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‘Bharat Gen’ AI-based multimodal LLM for Indian languages launched

Why in the News? Union Minister of State for Science & Technology has launched ‘Bharat Gen’, India’s first indigenously developed AI-based Large Language Model (LLM) tailored for Indian languages. About Bharat Gen: What is it: Bharat Gen is India’s first homegrown AI-based multimodal large language model (LLM) supporting 22 Indian languages. Developed By: Created under… Continue reading ‘Bharat Gen’ AI-based multimodal LLM for Indian languages launched

Kheer Bhawani Festival

Why in the News? The recent terror attack in Pahalgam has led to lower turnout at the annual Jyestha Ashtami festival at the Kheer Bhawani temple in Kashmir. About the Kheer Bhawani Festival: What is it: The Kheer Bhawani Festival, also called Mela Kheer Bhawani, is celebrated every year on Jyestha Ashtami by the Kashmiri… Continue reading Kheer Bhawani Festival

SHUKR Gene in Flowering Plants

Why in the News? Flowering plants appeared around 130 million years ago and rapidly diversified, puzzling scientists including Charles Darwin, who called it an “abominable mystery”. A new study by CSIR-CCMB, Hyderabad, has identified the SHUKR gene, which controls pollen development in flowering plants. About the SHUKR Gene in Flowering Plants What is SHUKR? It… Continue reading SHUKR Gene in Flowering Plants

[2nd June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Regulating India’s virtual digital assets revolution 

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2021] What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global society? Has it been affecting Indian society also? Linkage: India’s leadership in grassroots crypto adoption and the significant investment by retail investors, indicating its presence and potential impact on Indian society. Understanding this impact is a foundational aspect of the broader discussion on… Continue reading [2nd June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Regulating India’s virtual digital assets revolution 

Places in News: Zangezur Corridor

Why in the News? The aftermath of Operation Sindoor highlights India’s strategic concerns over the proposed Zangezur Corridor in Armenia backed by Azerbaijan and Turkiye. About the Zangezur Corridor: What it is: The Zangezur Corridor is a proposed land route through Armenia’s Syunik Province that would connect Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan region, cutting across Armenian… Continue reading Places in News: Zangezur Corridor

600-million-year-old stromatolites in the Himalayas tell the story of an ocean lost and Earth’s first breath

Why in the News? A huge 600-million-year-old group of stromatolites was found in Chambaghat, Himachal Pradesh, sparking new interest in India’s ancient rocks and the early history of life on Earth. What are Stromatolites? Stromatolites are layered, reef-like structures formed by ancient blue-green algae called cyanobacteria. These tiny microbes trapped and bound sediments in shallow… Continue reading 600-million-year-old stromatolites in the Himalayas tell the story of an ocean lost and Earth’s first breath

JNCASR develops Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery

Why in the News? Scientists at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru have developed a super-fast charging Sodium-ion battery. About Sodium-Ion Battery and Its Working: What it is: Sodium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that use sodium (Na⁺) ions to carry electric charge, instead of lithium. How it works: During charging and discharging,… Continue reading JNCASR develops Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery

Quality Council of India (QCI)

Why in the News? The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry inaugurated the new unified headquarters of the Quality Council of India (QCI) at the World Trade Centre in New Delhi. About Quality Council of India (QCI): Establishment: QCI was set up in 1997 as an autonomous, non-profit body through a public-private partnership between… Continue reading Quality Council of India (QCI)

[30th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Rewriting the script of Early Childhood Education

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2020] National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient education system in India. Critically examine the statement. Linkage: A key focus of the NEP 2020 is the strengthening and formalization of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), recognizing its foundational importance.… Continue reading [30th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Rewriting the script of Early Childhood Education

C Raja Mohan writes: In India, needed, a crypto strategy

Why in the News? The MoU signed between Pakistan’s newly created Crypto Council and World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI)—a company linked to the Trump family—signals a dramatic pivot by Pakistan toward digital assets, despite its economic fragility. What are the key objectives of the Pakistan-WLFI crypto collaboration? Promote Financial Inclusion: Use blockchain technology to increase… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: In India, needed, a crypto strategy

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