Loggerhead Turtle: It is observed that warmer oceans and depleting food have affected the ubiquitous marine Loggerhead turtle’s reproductive and migratory patterns, and even its size. It is a species of oceanic turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is named Loggerhead for their large heads that support powerful jaw muscles. It is the world’s […]
India-AI Impact Summit 2026
India-AI Impact Summit 2026: The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), marking the first major global Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit hosted in the Global South and showcasing India’s leadership in inclusive, development-focused AI. The Summit is hosted under the India […]
NGT Approved Great Nicobar Project
NGT Approved Great Nicobar Project: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has approved the Rs 81,000-crore Great Nicobar project, stating that it found “no good ground” to intervene, while imposing stringent conditions to safeguard the environment. NGT acknowledged the “strategic importance of the project” and noted that “adequate safeguards” have been incorporated in the environmental clearance […]
International Conference on Dam Safety 2026
International Conference on Dam Safety 2026: The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026 concluded successfully in Bengaluru, serving as a pivotal platform for strengthening India’s dam safety ecosystem. Key Highlights of ICDS 2026: Dam Safety Framework: The conference emphasized the implementation of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 and the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project […]
India–Thailand Air Exercise
India–Thailand Air Exercise: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted an In-situ Exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), expanding strategic partnership under India’s Act East Policy 2014.The IAF deployed Su-30MKI multirole fighters, IL-78 mid-air refuelling tankers, and Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The RTAF participated with […]
Exercise Vajra Ghaat
Exercise Vajra Ghaat: The Indian Army conducted Exercise Vajra Ghaat at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, demonstrating the operational readiness and combat capabilities of the K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery gun system in desert warfare conditions. The primary aim was to validate refined Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) for enhancing battlefield survivability and operational […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 17th February 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 17th February 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Chincha Kingdom
Chincha Kingdom: New archaeological evidence reveals that seabird guano – nutrient-rich bird droppings – may have been a major factor in the rise of Peru’s precolonial Chincha Kingdom. The ‘Chincha Kingdom,’ which was established in the coastal region of modern-day Peru, was a powerful ancient state that flourished before the rise of the Inca Empire. […]
White-Rumped Vulture
White-Rumped Vulture: Forest officials recently rescued a critically endangered White-rumped vulture found weak and grounded at Mampad near Nilambur, Kerala. It is a small Old World vulture native to South and Southeast Asia. Scientific name: Gyps bengalensis It is also known as Indian White-backed Vulture or Oriental White-backed Vulture. Like other vultures, it feeds mostly […]
Army Ant Species
Army Ant Species: Researchers from Karnataka and Odisha have discovered two new species of army ants namely Aenictus chittoorensis and Aenictus lankamallensis in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Army ants are defined as a nomadic species of ants that lack a permanent nest. They belong to one of the subfamilies of ants called the […]
