Exercise ROTOR CLAP III: The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently concluded the week-long Exercise ROTOR CLAP III at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. Exercise ROTOR CLAP III is a specialised helicopter exercise themed “Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (Counter-UAS)” conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer […]
Environmental Performance Index 2026
Environmental Performance Index 2026: Experts have called India’s ranking in global Environmental Performance Index (EPI) as a wake-up call that cannot be ignored any longer. Highlights of Environmental Performance Index 2026: Top 5 countries: Estonia, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Finland and Netherlands Laos ranked the lowest in the Index. India ranked the 176th position out of […]
Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride
Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) imposed a six-month restriction on imports of a Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride (S-PVC) resin which is a key input used for manufacturing of pipes. Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride is a polymer manufactured from vinyl chloride monomer. It is produced through polymerisation of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) in […]
Pampa River
Pampa River: The Pampa River breached its banks at several locations due to orrential overnight rain triggered widespread flooding across Pathanamthitta district. Pampa River is the third longest river in Kerala after the Periyar River and the Bharathappuzha River. It is also called as Pamba River. It is known as the ‘Dakshina Bhageerathi’ or the […]
Scheme of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes
Scheme of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes: The Scheme of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes is enabling Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs to establish technology-driven manufacturing enterprises, generate quality employment and contribute to India’s vision of self-reliance. It was launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Purpose is to provide concessional […]
Broad Peak
Broad Peak: A team of 10 mountaineers were caught in an avalanche on the slopes of Broad Peak in the Karakoram range. Broad Peak is situated in the Karakoram ranges. In the local Balti language, it is historically known as Falchan Kangri, which translates to “Broad Mountain”. British explorer Sir Martin Conway coined the name […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 31st Jul 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 31st jul 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Danube River
Danube River: The remains of a mammoth were recently discovered in northern Bulgaria as Danube River levels reached a historic low, revealing bones potentially thousands of years old. Danube River is the second-longest river of the European continent, after the Russian Volga River. It flows from the confluence of the Brigach and Breg rivers, close […]
Vitamin A : In News
Vitamin A : In News Higher levels of vitamin A were significantly associated with better lung function in children and adults with asthma. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin primarily stored in the liver. Although vitamin A is often considered a single nutrient, it is actually a group of fat-soluble compounds, including retinol, retinal, and […]
Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT)
Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT): 25 years of the successful operations of the Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) atop Hanle in Ladakh was recently celebrated with a conference highlighting its history, engineering challenges, scientific research, and the road ahead. It is a 2 meter optical-infrared telescope named after Nobel laureate Subramaniam Chandrasekhar. It is located at the […]
