News: Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy is undertaking an official visit to the Maldives from 15 to 17 December 2025 to attend the closing ceremony of Exercise EKATHA 2025. About Exercise EKATHA 2025 Exercise EKATHA 2025 was the eighth edition of the annual bilateral maritime exercise. Conducted between: Indian Navy… Continue reading Exercise EKATHA 2025
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India–Jordan Ties
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International relation. Introduction India and Jordan share a long-standing and stable partnership based on trust, respect, and regular dialogue. Diplomatic relations, established in 1950, have grown into a mature relationship with strong political engagement, expanding economic links, and growing cooperation in defence, technology, education, and culture. Prime Minister… Continue reading India–Jordan Ties
SDAT Squash World Cup 2025
News: The Indian Squash Team won its first‑ever World Cup title at the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025. About SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 Organized by: World Squash Federation (WSF) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Winner: India Runner up: Hong Kong, China India becomes the first Asian country to win the SDAT Squash World Cup. India… Continue reading SDAT Squash World Cup 2025
Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC)
News: India to host the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage from 8 to 13 December 2025 in New Delhi. About Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC) The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC) was established under… Continue reading Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IGC)
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over seven technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to the three Services. About the Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme The Technology Development Fund (TDF) is established under the Make in India initiative to promote self-reliance in defence technology. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence… Continue reading Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025
News: Lok Sabha recently passed Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 which would levy a special cess on pan masala and use the fund for improving public health and strengthening national security. About Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 has been introduced to… Continue reading Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025
Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative
News: Government has designated Dakshina Kannada as a District Export Hub (DEH) under the Districts as Export Hubs initiative. About Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative Initiative by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce. It was launched in August 2019. It is based on the vision that every district in India has… Continue reading Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative
Major Irrigation Projects in India
News: India has numerous major irrigation projects that are essential for improving agricultural output and effectively managing the nation’s water resources. About Bhakra Dam Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity dam built across the Sutlej River, near the Punjab–Himachal Pradesh border. Operated and maintained by: Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) It is the world’s highest… Continue reading Major Irrigation Projects in India
Mula–Mutha River
News: Under the NRCP, the Mula–Mutha pollution control project is about 65% complete and is expected to finish by March 2026. About Mula–Mutha River Origin Mula River: It begins at Muleshwar Devrai in Mulshi (Maharashtra), where a small stream near the Shiva temple is considered its source. Mutha River: It is also called Muthai in Marathi… Continue reading Mula–Mutha River
Sittannavasal Site
News: The historical and archaeological significance of Sittanavasal, known for its Jain heritage, Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions, ascetic stone beds, and rare early mural paintings dating to the 7th–9th century CE. About Sittannavasal Site Sittannavasal is located in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Historical importance There are presence of megalithic monuments (stone circles, cists, urn burials) proves pre-historic… Continue reading Sittannavasal Site
