Jalandhar’s Namitbir Singh Walia has become Punjab’s second International Master in chess: Namitbir Singh Walia from Jalandhar has earned the prestigious title of International Master (IM) in chess. This remarkable achievement makes him Punjab’s second-ever International Master, following Dushyant Sharma, also from Jalandhar.Namitbir secured his final IM norm at the 3rd Annemasse International Masters Tournament […]
India Launches Global Solar Initiatives at ISA 2025
India Launches Global Solar Initiatives at ISA 2025: India has ignited a bold new phase in global solar leadership at the Eighth International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, held on October 28, 2025, in New Delhi. Launching a set of global initiatives, India called on nations to embrace a just and inclusive energy transition led by […]
India has launched the ‘Trishul’ tri-service exercise
India has launched the ‘Trishul’ tri-service exercise: India has launched a massive military exercise named ‘Trishul’ along its western border with Pakistan, bringing together the Army, Navy, and Air Force for joint operations. The exercise aims to strengthen coordination, improve combat readiness, and test the country’s ability to respond effectively to regional security challenges through […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 30th October 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 30th October 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Atlas Moth
Atlas Moth: An ‘Atlas Moth’ (Attacus atlas), recognised as the world’s largest moth, has been recently discovered in Guddehalli in Karwar of Karnataka’s Davangare district. Atlas Moth is a massive saturniid moth native to tropical and subtropical rainforest regions of Southeast Asia. Scientific Name: Attacus atlas It is widely distributed in Southeast Asia, including in […]
Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary
Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary: A forest department team has recently arrested four members of a gang allegedly involved in the illegal felling of khair trees in the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary area. Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1986, it lies alongside the northern tip of the River Ganga, […]
CLAMP Portal
CLAMP Portal: The Union Minister of Coal and Mines launched two digital platforms: the KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and the CLAMP Portal. The Coal Land Acquisition, Management, and Payment (CLAMP) portal is a unified digital solution. It is aimed at streamlining land acquisition, compensation, and rehabilitation & resettlement (R&R) processes in the coal sector. It serves […]
20th East Asia Summit
20th East Asia Summit: The 20th East Asia Summit has adopted the Kuala Lumpur Declaration. It is the premier Leaders-led forum for dialogue and cooperation on strategic, political, and economic issues of mutual interest and concern in the East Asia region. It was established in 2005 with the convening of the 1st Summit in Kuala […]
Hemiphyllodactylus Venkatadri
Hemiphyllodactylus Venkatadri: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of slender gecko and named it as Hemiphyllodactylus Venkatadri. It is a new species of slender Gecko belonging to the genus Hemiphyllodactylus. It was discovered from Tirumala hill ranges within the Seshachalam biosphere reserve in Andhra Pradesh Seshachalam biosphere reserve […]
Transit Oriented Development
Transit Oriented Development: Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA’s) East Delhi hub is set to roll out India’ first transit-oriented development (TOD) project. It is an urban development strategy which aims to create the maximum possible numbers of houses, shops, offices and recreational spaces near public transport facilities. The TOD approach puts public transportation at the centre […]
