News: On 15 September 2026, PM Shri Narendra Modi greeted engineers on Engineers’ Day and also paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya for his engineering excellence and vision. About Sir M. Visvesvaraya Sir M. Visvesvaraya was a civil engineer, statesman and the 19th Diwan of Mysore. Birth: He was born on September 15, 1861 in the Muddenahalli village… Continue reading Sir M. Visvesvaraya
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Willingdon Island
News: A CPEO seminar highlighted the need to diversify operations and revitalise Willingdon Island to boost Cochin Port’s revenue and employment. About Willingdon Island Location: Willingdon Island is a man-made island in the city of Kochi, Kerala. It is surrounded by the backwaters and the Arabian Sea It is one of the largest man-made islands… Continue reading Willingdon Island
Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize Problem
News: OpenAI has claimed a breakthrough on the Navier-Stokes problem after thousands of AI agents worked on it for 88 hours. About Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize Problem The Navier-Stokes equations describe the movement of fluids such as air and water. The Clay Mathematics Institute identified the Navier-Stokes question as one of the seven Millennium Prize Problems.… Continue reading Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize Problem
Schizopygopsis waddellii
News: Scientists recorded Schizopygopsis waddellii for the first time from a natural lake in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. About Schizopygopsis waddellii Schizopygopsis waddellii is a rare species of high-altitude Himalayan fish. Family: It belongs to the Cyprinidae family. It is commonly known as the Tibetan fish or Waddell’s snow trout. Habitat: It is adapted to harsh, high-altitude… Continue reading Schizopygopsis waddellii
Ramanathaswamy Temple
News: At the 2026 BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen before an image of the Ramanathaswamy Temple’s 1,212-pillar corridor. About Ramanathaswamy Temple Location: Ramanathaswamy Temple is located in Rameswaram on Pamban Island, Tamil Nadu. Religious Association: It is a historic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to the… Continue reading Ramanathaswamy Temple
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)
News: The Department of Telecommunications has helped prevent suspected cyber fraud losses of more than five thousand crore rupees through its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) within fifteen months of its launch. About Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) It is a multi- dimensional analytical tool to empower financial institutions with advance actionable intelligence for cyber… Continue reading Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
News: NCPCR summoned Meta officials on September 9, 2026, over an inquiry into child sexual exploitation and abuse material on Instagram. About National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body constituted to protect, promote and defend child rights in the country. Established:… Continue reading National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
Guneri Inland Mangrove
News: Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister felicitated the Guneri Inland Mangrove Village Biodiversity Management Committee for its sustained efforts to conserve the Guneri inland mangroves. About Guneri Inland Mangrove Guneri Inland Mangrove is a natural inland mangrove site located in Kutch district of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of 45 km… Continue reading Guneri Inland Mangrove
Hasdeo River
News: One student drowned and two others were swept away in the Hasdeo River during a picnic in Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. About Hasdeo River Hasdeo River flows through Chhattisgarh. Origin: It originates from a small lake near Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh. Course of river: It flows through Surguja, Korea, and Bilaspur districts before merging with the… Continue reading Hasdeo River
Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme
News: HQ Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) is organising ‘Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE)’ programme from 14 to 18 September 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. About Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme is a unique platform for civil-military engagement on national security. Organised by: It has… Continue reading Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme
