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The 2024 BRICS Summit was the 16th edition, held in Kazan, Russia from 22 October- 24 October. It is a pivotal event for global diplomacy. This BRICS summit marked the first gathering to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates as official members, following their induction into the organisation during the 15th BRICS … Read more
Recently, The two-week United Nations Biodiversity Conference of Parties (COP16) commenced in Colombia, gathering environmental leaders from nearly 200 countries to assess and evaluate historic commitments made to protect global biodiversity. The conference aims to address urgent environmental challenges, strengthen conservation efforts and ensure the sustainable use of ecosystems in light of the escalating biodiversity … Read more
What is INDUS-X? INDUS-X stands for India-United States Defense Acceleration Ecosystem. It is a strategic alliance in technology and defense industry collaboration between India and the United States. It was launched on 21st June 2023 in Washington, D.C. The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) was established in 2017. It serves as a bridge between business … Read more
Recently, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom has declared Mpox (Monkeypox) infection, a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. It is the highest form of alert that can be shared by the international health body. This declaration has come after a humongous surge in its cases. Dr. Tedros … Read more
Recently, scientists have identified Taam Ja’ Blue Hole (TJBH) in Mexico’s Chetumal Bay as the world’s deepest blue hole. Initially, experts thought it was the second deepest. However, new measurements reveal that it extends over 420 meters below sea level (mbsl), surpassing the previous record-holder, the Sansha Yongle Blue Hole (Dragon Blue Hole) in the … Read more
Solar Eclipse and Total Solar Eclipse- A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight either partially or fully. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon covers the entire Sun, creating a shadow on Earth’s surface. The areas within this shadow experience complete darkness as direct sunlight is blocked … Read more
In the southeastern European country Romania, A research centre, part of the European Union’s Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) project has developed the world’s most powerful laser. The laser, operated by the French company Thales, is built upon the groundbreaking inventions of Nobel Physics Prize winners of 2018 Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland. The research centre … Read more
On 25 Feb 2024, the President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune revealed the Great Mosque of Algiers ‘Djamaa El-Djazair’ in Algeria. It is Africa’s largest and the world’s third-largest mosque. Built around a decade, the Great Mosque of Algiers stands as a testament to international collaboration, with Chinese State Construction Engineering and Frankfurt-based architects KSP Engel … Read more
On Sept 09, 2023, at the G-20 summit in New Delhi, PM Modi talked about an MOU on the principles of an India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). It will increase connectivity and economic development between Asia, the Arabian Gulf and Europe. Also, it will be an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative or OBOR, … Read more
Like Chandrayaan-3, Russia is also preparing for a soft landing on the moon’s south pole. Russia’s space agency Roscosmos has launched the Luna-25 (Luna-Glob lander) mission for this. Launching took place from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on Aug 11, 2023, at 4:40 am IST. It is Russia’s 1st lunar probe since 1976. It is possible that … Read more