Nipah Virus: Two suspected Nipah virus infections among healthcare workers in West Bengal have triggered an urgent state and central public health response, highlighting India’s preparedness against high-risk zoonotic diseases.Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly infectious zoonotic virus, first identified in 1998–99 in Kampung Sungai Nipah, Malaysia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it […]
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Aadhaar Mascot Udai
Aadhaar Mascot Udai: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced ‘Udai’, a resident-friendly Aadhaar mascot, as a communication tool to make Aadhaar services more accessible and relatable to the public.It aims to simplify updates, authentication, offline verification, selective sharing of information, and responsible usage.Aadhaar is a 12-digit biometric identification number issued by the […]
Context Window in AI
Context Window in AI: In the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically large language models (LLMs) like GPT-5 and Claude, the context window is the maximum amount of text the model can consider at any one time while generating a response. The Context Window of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model measures how much information the […]
Bhairav Battalions
Bhairav Battalions: For the first time, the Indian Army’s newly raised Bhairav Battalion will march down Kartavya Path and salute the Supreme Commander during the Republic Day parade. They are a new class of compact, high-tech combat units of the Indian Army. Each battalion comprises personnel from infantry, artillery, air defence, signals, and other combat […]
Central Ground Water Board
Central Ground Water Board: The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) recently stated in its Annual Ground Water Quality Report-2025 that Andhra Pradesh is one of the States facing widespread contamination of groundwater as per the BIS standards. It is a multidisciplinary scientific organization of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry […]
Hatti Tribe : Boda Tyohar
Hatti Tribe : Boda Tyohar “Boda Tyohar”, the biggest annual festival of the Hati tribe in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour and celebrated by over three lakh community members, recently commenced with traditional fervour. The Hattis are a close-knit community who take their name from their age-old professional practice of selling their homegrown crops at small markets […]
Osteoarthritis : New Study
Osteoarthritis : New Study In a breakthrough, scientists at Stanford University recently identified a key protein called 15-PGDH linked to cartilage loss during aging, offering hope for new treatments for osteoarthritis. Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA), commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is the most common type of […]
Pradhan Mantri-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana : Update
Pradhan Mantri-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana : Update The Union Ministry of Agriculture has proposed to merge three separate ongoing schemes with its flagship Pradhan Mantri-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) operating under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It is aimed at accelerating agricultural growth and improving farmers’ income. Objectives […]
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary: Flamingo Festival attracted many families to Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary near Sullurpeta in Andhra Pradesh Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is situated just near the Pulicat Lake, which is the second-largest salt lake in all of India. It is an important breeding site for spot-billed pelicans. […]
International Renewable Energy Agency : 16th Assembly
International Renewable Energy Agency : 16th Assembly The Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy delivered India’s national statement at the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. International Renewable Energy Agency is an intergovernmental organisation that was founded in 2009 to support countries in their transition […]
