Musical Instrument Mandar : GI Tag Jharkhand’s traditional folk percussion instrument, the ‘Mandar’, has officially been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.It is a traditional, centuries-old double-headed barrel/cylindrical folk drum (percussion instrument) crafted primarily from red clay and leather, recognized as one of the oldest musical heritage instruments […]
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: On the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (September 29), an FAO assessment highlighted India’s need to reduce post-harvest food loss and urban food waste.Occurs primarily along the upstream supply chain—from post-harvest handling, storage, moisture spoilage, processing, and transportation to wholesale distribution before […]
Steel Industry Safety Council
Steel Industry Safety Council: The Ministry of Steel has decided to establish the Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) as an apex-level industry safety body to strengthen safety standards, accident prevention and safety culture across India’s steel industry.The Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) will function under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel and will […]
Need to Revisit India’s Nuclear Doctrine
Need to Revisit India’s Nuclear Doctrine: India’s nuclear doctrine, largely unchanged since its operationalisation in 2003, is facing renewed scrutiny amid evolving strategic, technological and geopolitical challenges.The Bangladesh-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strategic civil nuclear cooperation signed in September 2026 is part of the changing regional security environment, prompting debate on whether India’s nuclear […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 28th Sep 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 28th Sep 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
What is PFOS?
What is PFOS? PFOS, a widespread industrial ‘forever chemical’, weakens the body’s ability to fight viral infections, a study has found recently. PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonate or Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid) is a synthetic chemical used to make products resistant to stains, grease, soil, and water. It is an organic perfluorinated compound, consisting of an eight-carbon backbone […]
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary : Two-day vulture survey
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary : Two-day vulture survey A two-day vulture survey has begun across the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary ahead of the upcoming Wildlife Week celebrations in Keralam. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Wayanad, Kerala, in the southern trenches of the Western Ghats. It is also known as Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. It forms an integral […]
Cool Leaders Award
Cool Leaders Award: Inaugural Cool Leaders Award was announced at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 held in Singapore. Cool Leaders Award is a global recognition initiative launched by the UNEP Cool Coalition. It recognizes outstanding leadership in advancing sustainable cooling and protecting people from extreme heat. The first Cool Leaders are: Singapore: For leadership […]
Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation : In News
Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation: In News The External Affairs Minister chaired a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. It is a multilateral platform established by India to enhance cooperation with the Pacific Island […]
Incendiamoeba cascadensis : New Species Of Amoeba
Incendiamoeba cascadensis: New Species Of Amoeba Scientists recently discovered an amoeba named Incendiamoeba cascadensis that can reproduce at temperatures previously considered too extreme for complex life, setting a new record for eukaryotes. Incendiamoeba cascadensis is a new species of amoeba. It was discovered in the geothermal streams of Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, United States. […]
