Why in the news? Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica and caused massive destructions. Jamaica Location: Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean. Capital: Kingston Maritime Borders: Cuba, Hispaniola (the island containing Haiti and the Dominican Republic) and Cayman Islands (a … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India has concluded its operations at Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase following the expiration of a bilateral arrangement nearly four years ago and withdraws its forces. Tajikistan Location: Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Capital: Dushanbe … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The southern zone Urban Development Ministers meeting was held in Bengaluru. Urban Planning in India What is it?:  Urban planning in India involves the design and management of the physical, social, economic development of cities and … Continue reading →

Why in the News?: Land-use change has caused loss of nearly 75% of the natural fauna on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in the past century. Mount Kilimanjaro Location: Northeastern Tanzania, near Kenya border in Africa. Origin: Volcanic in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, delivered an address at the ‘Revitalizing India’s Maritime Manufacturing Conference’ held in Mumbai as part of India Maritime Week 2025. Maritime Sector in India Performance of Indian Maritime Sector: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs successfully concluded the 3rd National Conference on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) What is it?:  A digital platform designed to modernize legislative operations by enabling paperless proceedings … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Scientists in Brazil have initiated the AmazonFACE Project near Manaus, the largest city in the Amazon region. AmazonFACE Project What is it?: The AmazonFACE Project is a field-based climate experiment conducted in an old-growth Amazon rainforest … Continue reading →