Corded Ware Culture: Archaeologists near Wrocław, Poland, recently discovered a 42-tooth necklace with an adult male skeleton, stone weapons and human skull remains, offering new insights into the Corded Ware culture. The Corded Ware culture was a large group of ancient people who lived across Europe between about 3000 BC and 2350 BC. This time […]
Month: September 2026
What is the LORA Missile?
What is the LORA Missile? Germany successfully tested the LORA missile in the North Atlantic overnight, military officials said recently. The LORA (Long Range Artillery) is a short-range, road-mobile, ground- and sea-launched ballistic missile developed and operated by Israel. It is believed to have entered service in Israel in 2007. It is designed to strike […]
Vitamin B6 : Study
Vitamin B6 : Study Vitamin B6 poisoning is extremely rare, but cases have increased by about 40% in the last decade, according to reports from America’s Poison Centers. Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) is a water-soluble vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water so the body cannot store them. It is found naturally in many foods, as well […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 5th Sep 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 5th Sep 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Rudra Raptors Exercise
Rudra Raptors Exercise: The Indian Army’s Konark Corps recently conducted the ‘Rudra Raptors’ exercise in Jaisalmer. Rudra Raptors Exercise is a high-intensity joint military exercise conducted by the Konark Corps of the Indian Army. It was conducted in the forward areas of the desert sector in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Theme: “One team, one purpose, absolute battlefield […]
What is Alexander Disease?
What is Alexander Disease? Ionis Pharmaceuticals recently said it would price its newly approved therapy to treat Alexander disease at $285,000 per dose, a day after the U.S. FDA cleared the injectable drug, making it the first approved treatment for the genetic disorder in adults and children. It is a rare genetic disorder that progressively […]
Sukhna Lake : In News
Sukhna Lake: In News The MSME Development and Facilitation Office (DFO), Ludhiana, and the Chandigarh tourism department recently launched a three-day pilot market access initiative at Sukhna Lake. Sukhna Lake is an artificial lake located in the city of Chandigarh at the foothills of the Shivalik hills. It came into existence in 1958 when the […]
Stegodyphus sarasinorum
Stegodyphus sarasinorum: A team of Indian researchers has produced the first comprehensive molecular and functional profile of the venom gland of Stegodyphus sarasinorum. Stegodyphus sarasinorum is a colonial spider species. It is also called an Indian cooperative spider or an Indian social spider. It is found across the Indian subcontinent. It inhabits the semi-arid areas […]
New Species of Pistol Shrimp
New Species of Pistol Shrimp: Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) recently discovered two new species of pistol shrimp named Alpheus vembanadi and Alpheus hari in the Kochi backwaters. Alpheus vembanadi and Alpheus hari: They are two new species of pistol shrimp. They were discovered in the Kochi backwaters of Kerala. […]
Agentic AI Skilling Program
Agentic AI Skilling Program: The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and Intel India have launched two Agentic AI skilling programmes. Agentic AI Skilling Program is aimed at expanding access to industry-aligned Agentic AI learning opportunities and contributing to the development of a future-ready AI talent ecosystem in the country. It was launched […]
