Genomic Mapping of Pangolin Trafficking: A study published in PLoS Biology has developed a DNA-based “genetic map” that can accurately trace the origin and trafficking routes of illegally traded pangolins, strengthening efforts to combat global wildlife crime. The genomic map pinpointed three primary transnational extraction zones: Southwestern Cameroon (white-bellied), Southwestern Borneo (Sunda), and the border […]
SC Allows Euthanasia of Rabid and Dangerous Stray Dogs
SC Allows Euthanasia of Rabid and Dangerous Stray Dogs: The Supreme Court of India has permitted civic authorities to take legally permissible measures, including euthanasia, for rabid, incurably ill, or aggressively dangerous stray dogs in accordance with the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023. Strict Ban on Street Feeding: The bench upheld its previous directives […]
US Clears Apache & Howitzer Support for India
US Clears Apache & Howitzer Support for India: The United States approved sustainment support and related equipment for AH-64E Apache helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers for India, further boosting bilateral defence ties. Apache Helicopters: The AH-64 Apache is an advanced multi-role combat helicopter used by the US Army and several international defence forces. The Apache […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 21st May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 21st May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Suryastra Rocket System
Suryastra Rocket System: India recently achieved a major milestone in indigenous defence technology after private defence firm Nibe Limited successfully tested the long-range Suryastra rocket system at Chandipur. It is India’s first indigenous universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system. It is developed by Pune-based NIBE Limited in collaboration with Israel’s Elbit Systems. It is designed to […]
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management: The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) recently completed the documentation and ground-truthing of all but 11 of Maharashtra’s 23,415 wetlands. National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) was established by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in 2011 as an autonomous institution to support […]
Agricola Medal
Agricola Medal: The Prime Minister was recently conferred with the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. Agricola Medal is the highest honour conferred by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It is awarded to distinguished individuals who have played an exceptional role in […]
RAINMUMBAI
RAINMUMBAI: The National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) recently announced the launch of India’s first SEBI-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract, named “RAINMUMBAI”. It is India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract. It was launched by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX). It will be used to hedge losses from unpredictable weather and monsoon variability. Unlike […]
Velimalai Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project
Velimalai Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project: The 1,100 MW Velimalai Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project in the Kanniyakumari district has been granted Terms of Reference (ToR) clearance by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change recently. It is an 1100 MW pumped hydropower storage plant to be developed at Vellimalai in the Kanyakumari district […]
Ammonium Sulphate
Ammonium Sulphate: The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) suggested ammonium sulphate be used for paddy as an affordable option. It is an inorganic sulfate salt obtained by reaction of sulfuric acid with two equivalents of ammonia. Ammonium Sulphate is a white odorless solid and has a high-melting point. It is very soluble in water. […]
