Semaglutide: Generic Version Dr Reddy’s Laboratories recently said it has launched its generic version of Semaglutide injection used in treatment of type 2 diabetes in Canada. It is a prescription medication used primarily to treat type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood […]
Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow: Descendants of migratory barn swallows may have gradually stopped making long journeys and settled permanently in Manipur’s Imphal Valley, a new study suggests. Barn Swallow is a migratory passerine bird species. Scientific Name: Hirundo rustica It is the most abundant and widely distributed swallow species in the world. It breeds throughout the Northern […]
Sonerila roxburghii
Sonerila roxburghii: Researchers recently identified a new species of flowering plant named Sonerila roxburghii from the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats in Kerala. It is a new species of flowering plant. It was discovered in the Mankulam and Kallar areas of the Idukki district of Kerala, at elevations ranging between 1,380 and 1,480 metres above sea […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Kukke Subrahmanya Temple
Kukke Subrahmanya Temple: The Popular Nagaradhana temple in Karnataka, the Kukke Sri Subrahmanya temple in Subrahmanya of the Dakshina Kannada district, has registered a revenue of ₹167.89 crore during 2025-26, the highest so far. Kukke Subrahmanya Temple is a 5000-year-old Hindu temple located in the village of Subramanya, in the Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. […]
Valley Fever : Rare fungal Infection
Valley Fever: Rare fungal Infection A 37-year-old Indian tech professional based in California recently died after battling Valley fever, a rare fungal infection that damaged his lungs and led to respiratory failure. Valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis, is a fungal infection that primarily affects the lungs. It is caused by the Coccidioides fungus, […]
One Case One Data’ Initiative
One Case One Data’ Initiative: The Supreme Court recently launched the “One Case One Data” initiative alongside “Su Sahay”, an AI-powered chatbot. ‘One Case One Data’ Initiative is a major digital initiative launched by the Supreme Court of India. It is a comprehensive digital platform designed to integrate case-related information from the Supreme Court, High […]
Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary
Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary: A wild gaur that had strayed into densely populated areas of Kannur District, Kerala, was captured by a Forest department expert team and later released into the forest area of the Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary recently. Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Wayanad district in Kerala. It is part of the larger […]
Limestone
Limestone: The Ministry of Mines is set to launch the second tranche of the auction of limestone blocks in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a sedimentary rock made of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), usually in the form of calcite or aragonite. It occurs across almost all geological sequences from Pre-Cambrian to recent, except in Gondwana formations. […]
Fermented Organic Manure
Fermented Organic Manure: The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has called for 10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by 2030. It is a type of organic fertilizer produced through a controlled fermentation process of organic materials like manure, crop residues, and compost. It is a byproduct of operational biogas or compressed biogas […]
