News: During his Netherlands visit, PM Narendra Modi visited the Afsluitdijk dam, and India signed an LoI with the Netherlands for technical cooperation on the Kalpasar Project. About Kalpasar Project It is a multipurpose initiative aimed at providing water for irrigation and industrial and domestic use in the water-stressed Saurashtra region of Gujarat. It envisages… Continue reading Kalpasar Project
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Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
News: Scientists at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have reported two roadkill incidents of the rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) at the National Chambal Sanctuary in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. About Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) It is widely recognised as the world’s smallest wild cat species. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Prionailurus rubiginosus. Habitat: It… Continue reading Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
Houbara Bustard
News: The Houbara Bustard has suffered major population declines due to habitat loss, hunting, and degradation of its breeding grounds. About Houbara Bustard It is a large terrestrial bird. Scientific name: It is split into two distinct species as recognized by the IUCN: one residing in North Africa (Chlamydotis undulata) and the other residing in… Continue reading Houbara Bustard
Initiatives Undertaken in Rashtrapati Bhavan
News: As President Smt. Droupadi Murmu marked four years in office, various Initiatives were undertaken in Rashtrapati Bhavan and the President’s Estates. About Initiatives Undertaken in Rashtrapati Bhavan Launch of e-Audio Guide for visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan: The application-based e-Audio Guide has been launched to enhance visitors’ experience. It will be available in Hindi, English… Continue reading Initiatives Undertaken in Rashtrapati Bhavan
Tigidia Singhal
News: Researchers have described a new trapdoor spider species, Tigidia singhal, from the semi-arid grasslands of the Deccan Plateau. About Tigidia Singhal Tigidia singhal is a newly described species of trapdoor spider discovered in the semi-arid grasslands of the Deccan Plateau in Maharashtra. Genus and Family: It belongs to the genus Tigidia and the family… Continue reading Tigidia Singhal
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
News: As enterprises increasingly adopt AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) has emerged as a key framework for connecting AI models with an organization’s proprietary knowledge. About Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) It is a technique that makes AI more accurate by allowing it to search your organization’s own documents before answering a question. Features: Instead of relying only… Continue reading Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Chandipura Virus
News: Two children from Rajasthan have died in recent days after testing positive for the Chandipura virus. About Chandipura Virus Chandipura Virus is a virus of the Rhabdoviridae family. It also includes other members such as the lyssavirus that causes rabies. How it is caused: Several species of sandflies, like Phlebotomine sandflies and Phlebotomus papatasi,… Continue reading Chandipura Virus
Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa)
News: In Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, sustainable cultivation of the endangered medicinal herb Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) is helping conserve the species and supporting the rural mountain economy. About Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) It is a medicinal herb, locally known as Kutki. Botanical name: Its botanical name is Picrorhiza kurroa. Native to: It is native to the… Continue reading Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa)
Undavalli Caves
News: For two days, the 7th-century Undavalli Caves became a vibrant venue for the first Andhra Pradesh Telugu Mahotsavam, celebrating the Telugu language, literature, music, poetry, folk songs, storytelling, and cultural traditions. About Undavalli Caves They are a monolithic caves are example of Indian rock-cut architecture. Location: They are located near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. They… Continue reading Undavalli Caves
CBDT’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Guidance
News: The Central Board of Direct Taxes has released a guidance note on crypto-asset reporting obligations, aligning India’s tax reporting framework with the OECD framework. About CBDT’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Guidance Definition of crypto as per Indian law: India’s income tax law defines a “crypto-asset” as a digital representation of value that relies on a cryptographically… Continue reading CBDT’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Guidance
