Why in the news? ISRO successfully launched the Indian Navy’s advanced communication satellite GSAT-7R (CMS-03) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. CMS-03 Satellite (GSAT-7R) What is it?: CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite developed by ISRO (in collaboration … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Axial Seamount underwater volcano near the Oregon coast could erupt soon, scientists have warned, following the detection of more earthquakes in the region. Axial Seamount Type: Submarine volcano (seamount) Location: On the Juan de Fuca … Continue reading →

Why in the news? US President has stated that the US forces will be mobilized to Nigeria if the Nigerian Govt fails to take appropriate actions to prevent the persecution faced by Christians in Nigeria by the terrorists. Nigeria Location: … Continue reading →

Why in news? UNESCO 43rd General Conference held at Samarkand (Uzbekistan). Uzbekistan Location: Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked country located in Central Asia. Capital: Tashkent Bordering Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan. Bordering Waterbodies: Aral Sea Geography: Part of … Continue reading →