Ceropegia tamilnaduensis: Botanists from the Botanical Survey of India have discovered and described a new plant species, named Ceropegia tamilnaduensis. Ceropegia tamilnaduensis is a new plant species discovered from the hill slopes of the Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. It features solitary flowers growing directly from the leaf axils with drooping stems. It possesses […]
Month: October 2026
INS Samarthak : Set To Commission
INS Samarthak: Set To Commission The Indian Navy is set to commission Samarthak at Naval Base, Karwar. INS Samarthak is the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into the Indian Navy. It is built by M/s Larsen and Toubro Ltd under the Government of India’s Make in India initiative. Motto: The ship’s motto: Victory […]
Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve
Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a comprehensive suite of emergency measures to stem the ongoing slide of the Indian rupee. A central highlight of this intervention is the Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve (FERR). The RBI’s strategic deployment of the FERR is being widely analyzed by economists as a […]
1st BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting Adopts Delhi Declaration
1st BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting Adopts Delhi Declaration: The first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting concluded in New Delhi with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister. Seven BIMSTEC members—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand—reaffirmed cooperation based on sovereign equality, territorial integrity, non-interference and peaceful coexistence. The […]
Khajuraho’s Javari Temple
Khajuraho’s Javari Temple: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) announced that the missing head of the 11th-century Vishnu idol at Khajuraho’s Javari Temple has been traced in an ASI store, ending a long-standing legal controversy that reached the Supreme Court. It is a compact, exquisitely sculpted Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, forming an integral […]
Soybean Varieties NRC 268 and NRC 270
Soybean Varieties NRC 268 and NRC 270: The ICAR–National Soybean Research Institute, Indore, organized a Soybean Harvest Day, where newly developed improved soybean varieties NRC 268 and NRC 270 demonstrated promising preliminary yields of approximately 20 quintals per hectare. High-yielding, climate-resilient, improved soybean (Glycine max) crop varieties engineered to enhance farm productivity, seed quality, and […]
Lakshadweep Achieves 100% Literacy Under ULLAS Scheme
Lakshadweep Achieves 100% Literacy Under ULLAS Scheme: Lakshadweep was officially declared a 100% literate Union Territory by Administrator Praful Patel under the ULLAS–Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme / NILP) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aligned with the National Education […]
10th National Convention of Agrivision–2026
10th National Convention of Agrivision–2026: The 10th National Convention of Agrivision–2026 was held in New Delhi (October 13–14), emphasising India’s transition from production-centric agriculture to market-oriented agri-food value chains. 10th National Convention of Agrivision–2026: A national-level agricultural convention bringing together students, scientists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and farmers to promote innovation, agricultural education, entrepreneurship, and farmer-centric development. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th Oct 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th Oct 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Sarus Crane : In News
Sarus Crane: In News The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has announced a nationwide survey to estimate the population of Sarus Cranes. Sarus Crane is the tallest flying bird in the world. They are mainly found in wetlands, marshes, shallow water bodies, grasslands and agricultural landscapes. They are found across Southeast Asia, northern India, and […]
