Committee on Empowerment of Women: Lok Sabha Speaker has constituted the Committee on Empowerment of Women. It was constituted for the first time on 29th April, 1997 during the 11th Lok Sabha. Composition: It consists of 30 Members; 20 nominated by the Speaker from amongst the Members of Lok Sabha 10 nominated by the Chairman, […]
Eublepharis jhuma
Eublepharis jhuma: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India recently discovered a new species of leopard gecko named Eublepharis jhuma from the rocky hills of Bihar, India. Eublepharis jhuma is a new species of leopard gecko. It was discovered during a wildlife survey on the outskirts of the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, Bihar. It is the […]
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island: A 38-year-old man has died after a suspected shark attack near Rottnest Island recently, a popular tourist destination off the coast of Western Australia. Rottnest Island is an Australian island in the Indian Ocean. It lies 19 km northwest of Fremantle (at the mouth of the Swan River, near Perth), Western Australia. A […]
Semaglutide : Generic Version
Semaglutide: Generic Version Dr Reddy’s Laboratories recently said it has launched its generic version of Semaglutide injection used in treatment of type 2 diabetes in Canada. It is a prescription medication used primarily to treat type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood […]
Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow: Descendants of migratory barn swallows may have gradually stopped making long journeys and settled permanently in Manipur’s Imphal Valley, a new study suggests. Barn Swallow is a migratory passerine bird species. Scientific Name: Hirundo rustica It is the most abundant and widely distributed swallow species in the world. It breeds throughout the Northern […]
Sonerila roxburghii
Sonerila roxburghii: Researchers recently identified a new species of flowering plant named Sonerila roxburghii from the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats in Kerala. It is a new species of flowering plant. It was discovered in the Mankulam and Kallar areas of the Idukki district of Kerala, at elevations ranging between 1,380 and 1,480 metres above sea […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Kukke Subrahmanya Temple
Kukke Subrahmanya Temple: The Popular Nagaradhana temple in Karnataka, the Kukke Sri Subrahmanya temple in Subrahmanya of the Dakshina Kannada district, has registered a revenue of ₹167.89 crore during 2025-26, the highest so far. Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is a 5000-year-old Hindu temple located in the village of Subramanya, in the Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. […]
Valley Fever : Rare fungal Infection
Valley Fever: Rare fungal Infection A 37-year-old Indian tech professional based in California recently died after battling Valley fever, a rare fungal infection that damaged his lungs and led to respiratory failure. Valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis, is a fungal infection that primarily affects the lungs. It is caused by the Coccidioides fungus, […]
One Case One Data’ Initiative
One Case One Data’ Initiative: The Supreme Court recently launched the “One Case One Data” initiative alongside “Su Sahay”, an AI-powered chatbot. ‘One Case One Data’ Initiative is a major digital initiative launched by the Supreme Court of India. It is a comprehensive digital platform designed to integrate case-related information from the Supreme Court, High […]
