News: The Indian Air Force will conduct a major firepower exercise called Exercise Vayu Shakti at the Pokaran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About ‘Vayu Shakti 2026’ Exercise It is a major air combat exercise by Indian Air Force, modelled after Operation Sindoor. Location: The exercise will take place at the Pokaran Field Firing Range,… Continue reading ‘Vayu Shakti 2026’ Exercise
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Finke River
News: The Finke Riveris believed to be the world’s oldest river system. Researchers say it began flowing between 300 and 400 million years ago, long before dinosaurs walked the planet. About Finke River The Finke River is also called Larapinta in the Indigenous Arrente language. Location: It is located in central Australia and flows through… Continue reading Finke River
Raccoon Roundworm
News: Europe is on alert after a new study revealed the raccoon roundworm has firmly taken hold in wild raccoons across nine countries, with Germany at the epicentre. About Raccoon Roundworm It is a parasitic worm found in raccoon intestinal tract. Scientific name:Baylisascaris procyconis, (family Ascarididae) Affected Region: It affects raccoon populations in parts of North… Continue reading Raccoon Roundworm
Vikram-I
News: Recently, the Prime Minister has unveiled India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle Vikram-I. About Vikram-I Vikram-I is India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket. Built by: Skyroot Aerospace in Hyderabad. Launched by: Skyroot Aerospace is targeting early 2026 for Vikram-I’s maiden orbital flight. Named after: It is named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the pioneer… Continue reading Vikram-I
Abraham Accords: A New Geopolitical Balancing Act
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International relation. Introduction Kazakhstan has joined the Abraham Accords, a U.S.-brokered framework that normalised ties with Israel. The step is symbolic and strategic. It comes during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan’s visit to Washington, where the United States is seeking renewed influence in Central Asia amid Russian and Chinese… Continue reading Abraham Accords: A New Geopolitical Balancing Act
Barren Island
News: Recently, active volcano on Barren Island has erupted not once, but twice within a week. About Barren Island Location: It is located in the Andaman Sea, approximately 138 kilometres northeast of Sri Vijaya Puram. Status: It is uninhabited island characterized by rugged volcanic cones, ash deposits, and sparse vegetation. It is India’s only active volcano… Continue reading Barren Island
Exercise Amogh Fury
News: The Indian Army’s Sapta Shakti Command carried out the ‘AMOGH FURY’ integrated firepower exercise at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. About Exercise Amogh Fury Conducted By Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army. Location Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Thar Desert, Rajasthan. Purpose To test combat power, coordination, and operational readiness under real-time… Continue reading Exercise Amogh Fury
Didayi Tribe
News: Champa Raspeda, hailing from Odisha’s Malkangiri district, has created history by becoming the first individual from the Didayi community to qualify in NEET 2025. About Didayi Tribe It is an indigenous community of Malkangiri district, Odisha. They are recognized as one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha. They belong to… Continue reading Didayi Tribe
Leap-1 Mission
News: Dhruva Space is preparing to launch its first commercial satellite mission called LEAP-1. About Leap-1 Mission It is the first commercial satellite mission launched by India’s space-tech startup, Dhruva Space. LEAP-1 marks Dhruva Space’s transition from tech demonstration to full-scale commercial satellite deployment. Launch Timeline & Vehicle: Scheduled for Q3 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon… Continue reading Leap-1 Mission
D-voter and rules governing D voters
News: The issue of ‘D’ (Doubtful) voters in Assam has resurfaced as the opposition demands the tabling of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) report and the closure of the state transit camp. D-voter and rules governing D voters. About D-voter The term “D-voter” refers to “Doubtful Voter”, a classification used in Assam to indicate… Continue reading D-voter and rules governing D voters
