Operation WHITE STRIKE: The Operation WHITE STRIKE led to the seizure of 349 kg of high-grade cocaine worth ₹1,745 crore in the Mumbai logistics corridor. A large-scale anti-narcotics operation conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) targeting an international cocaine trafficking syndicate operating through India’s logistics networks. Aim: To dismantle organized narcotics supply chains and […]
Month: May 2026
Prasoon Joshi Named Chairman of Prasar Bharati in Media Leadership Shift
Prasoon Joshi Named Chairman of Prasar Bharati in Media Leadership Shift: The Government of India has appointed Mr. Prasoon Joshi as the new Chairman of the Prasar Bharati. This appointment was announced on 2nd May, 2026 and it can be seen as step towards creativity and innovation into the India’s public broadcasting system. He has […]
Tiger Deaths in Kanha Tiger Reserve
Tiger Deaths in Kanha Tiger Reserve: A tigress and her four cubs have died in Kanha Tiger Reserve, with wildlife officials suspecting an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) linked to lung infection.Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting carnivores, causing respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological symptoms, spreading through direct contact or […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 4th May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 4th May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Great Himalayan National Park
Great Himalayan National Park: The Ministry of Environment recently declared a 326.69 sq.km. area around the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh as an eco-sensitive zone. It is a high altitude national park located in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh.\ Nestled in the far Western Himalayas, the park comprises four valleys: the Tirthan Valley, […]
Allele : Study
Allele : Study A study from South Africa finds that while protective HLA-B alleles once aided survival and reduced HIV transmission before Antiretroviral therapy, widespread ART use has significantly slowed this natural selection-driven genetic shift. An allele is a variant form of a gene. Some genes have a variety of different forms, which are located […]
SVAMITVA Scheme : In News
SVAMITVA Scheme: In News The rural property ownership scheme, SVAMITVA, is emerging as a potent tool for formalisation of residential land, improving the financial standing of gram panchayats, and making a positive impact on the rural economy, says a survey by IIM Ahmedabad. The Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas […]
Udayan Fort
Udayan Fort: The historic Udyan Fort in Kaushambi, dating back nearly 2,500 years to the era of the ancient Vatsa Mahajanapada, is set to undergo restoration following official approval, officials said recently. Udayan Fort, also known as Udayan Kila, is a historical site located in the Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh. It is located on […]
Spinal Muscular Atrophy : In News
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Persons living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and parents have written to Prime Minister of India seeking urgent intervention to ensure nationwide access to generic Risdiplam under the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD). It is a rare and progressive neuromuscular disorder that leads to muscle weakness and can cause life-threatening complications. […]
India and Ecuador
India and Ecuador: India and Ecuador are looking at the possibility of firming up a preferential trade pact to boost economic ties. Ecuador is a country located on the northwestern edge of South America. It is bordered by Colombia to the north, by Peru to the south and east. It shares borders with the Pacific […]
