The UN Mission in South Sudan: India has strongly condemned a deadly ambush on peacekeepers deployed with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) near Pajut in Jonglei State, which resulted in the death of an Ethiopian Blue Helmet and injuries to several personnel. UNMISS is an ongoing multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping mission operating under […]
The Hawk Fire
The Hawk Fire: The Hawk Fire, a fast-spreading, human-caused wildfire burning across Peavine Peak northwest of Reno, prompted Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo to declare a State of Emergency in Washoe County. The Hawk Fire is a rapidly moving, wind-driven wildland-urban interface (WUI) fire in western Nevada. It is characterized by high rates of spread across […]
Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine Combination
Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine Combination: The Union Health Ministry has tightened rules for FDCs containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine, requiring labels to warn against their use in children below four years.It is an over-the-counter and prescription Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) commonly formulated as oral drops, syrups, and tablets for symptomatic relief of common cold, allergic rhinitis, and […]
India’s First Non-GMO High-Expansion Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed
India’s First Non-GMO High-Expansion Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched India’s first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh.It is an indigenously developed hybrid maize seed specifically designed for producing high-expansion popcorn, launched in association with Gourmet Popcornica. It is non-GMO, meaning its desired characteristics have […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 25th Aug 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 25th Aug 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Periyar Cow
Periyar Cow: The ICAR National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources registered Periyar Cow as an indigenous cattle breed. Periyar Cow is also locally known as ‘Periyar Kullan’ (Periyar dwarf), is only the second native cattle breed from Keralam to receive national recognition. First was Vechur cow, which was recognised in 1996. It is locally known […]
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations: A tanker was boarded by six armed people who took control of the vessel and diverted it towards Somalia, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said recently. It is a British Royal Navy-sponsored organisation that was formed in 2001 with an office in Dubai to handle distress calls during […]
Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative
Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative: The govt launched the nationwide cloud & AI skilling initiative in collaboration with Amazon Web Services. It aims to provide foundational AI and cloud literacy through Amazon Web Services (AWS) digital training content. It offers intensive, job-ready training to participants through the AWS re/Start program. AWS re/Start program is a […]
What is Narwhal?
What is Narwhal? Scientists recently discovered that a narwhal’s uniquely straight tusk grows strong because opposing twists in its inner and outer collagen fibril layers create internal tension that keeps it straight. Narwhal is a medium-sized toothed whale that belongs to the family Monodontidae. The only other member of this family is the beluga whale. […]
Endoscopic Camera
Endoscopic Camera: A Chhattisgarh professor and five students were recently arrested for allegedly leaking an entomology exam using an endoscopic camera. It is a device used to view, capture, and record videos in small, hard-to-reach places of the human body with limited to no visibility. It allows doctors to visualize the surgery or diagnostic procedure […]
