Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Program: The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Program (PMNDP) is presently implemented in all 36 States/UTs covering 751 districts (including 44 linked districts) through 1,856 haemodialysis centres equipped with 13,535 haemodialysis machines, according to the Union Health Ministry. It is a centrally-funded health scheme rolled out in 2016 with the objective to […]
Hallaniyat Islands
Hallaniyat Islands: A recent crude oil spill from the tanker Caroline Bezengi is threatening the pristine nature reserve near Oman’s Hallaniyat Islands. The Hallaniyat Islands, also known as the Kuria Muria Islands, is an archipelago of five islands located off the southeastern coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea. From west to east, the islands […]
Namibia
Namibia: The Fourth Session of the India-Namibia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in New Delhi. Namibia is located on the southwestern coast of the African continent. It is bordered by Zambia and Angola to the north, South Africa to the east and south, and Botswana to the east. A small stretch of the Zambezi […]
Colletes bhutanicus
Colletes bhutanicus: Colletes bhutanicus has been recorded for the first time in India from Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). Colletes bhutanicus is a rare solitary Himalayan plasterer bee, recorded from Arunachal Pradesh for the first time. It has been recorded from Bhutan and China, including the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 11th Aug 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 11th Aug 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Myoglobin : Study
Myoglobin : Study Scientists have engineered lettuce and tobacco plants to produce myoglobin. Myoglobin is a small protein that accounts for about 2% of total muscle protein. It is found predominantly in striated muscle tissue, namely skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle. Specifically, it is in the cytoplasm of cardiac myocytes and the sarcoplasm of oxidative […]
E-Samudra Platform
E-Samudra Platform: The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated the E-Samudra platform. E-Samudra Platform is a comprehensive digital platform, making maritime governance simpler, more transparent and more stakeholder-centric. It is an initiative by the Directorate General of Shipping, is driving a digital revolution in maritime governance. This comprehensive e-governance solution streamlines shipping and […]
Thoti Tribe
Thoti Tribe: It was observed that the Thoti tribe in Telangana is facing a rapid decline driven by a shrinking population. Thoti Tribe is a tribal community concentrated in northern Telangana. They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). They are historically served as village messengers, ballad singers, and folk artists, maintaining a […]
Suckermouth catfish
Suckermouth catfish: The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has launched an active removal of invasive fish species like the suckermouth catfish and others from Ujani reservoir. Suckermouth catfish is a tropical fish belonging to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). It has a strongly arched body and a very large dorsal fin with one spine and […]
Mount Bromo
Mount Bromo: Indonesia recently deployed aircraft and hundreds of firefighters to control a major wildfire in Mount Bromo National Park. Mount Bromo is a small but active volcanic cinder cone located on the Indonesian island of Java. It is located in the center of the Sandsea Caldera, itself only a portion of the larger Tengger […]
