Suryastra Rocket Launcher: The Indian Army has signed an emergency procurement contract with NIBE Limited for the indigenous Suryastra long-range rocket launcher, enabling fast-track acquisition within the Emergency Procurement framework. The system is being domestically produced under a technology collaboration with Elbit Systems, while the Defence Acquisition Council has extended Emergency Procurement powers to allow […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd January 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd January 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
President Of India Graced SOAR Programme
President Of India Graced SOAR Programme: The President of India graced a special programme under SOAR initiative. Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It aims to integrate artificial intelligence learning into India’s school education and training ecosystem, preparing both students and teachers for […]
Cellulitis
Cellulitis: An observational study about Cellulitis was published in the International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds. Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused mostly by streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria. It usually affects the legs, feet and toes. It can affect the tissues beneath the skin and can affect any part of the body such as […]
Land Stack
Land Stack: The Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications launched the ‘Land Stack’ in the Pilot Locations of Chandigarh and Tamil Nadu and release the ‘Glossary of Revenue Terms’ (GoRT). It is an integrated, GIS-based digital platform designed to consolidate all land records into a singular, accessible platform. It is inspired by successful […]
Galaxy Frog
Galaxy Frog: According to the study, a group of seven galaxy frogs vanished, all likely to be dead, after multiple photographers descended on their habitat. Galaxy frogs (Melanobatrachus indicus) are one of the rarest and most dazzling amphibians in the world. Its dorsal region is warty and speckled with bluish-white spots that resemble stars in […]
District Mineral Foundations
District Mineral Foundations: The Allahabad High Court recently held that the formation of District Mineral Foundations is beneficial legislation and must be construed liberally for those who are affected negatively by mining operations. DMFs are statutory bodies in India established by the state governments by notification. They derive their legal status from the Mines and […]
Car Nicobar Island
Car Nicobar Island: The Chief of Defence Staff recently inaugurated a major runway upgrade at the Indian Air Force’s Car Nicobar air base. It is part of the Nicobar district in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory. It is the northernmost island of the Nicobar group. It lies south of Little Andaman and north […]
Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project
Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project: Around 60 people were injured after a loco train carrying workers and officials hit a goods train inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad–Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project recently. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme being developed on the Alaknanda River (a major tributary of the Ganga River) in the Chamoli district […]
Mount Bur Ni Telong
Mount Bur Ni Telong: Indonesian authorities recently raised the alert for Mount Bur Ni Telong volcano due to increased activity, including numerous earthquakes It is an active stratovolcano. It is located in Indonesia’s westernmost province of Aceh. It is one of the best climbing spots in Aceh. The conical Bur ni Telong volcano was constructed […]
