India Adds 99th Ramsar Site: Honorable Minister of Environment Bhupender Yadav have announced the inclusion of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh as the country’s 99th Ramsar site on April 22nd 2026. It is located in Aligarh and this recognition highlights the India’s growing commitment to protect the wetlands and biodiversity. After this addition […]
Arthur Law Named Young Global Leader 2026 by World Economic Forum
Arthur Law Named Young Global Leader 2026 by World Economic Forum: Arthur Law has been named the Young Global Leader (YGL) 2026 by the World Economic Forum. It was announced on April 21, 2026 this honor celebrates his contributions to the transforming urban living through innovative space solutions. As the cities are growing denser his […]
Moody’s Cuts India GDP Growth Forecast to 6% for FY27
Moody’s Cuts India GDP Growth Forecast to 6% for FY27: Global rating agency Moody’s has revised the India’s economic outlook and cuts the FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6% from 6.8%. This downgrade reflects the growing concerns over the West Asia region, rising energy prices and the weak domestic demand. As India remains heavily dependent […]
International Air Transport Association
International Air Transport Association: As per IATA’s Global Feedstock Assessment for SAF Production Outlook to 2050, India, U.S., Brazil and Europe were likely to dominate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) biomass feedstock for SAF with 105 million tonne (mt) available by 2030 and 154 mt by 2050 out of a total requirement of 500 mt. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 21st April 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 21st April 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Umiam Lake
Umiam Lake: The Meghalaya government recently announced that Lumpongdeng Island in the middle of Umiam Lake will be kept out of the proposed luxury resort project, following protests and concerns raised by local stakeholders. Umiam Lake, also known as Barapani Lake, is a man-made reservoir in Meghalaya. It is encircled by East Khasi hills. It […]
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet Fever: A DNA analysis of pathogens from a pre-Hispanic mummy revealed that the bacterium that causes scarlet fever and strep throat was present in the Americas prior to European colonization. Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is a bacterial infection caused by group A streptococci bacteria — the same type of bacteria that cause […]
Salween River
Salween River: Recent discoveries have indicated severe arsenic pollution along the Salween River, with unregulated mines in Myanmar, especially Shan State, being the prime suspects. The Salween River, also known as the Nu River in China and Thanlwin River in Myanmar, is a transboundary river in Asia, shared by China, Thailand, and Myanmar. It is […]
SMILE Scheme : Data
SMILE Scheme: Data Recent data shows that for 2021-2026, ₹390 crore was allotted by the government for the SMILE scheme. The Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise scheme (SMILE) scheme is a Central Sector Scheme launched on 12th February 2022. It includes two sub-schemes: Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of […]
R-37M Missile
R-37M Missile: In a major development for India’s air superiority, Moscow recently greenlit the sale of its formidable R-37M ultra-long-range air-to-air missile to New Delhi. The R-37M missile, known by its NATO reporting name AA-13 Axehead, is a long-range air-to-air missile developed by Russia. It is designed to eliminate enemy fighter jets and drones beyond […]
