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SJ-100

News: In Moscow, India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation signed an MoU to produce SJ-100 passenger aircraft in India. About SJ-100 The SJ-100 is a new-generation, jet-powered, civil commuter aircraft of Russian origin. Known as: Earlier it was called the Sukhoi Superjet 100. Designed by: It was originally designed by Sukhoi… Continue reading SJ-100

Loktak Lake 

News: A study has highlighted environmental concerns regarding Manipur’s Loktak Lake, noting that alterations in land use are degrading the water quality of the rivers that flow into the lake. About Loktak Lake Location: It is located in the Bishnupur district of Manipur. It is India’s only floating lake and Northeast India’s largest freshwater lake.… Continue reading Loktak Lake 

ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) 2025

News: The 12th ADMM-Plus will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 1, 2025. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will represent India at the meeting. About ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) 2025 Held at: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  It is the highest defence consultative and cooperative mechanism within ASEAN. The first ADMM-Plus was… Continue reading ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) 2025

Indi and Puliyankudi Limes

News: Recently, APEDA facilitated the first-ever air shipment of India’s GI-tagged Indi Lime and Puliyankudi Lime to the United Kingdom. About Indi and Puliyankudi Limes About Indi Lime Indi Lime is a variety of Kagzi lime. Geographical location: It is cultivated in the Vijayapura district of Karnataka. Characteristics It is known for its superior quality,… Continue reading Indi and Puliyankudi Limes

‘Panda Diplomacy’

News: China’s golden snub-nosed monkey debuted at European zoos on 10-year loans, signalling a potential successor to “panda diplomacy.’ About ‘Panda Diplomacy’ China’s use of giant pandas as a diplomatic tool, gifting or loaning them to other countries to foster goodwill and enhance its global image. Historical roots: The practice dates back to the Tang… Continue reading ‘Panda Diplomacy’

UAE Consensus

News: IRENA has recently published a report which evaluates global progress on the UAE Consensus goals to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy-efficiency improvements by 2030. About UAE Consensus The UAE Consensus is the negotiated outcome of the 28th COP (2023) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).  It includes the First… Continue reading UAE Consensus

Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission

News: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission. About Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission About 8th Central Pay Commission It was announced in January 2025. Structure: It will have a Chairperson, one Part-Time Member, and a Member-Secretary. Justice (Retd.)… Continue reading Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission

Intrusion Detection System

News: The Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced an Intrusion Detection System across its network to protect elephants and support uninterrupted train operations in forested and high-risk wildlife areas. About Intrusion Detection System to Protect Elephants The Intrusion Detection System or IDS is a method to avert train-elephant collision.  Developed by: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) –… Continue reading Intrusion Detection System

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

News: Goa’s only zoo in Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary will soon get new animals after 12 years, including a barking deer and two sloth bears. About Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in Ponda, Goa.  It is nested in the foothills of the Western Ghats. It was established in 1969 as a protected area and… Continue reading Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

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