International Labour Day 2026: Every year, International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is celebrated on May 1 across the world. International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is observed annually on May 1 to honor the dedication and contributions of workers across the globe. It is a memorial to the labor movement’s […]
Peacock Tarantula
Peacock Tarantula: A scientific survey to assess the Peacock Tarantula has begun Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve in Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the rarest and most visually striking spiders in the world, famous for its metallic blue coloration. It is also known as the Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula, named after the region where it […]
Italy : Bilateral military cooperation
Italy: Bilateral military cooperation India and Italy unveiled a bilateral military cooperation plan 2026-27 outlining the military engagements between the armed forces of both the countries. It is located in South-central Europe on the Apennine Peninsula. It shares its border with Switzerland and Austria in the north, Slovenia in the northeast and France in the […]
UN Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General: The election process for the next UN Secretary-General is officially underway, with four candidates recently completing informal, interactive dialogues before the General Assembly.The Secretary-General is defined by the UN Charter as the Chief Administrative Officer of the United Nations. The role was established with the founding of the UN 80 years ago to […]
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation: New research indicates the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could weaken by up to 59% by 2100, far more severely than previous estimates of 15%.The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a vast system of ocean currents that acts as a massive, invisible conveyor belt for the planet. It is […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 29th April 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 29th April 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Nilgiri Tahr
Nilgiri Tahr: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has commenced the third synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr The Nilgiri Tahr is a mountain ungulate endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats. It is also known by the name Nilgiri Ibex or simply Ibex. Locally the animal is called ‘Varayaadu’. It is the only […]
Cyborg Botany
Cyborg Botany: Scientists across many institutions are exploring the cyborg botany field which transforms plants into living circuit boards. Cyborg Botany is a hybrid system that integrates living plants with electronic components. It is an intersection of biology, materials science, and engineering. The word ‘cyborg’ itself comes from ‘cybernetic organism’, a concept long associated with […]
Bnei Menashe : In News
Bnei Menashe: In News The Government of India’s advisory about the security situation in Israel, amid the ongoing war in West Asia, came into focus recently when Israel airlifted around 240 individuals from Mizoram to Tel Aviv as part of Israel’s ‘Operation Wings of Dawn’. The Bnei Menashe, known in India as the Shinlung, is […]
Thrissur Pooram
Thrissur Pooram: Even as the celebrations of the Thrissur Pooram festival was scaled down in view of the firework unit explosion that claimed around 15 lives, thousands thronged the ground of the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur city recently to witness the festival. Highlights: Elephant Processions: Over 50 richly adorned elephants carry idols amid Panchavadyam music […]
