Why in the news? C.P. Radhakrishnan was elected as the new Vice President of India. Vice President Election in India Constitutional Provision: Article 63 to 71 of the Indian Constitution deals with various provisions regarding the post of Vice President … Continue reading →

Why in the news? US scientists discovered the presence of offshore aquifers in the Atlantic Ocean from New Jersey to Maine. Offshore Aquifers Definition: Offshore aquifers are bodies of porous rock or sediment containing freshwater located beneath the sea floor. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Lebanon’s Army is set to fully disarm Hezbollah near the border with Israel within three months. Lebanon Location: Lebanon is a country in West Asia. Capital: Beirut. Border Countries: Syria, Israel. Bordering Waterbodies: Mediterranean Sea. Climate: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Ethiopia inaugurated Africa’s largest hydropower project called Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Ethiopia Location: It is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. Capital: Addis Ababa Borders: Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan and Sudan. Geographical … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Israel conducted a air strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders. Qatar Location: It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. Capital: Doha Bordering Countries: Saudi Arabia Bordering … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Dubai is hosting Universal Postal Union’s 28th Universal Postal Congress. Universal Postal Union (UPU) What is it?: It is a specialised agency of the United Nations that coordinates global postal policies and provides a framework for … Continue reading →