Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) Vaccine: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare will launch the Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute (CRI), Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. It provides protection against both tetanus and diphtheria. It is prepared by combining purified diphtheria toxoid and purified tetanus toxoid. The antigens are adsorbed […]
Gentoo Penguin
Gentoo Penguin: Gentoo penguins have become the first bird species confirmed to be infected with H5 avian influenza on an Australian territory. The Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) is a penguin species in the genus Pygoscelis. It is most closely related to the Adélie penguin and the Chinstrap penguin. Gentoo penguins typically are found along the […]
Arisaema siahaense
Arisaema siahaense: Researchers recently discovered a new species of Cobra Lily hidden within the rugged, misty mountains of Northeast India. It is a new species of Cobra Lily. It was discovered in the Siaha District of Mizoram. It is an evergreen herb. It belongs to a group of plants commonly known as Cobra Lilies because […]
Ottawa Convention : Poland’s withdrawal
Ottawa Convention: Poland’s withdrawal Poland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, as announced by the Prime Minister recently, is a strategic maneuver that allows the country to deploy anti-personnel mines swiftly along its eastern borders if necessary The Ottawa Convention, also referred to as the “Mine Ban Treaty,” prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of […]
Bhavani River
Bhavani River: An RTI activist recently filed an online petition to the Prime Minister’s Office seeking criminal, departmental, and regulatory action against officials responsible for the pollution of the Bhavani river. It is a major tributary of the Cauvery River. It flows through the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest […]
Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary
Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary: New aquaculture tanks have reportedly been dug in parts of the Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary, where illegal tanks were demolished recently as part of an encroachment drive undertaken following the Supreme Court orders. It is a significant wetland sanctuary located in the West Godavari and Krishna districts of the Indian state of Andhra […]
INS Krishna
INS Krishna: Indian naval cadets will now get to train aboard dedicated “floating classrooms” as the Indian Navy has commissioned ‘INS Krishna’, the first of three indigenously built cadet training ships (CTS). It is the first of three indigenously built cadet training ships (CTS) of the Indian Navy. These CTS will be utilised for training […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 21st February 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 21st February 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Merchandise Trade Indices
Merchandise Trade Indices: Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics revised base year of Merchandise Trade Indices to FY 2022–23 to reflect current trade structure and global patterns. It is compiled and published by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. It measures changes in the unit values […]
Black-Necked Crane
Black-Necked Crane: Black-Necked Crane which is threatened by the loss of habitat and its safeguarding requires urgent, coordinated action. The Black-Necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is classed as a medium-sized member of the crane family. It is locally is known as “cha thung-thung” in Ladakh and “thungdung karma” in Arunachal Pradesh. High altitude marshes and lakes […]
