News- The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited to procure the tracked version of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS), an anti-tank weapon platform. About Nag Anti-Tank Missile System (NAMIS) It is an advanced anti-tank weapon system designed as a mobile platform to launch Nag anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). Developed… Continue reading Nag Anti-Tank Missile System (NAMIS)
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Exercise Prachand Prahaar
News– The Indian Armed Forces recently conducted a multi-domain exercise, Prachand Prahar, in Arunachal Pradesh. About Exercise Prachand Prahaar It is a tri-service integrated multi-domain warfare exercise, conducted in the high-altitude areas of Arunachal Pradesh under the Eastern Army Command. Continuation of Previous Exercise: It follows Exercise Poorvi Prahar (Nov 2024), conducted along the India-China… Continue reading Exercise Prachand Prahaar
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
News– In a first-of-its-kind initiative. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary hosted the ‘indian Bison Fest’ to spread the word about its conservation needs and ecological significance. About Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Location-It is located in the Bargarh district of Odisha, near the Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River. Historical Significance– This sanctuary holds historical significance due to its… Continue reading Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Mount Kenya
News– Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak after Kilimanjaro, is experiencing rapid glacier loss due to climate change. About Mount Kenya Location: Central Kenya, just south of the Equator. Elevation: 5,199 meters (17,058 feet) at its highest peak, Batian. Peaks: Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m), and Point Lenana (4,985m) Geology: An extinct stratovolcano that has undergone significant… Continue reading Mount Kenya
GAIA Mission
News- The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially decommissioned its Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics (GAIA) mission after more than a decade of operation. About GAIA Mission It aimed to create the largest and most precise 3D map of the Milky Way by surveying about 1% of its 100 billion stars. It was launched in… Continue reading GAIA Mission
Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
News- India recently conducted a successful flight test of the Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from a defense test facility off the Odisha coast. About Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile It is an indigenously developed weapon system by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This quick-reaction missile is capable of neutralising various aerial… Continue reading Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
India BioEconomy Report 2025
News-The India BioEconomy Report 2025 has estimated India’s bioeconomy to be valued at over $165 billion, contributing more than 4.2% of the country’s GDP. About India BioEconomy Report It is an annual publication by the Department of Biotechnology and BIRAC that tracks the growth and performance of India’s bioeconomy The bioeconomy involves the industrial utilization… Continue reading India BioEconomy Report 2025
Baalpan ki Kavita
News– The Union education ministry has launched the “Baalpan ki Kavita” initiative. About Baalpan ki Kavita The Ministry of Education has introduced the Baalpan Ki Kavita initiative to revive and preserve traditional Indian nursery rhymes and poems for young children. This initiative focuses on compiling a diverse collection of rhymes and poems across all Bhartiya… Continue reading Baalpan ki Kavita
Third Battle of Panipat (1761)
News- The Chief Minister of Maharashtra described the Third Battle of Panipat as a symbol of Maratha valor during a discussion in the State Assembly. About Third Battle of Panipat (1761) The Third Battle of Panipat, fought on 14 January 1761, was one of the largest and bloodiest battles of the 18th century. Location: Panipat,… Continue reading Third Battle of Panipat (1761)
Samarth Incubation Program
News- The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) recently launched the ‘Samarth’ incubation program. About Samarth Incubation Program Objective: The programme is designed to support startups working in areas such as telecom software, cybersecurity, 5G and 6G technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and quantum technologies. The initiative aims to foster sustainable… Continue reading Samarth Incubation Program
