Port Blair will be renamed as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’.: The Union Home Minister of India said that Port Blair will be renamed as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’. Port Blair is the capital city and the entry point of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It was named after Archibald Blair, a naval surveyor and lieutenant in the […]
Month: September 2024
OpenAI o1
OpenAI o1: OpenAI has released a new AI model called o1 and also released a smaller, cheaper version of the o1 called o1-mini. OpenAI o1 is a new Large Language Model (LLM) trained with reinforcement learning to perform complex reasoning. It thinks before it answers—it can produce a long internal chain of thought before responding […]
Onitis bordati
Onitis bordati: Researchers have identified a previously unknown dung beetle species, Onitis bordati, in the Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary in Meghalaya. Onitis bordati is a dung beetle species belonging to the genus Onitis. Males of most species have distinctive forelegs that are long, slender and curved, often with teeth or spines. The species belonging to the […]
Rangeen Machhli App
Rangeen Machhli App: The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app at the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. Rangeen Machhli App is designed to meet the growing needs of the ornamental fisheries sector, providing crucial knowledge resources for hobbyists, aquarium shop owners and fish farmers. It […]
Inquiry Wing of Lokpal
Inquiry Wing of Lokpal: The Lokpal has constituted an inquiry wing to conduct a preliminary probe into graft-related offences committed by public servants. Section 11 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, mandates the Lokpal to establish an inquiry wing. This wing is responsible for conducting preliminary inquiries into offences under the Prevention of Corruption […]
Neuromorphic Computing
Neuromorphic Computing: The researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a neuromorphic or brain-inspired analog computing. This system is capable of storing and processing data in 16,500 states using molecular film. Neuromorphic computing is a process designed to mimic the structure and function of the human brain using artificial neurons and synapses. […]
Mission Mausam
Mission Mausam: The Union cabinet has approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with an outlay of Rs 2,000 crore over the next two years to enhance India’s ability to predict and respond to extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change. It includes accuracy, modelling, radars, satellites, and accurate agromet forecasts. It will help equip stakeholders, including […]
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development: The Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) as a “public financial institution” under the Companies Act, 2013 aiming to boost infrastructure financing in the country.
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day: World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed annually on 10th September to increase global awareness that suicide is preventable and to encourage open conversations about mental health.
Global Bio India 2024
Global Bio India 2024: The Global Bio India 2024 conference held recently in New Delhi showcased India’s expanding bio economy and launched the India Bio Economy Report (IBER) 2024, along with unveiling 30 groundbreaking startups, paving the way for the future of biotech.Global Bio-India 2024 is an annual event organised by the Biotechnology Industry Research […]
