News: China has approved the construction of world’s largest dam, costing US$ 137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border. About Brahmaputra River It is a transboundary river in India, originating from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake. Course From its source, it travels eastwards… Continue reading Key facts about Brahmaputra River
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United Nations Disengagement Observation Force
News: UN Secretary General paid tributes to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who died serving as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF) in Golan Heights. About UNDOF It was established in 1974 by the United Nations Security Council following the Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and… Continue reading United Nations Disengagement Observation Force
Free Movement Regime
News: In February 2024, the Union Home Ministry had announced the suspension of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Myanmar border. However, the formal notification ending the FMR is yet to be issued. In the meanwhile, new guidelines have been issued to regulate the movement of people along the international border. About Free Movement… Continue reading Free Movement Regime
Kilauea Volcano
News: Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, started erupting again. About Kilauea Volcano Location: Situated on the southeastern part of the Hawaii’s Big Island, as a part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Volcano Type: It is an active shield volcano, formed by the eruption of highly fluid lava. Features: Kilauea has… Continue reading Kilauea Volcano
UN Internal Justice Council
News: Madan B Lokur, retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) for a four-year term. About UN Internal Justice Council It was established by the UN General assembly to ensure independence, professionalism and accountability in the administration of justice system of… Continue reading UN Internal Justice Council
Cephalopods Explaination
News: Cephalopods, such as octopuses and squids, are increasingly recognized for their intelligence. This has sparked calls for humane treatment regulations comparable to those for vertebrates. Cephalopods Explaination About Cephalopods: Cephalopods are a class within the phylum Mollusca, which includes octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. Cephalopods are cold-blooded (ectothermic), meaning their body temperature is regulated… Continue reading Cephalopods Explaination
Key Facts about Greenland
News: US President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by proposing that the United States buy Greenland, calling it an “absolute necessity” for national security. Key Facts about Greenland About Greenland Capital: Nuuk Highest Point: Gunnbjorn’s Fjeld Greenland is the world’s largest island, lying in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is geographically part of the North American… Continue reading Key Facts about Greenland
No-Detention Policy
News: The Central Government has recently amended the Right to Education Act, 2009, eliminating the no-detention policy in schools governed by the Act. This includes Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other institutions under the Ministries of Defence and Tribal Affairs. No Detention Policy About No-Detention Policy The policy, introduced under Section 16 of the… Continue reading No-Detention Policy
SpaDeX Mission Explaination
News: India’s SpaDeX mission explaination, designed to develop and demonstrate the technology necessary for docking and undocking spacecraft in space, is set to launch aboard PSLV-C60 on December 30. About SpaDeX Mission It is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for the demonstration of in-space docking using two small spacecraft launched by PSLV. PSLV-C60 will carry… Continue reading SpaDeX Mission Explaination
Telecommunications Rules, 2024
News: Recently, the Union Government had notified the Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024. Telecommunications Rules in 2024 About the Telecommunication Rules, 2024 These rules empower some enforcement and security agencies to intercept phone messages under certain conditions, superseding Rule 419A of the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951. Key Provisions: Competent… Continue reading Telecommunications Rules, 2024
