Indian Scops-Owl: In a rare and remarkable discovery, birdwatchers recently recorded the first-ever sighting of the Indian scops owl near the Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary in Karnataka. Indian Scops-Owl is a small woodland owl species, native to the southern regions of Asia. Scientific Name: Otus bakkamoena It is found in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, […]
Central Asian Mammals Initiative
Central Asian Mammals Initiative: Representatives from a number of Central Asian countries have endorsed Central Asian Mammals Initiative that identifies priority transboundary conservation regions important for conserving seventeen iconic mammal species of the region. It was launched in 2014 at the 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the Convention on the […]
Anagyrus lopezi
Anagyrus lopezi: Two years after scientists from the National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR), released a tiny parasitic wasp Anagyrus lopezi into South India’s tapioca fields, the crop that once faced near devastation from an invasive pest is now thriving again. It is a tiny parasitic wasp which specifically targets the cassava mealybug. The […]
Fiji became the 26th country to eliminate trachoma
Fiji became the 26th country to eliminate trachoma: Fiji became the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis which affects the eyes. It is contagious; spreading through contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat secretions of infected people, if left […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 23rd October 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 23rd October 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
MAM01 Monoclonal Antibody
MAM01 Monoclonal Antibody: A novel monoclonal antibody named MAM01, developed by US researchers has demonstrated strong protection against malaria in an early clinical trial. MAM01 is a monoclonal antibody developed to prevent malaria infection. It’s designed to target a highly conserved region of the Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein, blocking infection before the parasite reaches the […]
Sinapic acid
Sinapic acid: Nagaland University researchers have identified a naturally occurring plant compound called ‘Sinapic acid’ is capable of significantly accelerating wound healing in diabetic conditions. Sinapic acid is a natural phenolic acid compound, is a derivative of cinnamic acid. It has antioxidant, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and neuroprotective effects. It is extensively found in spices, citrus […]
INS Vikrant : In News
INS Vikrant: In News The Prime Minister of India celebrated Deepavali aboard INS Vikrant and hailed armed forces’ unity in Operation Sindoor. It is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier. The ship has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited. It was commissioned […]
Tetrataenium manilalianum : New Plant Species Discovered
Tetrataenium manilalianum : New Plant Species Discovered Adding to the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats, researchers recently discovered a new plant species named Tetrataenium manilalianum. Tetrataenium manilalianum is a new plant species belonging to the carrot family (Umbelliferae/Apiaceae). The plant was found in the Eravikulam National Park in Kerala’s Idukki district. The species has […]
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme: The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently praised India’s liberalised Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme for significantly increasing the participation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in international trade. AEO is a programme under the aegis of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards to secure and facilitate […]
