The Himalayan Pangolin: International researchers have revalidated the Himalayan pangolin (Manis aurita) as a distinct extant species, rather than a subspecies of the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla).The Himalayan pangolin (Manis aurita) is a newly revalidated, unique species of scaly mammal belonging to the family Manidae. Like all pangolins, it is a highly specialized, nocturnal, and […]
Month: July 2026
The Teesta River
The Teesta River: During an official state visit to China, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman signed a strategic agreement with Beijing to accelerate a comprehensive feasibility study for the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP).The Teesta River is a major, high-velocity, glacier-fed transboundary river in South Asia. It serves as the primary hydrological […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th Jul 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 7th jul 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Ulhas River
Ulhas River: The Ulhas river recently crossed the warning level at Mohane and Jambhulpada following continuous heavy rainfall, prompting the district administration to issue an alert for residents living close to the banks. It is a prominent west-flowing river located entirely within Maharashtra. Originating from the Sahyadri hill ranges in the Raigad district, the river […]
National Highways Logistics Management Limited
National Highways Logistics Management Limited: The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways recently reviewed the progress of key infrastructure projects being implemented by the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML). NHLML, (formerly known as Cochin Port Road Company Limited), is a 100% owned company of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) formed under […]
Indiahandmade
Indiahandmade: India’s traditional handloom and handicraft sector is finding a stronger foothold in the digital economy through Indiahandmade. Indiahandmade is a government-backed dedicated digital marketplace that brings India’s handloom and handicraft traditions into the online economy. Developed by the Digital India Corporation for the Ministry of Textiles and launched in 2023, it showcases some of […]
Chief Labour Commissioner
Chief Labour Commissioner: The Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) Organisation continues to strengthen labour welfare and industrial harmony across the country through sustained awareness programmes, effective grievance redressal mechanisms, and timely conciliation efforts. The organization of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), also known as the Central Industrial Relations Machinery, is an apex organization in the country […]
Global Passport Index : Report
Global Passport Index: Report India’s ranking in the Global Passport Index (GPI) has slipped to 125th spot, one rank drop from last year. Key Highlights of Global Passport Index 2026: The strongest passports of this year’s index are: Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Germany, Denmark (joint) and Netherlands (joint). Global Passport Index ranks passports not only on […]
Mahabodhi Temple
Mahabodhi Temple: The Mahabodhi Temple received donations worth nearly Rs 2 crore in a six-day census of donation boxes, including Rs 1.5 crore from Indian and Rs 50 lakh from foreign countries. Mahabodhi Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, on the banks of the Niranjana River. It is one of […]
Changpa Community
Changpa Community: The Ladakh lieutenant governor has taken decisions for improving the livelihoods of indigenous Changpa pastoral communities. The Changpas are a semi-nomadic people found mainly in the Changthang region of the Trans-Himalayas of the Indian subcontinent. They are nomads who have been shepherding their world-class pashmina goats (or cashmere goats) for centuries. The Changpa […]
