News: Botanists recently identified a new woolly-haired flowering plant, Osbeckia ulotricha, in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. About Osbeckia ulotricha Osbeckia ulotricha is a flowering plant growing in the shola grasslands of the Western Ghats. Family: It belongs to the Melastomataceae family. Distribution: It is endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. Habitat: It grows mainly in… Continue reading Osbeckia ulotricha
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OpenAI’s New Astra Model
News: OpenAI has released GPT-6 Astra, claiming major gains in computer use, coding, long-running tasks and cybersecurity. About OpenAI’s New Astra Model OpenAI’s new Astra model is also known as GPT-6 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 6) Astra. It is a new frontier artificial intelligence (AI) model released by OpenAI. Key Features: End-to-end work: Astra is built to… Continue reading OpenAI’s New Astra Model
Bundelkhand Region
News: Recurring drought and fodder shortages are forcing livestock farmers to travel farther, increasing risks to both people and cattle. About Bundelkhand Region Bundelkhand is a semi-arid plateau region spread across southern Uttar Pradesh and northern Madhya Pradesh. The region is historically associated with the Bundela Rajput dynasty. Location: The region lies between the Yamuna… Continue reading Bundelkhand Region
Mercator Map and Equal Earth Projection
News: The United Nations General Assembly voted to phase out the traditional Mercator map in favour of the Equal Earth projection to accurately reflect the true proportions of global landmasses. About Mercator Map Mercator map is a cylindrical map projection which is derived mathematically. Features: It has a grid pattern with longitudes (or meridians) and… Continue reading Mercator Map and Equal Earth Projection
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
News: UNCLOS has been in the news because of maritime disputes, including those involving the Strait of Hormuz. About United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) UNCLOS is an international treaty that provides a comprehensive legal framework for the world’s oceans and seas. Adoption: It was adopted in 1982 at Montego Bay,… Continue reading United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
Key Facts about Belgium
News: India and Belgium recently reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade, investment and economic cooperation. Key Facts about Belgium Location: Belgium is a country located in northwestern Europe. Boundaries: It is bounded by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, and France to the south. It is bounded by… Continue reading Key Facts about Belgium
Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR)
News: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to conduct a 30-day variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction on September 7 to suck out ₹7 lakh crore surplus liquidity from the banking system. About Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)… Continue reading Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR)
Port of Mokha
News: Houthi rebels launched a major offensive near Yemen’s Bab al-Mandab Strait, killing at least 129 people, as they seek to seize the port city of Mokha and key positions overlooking the vital Red Sea shipping route. About Port of Mokha Location: Mokha port is situated in the western Taiz province of Yemen. It lies… Continue reading Port of Mokha
BIO-NIVESH Platform
News: Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched BIO-NIVESH to connect biotechnology startups with investors and increase private capital for scale-up. About BIO-NIVESH Platform BIO-NIVESH is a platform that connects biotechnology startups with investors for scale-up and commercialization. Organized by: It has been organized by BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Ministry… Continue reading BIO-NIVESH Platform
Acting Chief Justice of a High Court
News: Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma rejected allegations against him and asked all concerned to await the CJI’s decision. About Acting Chief Justice of a High Court An Acting Chief Justice temporarily performs the duties of the Chief Justice when the regular Chief Justice is unavailable. Constitutional Provision: Article 223 provides… Continue reading Acting Chief Justice of a High Court
