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Why in News ?Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of Nigeria’s highest national honors. This distinction, presented by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, was conferred during Modi’s official visit to Nigeria on November 18, 2024. The honor recognizes Modi’s contributions to global democratic values, […]

India Tests Fire Hypersonic Missiles: Why in News? India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the first flight test of a long-range hypersonic missile. The missile was launched from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. Key features: Speed: Capable of traveling at speeds greater than Mach 5 (6,174 km/h) Range: Greater than […]

‘Lackadaisical Approach In Implementing Arms Act’ : Supreme Court Forms Committee In Each State & UT To Curb Illegal Gun Menace. The Supreme Court  has recently constituted a Committee in each State as well as Union Territories after it found that the proliferation of factories, and workshops producing unlicensed arms, which are outside the regulatory […]

The Asian Brown Cloud (ABC) refers to a persistent layer of air pollution covering parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean, especially during the dry season. It consists of aerosols, soot, and other pollutants and has significant environmental and health implications. Key Characteristics: Composition: Composed of fine particles, including soot, ash, black […]

The INDOEX (Indian Ocean Experiment) was a scientific research initiative aimed at understanding the role of the Indian Ocean in the global climate system. It was part of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) and was conducted in the 1990s. The primary objective of INDOEX was to study the impact of the Indian Ocean on […]

India’s economy is in a “sweet spot” from a macroeconomic standpoint, blending strong growth with easing inflation, according to a recent report by Moody’s. The ratings agency projected India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow by 7.2% in 2024, followed by 6.6% in 2025 and 6.5% in 2026. In the second quarter of 2024, India’s real […]

The President of Sri Lanka is the head of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Sri Lanka has an executive presidential system where the president plays a significant role in governance. Here’s an overview of the process for electing the president and related aspects: 1. Election Process A. Direct Election by […]

foreign tribes in news : Mashco Piro In 2024, the Mashco Piro, an uncontacted tribe from Peru’s Amazon rainforest, emerged from isolation. The tribe left their isolated habitat due to encroachment and the search for food and safety. The Peruvian government established the Madre de Dios Territorial Reserve to protect the Mashco Piro’s territory, but […]

Sir Fredrick Banting’s birth anniversary is observed as World Diabetes Day onNovember 14every year as a tribute to the history behind the discovery of insulin, one of medicine’s greatest breakthrough; the eternal Flame of Hope burns in Canada tohonourBanting’s achievement Discovery of Insulin: Historical Context: Before the discovery of insulin, diabetes, especially Type 1 diabetes, […]

Namami Gange Program: The Namami Gange Program started in June 2014 to clean up the Ganges River and its tributaries. Initially, it was supposed to end in March 2021 with a budget of Rs. 20,000 crore. Because the work is ongoing and important, the Indian government has extended the program, now called Namami Gange Mission-II, […]