News: Researchers and investors are investing billions in nuclear fusion as a potential green energy source, but a Nature Energy study warns that cost assumptions may misguide investments. About Nuclear Fusion Nuclear fusion is a process where light atomic nuclei combine to release a large amount of energy. Process: Two light nuclei are brought very… Continue reading Nuclear Fusion
Tag: 9pm Daily Factly
Key Facts About Indonesia
News: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Molucca Sea near Ternate, causing casualties, injuries, and temporary tsunami warnings later withdrawn. Key Facts About Indonesia Location: Indonesia is an archipelagic nation located in Southeast Asia between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, along major global sea lanes. Bordering countries : It shares borders with Malaysia, Papua… Continue reading Key Facts About Indonesia
Tribes of Nicobar – Nicobari (Nicobarese) and Shompen
News: A draft plan to relocate Nicobarese tribal communities affected by the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project to their ancestral lands has created confusion and increased concerns among local people. About Tribes of Nicobar – Nicobari (Nicobarese) and Shompen About Nicobari (Nicobarese) Tribe The Nicobari tribe lives in all the inhabited islands of the Nicobar… Continue reading Tribes of Nicobar – Nicobari (Nicobarese) and Shompen
Gangotri National Park
News: Gangotri National Park has reopened for tourists after a six-month winter closure. About Gangotri National Park Gangotri National Park is located in the Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It derives its name from the famous Gangotri Temple, one of the four highly revered Hindu Dhams. Established: It was established in 1989. Area: It spreads over an… Continue reading Gangotri National Park
INS Aridhaman
News: India inducted INS Aridaman, its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), strengthening its sea-based nuclear deterrence capabilities. About INS Aridhaman INS Aridhaman is the third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine or Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN). Commission year: It is being commissioned in 2026. It is part of the strategic weapons programme, falls under the… Continue reading INS Aridhaman
Non-Deliverable Derivative (NDD) Market
News: The Reserve Bank of India barred banks from NDD contracts in rupee to curb misuse, stabilize currency, and improve transparency. About Non-Deliverable Derivative (NDD) Market An NDD is a derivative contract where parties agree on a future rupee exchange rate but settle differences in cash, usually in US dollars. Mechanism Agreement on Exchange Rate:… Continue reading Non-Deliverable Derivative (NDD) Market
Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme and Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
News: The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies Scheme (RoSCTL) for apparel exports and continued the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme (RoDTEP) till 30 September 2026. About Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme It is a scheme to rebate… Continue reading Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme and Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
Indian Softshell/Gangetic Softshell Turtles
News: Police rescued 16 Indian Softshell turtles from a smuggler in Jharcha, Greater Noida, during a routine check, exposing illegal wildlife trade. About Indian Softshell/Gangetic Softshell Turtles The Indian softshell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica) is a freshwater turtle species found in South Asia. Habitat: It lives in rivers, canals, ponds, and freshwater systems. Distribution: The species… Continue reading Indian Softshell/Gangetic Softshell Turtles
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
News: The Opposition criticized the Uttar Pradesh government after a tigress died after being hit by a train in Dudhwa buffer zone. About Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Location: It is located on the Indo-Nepal border in Lakhimpur-Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh in the Terai region. Establishment: It was established as a Tiger Reserve in 1988 under… Continue reading Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Chambal River
News: The Supreme Court of India stayed a Rajasthan notification altering the boundaries of the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary that freed 732 hectares along the Chambal River. About Chambal River Origin: It is a perennial river which originates from Janapav hills, situated south of Mhow town near Indore, along the southern slopes of the Vindhya… Continue reading Chambal River
