Legionnaires’ disease

The Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia. It is caused by Legionella bacteria. The major symptoms of the disease are shortness in breath, cough, fever, headaches and muscle pains. The bacterial infection of Legionella bacteria is called Legionellosis. The ..

Earthshot Prize

The Earthshot prize is awarded annually. It is to be awarded between 2021 and 2030. The prize is awarded by the Royal Foundation. Its headquarters is located in London, England. It is awarded to five winners every year. The award ..

Fractional Orbital Bombardment System

The Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS) was developed by the Soviet Union in 1960s. The system is used to launch nuclear warheads from space. About Fractional Orbital Bombardment System The system had no range limit.  That is, it can be ..

Mount Harriet

The Mount Harriet is located in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It was renamed as Mount Manipur in October 2021. It is the third highest mountain the archipelago. Why was Mount Harriet renamed? The mountain was renamed to pay tribute to ..

National Security Guard

The National Security Guard (NSG), often referred to as the Black Cats, is an elite counter-terrorism unit of India. It operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Established on 16 October 1984, the NSG was created in response to the ..

Exercise Cambrian Patrol

The Exercise Cambrian Patrol is annual exercise organised by the UK army. It is also referred to as the “Olympics of Military Patrolling”. About Exercise Cambrian Patrol The exercise is organised by the 160th Infantry Welsh Brigade of the British ..

World Food Day

Every year, the World Food Day is celebrated on October 16. It is celebrated widely by World Health Organisation, International Fund for Agricultural Development and World Food Programme. Origin The World Food Day was established at the 20th General Conference ..

Exercise Mitra Shakti

The Exercise Mitra Shakti is the joint military exercise conducted between India and Sri Lanka. The bilateral exercise is also called India-Sri Lanka Joint Training Exercise. Mitra Shakti means “Power of Friendship”. These exercises are conducted annually alternating between India ..

President’s Tatrakshak Medal

The President’s Tatrakshak Medal is an Indian Military Decoration. It is awarded to distinguished and selfless services in Indian Coast Guard. It is presented by the President of India. Since 1990, the medal is presented to Indian Armed Forces as ..

Exercise Joint Sea 2021

The Exercise Joint Sea 2021 was held between China and Russia in the Sea of Japan. It is a naval exercise held in October 2021. Key Facts The naval exercise highlighted the growing political and military alignment between China and ..