Rani Lakshmibai (Manikarnika)
She was the queen of the princely state of Jhansi Born in 1828 at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. At the age of 14, Manu got married to the Maharaja of Jhansi, Gangadhar Rao Newalkar. Hence, Manikarnika became Laxmibai, Rani of Jhansi. … Continue reading
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the routing protocol that powers the Internet, responsible for exchanging routing information between different networks (Autonomous Systems) to determine the most efficient paths for delivering Internet traffic. How does it work? Routers in different Autonomous … Continue reading
Ganga Water Sharing Treaty
The 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty is a 30-year bilateral agreement between India and Bangladesh, signed in December 1996, to share the Ganga’s water during the lean season (January 1–May 31). The treaty is scheduled to expire in December 2026. Why such … Continue reading
Exercise Pitch Black 2026
It is a premier multinational air combat exercise, scheduled to be held in Australia’s Northern Territory from July 20 to August 7, 2026. It aims to provide a platform for participating air forces to enhance operational interoperability, strengthen military cooperation, … Continue reading