The mega international container transshipment port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay — in the Great Nicobar island in the Bay of Bengal — has been notified as the 13th major port.
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Galathea Bay notified as the 13th major port
SIMBEX 2024
The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is being held from 23 to 29 Oct 2024, in the Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam.
Bihar gets its first dry port at Bihta
Recently, Bihar Industry minister inaugurated the state’s first dry port at Bihta, a town near state capital Patna.
Tugunbulak and Tashbulak: Two lost medieval Silk Road cities discovered in Uzbekistan
Archaeologists have found the remains of two medieval cities along the ancient silk route in the mountains of eastern Uzbekistan.
5th National Water Awards, 2023
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, conferred the 5th National Water Awards, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. 38 winners, including joint winners across 09 categories were awarded for their exemplary work in the field of water conservation and Read More …
Pathakhera issued Mine Closure Certification by Ministry of Coal
Ministry of coal announces a significant achievement in sustainable mining practices with the issuance of final mine closure certificates for the Pathakhera Area of WCL.
WHO certifies Egypt as malaria-free
The World Health Organization (WHO) on October 20 certified Egypt as malaria-free.
Karin, Koronis and Massalia
Recently, a team studied the composition of meteorites found on Earth and conducted a telescopic survey of the materials that make up the major asteroid families in the asteroid belt. Chondrites
Tenkana-A new genus of jumping spiders
A team of arachnologists has discovered a new genus of jumping spiders, ‘Tenkana’, found across southern India, encompassing two previously known species.
Anguiculus dicaprioi: New snake species named after Leonardo DiCaprio
A new snake species discovered by a team of researchers in western Himalayas, has been named after Hollywood actor and producer Leonardo DiCaprio in honour for his contribution towards conservation.
16th BRICS Summit 2024
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 16th BRICS Summit held under Russia’s Chairship, in Kazan on 23 October 2024. About BRICS
India’s fourth nuclear submarine launched into water in Visakhapatnam
India’s 4th nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), referred to as S4, was launched into water at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam on 16 October, 2024.
Dera Baba Nanak – Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor
India and Pakistan on 22 October agreed to renew their agreement to operate the Kartarpur Corridor to facilitate pilgrims from India to visit the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara for another five years. About Dera Baba Nanak – Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor
Supreme Court (SC) upholds States’ power to regulate industrial alcohol
A Constitution Bench of nine judges, in an 8:1 majority judgment, upheld the States’ right to regulate industrial alcohol. Background Supreme Court’s recent judgement
People’s Right to Information museum
The foundation stone for a people’s Right to Information museum was recently laid at Beawar in Rajsthan. It is the birthplace of the RTI movement.