Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whale: A team of scientists has spotted the rare ginkgo-toothed beaked whales (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) for the first time in the wild along the coast of Baja California in Mexico. It is one of 24 species of beaked whales, which are the second most diverse group of cetaceans after dolphins. It resides in tropical […]
Trade Intelligence and Analytics Portal
Trade Intelligence and Analytics Portal: The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the Trade Intelligence & Analytics (TIA) Portal in New Delhi. It is a one-stop trade intelligence and analytics platform that integrates multiple global and national databases. It is developed by the Department of Commerce. It serves as a centralized digital hub that […]
Towards Long-Term Clean-Air Strategy
Towards Long-Term Clean-Air Strategy: The Supreme Court India told the Centre that enforcing a perennial Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the year is not practical for the National Capital Region (NCR) air pollution and stressed the need for a long-term pollution strategy. At the same time, China’s offer to sahare its urban pollution control […]
UNESCO’s Neurotechnology Ethics Framework
UNESCO’s Neurotechnology Ethics Framework: UNESCO issued the first global normative framework on the ethics of neurotechnology, aiming to balance innovation with human rights by protecting the brain and neural data from misuse.The move comes as neurotech rapidly expands, offering major medical benefits but also raising concerns about privacy, autonomy, and manipulation. Neurotechnology refers to devices […]
108th Birth Anniversary of Indira Gandhi
108th Birth Anniversary of Indira Gandhi: India paid tributes to former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal, her memorial site in New Delhi on the occasion of her 108th birth anniversary. Born on 19th November 1917 in Allahabad to Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamala Nehru, Indira Gandhi became India’s first and only woman Prime […]
The Meerut Bugle
The Meerut Bugle: The Meerut bugle, traditionally used in India’s military parades, ceremonies, and regimental bands, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.The Meerut bugle is a brass wind instrument used in military drills, parades, ceremonies, and signals across the Army, paramilitary forces, and police units in India.It is known for its commanding sound and […]
India’s First Tesla Centre to Open in Gurugram
India’s First Tesla Centre to Open in Gurugram: India is set to mark a new chapter in its electric mobility journey with the launch of its first-ever Tesla Centre on November 26, 2025, at Orchid Business Park, Gurugram. This major development comes just months after the global EV pioneer officially debuted in the Indian market […]
HDFC Bank Reclaims Top Spot as India’s Most Valuable Brand in 2025
HDFC Bank Reclaims Top Spot as India’s Most Valuable Brand in 2025: HDFC Bank has once again claimed the title of India’s most valuable brand, overtaking Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), according to the 2025 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Indian Brands Report. With a brand value of $44.9 billion, HDFC Bank tops a list that reflects […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th November 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th November 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Semeru Volcano
Semeru Volcano: A volcano on Indonesia’s main island of Java erupted recently, throwing ash and gas kilometres into the sky and forcing officials to raise the alert status to its highest level. Semeru Volcano is located in East Java, Indonesia. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. At 3,676 metres (12,060 feet), […]
