Indian Vulture: Two Indian vultures released in the Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR) in Maharashtra’s Amravati district have been recently spotted near Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh after covering a flight distance of over 1,000 km. The Indian vulture, also called the long-billed vulture, is a bird of prey native to Asia. Scientific Name: Gyps indicus It […]
Month: May 2026
Cyrtodactylus varadgiri
Cyrtodactylus varadgiri: A relatively uncommon gecko species, Cyrtodactylus varadgirii, named after noted scientist Varad Giri, was recently spotted in Aarey forest by wildlife enthusiasts and a researcher. Cyrtodactylus varadgirii (Giri’s Geckoella) is a species of gecko in the gekkonidae family. It is nocturnal, insectivorous, and terrestrial, living in dense leaf litter on the forest floor. […]
Lupus Disease
Lupus Disease: Every year, World Lupus Day is observed globally on May 10. It is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs. It causes widespread inflammation and damage to joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. The causes of lupus are not known. But they may […]
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat): UN-Habitat launched the Catalogue of Solutions 2026-2029 It is also commonly known as UN-Habitat, is the UN agency responsible for promoting sustainable urban development and adequate shelter for all. It was established in 1977 after the Habitat I Conference (1976). Its mandate is derived from several UN General Assembly […]
Psyche Spacecraft
Psyche Spacecraft: NASA’s Psyche spacecraft captured a stunning crescent image of Mars from nearly 5 million kilometres away. Psyche Spacecraft was launched in 2023 by NASA. It is on a mission to reach the metal-rich asteroid also named Psyche. The body of the Psyche spacecraft is about the size of a small van. It uses […]
MERCOSUR Group
MERCOSUR Group: European Union (EU)-Mercosur trade agreement enforced amid farmers’ fears of unfair competition. The Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR for its Spanish initials) is a South American regional economic organization. It was created in 1991 by signing the Treaty of Asunción. Objective: Free movement of goods, services, capital and people and it became a customs […]
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: External Affairs recently held comprehensive talks with the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister to explore new ideas and initiatives for expanding bilateral cooperation between India and the dual-island nation. Trinidad and Tobago is an island country of the southeastern West Indies. It is the 5th largest island country in the West Indies […]
PM MITRA Park
PM MITRA Park: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the PM MITRA Park at Warangal, Telangana. Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) is a mega textile hub that brings every step of textile production, like spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, and garment-making, into one single place. MITRA parks can be either Greenfield […]
Rainbow Clouds
Rainbow Clouds: Indonesia recently witnessed a breathtaking ‘rainbow cloud’ phenomenon, captivating residents and going viral online. A rainbow cloud can occur because of something called cloud iridescence. Cloud iridescence occurs when sunlight is diffracted by extremely small water droplets or tiny ice crystals suspended in clouds. Diffraction happens when light bends and spreads after encountering […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 8th May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
