Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
Why in the news? The iDEXe – Defence Innovation Organisation has inked an MoU with EdCIL (India) Limited to foster the development of dual-use cutting-edge technologies , driven by the new ASPIRE (Accelerating Strategic Progress in Research and Education) program. … Continue reading
Exercise ZAPAD 2025
Why in the news? An Indian Armed Forces contingent departed to Russia, to participate in the military exercise ZAPAD 2025, scheduled to be conducted from 10 to 16 September 2025. Exercise ZAPAD 2025 What is it?: The Zapad exercise is … Continue reading
mRNA Vaccine Technology
Why in the news? Russia developed a new mRNA vaccine named Enteromix to treat cancer, which showed 100% efficacy in clinical trials. mRNA Vaccine Technology What is it? mRNA vaccines use a synthetic messenger RNA sequence that codes for a … Continue reading
Adi Sanskriti Platform
Why in the news? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the beta version of Adi Sanskriti platform. Adi Sanskriti Platform What is it?: It is a digital platform launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Aim: Aimed … Continue reading
NSTDFC and Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Why in the news? An MoU was signed between NSTDFC and Coal India to empower 30000 tribal students with Digital Learning, Mentorship & Better Infrastructure in Eklavya Model Residential Schools. National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation(NSTDFC) What is it?: … Continue reading
Yemen
Why in the news? Israel launched deadly strike on Yemen’s Houthis. Yemen Location: Yemen is a West Asian country and it is located in the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula. Capital: Sana Bordering Countries: Saudi Arabia, Oman. Maritime Borders: … Continue reading