International Conference on Dam Safety 2026: The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026 concluded successfully in Bengaluru, serving as a pivotal platform for strengthening India’s dam safety ecosystem. Key Highlights of ICDS 2026: Dam Safety Framework: The conference emphasized the implementation of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 and the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project […]
India–Thailand Air Exercise
India–Thailand Air Exercise: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted an In-situ Exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), expanding strategic partnership under India’s Act East Policy 2014.The IAF deployed Su-30MKI multirole fighters, IL-78 mid-air refuelling tankers, and Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The RTAF participated with […]
Exercise Vajra Ghaat
Exercise Vajra Ghaat: The Indian Army conducted Exercise Vajra Ghaat at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, demonstrating the operational readiness and combat capabilities of the K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery gun system in desert warfare conditions. The primary aim was to validate refined Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) for enhancing battlefield survivability and operational […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 17th February 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 17th February 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Chincha Kingdom
Chincha Kingdom: New archaeological evidence reveals that seabird guano – nutrient-rich bird droppings – may have been a major factor in the rise of Peru’s precolonial Chincha Kingdom. The ‘Chincha Kingdom,’ which was established in the coastal region of modern-day Peru, was a powerful ancient state that flourished before the rise of the Inca Empire. […]
White-Rumped Vulture
White-Rumped Vulture: Forest officials recently rescued a critically endangered White-rumped vulture found weak and grounded at Mampad near Nilambur, Kerala. It is a small Old World vulture native to South and Southeast Asia. Scientific name: Gyps bengalensis It is also known as Indian White-backed Vulture or Oriental White-backed Vulture. Like other vultures, it feeds mostly […]
Army Ant Species
Army Ant Species: Researchers from Karnataka and Odisha have discovered two new species of army ants namely Aenictus chittoorensis and Aenictus lankamallensis in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Army ants are defined as a nomadic species of ants that lack a permanent nest. They belong to one of the subfamilies of ants called the […]
PM-DAKSH scheme
PM-DAKSH scheme: Data released in the Lok Sabha revealed that Less than half of the students trained under the PM-DAKSH scheme between 2021 and 2024 were placed. The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana, is a Central Sector Scheme. Aim is to provide skills through good quality institutions so that candidates from […]
Cheer Pheasant
Cheer Pheasant: It is observed that hunting and habitat degradation remain the biggest threats of ground-dwelling Cheer Pheasant. It is also known as Wallich’s pheasant or chir pheasant and belongs to the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is found in steep, rocky hillsides studded with scrub, stunted trees and grassy slopes. Distribution: Western Himalayas from northern […]
PM RAHAT Scheme
PM RAHAT Scheme: Government of India launched the PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme. It has prioritized life-saving intervention, financial certainty for hospitals, and a structured emergency response system for accident victims. It will be integrated with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) enabling victims, Good Samaritans to locate the nearest […]
