News: More than 600 Internet experts, policymakers and technology leaders have gathered in Mumbai for APNIC 62, being held from 4 to 10 September 2026. About APNIC 62 APNIC 62 is a conference bringing together Internet and networking experts, government representatives and industry leaders to share ideas, experience and develop policies related to Internet operations. Organised… Continue reading APNIC 62
Author: Arun
OpenAI’s New Astra Model
News: OpenAI has released GPT-6 Astra, claiming major gains in computer use, coding, long-running tasks and cybersecurity. About OpenAI’s New Astra Model OpenAI’s new Astra model is also known as GPT-6 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 6) Astra. It is a new frontier artificial intelligence (AI) model released by OpenAI. Key Features: End-to-end work: Astra is built to… Continue reading OpenAI’s New Astra Model
Bundelkhand Region
News: Recurring drought and fodder shortages are forcing livestock farmers to travel farther, increasing risks to both people and cattle. About Bundelkhand Region Bundelkhand is a semi-arid plateau region spread across southern Uttar Pradesh and northern Madhya Pradesh. The region is historically associated with the Bundela Rajput dynasty. Location: The region lies between the Yamuna… Continue reading Bundelkhand Region
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
News: UNCLOS has been in the news because of maritime disputes, including those involving the Strait of Hormuz. About United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) UNCLOS is an international treaty that provides a comprehensive legal framework for the world’s oceans and seas. Adoption: It was adopted in 1982 at Montego Bay,… Continue reading United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
BIO-NIVESH Platform
News: Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched BIO-NIVESH to connect biotechnology startups with investors and increase private capital for scale-up. About BIO-NIVESH Platform BIO-NIVESH is a platform that connects biotechnology startups with investors for scale-up and commercialization. Organized by: It has been organized by BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Ministry… Continue reading BIO-NIVESH Platform
Acting Chief Justice of a High Court
News: Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma rejected allegations against him and asked all concerned to await the CJI’s decision. About Acting Chief Justice of a High Court An Acting Chief Justice temporarily performs the duties of the Chief Justice when the regular Chief Justice is unavailable. Constitutional Provision: Article 223 provides… Continue reading Acting Chief Justice of a High Court
Negative GVA Deflator for Manufacturing Sector
News: MoSPI clarified the -1.5% manufacturing GVA deflator in Q1 2026-27 and explained how double deflation produced it. About Negative GVA Deflator for Manufacturing Sector Gross Value Added (GVA): It measures the value added by an industry to the economy. It is broadly calculated by subtracting the value of goods and services used as inputs… Continue reading Negative GVA Deflator for Manufacturing Sector
Svalbard and Barentsburg
News: Norwegian authorities seized the Russian cruise ship Professor Molchanov in Barentsburg to enforce Naftogaz’s $4.22 billion compensation award. About Svalbard Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, between the North Pole and northern Norway. Boundaries: It is bounded by Arctic Ocean, Greenland Sea and Norwegian Sea. Discovery: The Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz… Continue reading Svalbard and Barentsburg
Myristica Swamps
News: Myristica swamps in the Western Ghats are highlighted for their ecological role and the threats caused by plantations and human activities. About Myristica Swamps Myristica swamps are freshwater swamps dominated by evergreen trees of the Myristicaceae family. They are also known as living fossils due to the primitive nature of Myristica plants. Distribution: In India,… Continue reading Myristica Swamps
Sinai Peninsula
News: At least 22 people were killed and 28 injured in a passenger bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on September 2, 2026. About Sinai Peninsula Location: Sinai Peninsula is a triangle-shaped peninsula in northeastern Egypt that connects Asia and Africa. Boundaries: It is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea in the north, Israel and the Gaza… Continue reading Sinai Peninsula
