Merchant Discount Rate: The Govt recently said the proposed merchant discount rate (MDR) for UPI transactions will be nominal and apply only to a limited set of merchants for transactions above a threshold. Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is the fee charged to a merchant for accepting a digital payment. When a customer pays a business […]
Kalaburagi Fort
Kalaburagi Fort: The MP for Kalaburagi recently met Union Culture Minister and submitted a letter seeking urgent approval for the proposed ₹20 crore conservation and rejuvenation project for the historic Kalaburagi fort. Kalaburagi Fort, also known as Gulbarga Fort, is a historic fort located in Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Karnataka. It was initially constructed by Raja Gulchand, […]
Pteris madhusoodananii
Pteris madhusoodananii: A team of Indian botanists recently discovered a rare new species of fern named Pteris madhusoodananii within the misty Kolli hills of the Eastern Ghats. Pteris madhusoodananii is a new species of fern. It was discovered within the misty Kolli hills of the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu. It has been immediately classified […]
Philippines
Philippines: The enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones have affected more than 3.8 lakh people across eight regions in the Philippines. Philippines is an island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by the South China (north and west); Philippine Sea (east); Celebes Sea (south); and by the Sulu Sea […]
Roselle Crop
Roselle Crop: In Odisha’s Malkangiri district, the indigenous crop Roselle is helping tribal communities adapt to climate change.Roselle crop’s scientific name is Hibiscus sabdariffa belongs to the Malvaceae family.It is locally known as Bhenda Dalhas long been cultivated by tribal communities in Odisha’s Malkangiri district.It thrives on rainfed uplands with minimal inputs and can grow […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th Aug 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 7th Aug 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Lalit Kala Akademi : 72nd Foundation Day
Lalit Kala Akademi: 72nd Foundation Day The Lalit Kala Akademi celebrated its 72nd Foundation Day at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi. Lalit Kala Akademi was inaugurated on 5th August 1954 by the then Minister for Education, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. The Akademi was given the status of statutory authority in 1957, under the Societies Registration Act […]
Jeevan Raksha Padak
Jeevan Raksha Padak: The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highway conferred the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners in recognition of their exceptional courage and selfless service during the Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation. Jeevan Raksha Padak is conferred on individuals who undertake life-saving efforts during incidents such as drowning, fire accidents, electrocution, […]
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) variety ‘Asha’. Pigeon pea is popularly known as ‘Arhar’ or ‘Tur’. It is one of India’s most important pulse crops and a major source of dietary protein. It is a […]
National Centre for Cell Science
National Centre for Cell Science: A National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) study uncovers nearly 200 previously undocumented microbial strains, showing that a healthy gut is shaped by diet, geography, and lifestyle and why India needs its own microbiome map. National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is an autonomous organisation aided by the Department of […]
