New AI Models: The central government has launched the indigenous AI foundational models Eka-1, Dhir 2B and Dhir 5B developed by domestic companies with support under the IndiaAI Mission. Eka-1: It is a new AI model developed by Soket Labs Technology and Research. It is a powerful Foundation Model featuring 26.3 billion parameters and trained […]
Tag: 5th Nov 2026
Siri Cattle
Siri Cattle: Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced that the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, will establish a Centre of Excellence for the conservation and development of the indigenous Siri cattle breed in Sikkim. Siri Cattle is a dual-purpose cattle breed. It is a vital indigenous zebu-derived […]
Colletes Inaequalis
Colletes Inaequalis: Researchers found that Cellophane bee Colletes inaequalis produces a kind of plastic that also degrades within a year. Colletes Inaequalis is a solitary, ground-nesting bee belongs to Colletidae family. They pollinate red maple, willow, and apple trees. These bees line the inner walls of its nest with a transparent, cellophane-like film, earning it […]
India Science and Technology Scoreboard : NITI Aayog
India Science and Technology Scoreboard : NITI Aayog The NITI Aayog launched the ‘India Science and Technology (S&T) Scoreboard. It is an interactive data platform aimed at mapping the country’s science and innovation ecosystem across states and Union Territories (UTs). It enables policymakers to assess performance, identify gaps and compare their progress with other states. […]
White Stork : Spotted
White Stork : Spotted A rare white stork was recently spotted at the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, drawing a steady stream of naturalists, ornithologists, and wildlife photographers to the wetlands. White Stork is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. Scientific Name: Ciconia ciconia White storks are found across Europe, Asia Minor, the northern […]
Delhi Defence Dialogue 2026
Delhi Defence Dialogue 2026: The Union Defence Minister recently addressed the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2026, organised by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), in New Delhi recently. Delhi Defence Dialogue (DDD) is a flagship platform of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) for addressing the multifaceted challenges […]
INS Sahyadri : In News
INS Sahyadri: In News Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Sahyadri successfully wrapped up its participation in the India–Republic of Korea Navy (IN–RoKN) Bilateral Exercise off the coast of Busan recently. INS Sahyadri (F49) is an indigenously built multi-role guided missile stealth frigate of the Indian Navy. It is the third and final ship of the […]
Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary: The Supreme Court recently declined to examine the merits of a challenge concerning the revised boundaries of the Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan. Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan. It’s a small sanctuary covering an area of approximately 52.40 sq. km. It is situated in the Aravalli […]
Teghaza 001 : Meteorite
Teghaza 001 : Meteorite A rose-coloured meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2022 named Teghaza 001 has turned out to be one of the oldest pieces of Mars ever found on Earth. Teghaza 001 is a rose-coloured meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2022. The meteorite was named after the Teghaza salt plain […]
Mayon Volcano : In News
Mayon Volcano: In News One of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, Mayon, fired a dark column of ash over thousands of metres into the sky in a “moderately explosive eruption” recently. Mayon Volcano is an active volcano located in Albay province on Luzon Island in the Philippines. It is a stratovolcano, that is, […]
