News: Ahead of the Ganga Water Treaty’s expiry in December 2026, India reiterated that a structured mechanism exists to address the treaty’s requirements. About Ganga Water Treaty The Ganga Water Treaty is a 30-year bilateral agreement between India and Bangladesh. It governs the sharing of the Ganges River waters at the Farakka Barrage in West… Continue reading Ganga Water Treaty
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Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026
News: The Opening Ceremony of the 5th edition of the India–US Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, Tiger Triumph 2026, was held at Maritime Warfare Centre (MWC), Visakhapatnam. About Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 The Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 is India–US Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise. Location: It is… Continue reading Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026
Indigenous Foundation Models – EKA-1 by Soket and Dhīr 2B & Dhīr 5B by ZenteiQ
News: India AI Mission Unveils Indigenous Foundation Models, EKA-1 by Soket and Dhīr 2B & Dhīr 5B by ZenteiQ, under the IndiaAI Innovation Centre Pillar. About Indigenous Foundation Models – EKA-1 by Soket and Dhīr 2B & Dhīr 5B by ZenteiQ The IndiaAI Mission released the indigenous foundation models EKA-1 and Dhīr (Dhīr 2B &… Continue reading Indigenous Foundation Models – EKA-1 by Soket and Dhīr 2B & Dhīr 5B by ZenteiQ
Radhanagari-Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Tourists visiting Radhanagari-Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary had a rare wildlife encounter when they caught a glimpse of a male Bengal tiger. About Radhanagari-Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary The Radhanagri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kolhapur district on the southern Sahyadri hills in Maharashtra. It is also called ‘Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary’ and ‘Dajipur Bison Sanctuary’. It is… Continue reading Radhanagari-Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary
Ultraluminous X-ray Sources (ULXs)
News: Astronomers studied New General Catalogue (NGC) 4490 ULX-8 over 24 years, revealing changes in its X-ray behaviour and providing insights into the black hole powering it. About Ultraluminous X-ray Sources (ULXs) The Ultraluminous X-ray Sources (ULXs) are extremely bright X-ray sources in nearby galaxies that emit more radiation in X-rays than a million suns… Continue reading Ultraluminous X-ray Sources (ULXs)
3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026)
News: The first day of the 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026) was inaugurated on 2 November 2026. About 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026) It is a biennial international conference organised under the SVASTIK initiative to promote traditional knowledge. Organised by: The CSIR-National Institute… Continue reading 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026)
Shey-Phoksundo Lake
News: Six Indian tourists, including two women and four men, went missing while trekking towards Nepal’s Shey-Phoksundo Lake following heavy snowfall. About Shey-Phoksundo Lake Shey-Phoksundo Lake is an alpine freshwater lake. Location: It is located in Dolpa District, Nepal, within Shey-Phoksundo National Park. Formation: The lake was formed by a landslide dam around 30,000–40,000 years… Continue reading Shey-Phoksundo Lake
Green Crackers
News: The Chandigarh administration has allowed only certified green crackers during Diwali, following wider efforts to reduce firecracker pollution. About Green Crackers Green crackers are low-emission firecrackers designed to reduce air and noise pollution compared with conventional firecrackers. Developed by: Scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) developed… Continue reading Green Crackers
Grey Market
News: India’s booming IPO market has fuelled unofficial grey market trading, where pre-listing shares are traded and GMP is used to predict listing gains. About Grey Market Meaning: A grey market is an unofficial market where shares of a company are traded before they are listed on a recognised stock exchange. Grey Market Premium (GMP):… Continue reading Grey Market
1st International Maize Conference 2026 and Maize Cultivation in India
News: The 1st International Maize Conference 2026 commenced in Hyderabad bringing together experts and stakeholders to discuss maize research, productivity and value-chain development. About 1st International Maize Conference 2026 and Maize Cultivation in India The 1st International Maize Conference 2026 is a global forum to discuss strategies for advancing maize research, productivity and value-chain development.… Continue reading 1st International Maize Conference 2026 and Maize Cultivation in India
