Ethiopia’s Afar Depression
Why in the news? A long-dormant volcano nameed Hayli Gubbi in Ethiopia erupted after 12,000 years which is located in the Ethiopia’s Afar Depression. Ethiopia’s Afar Depression Other Name: Danakil Depression or Afar Triangle. Location: Located in northeastern Ethiopia, extending … Continue reading
Exercise AUSINDEX – 2025
Why in the news? Indian Navy’s INS Sahyadri participated in Exercise AUSINDEX – 2025 held in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Exercise AUSINDEX – 2025 What is it?: Exercise AUSINDEX 2025 is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy … Continue reading
Assam Accord (1985)
Why in the news? The Assam government and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) have reached a consensus on “most recommendations” of a panel to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord of 1985. Assam Accord (1985) What is it? … Continue reading
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Programme
Why in the news? The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme has completed 50 years since its launch as a pilot in Karnataka Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Programme Launch: ICDS is India’s flagship early childhood development programme, launched in … Continue reading
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)
Why in the news? Union Government launched Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) with an allocation of ₹7,280 crore. Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) Aims: To establish India’s first … Continue reading
Guinea-Bissau
Why in the news? Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have seized control of the country and demanded that elections be annulled. Guinea-Bissau Location: West Africa Capital: Bissau Border Countries: Senegal and Guinea Bordering Waterbodies: Atlantic Ocean Climate: Tropical Climate Associated International Grouping: … Continue reading