Why in the news? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister, approved a series of capital acquisition proposals worth around 79,000 crore aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Defence Acquisition … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) announced that it has successfully developed a crucial technology for producing high Residual Resistivity Ratio (RRR) niobium ingots and sheets. High Residual Resistivity Ratio Niobium Niobium: Niobium (Nb) is a transition … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Iran has ratified a law to join the United Nations International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) in a bid to align with global financial norms. Iran Location: West Asia Capital: Tehran … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Israel’s parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation. Israel Location: West Asia Capital: Jerusalem. Border Countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt. Palestinian Territories: West Bank along the east and the Gaza Strip along the southwest. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Delhi Government successfully conducted a trial run of cloud seeding in the region. Cloud Seeding Definition: Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique used to induce precipitation (rainfall or snow) by dispersing substances into the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? UN Women published a report citing a two fold increase in the proportion of women killed in armed conflicts in 2023, compared to the previous year. Impact of War on Women and Children Fact: According to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem. Fiji Location: Fiji is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lie north-northeast of New Zealand. … Continue reading →