FATF Steps Up Action on Virtual-Asset Crime and Scam Compounds
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its inaugural Plenary under UK President Giles Thomson in Paris on 30 October 2026, following meetings from 28 to 30 October....
PM Approves Northern Bullet Train Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposed Northern Bullet Train Corridor on 31 October 2026. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval and said proposed fares would...
Darbhanga Planetarium to Add an ISRO Space Gallery and Innovation Centre
On 31 October 2026, a team of senior scientists and experts from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) inspected the proposed site for a Space Gallery and Space...
Important Features of the Tibetan Plateau and Its Climate
The Tibetan Plateau is a high-elevation region of Central Asia whose glaciers, permafrost, rivers and alpine ecosystems shape its environmental significance. Its elevation and seasonal heating influence atmospheric...
Ice Cores: Formation, Climate Records and Scientific Importance
Ice cores are cylinders drilled from glaciers and ice sheets, preserving layered evidence of past climate and atmospheric conditions. Their ice and trapped air provide distinct records that...
Major Nuclear Arms Control Treaties and Agreements
Nuclear arms control agreements seek to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, limit arsenals and restrict testing. They combine legal obligations with verification and transparency measures, but differ...
Types of Submarines and Their Strategic Roles
Submarines combine stealth, endurance and firepower, making them important to maritime security and national defence. Their classification reflects both propulsion and mission: nuclear or conventional power determines how...
Nuclear Triad and Second-Strike Capability
A nuclear triad combines land-, sea- and air-based systems for delivering nuclear weapons. By diversifying launch platforms, a state seeks to preserve forces after an attack and maintain...
Major Ancient and Medieval Ports of India
India’s ports linked inland markets with maritime routes across the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. From Harappan dock facilities to medieval trading cities, they carried goods and...
Major Fungal Groups and Their Ecological Roles
Fungi are eukaryotic organisms distinct from plants and animals. They obtain nutrients by absorption and usually have chitinous cell walls. Their roles range from decomposing organic matter and...
Important Maritime Security Initiatives in the Bay of Bengal
The Bay of Bengal links South and Southeast Asia and supports major trade, energy flows and coastal livelihoods. Its security depends on maritime domain awareness, effective regional coordination...
