News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s indigenous satellite navigation capabilities. About NVS-03 Satellite NVS-03 is the 3rd satellite in ISRO’s second-generation navigation satellite series. Its predecessors, NVS-01 and NVS-02, carried the other two indigenous atomic clocks. Developed and… Continue reading NVS-03 Satellite
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Basawan
News: A Mughal painting of a cheetah family, created by Basawan around 1575 under Akbar, sold for nearly ₹120 crore in London. About Basawan Basavan was an renowned Mughal painter. He flourished during 16th century. He was a leading painters in Emperor Akbar’s court. Painting style: His work is largely associated with innovation and expressive… Continue reading Basawan
Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
News: Soldiers of the Indian Army’s Assam Regiment have won a gold medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026. About Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 The Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 is the premier patrolling event of the British Army. It is widely known as the “Olympics of Military Patrolling. It is a mission focused and scenario-based exercise.… Continue reading Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
Kaliningrad and Suwałki Gap
News: Russian President has warned of using nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad is attacked, highlighting the Suwałki Gap as a potential Russia-NATO flashpoint. About Kaliningrad Kaliningrad is a heavily militarized Russian territory separated from the Russia mainland. It is located between Poland and Lithuania and has a coastline on the Baltic Sea. It is situated on the… Continue reading Kaliningrad and Suwałki Gap
Staghorn and Elkhorn corals
News: It has observed that Staghorn and elkhorn corals grew so numerous throughout the Florida Reef Tract for decades that divers reported swimming through underwater thickets. About Staghorn Corals Staghorn corals are one of the most important corals in the Caribbean. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Acropora cervicornis. They, along with elkhorn coral and star… Continue reading Staghorn and Elkhorn corals
Bhadra River
News: Water from the Bhadra Reservoir reached Gonur Lake in Chitradurga, marking a key milestone in the trial run of the Upper Bhadra Project’s branch canal. About Bhadra River The Bhadra River a major river and flows through Karnataka. Origin: It originates in the Western Ghats and flows eastward across the Deccan Plateau. Course of river: … Continue reading Bhadra River
Dimna Lake
News: Dimna Lake, Jamshedpur was among 25 lakes across the country after which spectator galleries were named during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort. About Dimna Lake Location: It is located at the foothills of the Dalma Hills, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Area: It is a man-made reservoir covering an area of approximately 27… Continue reading Dimna Lake
PowerBank-50
News: The company’s PowerBank-50 successfully powered a payload aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 ‘Aagaman’ mission. About PowerBank-50 Designed by: It is an indigenously developed satellite battery pack designed by the Hyderabad-based spacetech startup TakeMe2Space. It is designed specifically for small satellites. It is India’s first indigenously developed satellite battery to achieve the coveted ‘flight heritage’ status. Note:… Continue reading PowerBank-50
Exercise ROTOR CLAP III
News: The Indian Air Force (IAF) concluded the week-long Exercise ROTOR CLAP III at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About Exercise ROTOR CLAP III It is a specialised weeklong helicopter exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to validate mission planning, coordination, rapid response, and interoperability under simulated combat conditions. Edition: This is… Continue reading Exercise ROTOR CLAP III
Undavalli Caves
News: For two days, the 7th-century Undavalli Caves became a vibrant venue for the first Andhra Pradesh Telugu Mahotsavam, celebrating the Telugu language, literature, music, poetry, folk songs, storytelling, and cultural traditions. About Undavalli Caves They are a monolithic caves are example of Indian rock-cut architecture. Location: They are located near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. They… Continue reading Undavalli Caves
