Maharashtra to Get India’s 1st AI-Powered Bird Sanctuary: Maharashtra has approved the development of a ₹45-crore Eco-Nature Park at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, featuring India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered bird detection and monitoring centre.The sanctuary will use Artificial Intelligence-based cameras and monitoring systems to identify bird species, track migration patterns and collect scientific data. […]
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Next Teesta Tunnel Disaster: Methane Risks and Himalayan Infrastructure Vulnerability
Next Teesta Tunnel Disaster: Methane Risks and Himalayan Infrastructure Vulnerability: A sudden explosive release of suspected methane and other toxic gases inside the under-construction Head Race Tunnel of the Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project at Samardung in Sikkim’s Namchi district killed several workers and left others trapped.The incident highlights the serious safety and geological risks […]
Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM)
Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM): The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. Project Kusha is India’s indigenously developed, long-range air defence missile system. Often dubbed India’s indigenous answer to the Russian […]
Chandipura Virus (CHPV)
Chandipura Virus (CHPV): Nine deaths, including two young girls from Rajasthan receiving treatment in Gujarat, have been confirmed due to the Chandipura virus (CHPV) outbreak. The Chandipura virus (CHPV) is an acute vector-borne pathogen belonging to the Rhabdoviridae family (the same family as the rabies-causing Lyssavirus). It is transmitted to humans via insect bites and […]
The Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset Report
The Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset Report: The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) released its Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset, revealing that nearly two-thirds of global mining and metals processing facilities face high physical water risk. The Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset report represents the first comprehensive, cross-commodity analysis evaluating […]
Punjab Becomes First State to Introduce Artificial Intelligence as Mainstream Subject
Punjab Becomes First State to Introduce Artificial Intelligence as Mainstream Subject: Punjab has become the first Indian state to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a mainstream subject from Classes I to XII under the Sarbat.AI initiative. Punjab has launched Sarbat.AI, India’s first statewide initiative to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) a mainstream school subject from Classes […]
Brazil’s Amazon Records Historic Low in Forest Fires
Brazil’s Amazon Records Historic Low in Forest Fires: Forest fires in Brazil’s Amazon declined to their lowest level since records began in 1985, marking a sharp recovery from the severe fire season of 2024 and highlighting progress in forest conservation. A delayed rainy season, reduced deforestation, and greater community vigilance prevented the spread of fires […]
Establishment of Fast-Track Courts : NEET Protest
Establishment of Fast-Track Courts : NEET Protest The Prime Minister of India announced the establishment of Fast-Track Courts (FTCs) to ensure swift and stringent punishment for individuals and syndicates involved in public examination paper leaks. This policy directive comes in response to the massive nationwide protests over irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. Subsequently, the […]
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary : In News A 26-year-old farmer was critically injured in a suspected leopard attack in the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in the Balasore district recently. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Balasore District of Odisha. It is spread across the Chota Nagpur Plateau region. It is connected to Simlipal National Park through […]
BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme
BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme: The Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) scheme. BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme was launched for the establishment of three dedicated chemical parks across the country. It is designed to promote the development of the chemical industry across the entire value chain, including upstream, downstream and ancillary industries. The […]
