News: Scientists found that Centaurus X-3 draws material through an accretion disk, a rare process in high-mass X-ray binaries. About Centaurus X-3 Centaurus X-3 is one of the brightest X-ray pulsars. It is also one of the most widely studied binary pulsars. Type: It is a high-mass X-ray binary (HMXB) with a companion star more… Continue reading Centaurus X-3
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SIMBEX-2026
News: The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) is being held at Visakhapatnam. About SIMBEX-2026 It is a Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise. Location: It is being held from 21 to 26 Oct 2026 at Visakhapatnam. Hosted by: It is being hosted by India. Edition: This is the 33rd edition of the exercise… Continue reading SIMBEX-2026
Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh
News: Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List. About Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh Location: Sirpur Village is located in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. It is situated on the eastern banks of theMahanadi River. Architectural Features: It was an important settlement between the… Continue reading Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh
eMudhra Limited Controversy
News: eMudhra limited has revealed that eight private keys associated with its certificates have been compromised. About eMudhra Limited Controversy eMudhra is an Indian digital trust company for providing digital certificates and identity verification services to ensure secure online transactions. It is India’s largest certifying authority in the digital signature certificate market. Foundation Year: It… Continue reading eMudhra Limited Controversy
PHP2Shell
News: Several websites worldwide went offline on Wednesday as governments and cybersecurity agencies responded to two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, known as PHP2Shell. About PHP2Shell PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor. It is an open-source programming language that is free to use. Function: PHP works behind the scenes to process information, such as logins, application submissions… Continue reading PHP2Shell
Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang and Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
News: Three Indian sites have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List, Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang and Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are two among them. About Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang Location: The Karst–Mud-Volcano Complex is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Distinct Geological Features: The site is known… Continue reading Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang and Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Iodine
News: On World Iodine Deficiency Day, the Ministry of Health and FamilyWelfare advised citizens to choose iodised salt and use it in moderation. About Iodine Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for healthy thyroid function, brain development and overall growth. Properties: Iodine is a chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53. It… Continue reading Iodine
SUVIKALP Initiative, PRISM Platform and SKOCHAwards
News: The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) received the SKOCH Gold Award 2026 for its SUVIKALPInitiative on 26 September 2026. About SUVIKALP Initiative SUVIKALP Initiative is an in-house Mine Repurposing Tool. Developed by: It is developed by the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) under the Ministry of Coal. Aim: It aims to support scientific mine closure and… Continue reading SUVIKALP Initiative, PRISM Platform and SKOCHAwards
Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi
News: Researchers have found two new subterranean fish species, Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi, from wells in Assam. About Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi are blind, subterranean fish species found in groundwater environments. Found in: Both species were discovered in wells in Goalpara district, Assam, in areas dominated by alluvial… Continue reading Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi
Barak River
News: Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested after allegedly jumping into the Barak River to evade police during an operation in Assam’s Cachar district, raising border security concerns. About Barak River The Barak River is a major trans-boundary river in Northeast India and Bangladesh. It is the second largest river system in the North-Eastern region of… Continue reading Barak River
