Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems

News: All 17,130 police stations across the country have been successfully connected through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems.  About Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems  It is a centralised and integrated online platform to file First Information Report (FIR), chargesheets and investigation reports.  It was launched in 2009 with an outlay… Continue reading Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems

Joint Parliamentary Committee

News: The bills on “One Nation, One Election” have been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for wider consultation.  About Joint Parliamentary Committee  JPC is an ad-hoc committee formed by both Houses of Parliament for examining a specific subject or Bill in detail.  JPC is formed after one House of Parliament has passed a… Continue reading Joint Parliamentary Committee

Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum

News: The Ministry of Culture has partnered with France Museums Développement (FMD) to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project.  About Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum  The museum was first announced by the Prime Minister at the International Museum Expo in May 2023.  It will redefine the… Continue reading Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum

National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions

News: The Union Minister of Education addressed the 20th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI). He emphasized the rights of minorities under the Constitution. National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. About National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions It was established by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions Act (NCMEI… Continue reading National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions

Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)

News: ISRO has begun assembling the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) for the first uncrewed flight of Gaganyaan. About Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) It is a human-rated version of ISRO’s LVM3, developed for India’s Gaganyaan mission to transport humans into space. Aim: To ensure safe human spaceflight by integrating advanced reliability and… Continue reading Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)

Hydrothermal Vent

News: Indian oceanographers have reached a significant milestone by capturing an image of an active hydrothermal vent situated 4,500 meters beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean. About Hydrothermal Vent Hydrothermal vents are underwater springs that form in tectonically active areas where seawater interacts with magma below the ocean floor. Location– Ridges, For ex. Central… Continue reading Hydrothermal Vent

Key Facts about Moldova

News: The Republic of Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe, recently opened its embassy in New Delhi. About Key Facts about Moldova Capital– Chisinau It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. It is situated in the northeastern corner… Continue reading Key Facts about Moldova

Milkweed Fiber

News: The Ministry of Textiles is promoting research and development into innovative natural fibers, such as milkweed fiber. About Milkweed Fiber It is a unique natural fiber extracted from the seed pods of milkweed plants (Asclepias syriaca L). The plant is native to North America. In India, it is found as a wild plant in… Continue reading Milkweed Fiber

Key Facts about Golan Heights

News: Israel recently announced plans to double the population of its settlements in the occupied Golan Heights. Key Facts about Golan Heights About Golan Heights The Golan Heights is a strategically significant plateau located in southwestern Syria, near the borders of Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. It covers approximately 1,150 square kilometers, stretching 71 km in… Continue reading Key Facts about Golan Heights

Cyclone Chido

News: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France. Cyclone Chido Explanation About Cyclone Chido Cyclone Chido was a powerful tropical cyclone that struck Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, in December 2024. With sustained wind speeds exceeding 200 km/h (124 mph)… Continue reading Cyclone Chido

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