Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco: A team of senior officers from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry recently reviewed the ongoing Andhra Pradesh Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco Marketing Season 2025–26 in Hyderabad. Flue-cured Virginia tobacco, which is also known as Virginia Tobacco or Bright Leaf, is a bright, golden-leaf tobacco variety cured using controlled […]
Month: July 2026
AN/FPS-115 Pave Paws
AN/FPS-115 Pave Paws: Taiwan’s AN/FPS-115 Pave Paws radar system played a crucial role in tracking China’s recent ballistic missile launch from the South China Sea.It is an ultrahigh-frequency (UHF; 420–450 MHz) phased-array system for detecting submarine-launched ballistic missiles.It was developed by US defence contractor Raytheon.Besides tracking ballistic missiles, it can monitor aircraft, cruise missiles, and […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 11th Jul 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 11th jul 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH): Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died at the age of 38 recently after battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune system disorder. Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH): It is a rare but serious condition in which the body’s immune system becomes overactive. Instead of protecting the body from infections, the immune system starts […]
Behali Wildlife Sanctuary
Behali Wildlife Sanctuary: Serious allegations of illegal encroachment, large-scale tree felling, and firing on forest personnel have surfaced recently from the Behali Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Sonitpur. Behali Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Assam. Situated in the north of the Brahmaputra River, Behali is situated at a disputed […]
INS Surat
INS Surat: Warship JS Takanami (DD-110) of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) recently conducted joint naval activities with the Indian Navy warship INS Surat. INS Surat is a state-of-the-art stealth guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy. It is the fourth and final vessel of the Visakhapatnam-class (Project 15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project) […]
Hummus Trail
Hummus Trail: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Palestinian rights organisation, recently filed a war crimes complaint against Israeli soldier Eitan Gilboa, traced in India’s popular ‘Hummus Trail’ hotspots. Hummus Trail is a term coined to denote the travel route through India most frequented by Israelis, particularly post-military service. Every year, around 80,000 Israelis […]
Astra Mk 1
Astra Mk 1: India and Indonesia reached a significant milestone in their growing strategic cooperation by signing a deal for the supply of the Astra Mk 1 missiles. Astra Mk 1 is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM). It will be integrated with the Air Force and the Navy. It is developed by […]
Khadakwasla Dam
Khadakwasla Dam: With heavy rains lashing the catchment areas of Pune’s reservoirs, water is being released from the Khadakwasla Dam into the Mutha River flowing through the city, leading to waterlogging in some low-lying areas. It is a dam on the Mutha River in Maharashtra. In 1869, the detailed work on the dam was started […]
TribeX Platform
TribeX Platform: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the TribeX platform. TribeX Platform is a first-of-its-kind digital learning platform dedicated to tribal arts, culture, traditional knowledge and skill development. Launched by: It was launched by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Features of TribeX Platform: Digital Learning Platform: It is conceived as a comprehensive digital learning ecosystem […]
