What are Tailings? The central government recently announced the country’s first tailings policy, setting guidelines for exploration of critical minerals from primary as well as the secondary sources like mine dumps and tailings of existing mines. India’s First Tailings Policy for Critical Minerals sets guidelines for exploration of critical minerals from primary as well as […]
Day: January 26, 2026
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize: Mozambican rights activist and humanitarian Graca Machel has been selected for the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2025. It was instituted in the memory of the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by a trust in her name in 1986. It is also known as the Indira Gandhi […]
Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri : Two Rare Ant-Fly Species
Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri : Two Rare Ant-Fly Species Researchers recently discovered two rare ant-fly species in India, Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri.They are two new species of ant flies. These insects belong to the Microdontinae subfamily of hoverflies.Metadon ghorpadei was discovered in Delhi’s Northern Ridge Forest.Metadon reemeri was found in the Siruvani Hills […]
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative : Spain Joined
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative : Spain Joined India has welcomed Spain joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Indo Pacific Oceans Initiative was launched by India at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok. Objective is to promote cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific and the rules-based regional order. It is a non-treaty-based voluntary arrangement. […]
Household Stability
Household Stability: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, India’s macroeconomic indicators present a picture of aggregate stability and relative strength amidst global uncertainty.A deeper analysis of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Financial Stability Report ( 2025) and Annual Report 2024–25 reveals a concerning structural shift that households are saving less, borrowing more, and increasingly […]
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology: The global space sector is shifting from government-led exploration to private-driven commercial activity, with Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) technology emerging as a key disruptor.As the market is projected to exceed USD 1 trillion by 2030, reusability has reduced launch costs by 5–20 times, enabling more sustainable and frequent access to […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 22nd January 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd January 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Asiatic Wild Dog
Asiatic Wild Dog: A rare Asiatic Wild Dog ‘Dhole’, has been seen for the first time in Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh recently. The Asiatic wild dog, also called Dhole, is a wild Asian carnivore of the dog family (Canidae). Scientific Name: Cuon alpinus Other Names: Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red wolf, red […]
Anna Chakra : In News
Anna Chakra : In News The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has achieved a remarkable milestone by being named as finalist for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its Anna Chakra initiative. It is a supply chain optimization tool under the Public Distribution System (PDS). It is an operations research–based decision support system […]
ASC Arjun : Humanoid Robot
ASC Arjun : Humanoid Robot The Indian Railways has introduced a humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. It is a humanoid robot introduced by the Indian Railways. The robot will operate alongside Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel to assist in station operations, particularly during periods of heavy passenger movement. It is designed […]
