Ningaloo Reef: A new survey finds nearly 70% of corals at UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef have died. Ningaloo Reef is located on Western Australia’s remote coast along the East Indian Ocean. It is Australia’s largest fringing coral reef, extending across 300 kilometres of coastline. It is one of the world’s most pristine, longest, and largest coral […]
Month: November 2025
Hoya dawodiensis : New Plant Species
Hoya dawodiensis: New Plant Species Arunachal Pradesh recently reported a major scientific milestone with the discovery of a new plant species, Hoya dawodiensis. Hoya dawodiensis is a new plant species. It was discovered in the Vijoynagar region in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. Vijoynagar landscape, accessible only by air or multi-day treks, remains one of the […]
Cuban gar
Cuban gar: Cuban scientists have taken restoration efforts in Cuba’s Zapata Swamp to save the Cuban gar from extinction. The Cuban gar (Atractosteus tristoechus), also known as the manjuarí, is a fish in the family Lepisosteidae. This fish is part of a family called “gars,” which have been around for about 100 million years. It […]
Manchurian Walnut Tree
Manchurian Walnut Tree: Researchers found that plant leaves from the Manchurian walnut tree showed extraordinary weed-killing potential. Manchurian Walnut Tree is a hardy deciduous tree known for its robust growth and adaptability to a range of soil types. It is found in Manchuria (China) and also grows on the Korean Peninsula and in the Far […]
Abujhmadiya Tribe
Abujhmadiya Tribe: The Bastar Olympics’ tournament has seen increasing participation of the Abujhmadiya tribe. They are an ancestral and patriarchal tribe primarily residing in the Abujmarh region in Chhattisgarh, India. Abujhmadiya tribal community is a sub-group of Gond tribe of Central India region. They speak Abuj Maria, Hindi or Chhattisgarhi. They follow a form of […]
Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025
Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025: The 19th edition of the “Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025” commenced at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. It is the joint military exercise conducted between India and Nepal. The Indian contingent is being represented mainly by troops from the ASSAM Regiment. It is an annual event conducted alternately in both countries. The aim […]
Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988
Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988: The Ministry of Finance recently notified the Capital Gains Accounts (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025, introducing changes to the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988. It was introduced by the Central Government in 1988 to help taxpayers claim exemptions on long-term capital gains. Under Section 54 of the Income Tax […]
Special Leave Petition
Special Leave Petition: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently observed that dismissal of a Special Leave Petition (SLP), whether by a speaking or non-speaking order, does not lead to merger of the impugned order with the Supreme Court’s order. A SLP is a request made to the Supreme Court of India seeking […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 22nd November 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd November 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Javelin Missile : In News
Javelin Missile: In News The U.S. State Department recently approved a possible sale of Javelin missiles and Excalibur projectiles and related equipment to India for an estimated total cost of $92.8 million. It is an American-made, man-portable, anti-tank guided missile. It is developed and produced jointly by American defence majors Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. It […]
