News: Niger becomes the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis. About Onchocerciasis Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is a parasitic disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus. It is the second leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide after trachoma. Transmission: The disease is transmitted to humans through repeated bites from infected blackflies of the Simulium… Continue reading Onchocerciasis
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Sakhir Declaration
News: The 46th GCC Summit in Manama concluded with the adoption of the Sakhir Declaration, reaffirming the commitment to deeper political, security, and economic integration. About Sakhir Declaration The Sakhir Declaration of the 46th Session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain. It outlines several key principles and… Continue reading Sakhir Declaration
Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India
News: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid homage to India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, on his birth anniversary. About Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884, in Ziradei, Bihar. He studied at the University of Calcutta. He began his career as a lawyer and… Continue reading Dr. Rajendra Prasad – First President of India
Khiamniungan Tribe
News: Recently, the Prime Minister of India referred to the Khiamniungan tribe in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, bringing attention to their culture and traditions. About Khiamniungan Tribe The Khiamniungan are one of the major Naga tribes, inhabiting eastern Nagaland (India) and north-western Myanmar. Name: The name Khiamniungan comes from ‘Khiam’ (water), ‘Niu’ (great), and… Continue reading Khiamniungan Tribe
Asian Youth Games 2025
News: The Asian Youth Games 2025, officially the 3rd edition of the event, is underway in Manama, Bahrain, from October 22 to 31, 2025. About Asian Youth Games It was initiated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to support athletes aged 14–18 years. It serves as a pathway to the Youth Olympic Games and… Continue reading Asian Youth Games 2025
Asbestos
News: Asbestos contamination has led to the closure of over 70 public schools in Australia due to the discovery of tremolite asbestos in colored sand products. About Asbestos Asbestos is a fibrous material naturally present underground in rock and soil. Physical Features: Asbestos is known for its strength and highly flexible and durable. It is… Continue reading Asbestos
Kunar River
News: A few days after recent border clashes with Pakistan, Afghanistan’s Taliban government announced plans to build dams on the Kunar River. About Kunar River Location: The Kunar River system spans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan and the Afghan provinces of Nuristan, Kunar, and Nangarhar. Origin and Mouth: Its headwaters arise in the Hindu Kush Mountains,… Continue reading Kunar River
International Convention against Doping in Sport
News: India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport. About the International Convention against Doping in Sport It is a multilateral treaty through which States agree to adopt national and… Continue reading International Convention against Doping in Sport
Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025
News: Recently, the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 was released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Bali. About Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 Released by: Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations Aim: To provide reliable data on forest area, condition, management, and use to guide global forest policy, sustainable… Continue reading Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025
Role of technology in disaster risk reduction
Source: The post Role of technology in disaster risk reduction has been created, based on the article “Nityanand Rai highlights role of technology in disaster risk reduction at NDMA’s 21st Formation Day” published in “DD News” on 27 September 2025. Role of technology in disaster risk reduction. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Disaster and Disaster Management Context:… Continue reading Role of technology in disaster risk reduction
