Chirality-Based Electronics: A new study published in Nature has demonstrated a device that can separate electrons based on their chirality (handedness) without using powerful magnetic fields, marking progress towards low-power devices.Chirality in electrons: Similar to how the left and right hands are mirror images, electrons in topological semimetals possess left- or right-handed chirality.Chirality represents a […]
UNEP FI Impact Centre
UNEP FI Impact Centre: UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched the UNEP FI Impact Centre, consolidating its SDGs & Impact workstream into a dedicated centre of expertise.The UNEP FI Impact Centre is a specialised centre of expertise under the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) focused on advancing impact management in financial […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 16th February 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 16th February 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl
Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl: A rare and mysterious night bird, the Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl, known as the ‘Ghost of the Forest’, was recently caught on camera in Uttarakhand’s Corbett Reserve. The spot-bellied eagle-owl, also known as the forest eagle-owl, is a large bird of prey with a formidable appearance. Scientific Name: Ketupa nipalensis It is commonly found in […]
Exposome
Exposome: Scientists are launching an ambitious global effort to map the “human exposome” — the lifelong mix of environmental and chemical exposures that drive most diseases. It can be defined as the measure of all the exposures of an individual in a lifetime, from conception onward and how those exposures relate to health. The International […]
Leiogalathea samudragiri
Leiogalathea samudragiri: Researchers recently discovered a new species of squat lobster named Leiogalathea samudragiri off Lakshadweep’s coast. It is a new species of squat lobster. It was found in the Lakshadweep archipelago. Squat Lobsters are marine crustaceans that resemble small lobsters but are not true lobsters. They are more closely related to hermit crabs and […]
African Union hosted its annual summit in Ethiopia.
African Union hosted its annual summit in Ethiopia: The African Union hosted its annual summit in Ethiopia. It is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 and replaced its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which was […]
Piton de la Fournaise Volcano
Piton de la Fournaise Volcano: The Piton de la Fournaise volcano on Reunion Island erupted for the second time this year. Piton de la Fournaise Volcano occupies the east-southeastern end of French Island La Réunion in the western Indian Ocean. It is a massive basaltic shield volcano. It is one of the most active volcanoes […]
Bio-based Chemicals
Bio-based Chemicals: India has prioritised bio-based chemicals and enzymes as a priority area under the Department of Biotechnology’s BioE3 policy. Bio-based chemicals are industrial chemicals produced using biological feedstocks like sugarcane, corn, starch or biomass residues. These are often produced through fermentation or enzymatic processes. Examples: Organic acids (such as lactic acid), bio-alcohols, solvents, surfactants, […]
Futala Lake
Futala Lake: Futala Lake, an iconic water body in the city, continues to grapple with untreated sewage inflow and mounting filth along its banks.Futala Lake, also known as Telankhedi Lake, is a man-made lake located in the western part of Nagpur, Maharashtra.It was created during the Bhonsle dynasty rule in the 18th century for the […]
