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
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Blue Straggler Star
News: Indian astronomers and international collaborators have discovered a Blue Straggler Star during its formation, providing rare direct evidence of its origin. About Blue Straggler Star Blue Straggler Star (BSS) is an unusually hot, bright, blue, and massive star found in old star clusters. Location: It is found in old star clusters, including globular and open… Continue reading Blue Straggler Star
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)
Shindo Shaking Scale
News: A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, triggering a tsunami advisory and recording Shindo 7, the highest level on Japan’s seismic intensity scale. About Shindo Shaking Scale The Shindo (Seismic Intensity) Scale is Japan’s unique seismic scale that measures the degree of shaking and its effects at a specific location during an earthquake. Scale range:… Continue reading Shindo Shaking Scale
Atmanirbhar Panchayat Program and SAMARTH Portal
News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, SAMARTH Panchayat Portal, and released the Model OSR Rules for Panchayati Raj Institutions. About Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme is a national initiative to help Gram Panchayats and Block Panchayats develop sustainable Own Source of Revenue (OSR). Nodal Ministry: It is an initiative of… Continue reading Atmanirbhar Panchayat Program and SAMARTH Portal
Mechi River and Kosi–Mechi Intra-State Link Project
News: The Kosi–Mechi Intra-State Link Project received PMKSY-AIBP support, with completion targeted by March 2029 and ongoing canal remodelling work. About Mechi River Origins: The Mechi River originates in the Mahabharat Range (Mahabharat Lekh) of Nepal as a perennial river. Course: It flows through eastern Nepal and the Darjeeling district of West Bengal before entering… Continue reading Mechi River and Kosi–Mechi Intra-State Link Project
Sarnath Joins UNESCO World Heritage List
News: Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List during its 48th Committee session. About Sarnath Joins UNESCO World Heritage List Sarnath has become India’s 45th and Uttar Pradesh’s fourth UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tentative List: It has remained on UNESCO’s Tentative List since 1998. Location: It… Continue reading Sarnath Joins UNESCO World Heritage List
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
