News: The CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR–CFTRI), Mysuru has undertaken four Grant-in-Aid projects on annatto, including post-harvest technologies and Vitamin-E enriched annatto oil development. About Annatto Annatto is a natural food colouring and flavouring agent obtained from the seeds of the achiote tree. It is scientifically known as Bixa orellana. Native to: Annatto is… Continue reading Annatto
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Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System
News: The Union Road Transport Minister informed the Rajya Sabha about the nationwide rollout of the MLFF tolling system by 2026. About Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System The Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system is a barrier-free digital toll collection system that allows vehicles to pass toll points without stopping. Initiated by: The system has… Continue reading Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System
AH-64E Apache Helicopters
News: The Indian Army received the final batch of three AH-64E Apache helicopters, completing its six-unit Apache squadron at Jodhpur. About AH-64E Apache Helicopters The AH-64E Apache is regarded as the world’s most advanced and lethal attack helicopter and is widely used for reconnaissance, precision strikes, and close air support missions. It is also known… Continue reading AH-64E Apache Helicopters
India’s First AI-Driven Community Screening Programme for Diabetic Retinopathy
News: India launched its first AI-driven community screening programme for diabetic retinopathy to strengthen early detection and real-time health intelligence. About India’s First AI-Driven Community Screening Programme for Diabetic Retinopathy Launched by: It has been launched by The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), in collaboration with the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (RPC),… Continue reading India’s First AI-Driven Community Screening Programme for Diabetic Retinopathy
Ekam AI and the SAMBHAV
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
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
