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Third Pole Himalayan glaciers in Hindu Kush Karakoram Himalaya known as the Water Tower of Asia and major freshwater source

Which Mountain is Called the Third Pole?

When we think of the Earth’s poles, we often picture the North and South Poles. However, there’s also a region known as the Third Pole.

Mahavir Jayanti 2026: Date, History, Significance, Jainism & Teachings of Lord Mahavira

Mahavir Jayanti 2026 falls on 31 March. It marks the birth anniversary of Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. He was born in

NASA Artemis II Mission 2026 illustration showing SLS rocket launch and astronauts on Moon first crewed lunar mission in 50 years

NASA Artemis II Mission 2026: First Crewed Moon Mission in 50 Years Explained

NASA has launched Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon. This is the first crewed

Tropical Cyclone: Formation, Structure, Eye & Key Facts

Tropical Cyclone: Formation, Structure, Eye and Key Facts

What is Tropical Cyclone? A Tropical Cyclone is an intense, rotating storm system that originates over warm tropical oceans between latitudes 5° and 30° on

Dr BR Ambedkar Biography, Constitution Role & Key Facts

Dr BR Ambedkar: Complete Biography, Architect of Indian Constitution, Quotes & Key Facts

About Dr BR Ambedkar Dr BR Ambedkar (Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar), born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, was an Indian jurist, economist, social

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Chandrayaan 3: India’s Historic Moon Landing, Launch Details and Mission Highlights

What is Chandrayaan 3? Chandrayaan 3 is India’s third mission to the Moon, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is a follow-on

Union Cabinet Approved Small Hydro Power Development Scheme (2026-31)

In a major boost to renewable energy, the Union Cabinet has approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme (2026-2031) with an outlay of ₹2,585

Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana BHAVYA scheme to develop industrial parks and strengthen manufacturing sector in India

BHAVYA Scheme Approved: Cabinet Clears ₹33,660 Crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) to Boost Manufacturing

In a major push to strengthen India’s manufacturing sector, the Union Cabinet has approved the ₹33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA). The scheme aims

India ranks 116th in World Happiness Report 2026 with important facts for UPSC, APSC and PCS exam preparation

World Happiness Report 2026: India Ranks 116th – Key Facts Every UPSC, APSC & PCS Aspirant Must Know

The World Happiness Report 2026 ranks India at 116th position out of 147 countries – two places higher than its 118th rank in 2025. Finland

India co-sponsors UNSC resolution against Iran in 2026 condemning attacks on GCC nations and threats to the Strait of Hormuz

India Co-Sponsors UNSC Resolution Against Iran, 2026

India Co-Sponsors UNSC Resolution against Iran’s Attacks on GCC Nations India co-sponsored a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution that strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on