News: The IndiaAI Mission has announced the selection of 10 cutting-edge Indian AI startups for the second cohort of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme. About IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme It is an ambitious initiative designed to empower Indian AI startups with unparalleled global market access. Aim: It aims to provide Indian AI startups… Continue reading IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme
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Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah announced a proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats with about 50% rise for each State. About Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States Distribution of Lok Sabha seats is done through delimitation by a Commission, as provided under Articles 81 and 82. Present Distribution of Seats in… Continue reading Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States
Memristor
News: Researchers from the University of Cambridge reported a new brain-inspired hafnium-oxide memristor that can significantly reduce artificial intelligence energy use. About Memristor A memristor is an electronic component that regulates current flow and remembers past electrical states. Origin: The concept was proposed by Leon Chua in 1971, and the first physical memristor was developed… Continue reading Memristor
Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus)
News: Last year, a rescued long-billed vulture was released back into its natural habitat in Nashik to protect the population of the species. About Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) The Indian vulture or long-billed vulture is a native bird of the Indian subcontinent. Family: They are Old World vulture belonging to the family of Accipitridae. Scientific name: Their scientific… Continue reading Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus)
Tadag Tal
News: Tadag Tal is in news due to dispute over its classification as wetland and feasibility assessment for converting it into a permanent lake. About Tadag Tal Tadag Tal is a seasonal water body that changes from a water-filled lake in monsoon to a landscape of mountains and valleys in winter. Location: It is located… Continue reading Tadag Tal
Tehri Lake
News: During the trial operation, the seaplane successfully took off from Jolly Grant Airport and landed at Koti Colony in the Tehri Lake area. About Tehri Lake Location: It is Asia’s largest man-made lake, located in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. Formation: Tehri Lake was formed when the waters of the Bhagirathi River were obstructed by… Continue reading Tehri Lake
Mahua Tree (Madhuca longifolia) and Gond Tribe
News: Mahua plays a pivotal role in the life of tribal communities from birth to death. About Mahua Tree (Madhuca longifolia) It is a multipurpose tropical tree mainly cultivated or harvested in the wild for its edible flowers and oil seeds. It is commonly known as mahuwa or madhuka, Butter Tree, Mahua and Mahwa. Family:… Continue reading Mahua Tree (Madhuca longifolia) and Gond Tribe
Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme (CRGSS)
News: Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched Operational Guidelines for Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme in New Delhi. About Operational Guidelines for Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) It is a market-linked, reform-driven, and outcome-oriented catalytic instrument for urban infrastructure financing. Duration: It will be implemented from FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31. Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme (CRGSS)
Hubble Tension
News: Recent observations measured the Universe’s expansion rate at about 73.5 km/s per megaparsec, further intensifying the long-standing Hubble tension debate. About Hubble Tension The Hubble tension refers to the disagreement between the Universe’s expansion rate measured in the nearby Universe and that predicted from the early Universe. Conflict: The major issue is a significant… Continue reading Hubble Tension
POWERR Asia Initiative
News: Japan pledged $10 billion support to Southeast Asia to address rising crude prices and supply disruptions caused by the war in West Asia. About POWERR Asia Initiative Full Name: Partnership On Wide Energy and Resources Resilience (POWERR Asia) Launched by: It was launched by Japan. Aim: It aims to provide financial support for emergency… Continue reading POWERR Asia Initiative
