Bharat-VISTAAR

News: The Union budget proposes ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’(Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) and the ICAR package on agricultural practices with AI systems. About Bharat-VISTAAR Bharat-VISTAAR stands for Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources. It is a multilingual, AI-powered digital platform designed specifically to support Indian farmers. Core Objective: To improve farm productivity, enhance decision-making,… Continue reading Bharat-VISTAAR

Central Zoo Authority

News: Recently, Central Zoo Authority celebrated its 34th Foundation Day at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi. About Central Zoo Authority Nodal Ministry: It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Established in: It was established in 1992 under the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. Objective: To complement and strengthen the… Continue reading Central Zoo Authority

Moltbook Platform

News: Moltbook is in the news because it has drawn attention to autonomous communication among AI agents on a public platform without direct human participation. About Moltbook Platform Moltbook is an online platform where artificial intelligence agents interact with one another in a shared digital environment without human users. Launched by: Moltbook was launched in… Continue reading Moltbook Platform

Grain ATMs

News: Some beneficiaries of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Bihar will soon be able to procure grains from machines dubbed “grain ATMs” or Annapurti. About Grain ATMs A grain ATM or Annapurti (meaning “provider of grain”) is an automated machine that dispenses food grains (wheat and/or rice). Developed by: World Food Programme (WFP) has… Continue reading Grain ATMs

Cocoa and Cashew Get Budget (2026–27) Boost

News: The Union Budget 2026-27 has also proposed a dedicated programme for Indian cashew and cocoa. About Cocoa About  Cocoa is an important commercial plantation crop, native to Amazon basin of South America. Zone  Cocoa grows best in tropical regions between 20° North and 20° South latitude.  Altitude Cocoa is grown from sea level up… Continue reading Cocoa and Cashew Get Budget (2026–27) Boost

Al-Jawf Region

News: Al-Jawf region in Saudi Arabia witnessed unusual heavy snowfall and rainfall, covering parts of its desert landscape in white. About Al-Jawf Region Al-Jawf Region is a province in northern Saudi Arabia and is among the earliest inhabited regions of the Arabian Peninsula. Location: Al-Jawf is located in the northern part of Saudi Arabia. Borders:… Continue reading Al-Jawf Region

New Country Partnership Framework (NCPF)

News: India and the World Bank Group announced a new Country Partnership Framework to support India’s next phase of growth aligned with Viksit Bharat. About New Country Partnership Framework (NCPF) The New Country Partnership Framework is a strategic partnership between India and the World Bank Group for the period 2026–2031. Key aspects of NCPF Growth… Continue reading New Country Partnership Framework (NCPF)

Buckwheat

News: Buckwheat has regained attention due to its promotion with apiculture in Ladakh and its seeds being sent to the International Space Station. About Buckwheat Buckwheat is a pseudo-cereal seed crop known for high nutrition and its ability to grow in harsh mountain conditions. Naming: The name buckwheat is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words boc… Continue reading Buckwheat

Key Facts about Latvia

News: In Baltic nation of Latvia, the Latvian Environment and Meteorology Centre has reported that country recorded a temperature of -32 degrees Celsius recently. Key Facts about Latvia Location: Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe.  Boundaries: It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north… Continue reading Key Facts about Latvia

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