News: In this year’s Union Budget, the government sanctioned two new telescopes and approved the upgradation of an existing telescope in Ladakh. About New Telescopes NLST, NLOT Planned for Ladakh The government approved the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) and the National Large Optical–Near Infrared Telescope (NLOT) to study the Sun and the origins of… Continue reading New Telescopes NLST, NLOT Planned for Ladakh
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Continental Mantle Earthquakes
News- Stanford researchers created the first global map of continental mantle earthquakes, published on February 5, 2026 in Science. About Continental Mantle Earthquakes Continental mantle earthquakes are rare earthquakes that occur deep within the Earth’s mantle beneath continents. Global Distribution: Although only 459 continental mantle earthquakes have been identified worldwide, they are regionally clustered. A… Continue reading Continental Mantle Earthquakes
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025
News- India climbed five places to 91st rank out of 182 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025. About Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 ranks countries by perceived levels of public sector corruption. Released by: It is released annually by Transparency International, a German registered association, since 1995. Total Countries Involved:… Continue reading Corruption Perceptions Index 2025
BIOFACH 2026
News: India has been designated as the ‘Country of the Year’ at BIOFACH 2026. About BIOFACH 2026 About: It is the world’s leading trade fair for organic products held on 10 February 2026. Note: BIOFACH Germany is the world’s largest and most influential exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture. Held at: Nuremberg, Germany… Continue reading BIOFACH 2026
India and UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees
News: India signed an Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions with the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland in New Delhi. About the agreement Signed between: India and UK Aim: To facilitate greater mobility of professionals and workers between India and the United Kingdom. The agreement seeks to avoid double social security contributions… Continue reading India and UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees
Wajid Ali Shah
News: According to a biography written by Wajid Ali Shah’s great-grandson, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was not formally exiled to Calcutta. Instead, he went there intending to travel to London to present a petition, but when his departure was prevented, he remained in the city. About Wajid Ali Shah Wajid Ali Shah was born on… Continue reading Wajid Ali Shah
Removal of Lok Sabha speaker
News- The Opposition on February 10 moved a no-confidence motion seeking the removal of the Lok Sabha Speaker, which will be examined and processed as per rules. About Removal of Lok Sabha speaker Constitutional Provisions: Article 94 of the Constitution provides for vacation, resignation, and removal of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House… Continue reading Removal of Lok Sabha speaker
Mangrove Clam (Geloina erosa)
News- Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute have successfully achieved captive breeding and full life-cycle completion of mangrove clam under controlled hatchery conditions. About Mangrove Clam (Geloina erosa) It is an ecologically and economically important bivalve found in mangrove and estuarine ecosystems. Scientific Name: The scientific name of mangrove clam… Continue reading Mangrove Clam (Geloina erosa)
Form 7 Controversy
News- Bulk Form 7 applications during Special Intensive Revision have raised concerns about misuse and large-scale deletion of voters. About Form 7 Controversy Form 7 controversy relates to bulk objections filed to delete names from electoral rolls during the ongoing special intensive revision. Legal Basis Form 7 is governed by Section 13(2) of the Registration… Continue reading Form 7 Controversy
Network Readiness Index Report 2025
News: India has improved its ranking in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025, moving up four places to secure the 45th position globally. About Network Readiness Index (NRI) It assesses how prepared countries are to leverage information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development and competitiveness. It evaluates 127 economies. The index is prepared by the… Continue reading Network Readiness Index Report 2025
