News: Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita will visit Vietnam, Lao PDR and Palau. Key Facts About Palau Location: It is located in the western Pacific Ocean. Boundaries: It shares maritime borders with the Federated States of Micronesia, Indonesia, Philippines and with the international waters. It has about 340 coral and volcanic islands… Continue reading Key Facts About Palau
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NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100
News: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100. About NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100 NJ-05 is an indigenous micro gas turbine engine with a 5 kg thrust capacity. NJ-50 is an indigenous micro and small gas turbine with a thrust… Continue reading NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100
Nepali Language Recognition Day
News: The 35th Nepali Language Constitutional Recognition Day was observed on August 20 in India. About Nepali Language Recognition Day This day is also known as Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas. It is celebrated on August 20 every year. Inclusion in 8th Schedule: In 1992, the Indian Parliament unanimously passed the 71st constitutional Amendment Bill to include… Continue reading Nepali Language Recognition Day
Key Facts about Bolivia
News: India has dispatched an 8 MT consignment of life-saving and essential medicines to Bolivia in support of its public healthcare capacity. Key Facts about Bolivia Location: Bolivia is a landlocked country in west-central South America. It is the 5th largest country in South America. Physiography: Mountains: The western half of Bolivia is covered by… Continue reading Key Facts about Bolivia
Alaknanda River
News: The Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag has crossed the warning level due to continuous rainfall, prompting authorities to issue a high alert. About Alaknanda River The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river of Uttarakhand and the major river of Northern India. Origin and course of river: It originates from the snouts of the Satopanth and Bhagirathi… Continue reading Alaknanda River
Batukeshwar Dutt
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have paid tribute to revolutionary and freedom fighter Batukeshwar Dutt on his death anniversary. About Batukeshwar Dutt Batukeshwar Dutt was an Indian revolutionary in the early 1900s. He was also known as BK Dutta. Birth: He was born on November 18, 1910, in the… Continue reading Batukeshwar Dutt
Bagmati River
News: Heavy rainfall in Nepal’s catchment areas has led to a continuous rise in the water levels of the Gandak, Bagmati, Kamla Balan, and Kosi rivers in Bihar. About Bagmati River It flows through south-central Nepal and northern Bihar. Origin: It originates from the Bagdwar area in the Shivapuri Hills, located in the northwestern part… Continue reading Bagmati River
Muzhiyan Kulam
News: Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the restored Muzhiyan Kulam at Pooranankuppam in Puducherry. About Muzhiyan Kulam Location: The Muzhiyan Kulam is located near Thavalakuppam at Pooranankuppam in Puducherry. It is also known as Naangu Mozhi Kulam. Historical significance: It is a more-than-400-year-old historic pond and is believed to date back to… Continue reading Muzhiyan Kulam
Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
News: Six youth-led startups from across the country won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. About Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 Six youth-led startups from across the country won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. Led by: The initiative is jointly led by the United… Continue reading Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets
News: Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets has been launched by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. About Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets It is a single unified online platform for citizens to search and trace unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares and mutual funds across the financial ecosystem. Launched… Continue reading Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets
