News: Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and sovereign of the Vatican City State, will be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Vatican City. Key Facts about Vatican City It is the smallest sovereign country in the world, covering about 44 hectares (110 acres). It is landlocked within Rome, Italy, and became… Continue reading Key Facts about Vatican City
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Buffer Zones in Tiger Reserves
News– The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet recently approved a scheme for developing buffer zones in the state’s nine tiger reserves. Buffer Zones in Tiger Reserves. About Buffer Zone A buffer zone is an area that surrounds or adjoins the core area of a Tiger Reserve or any Protected Area (PA). It acts as a protective shield… Continue reading Buffer Zones in Tiger Reserves
Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
News: Recently, scientists found a green way to recycle toxic perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs). About Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) A perovskite solar cell is one that includes a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly a hybrid organic-inorganic lead or tin halide-based material, as the light-harvesting active layer. A perovskite is a material (first… Continue reading Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in a study using its satellites has estimated the total wheat production from eight major wheat growing States of India. Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP). About Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP) It is a semi-automated and scalable framework which enables the near… Continue reading Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
Kokborok Language
News– The Kokborok Sahitya Parishad has appealed for the inclusion of Kokborok in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Kokborok Language. About Kokborok Language It is the native language of the Borok people, commonly known as Tripuris. It is spoken as a mother tongue by several indigenous communities such as: Debbarma (Tripuri) Reang, Jamatia,… Continue reading Kokborok Language
Operation ATALANTA
News- The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA has proposed conducting a joint exercise with the Indian Navy. Operation ATALANTA. About Operation ATALANTA It is a maritime security mission launched by the European Union in 2008. It operates under the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). Objective- To support efforts aimed at maintaining… Continue reading Operation ATALANTA
Scarborough Shoal
News- China has accused the Philippines of an intrusion into the disputed waters of Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea (SCS). About Scarborough Shoal It is the largest atoll in the South China Sea, situated about 220 km west of the Philippines. While it lies within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines,… Continue reading Scarborough Shoal
Exercise Desert Flag
News: A contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10. About Exercise Desert Flag-10 Exercise Desert Flag is an annual multinational exercise being hosted by the UAE Air Force. Participating contingents: The Air Forces from of Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar… Continue reading Exercise Desert Flag
Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hailed the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register as a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture. Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. About the Memory of the World (MOW) Program It is a… Continue reading Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
News: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the top seven finalists for the Anti-Piracy Challenge under the “Create in India” initiative of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge. About WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge It is a pioneering initiative under the Create in India Challenge Season 1… Continue reading WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
