Today’s Current Affairs: 7th Aug 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: August 7, 2026
Lalit Kala Akademi : 72nd Foundation Day
Lalit Kala Akademi: 72nd Foundation Day The Lalit Kala Akademi celebrated its 72nd Foundation Day at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi. Lalit Kala Akademi was inaugurated on 5th August 1954 by the then Minister for Education, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. The Akademi was given the status of statutory authority in 1957, under the Societies Registration Act […]
Jeevan Raksha Padak
Jeevan Raksha Padak: The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highway conferred the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners in recognition of their exceptional courage and selfless service during the Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation. Jeevan Raksha Padak is conferred on individuals who undertake life-saving efforts during incidents such as drowning, fire accidents, electrocution, […]
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) variety ‘Asha’. Pigeon pea is popularly known as ‘Arhar’ or ‘Tur’. It is one of India’s most important pulse crops and a major source of dietary protein. It is a […]
National Centre for Cell Science
National Centre for Cell Science: A National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) study uncovers nearly 200 previously undocumented microbial strains, showing that a healthy gut is shaped by diet, geography, and lifestyle and why India needs its own microbiome map. National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is an autonomous organisation aided by the Department of […]
MSME Sustainable ZED Certification Scheme
MSME Sustainable ZED Certification Scheme: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is promoting quality-driven and environmentally sustainable manufacturing through the MSME Sustainable (Zero Defect, Zero Effect – ZED) Certification Scheme. It aims to help MSMEs improve manufacturing processes, adopt higher quality standards and reduce their environmental footprint. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, […]
Nitrosamines
Nitrosamines: It was observed that packaged foods, pharmaceuticals, industrial products and global supply chains contain chemicals known as nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are organic compounds that contain alkyl and an aryl group with the following nitrogen and oxygen group: N–N=O. It is formally named N-nitrosamines. These compounds get formed when amines react with nitrites or nitrates (often […]
Pseudecheneis likimroensis
Pseudecheneis likimroensis: Pseudecheneis likimroensis, has been described from India’s north-eastern state of Nagaland. Pseudecheneis likimroensis is a new catfish species found in Nagaland. The species, named after the fast-flowing Likimro river, from which specimens have been collected so far. It is locally known as “Nupedro” among the Chirr Naga community and is also referred to […]
What is the Care Economy?
What is the Care Economy? NITI Aayog has released the report “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047”, proposing a roadmap to build a professional, inclusive, and future-ready caregiving ecosystem while positioning India as a global hub for skilled caregivers. NITI Aayog’s “Reimagining Care” report proposes a comprehensive roadmap to professionalise India’s caregiving […]
Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026
Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026: The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2026 introduced in the Lok Sabha seeks to reform the governance of ISI to strengthen research, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and develop it as a global centre of excellence. However, the Bill has drawn criticism over concerns of greater Central Government control and erosion of […]
