The Conocarpus Plant: Ecologists raised urgent alarms as recent highway development projects across Tamil Nadu continue to plant the invasive Conocarpus tree along medians.Scientific Name: Conocarpus erectus (commonly known as Buttonwood, Button Mangrove, or Green/Silver Buttonwood). Taxonomy: A hardy mangrove shrub or tree belonging to the Combretaceae family.Geographical Origin: Native to the tropical and subtropical […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 25th May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 25th May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary
Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary: A leopard was found dead in the Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary recently, with officials awaiting the results of a post-mortem to determine the cause of death. Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Uttar Pradesh. On the northern side, the Sanctuary shares the international boundary with Nepal, and on the eastern […]
Oreshnik Missile : In News
Oreshnik Missile: In News The Ukrainian President said recently that Russia used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv. Oreshnik Missile is a Russian-made intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile. It was first used by Russia in November 2024 to target the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The missile is […]
Jharia Coalfield : New Study
Jharia Coalfield : New Study A new study has found that the long-burning underground fires in the Jharia Coalfield may be burning hotter and emitting more greenhouse gases than previously estimated. Jharia Coalfield is located in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. It lies in the Damodar River valley and covers about 280 sq.km. It is […]
Pyrite : New Discovery
Pyrite : New Discovery Geologists have discovered a rare, microscopic sunflower-shaped mineral, pyrite, commonly known as fool’s gold, within the lignite coal reserves of Gujarat, India. Pyrite is a naturally occurring iron disulfide mineral. It has the chemical formula FeS2 and is the most common sulfide mineral. It is a brass-yellow mineral with a bright […]
Nereid : Third-largest moon of Neptune
Nereid: Third-largest moon of Neptune New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope suggest that Nereid may not have originated from the Kuiper Belt, as its crystalline water ice and unique spectral signature differ from known Kuiper Belt objects. Nereid is the third-largest moon of Neptune. It was discovered by Dutch astronomer Gerard Kuiper, who […]
Stroke : World Health Assembly Resolution
Stroke : World Health Assembly Resolution The World Health Assembly (WHA) recently passed the first-ever resolution on strokes, urging member states to recognise the medical condition as a public health priority. Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either due to a blockage or bleeding. This lack […]
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre : In News
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre : In News The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) recently identified a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Apple iPhone users whose devices have been lost or stolen, according to an advisory issued by the agency. I4C has been established under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to act as a nodal point […]
Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle
Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle: Forest officials recently found the rare Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle in the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve forests of Chhattisgarh, marking an unusual sighting of the Himalayan species in central India. It is a small, terrestrial turtle species belonging to the family Geoemydidae. It derives its name from the three distinct keels […]
