Rudra Brigade: The Army successfully validated a newly raised Rudra all-arms integrated brigade during the major tri-service Trishul exercise, prompting discussions on upgrading India’s Cold Start doctrine to a “Cold Strike” doctrine.A Rudra Brigade is a newly conceptualised all-arms, permanently integrated combat formation combining infantry, mechanised units, armour, artillery, air defence, engineers, signals, drones, logistics […]
India’s first-ever major LPG import deal with the US
India’s first-ever major LPG import deal with the US: India has finalised its first-ever structured LPG import deal with the US, sourcing 2.2 MTPA—about 10% of annual LPG imports—for 2026. A one-year structured contract under which Indian PSU refiners will import 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LPG from the US Gulf Coast in […]
Global Big Cats Summit
Global Big Cats Summit: India announced that it will host the Global Big Cats Summit in New Delhi in 2026, reaffirming global leadership in wildlife conservation. A high-level international summit dedicated to strengthening global cooperation, policy coordination, and scientific collaboration for the conservation of big cat species across continents. Host: India, in New Delhi.Brings together […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th November 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th November 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Foraminifera
Foraminifera: A global review of tiny sea animals called foraminifera has identified 57 new living species. Foraminifera, or forams for short, are single-celled organisms that live in the open ocean, along the coasts, and in estuaries. Most have shells for protection and either float in the water column (planktonic) or live on the sea floor […]
Thames River : In News
Thames River : In News A video of an Indian man washing his feet in London’s River Thames has gone viral recently. It is a 346-km river that flows through southern England. It is the longest river in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom, right after the River Severn. Its source is […]
Siliguri Corridor
Siliguri Corridor: Amid shifting regional dynamics following the change of regime in Bangladesh and concerns over China’s growing presence near the vulnerable Siliguri corridor, the Indian Army has reinforced its eastern frontier by establishing three new garrison locations. It is a narrow stretch of land in West Bengal that connects India’s mainland to its northeastern […]
Portugal : In News
Portugal : In News Violent weather from Storm Claudia killed three people and injured dozens in Portugal. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, located on the Iberian Peninsula. It shares land border with Spain (north and east). It is bounded by the North Atlantic Ocean to the south and west. It also administers […]
Senkaku Islands
Senkaku Islands: A China Coast Guard ship formation passed through the disputed waters of the Senkaku Islands. These are an uninhabited group of islands situated in the East China Sea. The islands comprise Uotsuri Island, Kuba Island, Taisho Island Kitakojima Island, Minamikojima Island, Tobise Island, Okinokitaiwa Island, and Okinominamiiwa Island. The total land area of […]
e-Jagriti Platform : Data
e-Jagriti Platform: Data The e-Jagriti Platform has emerged as a transformative digital grievance redressal system, registering over two lakh users since its launch on January 1, 2025. The e-Jagriti is a flagship initiative by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. It is aimed at strengthening the consumer dispute […]
