Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary: Researchers recently discovered a new disease-causing fungal genus named Hyalokamalomyces during a research on another plant disease at the Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary in Chandauli. Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh. It lies on the Naugarh and Vijaigarh hillocks on the north slope of the Kaimur Range. […]
Global Liveability Index 2026
Global Liveability Index 2026: Global Liveability Index 2026 was released and Delhi at 120 among 173 cities. Global Liveability Index is published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Its purpose is to evaluate how suitable cities are for living by measuring everyday living conditions rather than economic size or tourist popularity. It assesses 173 cities […]
One-Horned Rhinoceros
One-Horned Rhinoceros: The central government approved a landmark conservation initiative to create a DNA-based indexing system for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. One-Horned Rhinoceros greater one-horned rhino, also known as Indian rhinoceros, is the largest of the three Asian rhinos. It is found in semi-aquatic and often take up residence in swamps, forests, riversides, and anywhere […]
Manas Tiger Reserve
Manas Tiger Reserve: It was observed that, over 30 years, 14 invasive plant species have been a major factor behind losing more than 43% of its grassland cover of Manas Tiger Reserve. Manas Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Assam. Borders: To the north, it is separated from the Royal Manas National Park […]
Cyanobacteria : New Study
Cyanobacteria : New Study Researchers found that cyanobacteria can be used to absorb lead from contaminated water. Cyanobacteria are also called blue-green algae, microscopic organisms found naturally in all types of water. They have the distinction of being the oldest known fossils, more than 3.5 billion years old. These single-celled organisms live in fresh, brackish […]
Financial Intelligence Unit–India
Financial Intelligence Unit–India: The Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND) has earned another significant international recognition with its case regarding a large-scale cyber fraud, securing the Runner-up position at the prestigious Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026. Financial Intelligence Unit–India was set by the Government of India in 2004. It is the central national agency responsible for […]
Samriddh Gram
Samriddh Gram: The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Samriddh Gram has won the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 under Action Line C6 – Enabling Environment. Samriddh Gram is a flagship rural digital transformation initiative of the Department of Telecommunications built on the BharatNet network. It is envisaged as a pioneering phygital (physical […]
Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco
Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco: A team of senior officers from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry recently reviewed the ongoing Andhra Pradesh Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco Marketing Season 2025–26 in Hyderabad. Flue-cured Virginia tobacco, which is also known as Virginia Tobacco or Bright Leaf, is a bright, golden-leaf tobacco variety cured using controlled […]
AN/FPS-115 Pave Paws
AN/FPS-115 Pave Paws: Taiwan’s AN/FPS-115 Pave Paws radar system played a crucial role in tracking China’s recent ballistic missile launch from the South China Sea.It is an ultrahigh-frequency (UHF; 420–450 MHz) phased-array system for detecting submarine-launched ballistic missiles.It was developed by US defence contractor Raytheon.Besides tracking ballistic missiles, it can monitor aircraft, cruise missiles, and […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 11th Jul 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 11th jul 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
