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India and the European Union has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on semiconductors. It will help in building a “robust supply chain” and support innovation between the two countries.

Terminologies related to sikihism

Udaasis It is a religious, ascetic sect, sampradaya (tradition) which considers itself as denomination of Sikhism, and focuses on the teachings of its founder, Sri Chand (1494-1643), son of Guru Nanak Dev. Nagar Kirtan Sikhs celebrate Guru nanak jayanti with a procession called Nagar Kirtan. Janamsakhis Biographies of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

MQ-9B Predator drone

India is looking at sealing a landmark deal to procure 31 MQ-9B Predator armed drones from the U.S. under a government-to-government framework by March next year. The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (sometimes called Predator B) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV, one component of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS)). It is capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations, developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), U.S.

Booker Prize for fiction

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize with dystopian novel 'Prophet Song' recently. Prophet Song - It is about a woman’s struggle to protect her family as Ireland collapses into totalitarianism and war. Booker Prize – It is founded in 1969, is open to English-language novels from any country published in the U.K. and Ireland, and has a reputation for transforming writers’ careers.

Free visas by Malaysia

Malaysia will grant a 30-day visa-free entry for Indian and Chinese citizens. Thailand and Sri Lanka has already announced free visas to foreigners including India to promote tourism. The 30-day visa-free entry is also currently enjoyed by 8 ASEAN countries for the purpose of social visits, tourism and business.

Avdiivka & Robotyne

Russia was intensely attacking the eastern town of Avdiivka and the southern village of Robotyne in Ukraine recently. Avdiivka is an industrial hub in Donetsk region. The city is a former coal hub and is home to the large Avdiivka Coke Plant. Robotyne is a village in Ukraine. It's located in Polohy Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Robotyne was the 1st Ukrainian breach in Russian lines of defense.

Migrated Butterflies

Coinciding with the onset of the Northeast monsoon the butterflies from the subfamily Danainae migrate from the Eastern Ghats and plains towards the Western Ghats was below par this year. Butterflies -Blue Tiger, Dark Blue Tiger, Double-branded Crow, and Common Crow (commonly known as ‘Tigers and Crows’). Blue Tiger - Tirumala limniace is a Nymohalidae butterfly popularly known as Blue Tiger. It is commonly seen in villages, cities and forests. Dark Blue