Five Eyes Intelligence
The Five Eyes Intelligence is a group that includes five countries – Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. These nations… Read More »Five Eyes Intelligence
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Important facts for UPSC prelims from The Hindu, The Indian Express, Press Information Bureau, Down To Earth, ORF and other important news sources.
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruption
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption in 2022 was an enormous underwater explosion. It was comparable to 100 Hiroshima bombs and sent vast amounts of water… Read More »The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruption
The State Of India’s Birds (SoIB) 2023
The State of India’s Birds (SoIB) 2023, published on August 25, 2023, states that many bird species in India are declining, although some like the… Read More »The State Of India’s Birds (SoIB) 2023
Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2023
The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report for 2023 has been released by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC). The data… Read More »Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2023
India’s First Indigenous 700 MWe N-plant Commences Operation
India has marked a significant achievement in nuclear energy production as the first indigenously developed 700 MWe nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power… Read More »India’s First Indigenous 700 MWe N-plant Commences Operation
What Is Vyommitra?
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced important news about Gaganyaan Mission, India’s first space mission involving humans, on August 26. He said that the mission trial… Read More »What Is Vyommitra?
PM Modi Calls For Ethical Use Of AI
The Prime Minister spoke at a Business 20 (B20) Summit hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). Addressing the summit, he voiced concerns about… Read More »PM Modi Calls For Ethical Use Of AI
The Groundbreaking Contributions Of C.R. Rao In The Field Of Statistics
C Radhakrishna Rao, a trailblazer in the field of Statistics, passed away on August 23. Rao, who was a respected professor at Pennsylvania State University,… Read More »The Groundbreaking Contributions Of C.R. Rao In The Field Of Statistics
Bharat NCAP Testing Protocol: India Adopts New Safety Rating For Cars
On August 23, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), India’s pioneering car crash testing initiative. This landmark move places India… Read More »Bharat NCAP Testing Protocol: India Adopts New Safety Rating For Cars
State Of Climate In The South-West Pacific, 2022
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has recently published a comprehensive report titled “State of Climate in the South-West Pacific, 2022.” This report provides a concise… Read More »State Of Climate In The South-West Pacific, 2022