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Largest Petroleum Producing Country in the World

Largest Petroleum Producing Country in the World

Petroleum, commonly known as oil, is an essential resource for energy, transportation, and various industries. The production of oil significantly impacts global markets and economies. This article explores the largest petroleum-producing country in the world, its production capabilities, and its influence on the global oil industry. Worldwide Petroleum Production In 2023, global petroleum production reached …

Longest Bridge in the United States

Longest Bridge in the United States, Check the List of Top-10

The United States features some of the world’s most remarkable bridge engineering feats, with several spanning vast distances to connect regions and ease transportation. The longest bridges in the U.S. exemplify this engineering prowess, showcasing extensive spans over water and challenging terrains. These structures not only facilitate travel but also bolster regional economies by improving …

MoU Signed Between Ministry of MSME And SBA, Government of USA

MoU Signed Between Ministry of MSME And SBA, Government of USA

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with the Small Business Administration (SBA) of the Government of the United States of America to promote Cooperation on Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs). MoU signed The MoU was signed between Secretary, Ministry of MSME  S. C. L Das and …

Sandeep Poundrik Assumes Role as Secretary of the Ministry of Steel

Sandeep Poundrik Assumes Role as Secretary of the Ministry of Steel

Shri Sandeep Poundrik has officially taken over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, succeeding in his role at Udyog Bhawan. A 1993-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, Poundrik was welcomed by senior officials of the Ministry upon his appointment. Previous Roles and Experience Poundrik’s extensive background includes serving as Additional Chief Secretary …

India-Pakistan Conflicts

India-Pakistan Conflicts

India and Pakistan, formed from the Partition of British India in August 1947, have had a contentious relationship since their inception. The core issue driving their conflicts is Kashmir. Pakistan’s demand for Kashmir, a Muslim-majority region, to join it contrasts with India’s insistence on retaining Kashmir to maintain its multi-religious and multi-ethnic identity. This discord …

Para Shuttler Pramod Bhagat Suspended For Breaching Anti Doping Regulations

Para Shuttler Pramod Bhagat Suspended For Breaching Anti Doping Regulations

Para shuttler Pramod Bhagat has been suspended by the Badminton World Federation for a period of 18 months for breaching the anti-doping regulations.  Now, Pramod will miss the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The Federation announced that Tokyo 2020 Paralympic gold medal winner Pramod Bhagat has been suspended on account of where about failure. What are the Anti Doping …

Why India-Pakistan Partition Needed?

Why India-Pakistan Partition Needed?

In August 1947 British India was partitioned, ending three hundred years of colonial rule with the creation two independent nations: India and Pakistan (comprising West and East Pakistan, present-day Bangladesh). From the tumultuous and tragic set of events that encompass this ‘Great’ and ‘Long’ Partition, much is set in stone: partition caused the ‘greatest mass …

PR Sreejesh Appointed as New Head Coach of India's Junior Men’s Hockey Team

PR Sreejesh Appointed as New Head Coach of India’s Junior Men’s Hockey Team

Hockey India (HI) has officially announced that retiring goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will be the new head coach for the Indian junior men’s hockey team. This decision follows India’s recent bronze medal victory at the 2024 Olympics. Announcement and Significance The announcement was made on August 8, 2024, shortly after India secured a bronze medal by …

DRDO Successfully Test Long Range Glide Bomb 'GAURAV' From Su-30 MK-1

DRDO Successfully Test Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ From Su-30 MK-1

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on August 13, 2024 successfully carried out the maiden flight test of the long-range glide bomb (LRGB) Gaurav from a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet of the Indian Air Force. About GAURAV Gaurav is an air-launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distances. After …