Agni Prime (Agni-P) Missile
Why in the news? The DRDO and the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) successfully test-fired the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, under full operational conditions. Agni Prime (Agni-P) Missile Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). … Continue reading
LCA Tejas and LCA Tejas Mk-1A Fighter
Why in the news? The Defence Ministry signed a contract to buy 97 light combat aircraft, of the Tejas Mark-1A variant, for the Indian Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., in a ₹62,370-crore deal. LCA Tejas Fighter History: The Light … Continue reading
Super Cyclone
Why in the news? Super Typhoon Ragasa hit Hong Kong with fierce winds and pounding rain, and headed into southern China. Super Cyclone Definition: Super cyclones are extremely intense tropical cyclones that form over the ocean and can cause devastating … Continue reading
Visakhapatnam Declaration on E-Governance
Why in the news? The Visakhapatnam Declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG 2025) held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam Declaration on E-Governance What is it?: The declaration charted an ambitious and inclusive … Continue reading
India-Morocco Relations
Why in the news? Indian Defence Minister’s maiden visit to Morocco to inaugurate India’s first overseas defence manufacturing facility has marked the beginning of a new chapter in the long-standing friendship between India and Morocco. India-Morocco Relation Historical Context: India … Continue reading
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025
Why in the news? Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon. Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 What is it?: It is a nationwide innovation movement / school-level hackathon / challenge launched by the Government of India to promote … Continue reading