News: Exercise KONKAN-25 began on 05 Oct 2025 off India’s western coast and will run in two phases from 05–12 Oct 2025. About Exercise KONKAN-25 It is an annual bilateral naval between India and the United Kingdom. Origin: First exercise was held in year 2004. 2025 Venue: The exercise is being conducted off the western coast… Continue reading Exercise KONKAN-25
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Baratang Island
News: India’s only mud volcano at Baratang in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands erupted on October 2 after over two decades of dormancy. About Baratang Island Location: It lies in the North and Middle Andaman district, nearly 150 km from Port Blair. Ranchiwalas Island is another name for Baratang Island. This island is inhabited mainly… Continue reading Baratang Island
Net-Zero Banking Alliance
News: Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) announced that it will cease operation, bringing an end to the UN-supported banking coalition that worked to promote global net-zero goals through its financing activities. About Net-Zero Banking Alliance It is bank-led and UN convened alliance of leading global banks committed to aligning their lending, investment, and capital markets activities… Continue reading Net-Zero Banking Alliance
Coral Larvae Cryobank Project and Coral Triangle
News: Scientists at the University of the Philippines are establishing the nation’s first cryobank to conserve coral genetic material and aid in reef restoration. About the Coral Larvae Cryobank Project Coral Larvae Cryobank is set up by the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute. The project is part of a wider regional initiative that links… Continue reading Coral Larvae Cryobank Project and Coral Triangle
Balasan river
News: Recently, heavy rains caused landslides and flooding in the Darjeeling hills, damaging roads and infrastructure, including the collapse of the Dudiya iron bridge over the Balasan river. About Balasan River It is a perennial river flowing in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal. Origin: It originates from Lepchajagat on the Ghum-Simana ridge at an… Continue reading Balasan river
Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’
News: Scientists warn that Amazon’s “flying rivers” are weakening with tree loss, raising drought risks for regions that depend on this rainfall-driven moisture transport. About Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’ “Flying rivers” are vast streams of water vapour generated by the rainforest and Atlantic evaporation that flow across the Amazon basin. This natural phenomenon spans eight Latin… Continue reading Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’
NATO Pipeline System (NPS)
News: Poland has announced that it will join NATO Pipeline System (NPS) amid rising tensions with Russia. About NATO Pipeline System (NPS) Purpose: The NPS is designed to ensure that NATO’s requirements for petroleum products and their distribution can be met at all times. Origin: It was set up during the Cold War. Scale: In… Continue reading NATO Pipeline System (NPS)
PM-SETU Scheme
News: On October 4, the Prime Minister launched PM-SETU, a centrally sponsored scheme to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs. About PM-SETU Scheme Full Form: Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs. It modernizes government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model to align skilling with market demand. Type of Scheme: Centrally sponsored scheme (government-owned but industry-managed… Continue reading PM-SETU Scheme
Diethylene Glycol (DEG)/Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Leptospirosis
News: The Union Health Ministry recently confirmed that cough syrups linked to the recent deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan did not contain contaminants. About Diethylene Glycol (DEG) It is an organic chemical that is mainly used as a chemical intermediate. Appearance: It is a clear, colourless, odourless and stable oily liquid. Group:… Continue reading Diethylene Glycol (DEG)/Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Leptospirosis
Aspirational Agriculture Districts
News: Recently, the government has announced 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts to be developed under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) across 29 states and UTs. About Aspirational Agriculture Districts The Aspirational Agriculture Districts are 100 districts identified by under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY). The initiative is designed to improve agricultural performance… Continue reading Aspirational Agriculture Districts
