Pickaxe Mountain: Pickaxe Mountain in Iran has gained global attention after US threatened military strikes, amid reports that the mountain may conceal deep underground nuclear facilities linked to Iran’s nuclear programme. The developments have also revived discussions on India’s decision not to launch a pre-emptive strike on Pakistan’s Kahuta nuclear facility in the 1980s despite […]
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Fields Medal 2026
Fields Medal 2026: The Fields Medal 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious awards in mathematics, has been awarded to Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman and Hong Wang for their exceptional contributions to mathematical research. Established in 1936 through the efforts of Canadian mathematician John Charles Fields, the Fields Medal is awarded by the […]
The EU AI Transparency Code
The EU AI Transparency Code: The European Union will require clear labelling of AI-generated content under Article 50 of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA).To implement this, the EU introduced the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content, providing a common compliance framework to curb deception, deepfakes, and synthetic misinformation.The EU AI Transparency Code is […]
The Madanapalle Municipality Waste Management Model
The Madanapalle Municipality Waste Management Model: Madanapalle Municipality in Andhra Pradesh is emerging as a model Zero Waste City under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 through scientific waste management and resource recovery.An integrated scientific solid waste management model implemented by Madanapalle Municipality (Andhra Pradesh) under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0.It focuses on source segregation, decentralized […]
National Film Development Corporation of India
National Film Development Corporation of India: The National Film Development Corporation has officially opened entries for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) scheduled to take place in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026. It is a specialised organization set up by the Government of India to promote the growth and development of […]
Caridina sharmai
Caridina sharmai: Researchers recently identified a new species of freshwater shrimp named Caridina sharmai living in the Gomti River, marking the first time this type of crustacean has been recorded in the Lucknow region. Caridina sharmai is a new species of freshwater shrimp. It was discovered in the upper reaches of the River Gomti (tributary […]
Gobind Sagar Lake
Gobind Sagar Lake: Himachal Pradesh is diversifying its tourism sector with the first-ever island tourism project at the Gobind Sagar Lake in Bilaspur district, which is likely to be operational soon. Gobind Sagar Lake is a manmade reservoir located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. The lake is named after Guru Gobind Singh, the […]
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile : In News
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile: In News The United States recently deployed the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile in Guam for the first time. The Dark Eagle, also known as the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), is a non-nuclear, ground-launched hypersonic missile system of the United States Army. It is the United States Army’s first operational hypersonic […]
Nalabana Wildlife Sanctuary
Nalabana Wildlife Sanctuary: Altogether 24 fishermen were arrested by wildlife officials on Friday for illegally fishing inside Nalabana wildlife sanctuary. Nalabana Wildlife Sanctuary, or the Nalbana Bird Sanctuary, is the core area of the Ramsar-designated wetlands of Chilika Lake, located in the state of Odisha. The Island of Nalabana was declared a bird sanctuary in […]
Asiatic Wild Dog : In News
Asiatic Wild Dog: In News A recent study showed that Asiatic wild dogs are ‘hypercarnivore’ (over 70 per cent of their diet consists of meat) canids that mostly eat sambar and chital and very little livestock at least in Central India. The Asiatic wild dog, also called Dhole, is a wild Asian carnivore of the […]
