala in The Hindu analysis the impact of glacial collapse on the Nepal–China border which has devasted all three neighbours. Sajid Z.… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 29 – August – 2026
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Key Facts About Kuwait
News: The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi. Key Facts About Kuwait Location: Kuwait is a country in Western Asia. It is situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf. Boundaries: It shares borders with Iraq, the Persian Gulf and… Continue reading Key Facts About Kuwait
Revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL)
News: The Ministry of Defence has undertaken a revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL). About Revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL) The revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been released by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of… Continue reading Revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL)
