Param Vir Chakra It is India’s highest military decoration awarded for exceptional acts of valour, courage, and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy during war. Applicable to personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Reserve Forces, Territorial Army, Militia, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? FSSAI initiates an egg safety drive following an uproar over the detection of nitrofurans. Nitrofurans What is it?:  Nitrofurans are synthetic, broad-spectrum antibiotics. Key Features: Classified as synthetic chemotherapeutic agents with a broad antimicrobial spectrum. Effective … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India launched its first fully indigenous microprocessor named DHRUV64. DHRUV64 Microprocessor What is it?: DHRUV64 is a fully indigenously developed microprocessor of India. Developed By:  Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) as a part of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? During the Vijay Diwas celebrations, the Indian Army showcased various indigenous technologies, including the Ekam AI and SAMBHAV project. Ekam AI What is it?: Ekam AI is a fully indigenous and secure artificial intelligence platform specifically … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A recent study has investigated the presence of inhalable microplastics across four Indian cities. Inhalable Microplastics What is it?: They are minuscule airborne plastic particles, smaller than 10 micrometres (µm), that remain suspended in the air … Continue reading →