News: During Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army showcased Atmanirbharta-driven innovations, including homegrown Ekam AI and the SAMBHAV project. About Ekam AI Ekam AI is a fully indigenous and secure artificial intelligence platform designed for sensitive defence environments. Developed by: It is being developed by the Bengaluru-based startup Neuralix, under the iDEX ADITI 2.0 initiative, which… Continue reading Ekam AI and the SAMBHAV
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Moei River
News: Promises of data-entry jobs draw young men from Gujarat across the Moei river into Myanmar’s alleged cyber-fraud compounds. About Moei River Source: It emerges from the eastern slopes of the Tenasserim Hills in Myanmar. In Burmese, it is called “Tong Yin River”. It is the natural border of Thailand and Myanmar. Length: The River… Continue reading Moei River
Cho La and Dok La Passes
News: Cho-La and Dok-La were opened for tourists under the Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan initiative on December 15, 2025. About Cho La Pass Location: Cho-La Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass in east Sikkim, located in the eastern Himalayas along the India–China border. Altitude: It is situated at an altitude of around 17,780 feet above mean… Continue reading Cho La and Dok La Passes
DHRUV64
News: DHRUV64 was launched as India’s first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, marking a key milestone in indigenous semiconductor development. About DHRUV64 DHRUV64 is India’s first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, strengthens the indigenous processor pipeline. Developer : It has been created by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the… Continue reading DHRUV64
Param Vir Chakra Award
News: President inaugurated Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas, displaying portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. About Param Vir Chakra Award The Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest military decoration for the most exceptional acts of valour, courage, and self-sacrifice during war. Introduced on: It was introduced on January 26,… Continue reading Param Vir Chakra Award
ICTP Prize 2025
News: The ICTP announced the 2025 ICTP Prize to Indian Assistant Professor Titas Chanda of IIT-Madras and Sthitadhi Roy of ICTS Bengaluru. About ICTP Prize 2025 The ICTP Prize 2025 has been awarded for outstanding theoretical research in quantum many-body systems. Winners: The ICTP Prize 2025 was awarded to Titas Chanda, Assistant Professor at IIT-Madras.… Continue reading ICTP Prize 2025
Key Facts About Jordan
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Amman on a landmark Jordan visit after 37 years, coinciding with 75 years of diplomatic relations. Key Facts About Jordan Location: It is a country in Western Asia, situated at the crossroads of the continents of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Naming: Jordan is named after the Jordan River.… Continue reading Key Facts About Jordan
Operation Thunder 2025
News: More than 30,000 live animals, along with protected plants and timber, have been seized under Operation Thunder 2025. About Operation Thunder 2025 Operation Thunder 2025 is a major international law enforcement crackdown on illegal wildlife and forestry trade. The Operation is in its ninth year and is conducted annually. Aim: Its aim was to… Continue reading Operation Thunder 2025
INAS 335 (Ospreys)
News: The Indian Navy will commission its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, on 17 December 2025 at INS Hansa, Goa. About INAS 335 (Ospreys) INAS 335″ primarily refers to the Indian Naval Air Squadron 335, nicknamed the “Ospreys” which is the Indian Navy’s second squadron of MH-60R multi-role helicopters. Built by: The MH-60R helicopter… Continue reading INAS 335 (Ospreys)
Zambezi River
News: A new study suggests that the Zambezi River, Africa’s fourth-longest, is 11% longer than previously thought, with its most distant source lying in Angola, not Zambia. About Zambezi River The Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa (after Nile, Congo, Niger) and continent’s longest east-flowing stream. Origin: It starts off in a shallow… Continue reading Zambezi River
