Diamond Rain
New research on the presence of Diamond Rains
- Diamond Rain – Formation of solid diamonds that sink slowly into the interior of planets
- Formed when – Hydrogen and carbon found in the interior of planets are squeezed by the high pressure
- Found in – Ice giant planets like Neptune and Uranus
Interim Budget
Interim budget presented in Parliament
- Interim budget – Budget presented in an election year, not like regular yearly budget presented by government
- Based on the provisions of – ‘Vote-on-Account’ (Article 116)
- Includes budget of – 2-4 months
- Features – Debated in Lok Sabha like Regular Budget and is valid for entire year
- Purpose – Serves as an authorisation to incur specific expenditures till a new government comes to power.
One District One Product (ODOP)
Sampark initiative launched to create awareness about ODOP
- ODOP – Project to foster balanced regional development across all districts of the country
- Aim – To select, brand, and promote at least One Product from each District
- States/UT would identify the food product for a district
- Nodal agency – Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi Commission
Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi Commission is set to submit its report on the issues regarding Non-Resident Indian (NRI) marriages to the government
- Ritu Raj Awasthi Commission – 22nd Law Commission
- Status of Law Commission – Non-statutory body
- Works as – Advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
- Objective – To provide vital review of the laws in India
Rabbit R1
Announcement video of Rabbit R1 launched
- Developed by – Rabbit Inc, an AI-based startup
- Feature –Based on Generative AI model called Large Action Model (LAM)
- Significance – Capable of replicating human smartphone actions and executing them upon request