Hidden Giant Exoplanet: Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovered a hidden giant exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, in the well-studied Beta Pictoris star system, located 63 light-years from Earth in the Milky Way. Beta Pictoris is a young planetary system, around 23 million years old, providing insights into planetary formation and interactions between […]
Day: July 24, 2026
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026 Report
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026 Report: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) along with IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO officially released The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026 report. Key Findings in the Report: For the first time, Africa hosts the largest population […]
Pellet Guns and Shock Batons
Pellet Guns and Shock Batons: Pellet guns are back in the spotlight following allegations of their use during the July 2026 Delhi youth and student protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Categorized globally as “non-lethal” crowd-control methods (alongside tear gas and water cannons), pellet guns fire cartridges containing hundreds of lead pellets. While […]
Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA)
Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA): Minister of State for Communications announced that the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) expanded its membership to 90 organizations. The Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) is an industry-led, government-facilitated collaborative platform established to position India as a global leader in 6G telecommunications. It brings together domestic and international stakeholders to drive research, intellectual […]
The First-Ever Mixed Disability Ashes 2027
The First-Ever Mixed Disability Ashes 2027: England will host Australia in the first-ever Mixed Disability Ashes in 2027, marking a historic milestone in the international expansion of disability cricket. The series will be played as part of England’s 2027 Ashes summer. The Mixed Disability Ashes is the first bilateral Ashes cricket series between England and […]
Presidential Visits to Moldova and North Macedonia
Presidential Visits to Moldova and North Macedonia: The President of India concluded State Visits to the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of North Macedonia, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to both countries.India announced a decision to double the number of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) training slots for […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 23rd Jul 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 23rd jul 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Hedychium zubeengargianum : New species of ginger lily
Hedychium zubeengargianum : New species of ginger lily A new species of ginger lily named Hedychium zubeengargianum was recently discovered in Shillong. Hedychium zubeengargianum is a new species of ginger lily. It was identified by botanists at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong, Meghalaya, after years of studying an unusual plant […]
Borophene
Borophene: Scientists in India recently achieved a significant breakthrough in sustainable lubrication by demonstrating, for the first time, the use of borophene as a high-performance lubricant additive in castor oil. Recent Findings: Friction and wear are major causes of energy loss and equipment failure in industries worldwide. Developing advanced lubricants that can effectively minimize these […]
Karlapat Bauxite Block
Karlapat Bauxite Block: Some of India’s biggest industrial groups, including Adani, Reliance Industries, Hindalco, Vedanta Aluminium, Naveen Jindal-backed Powercem and Coal India, are eyeing Odisha’s Karlapat bauxite block. Karlapat Bauxite Block is a bauxite deposit in Odisha’s Kalahandi It is a greenfield mining block, which means it has not previously been commercially mined. The deposit […]
