Nepal Flash Flood: Death Toll Rises

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 Nepal is facing one of its deadliest natural disasters in recent years after a catastrophic flash flood struck the Himalayan region along the Nepal-China border on August 26. The disaster, triggered by a massive ice-and-rock collapse, sent torrents of water, mud and debris through river valleys, destroying settlements, roads,…

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GNANI ARTHA SOVEREIGN AI STACK

Cpntext : The Vice President of India has launched ‘Gnani Artha’, an indigenously developed sovereign Artificial Intelligence (AI) stack featuring the Evon 3.3 language model and the Plexus agentic AI platform. What is Gnani Artha? Gnani Artha is an end-to-end indigenous sovereign Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology stack developed for Indian enterprises and public institutions. The…

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Australia–India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)

Why in News? India and Australia have announced the Australia–India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS), replacing the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation. The new framework seeks to deepen bilateral cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies, resilient supply chains, digital infrastructure, and defence research under the…

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India–Seychelles Relations: Key Outcomes of PM Modi’s Visit

  Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to Seychelles, during which both countries signed several agreements to strengthen cooperation in maritime security, defence, digital connectivity, development partnership, healthcare, capacity building, and blue economy. The visit also marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles. Key Highlights of the…

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Project Hawk Eye mind map for UPSC Current Affairs 2026

Project Hawk Eye

Why in News? The Jammu & Kashmir Police has launched Project Hawk Eye, a technology-driven surveillance and security initiative, to strengthen security arrangements for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The project aims to provide seamless, round-the-clock monitoring of the pilgrimage route by integrating aerial surveillance, artificial intelligence (AI), facial recognition systems, CCTV networks, and…

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