Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951

News: The Election Commission announced the silence period under Section 126 (1) (b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. About Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951 It prohibits displaying any election matter by means, inter alia, of television or similar apparatus, in any polling area during the period… Continue reading Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951

Molucca Sea

News: A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea, causing damage, one death, tsunami waves, and multiple aftershocks. About Molucca Sea Location: The Molucca Sea is a water body located in the western Pacific Ocean, within the Indonesian archipelago. Boundaries: It is bounded by Sulawesi (Celebes) to the west, Halmahera to the east, the… Continue reading Molucca Sea

TAK-003 Dengue Vaccine

News: TAK-003 dengue vaccine received clearance from Subject Expert Committee under Drugs Controller General of India for individuals aged 4 to 60 years. About TAK-003 Dengue Vaccine TAK-003 (commonly known as ‘Qdenga‘) is a tetravalent dengue vaccine designed to protect against all four dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3, and 4. Developed by: The vaccine… Continue reading TAK-003 Dengue Vaccine

Maternal Mortality

News: A recent Lancet study highlights slowing progress in reducing Maternal Mortality Ratio and challenges in achieving the SDG 2030 target. About Maternal Mortality Maternal Mortality Ratio: It refers to the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in a given time period. India aims to reduce Maternal Mortality Ratio to below 70 deaths… Continue reading Maternal Mortality

Samrat Samprati

News: On Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum, dedicated to Jain history and Samprati’s legacy. About Samrat Samprati Samrat Samprati was a Mauryan ruler. He was the son of Kunala and the grandson of Ashoka. Title: He was also known as Indrapalit, Sangat and Vigatashok. Reign: His reign is believed… Continue reading Samrat Samprati

INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak

News: Three frontline naval platforms, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray were delivered to the Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE). About INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak About ‘Agray’ ASW SWC INS Agray is the fourth vessel among the eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) being built for… Continue reading INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak

Key Facts about Spain

News: Amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, Spain has closed its airspace to United States military aircraft involved in operations against Iran. Key Facts about Spain Location: Spain is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.  Bordering nations: It shares land borders with France and Andorra (northeast), Portugal (west) and and Gibraltar (South). Bordering water… Continue reading Key Facts about Spain

Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

News: Malwan, the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 31 March 2026. About Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Malwan is a high-tech, waterjet-propelled warship designed for specialized naval operations in coastal and shallow waters. Built by: It has been constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited… Continue reading Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

Bhavasagara

News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change designated CMLRE’s “Bhavasagara” Referral Centre as a National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna. About Bhavasagara Bhavasagara is a specialized scientific hub and National Repository for preservation, study, and documentation of deep-sea marine life, officially designated on March 30, 2026. Aim : It aims to provide a foundational… Continue reading Bhavasagara

Energy Statistics India 2026

News: The National Statistics Office released Energy Statistics India 2026, presenting updated data on reserves, production, consumption, trade, and energy sector trends. About Energy Statistics India 2026 It is an annual publication providing an integrated dataset on India’s energy sector covering major energy resources. Released by: It is released by the National Statistics Office under… Continue reading Energy Statistics India 2026

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