What is Tephra? Kīlauea has been erupting episodically within Hawai Volcanoes National Park since December 23, 2024, and although lava flows remain confined to the caldera, tephra from lava fountains may impact downwind communities. Tephra, a volcanology term for ash, is small rock fragments ejected from a volcano into the atmosphere, which is then deposited […]
Kurumba Painting
Kurumba Painting: It was observed that the Kurumba art form is facing the threat of extinction. Kurumba Painting is a prehistoric art form, estimated to be over 3000 years old. It originates from the Kurumba tribe in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. The art was traditionally drawn on rocks and in caves across the high […]
India’s 1st Comprehensive Checklist of Fireflies
India’s 1st Comprehensive Checklist of Fireflies: Scientists compiled the first-of-its-kind checklist of Indian fireflies using more than 260 years of scattered scientific records, including documentation from 1881 to 2025, identifying 92 species across 27 genera.The checklist was created to address the lack of accessible modern literature on Indian fireflies and serve as a foundational reference […]
India has shipped 500 metric tonnes (mt) of rice to Mozambique
India has shipped 500 metric tonnes (mt) of rice to Mozambique: India has shipped 500 metric tonnes (mt) of rice to Mozambique following severe flooding that has impacted several central and southern provinces.Mozambique is a country in Southern Africa and is located in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth. Bordering countries: Zimbabwe (west), […]
‘Shenlong’ Crude Tanker
‘Shenlong’ Crude Tanker: The Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker ‘Shenlong’ carrying Saudi crude oil reached Mumbai Port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.Shenlong is a Suezmax-class crude oil tanker transporting crude oil from Ras Tanura Oil Terminal to India. It is Liberia-flagged, meaning the ship is registered under the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 13th March 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 13th March 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Euthanasia
Euthanasia: SC Allows 1st Passive Euthanasia in Harish Rana Case. The Supreme Court (SC), in Harish Rana vs Union of India Case (2026), permitted passive euthanasia by allowing withdrawal of life support, marking the first application of the 2018 Common Cause judgment recognising the right to die with dignity. The Supreme Court of India allowed […]
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European Free Trade Association: In News The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) has completed two years since its signing. It is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1960 by the Stockholm Convention. Objective is to Promotes free trade and economic integration between […]
No-fault liability principle ordered by the Supreme Court
No-fault liability principle ordered by the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Union Government to formulate a “no-fault” liability compensation policy for those who suffered serious adverse effects or deaths following the Covid-19 vaccination drive. The SC invoked the principle of no-fault liability, ruling that victims or their families are entitled to […]
Peptide Therapy
Peptide Therapy: The growing global interest in peptide-based therapies for treating diseases and enhancing wellness has raised both medical opportunities and safety concerns, prompting experts to call for greater caution and regulation. Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the fundamental building blocks of life. They are essentially smaller versions of proteins. While […]
