News– India and Egypt have decided to strengthen their cooperation against all forms of terrorism. The agreement was reached at the 4th Counter-Terrorism Joint Working Group meeting in Cairo. About Egypt Capital: Cairo- The capital and largest city in Egypt. Geographical location- Egypt is located in northeastern Africa. It also extends into southwest Asia through… Continue reading Key Facts about Egypt
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Western Disturbances
News- Recently, heavy rain and strong winds lashed Delhi and nearby areas, causing waterlogging and flight delays at the airport. The weather was triggered by a fresh Western Disturbance over northern India. About Western Disturbances Definition– Western Disturbances are eastward-moving, extra-tropical weather systems that bring sudden winter rainfall to the northwestern parts of the Indian… Continue reading Western Disturbances
Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA)
News- The United States has approved a military hardware and logistics support package for India to bolster the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative. About Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) Specifications Details Launched by Quad grouping (India, Australia, Japan and U.S) at the Tokyo summit in 2022 Aim To enhance maritime security and shared domain… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA)
S8 Tension
News: New research suggests that understanding the “clumpiness” of matter, measured by Sigma-8 (S8) Tension, could unlock key insights into the universe’s structure and complexity. About S8 Tension Sigma 8 or S8 is a cosmological parameter that quantifies the “clumpiness” of matter i.e. how much matter (including dark matter) is clustered together in the universe… Continue reading S8 Tension
Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas
News: A rare inscription dating back to the time of Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukya dynasty has been unearthed at Madapura Lake in Nyamati taluk of Davangere district. About Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas He was the son of Pulakeshin II, one of the most illustrious Chalukya rulers. He ruled between 654 and… Continue reading Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas
Vizhinjam International Seaport
News- PM Narendra Modi will formally open the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala on Friday (May 2, 2025), marking a major step in putting the southern state on the global maritime map. About Vizhinjam International Seaport It is India’s first deepwater container transshipment port. Location: It is located in Vizhinjam, a coastal town in the… Continue reading Vizhinjam International Seaport
Vembanad Lake
News– A Rs. 188.25 crore five-year rejuvenation plan, inspired by Namami Gange, has been proposed by the Alappuzha District Administration to restore the shrinking Vembanad lake. About Vembanad Lake Description: It is the longest lake in India and the largest in the state of Kerala, stretching approximately 96.5 km in length and covering an area of… Continue reading Vembanad Lake
Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I
News: The Maharashtra government has reclaimed the iconic sword of Maratha warrior Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I at an auction in London. About Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I Raghuji Bhosale I (also spelt Raghoji Bhonsle) was a Maratha ruler and military commander born in 1695. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Maratha Empire… Continue reading Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I
National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)
News: Central Government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board, appointing ex-RAW chief Alok Joshi as its chairman. About National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) It is an advisory body of eminent experts from outside the government that provides long-term strategic inputs on national security issues. It is part of the national security management system for India which… Continue reading National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)
Natural Hydrogen
News: A growing number of sizable companies, from mining giants to energy majors, are embracing the hype for natural hydrogen. About Natural Hydrogen It refers to hydrogen gas that is generated and found naturally in the earth’s crust or atmosphere, rather than being produced artificially through industrial processes. It is also called white/gold/geological hydrogen, to… Continue reading Natural Hydrogen
