News: The Satavahana-era inscriptions found in Peddapalli District of Telangana. About Satavahana Dynasty The Satavahana dynasty was a prominent ancient Indian dynasty that ruled large parts of the Deccan region from the 1st century BCE to early 3rd century AD. Founder: Simuka is regarded as the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. Capital: Pratishthana (Paithan) Expanse:… Continue reading Satavahana Dynasty
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Orange Economy
News: At the WAVES Summit in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted India’s booming orange economy and urged India’s youth to ride this creative wave. About Orange Economy It is also known as the creative economy. It is a production model where goods and services have intellectual value because they are the product of the… Continue reading Orange Economy
Bioswales
News– The recent downpour in Gurgaon highlighted the importance of bioswales, as areas along the Aravalli Creek showed positive results. About Bioswales Description: Bioswales are shallow, vegetated channels designed to collect, filter, and manage stormwater runoff. Primary role: They play a crucial role in preventing erosion, removing pollutants, and promoting groundwater recharge. Structural composition: These… Continue reading Bioswales
Key facts about Angola
News- President Droupadi Murmu recently welcomed Angolan President João Lourenço to Rashtrapati Bhavan during his inaugural State visit to India. Key Facts about Angola Location: Angola is a country situated on the west coast of Southern Africa. Capital: Luanda Borders: It is bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to… Continue reading Key facts about Angola
Key Facts about Egypt
News– India and Egypt have decided to strengthen their cooperation against all forms of terrorism. The agreement was reached at the 4th Counter-Terrorism Joint Working Group meeting in Cairo. About Egypt Capital: Cairo- The capital and largest city in Egypt. Geographical location- Egypt is located in northeastern Africa. It also extends into southwest Asia through… Continue reading Key Facts about Egypt
Western Disturbances
News- Recently, heavy rain and strong winds lashed Delhi and nearby areas, causing waterlogging and flight delays at the airport. The weather was triggered by a fresh Western Disturbance over northern India. About Western Disturbances Definition– Western Disturbances are eastward-moving, extra-tropical weather systems that bring sudden winter rainfall to the northwestern parts of the Indian… Continue reading Western Disturbances
Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA)
News- The United States has approved a military hardware and logistics support package for India to bolster the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative. Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA). About Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) Specifications Details Launched by Quad grouping (India, Australia, Japan and U.S) at the Tokyo summit in 2022 Aim To enhance… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA)
S8 Tension
News: New research suggests that understanding the “clumpiness” of matter, measured by Sigma-8 (S8) Tension, could unlock key insights into the universe’s structure and complexity. S8 Tension. About S8 Tension Sigma 8 or S8 is a cosmological parameter that quantifies the “clumpiness” of matter i.e. how much matter (including dark matter) is clustered together in… Continue reading S8 Tension
Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas
News: A rare inscription dating back to the time of Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukya dynasty has been unearthed at Madapura Lake in Nyamati taluk of Davangere district. Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas. About Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas He was the son of Pulakeshin II, one of the most illustrious Chalukya… Continue reading Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas
Vizhinjam International Seaport
News- PM Narendra Modi will formally open the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala on Friday (May 2, 2025), marking a major step in putting the southern state on the global maritime map. Vizhinjam International Seaport. About Vizhinjam International Seaport It is India’s first deepwater container transshipment port. Location: It is located in Vizhinjam, a coastal… Continue reading Vizhinjam International Seaport
