News: Border Roads Organisation celebrated the 37th Raising Day of Project UDAYAK on June 01, 2026, at Doomdooma in Assam. About Project UDAYAK Project UDAYAK is a specialized territorial wing of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for developing and maintaining strategic road infrastructure in Northeast India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence Launched in: The project was… Continue reading Project UDAYAK
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VYOMA Innovation Challenge
News: The Digital India BHASHINI Division, in collaboration with Current AI and Kalpa Impact, has launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge. About VYOMA Innovation Challenge VYOMA Innovation Challenge is an innovation initiative that promotes the development of open-source, multilingual, voice-first AI solutions for offline and low-connectivity environments. Launched by: The challenge has been launched by the Digital… Continue reading VYOMA Innovation Challenge
PM Research Chair Scheme
News: The Department of Higher Education has invited applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026. About PM Research Chair Scheme Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme is a flagship initiative that seeks to connect global Indian talent with India’s research, development, innovation and technology ecosystem. Launched by: It has been launched by… Continue reading PM Research Chair Scheme
22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships
News: India finished second at the 2026 Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong China with a historic tally of 19 medals. About 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships The 2026 Asian U20 Athletics Championships was the 22nd edition of the international athletics competition for Asian under-20 athletes. Host Venue: The championships were held at the… Continue reading 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships
MAHA (Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas) Water Mission
News: The ₹200-crore MAHA Water Mission was launched to support startups and multidisciplinary consortia in developing high-impact water solutions. About MAHA Water Mission MAHA (Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas) Water Mission is a national programme that accelerates innovation in the water sector by linking research, technology development, validation, and field deployment. Nodal Ministry: The Ministry… Continue reading MAHA (Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas) Water Mission
On-Screen Marking (OSM) System
News: CBSE’s new digital On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 examinations faced criticism over blurred scans, missing pages, and portal glitches. About On-Screen Marking (OSM) System On-Screen Marking (OSM) is a digital evaluation system in which teachers assess scanned copies of answer books on a computer instead of checking physical scripts. Objective: CBSE introduced OSM… Continue reading On-Screen Marking (OSM) System
All About Elections for State Legislative Councils
News: The Election Commission of India announced elections to 27 Rajya Sabha seats and State Legislative Council seats in three states. About State Legislative Council The State Legislative Council, also known as the Vidhan Parishad, is the upper house in the bicameral legislature of some states. 6 Bicameral States: Currently, six states have a Legislative… Continue reading All About Elections for State Legislative Councils
Hot Jupiter WASP-94A b and Extremely Large Telescope
News: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observed the weather cycle of exoplanet WASP-94A b and detected rocky mineral clouds that disappear by evening. About Hot Jupiter WASP-94A b WASP-94A b is an exoplanet that is almost twice as large as Jupiter but has only half its mass. It is also called a ‘Hot Jupiter’. Hot Jupiters… Continue reading Hot Jupiter WASP-94A b and Extremely Large Telescope
Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu
News: Researchers and local groups renewed efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the megalithic site of Chokahatu in Jharkhand. About Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu Chokahatu is a famous megalithic burial site associated with the Munda tribe, where stones were erected in honour of the deceased as part of a long-standing cultural tradition. Location:… Continue reading Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu
AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’
News: Dr Jitendra Singh launched the CPGRAMS AI-enabled Voice Chatbot “Samadhan Didi” at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi. About AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’ ‘Samadhan Didi’ is an AI-enabled voice chatbot that makes public grievance redressal simpler, more accessibley, and multilingual. Developed by: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) developed it in collaboration with… Continue reading AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’
