New Development Bank (NDB): In News Iran will soon join the New Development Bank, the development lender established by the BRICS group of nations, central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said in a state media report published recently ahead of a BRICS finance meeting in India. The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly known as the BRICS […]
Hara Mangrove Forest
Hara Mangrove Forest: Recent satellite images have revealed a major environmental threat to Hara mangrove forest due to an oil spill off Qeshm’s southern coast. Hara Mangrove Forest are a vital ecological treasure of the Persian Gulf, spanning the Strait of Hormuz. These mangrove forests consist mainly of grey mangrove trees (Avicennia marina). They have […]
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope : Set To Begin
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: Set To Begin Nasa’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to begin its journey to a new home in deep space on August 30. Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA’s flagship orbital observatory. It is designed to settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy, exoplanets, and […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th Aug 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th Aug 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Southern African Customs Union
Southern African Customs Union: India and the five-member Southern African Customs Union (SACU) recently signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to start negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), with an aim to conclude the trade talks within a year. Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is an African regional economic organization. It is the world’s […]
Kuril Islands
Kuril Islands: The President of Russia has visited the disputed Kuril Islands for the first time, travelling to Iturup as Moscow’s relations with Japan remain deeply strained over Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Kuril Islands is an island group in the Russian Far East that forms the boundary between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea […]
Kollidam River
Kollidam River: ASI archaeologists recently found remains of a possible Sangam-era irrigation structure in the Kollidam river near Lalgudi, Trichy. It is a river in southeastern India flowing through the Tamil Nadu It is the northern distributary of the Kaveri River. It is also known as Kolidam and sometimes Coleroon in English. Formed by the […]
Three new species of cascade frogs
Three new species of cascade frogs: Scientists have discovered three new species of cascade frogs from the biodiverse-rich forests of Northeast India. These frogs belong to the genus Amolops. They are typically found around rocky waterfalls and fast-flowing forest streams. Cascade frogs are vital ecological anchors that connect aquatic and terrestrial food webs, control pest […]
Ghatiana Karnataka
Ghatiana Karnataka: A beat forester from Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, Udupi has scientifically described a new freshwater crab species, Ghatiana Karnataka. Ghatiana Karnataka is a new species of freshwater crab. It was discovered from Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka. Unlike the other species of Ghatiana that are hard to find during the dry seasons, Ghatiana Karnataka […]
Liberia
Liberia: The Union Women and Child Development Minister met a parliamentary delegation from Liberia and discussed India’s initiatives on women-led development, political representation and gender-responsive governance. Liberia is located along the coast of western Africa. It is the only state in Africa which was never subjected to colonial rule and is Africa’s oldest republic. It […]
