Agnishodh and Project SAMBHAV: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, inaugurated ‘Agnishodh’, the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC), at the IIT Madras campus. The COAS also highlighted Project SAMBHAV (Secure Army Mobile Bharat Vision) as a key tech initiative for secure communication. Agnishodh serves as a bridge between academic research and military […]
Day: August 6, 2025
Cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region
Cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region: A devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least four people and sweeping away homes.A cloudburst is defined by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as rainfall exceeding 100 mm/hour over a small area (20–30 sq km). A 2023 IIT Jammu & NIH study redefined […]
Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur
Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur: Parliament has approved a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur, following its initial imposition in February 2025.President’s Rule refers to direct central governance in a state under Article 356 of the Constitution when the constitutional machinery fails or the elected government cannot function as per constitutional norms. Article […]
Sunflower Sea Stars
Sunflower Sea Stars: Scientists have finally identified Vibrio pectenicida as the bacterium causing sea star wasting disease (SSWD), which led to the loss of over 5.8 billion sunflower sea stars across North America since 2013.A large, fast-moving marine predator with up to 24 arms; vital in regulating underwater ecosystems by preying on sea urchins. Native […]
Haat on Wheels Initiative
Haat on Wheels Initiative: The Ministry of Textiles launched the “Haat on Wheels” mobile handloom marketplace during the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations on August 5, 2025, in New Delhi.A mobile retail platform designed to take authentic handloom products directly to urban consumers, launched as part of a national campaign to promote handloom heritage. Ministry […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 5th August 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 5th August 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL)
National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL): The traffic from Sikkim and Kalimpong to Siliguri and vice versa on NH10 remained suspended because of repairs by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited on a 30 km-long stretch following a landslide and cave-ins. It is a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the […]
Sahel Region
Sahel Region: Russia has tightened its grip over the Sahel region in West Africa, signing a key nuclear agreement with Niger recently. It is a semi-arid region of western and north-central Africa. A 5,000 kilometre belt of land, the Sahel stretches from Africa’s Atlantic Coast to the Red Sea. It forms a transitional zone between […]
Assets Under Management
Assets Under Management: The Asset Under Management (AUM) of India’s Mutual Fund (MF) industry was estimated at ₹74.40 lakh crore, marking a more than sevenfold growth in 10 years, according to a recent report. AUM is a crucial metric in the financial industry, particularly in mutual funds. AUM refers to the total market value of […]
Mahabodhi Temple : In News
Mahabodhi Temple : In News The Supreme Court recently agreed to review a petition seeking the repeal of the Bodh Gaya Temple Act of 1949, advocating for its replacement with a central law to better manage the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar. Mahabodhi Temple is one of the four most sacred sites of Buddhism, marking the […]
