Pickaxe Mountain: Pickaxe Mountain in Iran has gained global attention after US threatened military strikes, amid reports that the mountain may conceal deep underground nuclear facilities linked to Iran’s nuclear programme. The developments have also revived discussions on India’s decision not to launch a pre-emptive strike on Pakistan’s Kahuta nuclear facility in the 1980s despite […]
Month: July 2026
Bank of Baroda Data Breach on Dark Web
Bank of Baroda Data Breach on Dark Web: Public sector lender Bank of Baroda (BoB) has initiated a forensic investigation following an alleged data breach that reportedly leaked around 1 TB of customer-related data onto the dark web, raising fresh concerns over cybersecurity in the banking sector. The bank stated that its core banking systems […]
Fields Medal 2026
Fields Medal 2026: The Fields Medal 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious awards in mathematics, has been awarded to Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman and Hong Wang for their exceptional contributions to mathematical research. Established in 1936 through the efforts of Canadian mathematician John Charles Fields, the Fields Medal is awarded by the […]
The Madanapalle Municipality Waste Management Model
The Madanapalle Municipality Waste Management Model: Madanapalle Municipality in Andhra Pradesh is emerging as a model Zero Waste City under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 through scientific waste management and resource recovery.An integrated scientific solid waste management model implemented by Madanapalle Municipality (Andhra Pradesh) under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0.It focuses on source segregation, decentralized […]
The EU AI Transparency Code
The EU AI Transparency Code: The European Union will require clear labelling of AI-generated content under Article 50 of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA).To implement this, the EU introduced the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content, providing a common compliance framework to curb deception, deepfakes, and synthetic misinformation.The EU AI Transparency Code is […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 29th Jul 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 29th jul 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Caridina sharmai
Caridina sharmai: Researchers recently identified a new species of freshwater shrimp named Caridina sharmai living in the Gomti River, marking the first time this type of crustacean has been recorded in the Lucknow region. Caridina sharmai is a new species of freshwater shrimp. It was discovered in the upper reaches of the River Gomti (tributary […]
National Film Development Corporation of India
National Film Development Corporation of India: The National Film Development Corporation has officially opened entries for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) scheduled to take place in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026. It is a specialised organization set up by the Government of India to promote the growth and development of […]
Gobind Sagar Lake
Gobind Sagar Lake: Himachal Pradesh is diversifying its tourism sector with the first-ever island tourism project at the Gobind Sagar Lake in Bilaspur district, which is likely to be operational soon. Gobind Sagar Lake is a manmade reservoir located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. The lake is named after Guru Gobind Singh, the […]
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile : In News
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile: In News The United States recently deployed the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile in Guam for the first time. The Dark Eagle, also known as the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), is a non-nuclear, ground-launched hypersonic missile system of the United States Army. It is the United States Army’s first operational hypersonic […]
