News: Polar bears in southern Greenland are ‘using jumping genes to rapidly rewrite their own DNA’ to survive melting sea ice. About Jumping Genes Jumping genes are segments of DNA that can move from one position to another within the genome. They are scientifically known as transposable elements. They are called jumping genes because they… Continue reading Jumping Genes
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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
ASPIRE Scheme
News: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is implementing the ASPIRE (A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry, and Entrepreneurship) scheme to promote entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities in rural areas. About ASPIRE Scheme ASPIRE scheme stands for A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry, and Entrepreneurship. Implemented by: Ministry of… Continue reading ASPIRE Scheme
Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II
News: An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II. About Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II is the second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise being conducted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The exercise is… Continue reading Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II
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
Central Information Commission(CIC)
News: The Central Information Commission has reached its full sanctioned strength of 11 members for the first time in seven years following the appointment of IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal as the Chief Information Commissioner. About Central Information Commission (CIC) The Central Information Commission was constituted on 12 October 2005. It functions as a statutory… Continue reading Central Information Commission(CIC)
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
News: India reaffirmed its commitment to the ideals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and religious harmony at the 11th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, UNAOC, forum in Riyadh. About United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is an initiative to improve understanding and cooperative relations among nations and peoples across cultures and… Continue reading United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
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
