Ingerana aizawl : Small frog A small frog named Ingerana aizawl found along a stream on the Mizoram University campus in Aizawl has been formally recognised as a new species. Ingerana aizawl is a new species of frog. It was discovered at Hratdawng Stream on the Mizoram University campus. The new frog is small and […]
Kawal Tiger Reserve : In News
Kawal Tiger Reserve : In News A 12-year study conducted between 2010 and 2022 confirmed that no tigers live permanently in Kawal tiger reserve. Kawal Tiger Reserve is located in northeastern part of the state of Telangana, India. The reserve is nestled in the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges. Geographically, the reserve is situated at the southernmost […]
SARAL AI
SARAL AI: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) has taken a new step towards strengthening science communication by leveraging SARAL AI. SARAL AI converts research published in its journals into engaging and accessible videos. It is an AI-based platform that demystifies and converts complex research publications and patents into podcasts, short […]
Steneucyrtus wayanadensis
Steneucyrtus wayanadensis: Researchers have identified a new species of darkling beetle, named Steneucyrtus wayanadensis in Kerala. Steneucyrtus wayanadensis is a new species of darkling beetle. It belongs to the genus Steneucyrtus and was discovered during a scientific survey deep within the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. The researchers have officially named it for paying permanent tribute to […]
MERCOSUR Group : In News
MERCOSUR Group: In News India and MERCOSUR signed the First Additional Protocol to the India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to facilitate acceptance of electronic Certificates of Origin. The India-MERCOSUR PTA was signed on 25 January 2004 and entered into force on 1 June 2009. The Agreement provides preferential tariff concessions on 450 tariff lines by […]
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: Hundreds of street vendors have been left struggling after being recently evicted from the roads surrounding the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple as part of measures to regulate traffic and pedestrian movement ahead of the temple’s Maha Kumbabishekam. Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, also called Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, is a historic Hindu temple located on […]
Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections
Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections: India has stepped up efforts to expand access to clean and affordable cooking fuel with the launch of the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections. It is aimed at accelerating the growth of active domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections across the country. It enables […]
Planet Mercury
Planet Mercury: Mercury may have shrunk more than scientists previously estimated, with the planet’s diameter potentially reducing by as much as 23 km, a recent study has revealed. It is the smallest planet in our solar system and the nearest to the Sun. It is one of the four terrestrial (rocky) planets, along with Venus, […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th Sep 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th Sep 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
What is Celiac Disease?
What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease, traditionally regarded as a childhood disorder, is increasingly being diagnosed among adults and the elderly, with doctors at the PGIMS, Rohtak, reporting a growing number of atypical cases. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to react to a protein called gluten. Gluten is a protein […]
