Leonardo DiCaprio to Receive Desert Palm Achievement Award: Leonardo DiCaprio, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award (Actor) at the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival, scheduled for January 3, 2026. This recognition comes for his powerful performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, One Battle After Another, affirming […]
Cambridge Dictionary names “parasocial” Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary names “parasocial” Word of the Year 2025: The Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, recognizing the growing public interest in one-sided emotional relationships that people form with celebrities, influencers, and artificial intelligence systems. This selection reflects a broader cultural shift in how people interact emotionally with […]
Nitish Kumar Sworn In As Historic 10th Term As Bihar CM
Nitish Kumar Sworn In As Historic 10th Term As Bihar CM: Nitish Kumar, the Janata Dal (United) chief, was sworn in as Chief Minister for an unprecedented 10th term. The swearing-in ceremony at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan drew some of the country’s most influential political leaders, following the BJP-led NDA’s emphatic victory in the recently concluded […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 19th November 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th November 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Lycodon irwini
Lycodon irwini: Researchers recently confirmed the discovery of Lycodon irwini, a glossy black wolf snake, on Great Nicobar Island. Lycodon irwini is a new species of snake. It was discovered on the remote Great Nicobar Island at the southern tip of the Nicobar Islands. The snake, which is a member of the Lycodon subcinctus group, […]
Vitamin K
Vitamin K: Vitamin K, often overlooked, is vital for blood clotting, bone strength, and heart healthIt is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms. The main type is called phylloquinone (Vitamin K1), found in green leafy vegetables like collard greens, kale, and spinach. The other type, menaquinones (Vitamin K2), are found in some animal […]
Dariya Bahadur Island
Dariya Bahadur Island: Udupi police recently registered a case against eight individuals who allegedly entered the restricted Dariya Bahadur, or Bhadragada Island, also known as Lighthouse Island, within Malpe police station limits. It is located in the Udupi district, Karnataka. It is among the four islands near Malpe Beach. It is also known as Bhadragada […]
National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025
National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying recently announced the winners of the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) 2025. NGRA are the country’s highest honours in the livestock and dairy sector. It was constituted by the Department of Animal Husbandry, and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and […]
Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade : COP30
Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade : COP30 The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change formally launched an integrated forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT). It is a politically supported forum where countries can address the increasingly contentious intersection between trade policies and climate […]
Sentinel-6B Satellite
Sentinel-6B Satellite: The Sentinel-6B was launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It is a joint mission between the United States’ NASA and NOAA, and the European Space Agency. It is an ocean-tracking satellite which will measure the rising sea levels and its impacts on the planet. Sentinel-6B is set to carry forward […]
