Heavy metals are polluting the Cauvery River and its fish: Heavy metals are polluting the Cauvery River and its fish, researchers from Tamil Nadu have reported.The term ‘heavy metal’ refers to any metallic chemical element that has a relatively high density and is toxic or poisonous at low concentrations. Examples of heavy metals include mercury […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 4th November 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 4th November 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
National Beekeeping and Honey Mission
National Beekeeping and Honey Mission: The National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) launched in 2021 by the Government of India which is driving the ambitious “Sweet Revolution”. It is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India. It focuses on overall promotion and development of scientific beekeeping and the production of quality honey […]
Doctrine of Severability
Doctrine of Severability: The Supreme Court clarified that the Doctrine of Severability is applicable in Suits for Specific Performance, but only in exceptional cases. It is a fundamental legal principle that plays a crucial role in addressing the constitutionality of laws when some provisions are inconsistent with the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution. In […]
Vaigai Dam
Vaigai Dam: The timely onset of the northeast monsoon and water release from the Vaigai dam have invigorated Madurai’s farming community, prompting a rapid and widespread launch of paddy cultivation across the district’s double-crop regions. Vaigai Dam was built in the year 1959 across the Vaigai River. The dam measures 111 ft in height and […]
Bhavani Island
Bhavani Island: Back-to-back floods at the Prakasam Barrage across the Krishna River have become a bane for the tourism department, which has once again been forced to close Bhavani Island and suspend boat operations, severely impacting tourism revenue. It is a river island situated near Vijayawada on the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. Spread over […]
Stabilimenta
Stabilimenta: A new study has revealed that the mysterious silk decorations in some spider webs known as stabilimenta may be sophisticated tuning devices that enhance the spider’s ability to locate its next meal by controlling how vibrations travel through the web. Stabilimenta are highly UV-reflective distinctive silk structures found in multiple spider species’ webs. These […]
Leprosy a Notifiable Disease : Maharashtra
Leprosy a Notifiable Disease : Maharashtra The Maharashtra government has officially declared leprosy a “notifiable disease.” Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. It is also known as Hansen’s disease. It primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, eyes and other organs. It is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) […]
Sambhar Lake : Influx Of Migratory Birds
Sambhar Lake : Influx Of Migratory Birds Sambhar Lake is witnessing an extraordinary influx of migratory birds this winter — a rise of nearly 40% compared to last year. It is the largest saltwater lake located in the districts of Nagaur and Jaipur in This saline wetland is elliptical in shape, with a length of […]
Alfvén Waves
Alfvén Waves: Researchers have made a major advance in solar physics by capturing the first direct evidence of small-scale torsional Alfvén waves in the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona. Alfven waves are low-frequency, transverse electromagnetic waves that propagate along the Sun’s magnetic field lines. It occurs in a plasma(or conducting fluid), resulting from […]
