Real-World Asset Tokenisation: The Government of Maharashtra has proposed the Digitisation and Exchange of Land Token Assets (DELTA) Act to establish a state-backed legal framework for Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenisation. The Act aims to make Maharashtra India’s first “tokenised State” by converting physical assets such as land into secure and tradable digital tokens.With land serving […]
Vaitarna River : Two teenagers Drowned
Vaitarna River : Two teenagers Drowned Two teenagers recently drowned in the Vaitarna River in Maharashtra’s Palghar district while attempting a reel during the Ganeshotsav holiday.Vaitarna River is one of the west-flowing rivers in the region north of Mumbai and south of the Tapi River.It originates from the southern slopes of the Triambak-Anjaneri hills near […]
Vasai Fort
Vasai Fort: Several Ganesh idols immersed in an artificial pond were allegedly found dumped near the jetty at Vasai Fort recently, sparking outrage among residents.Vasai Fort, also known as the Bassein Fort, is an ancient fort located at Vasai in the suburbs of North Mumbai, Maharashtra.It overlooks the confluence of the Ulhas River.Surrounded by the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 19th Sep 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th Sep 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Vallur Thermal Power Project
Vallur Thermal Power Project: The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently admitted an application alleging that the Vallur Thermal Power Project is discharging hot effluent directly into the Kosasthalaiyar river and its backwaters in violation of environmental and CRZ clearances. It is a coal-fired power project located in the Tiruvallur District of […]
Battery Energy Storage System
Battery Energy Storage System: NTPC Ltd recently terminated a ₹ 413.37 crore contract awarded to GR Infraprojects Ltd (GRIL) for a 400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at its Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra. A BESS is a system that stores electrical energy in rechargeable batteries and releases it when power […]
Global Business Climate Survey 2026
Global Business Climate Survey 2026: India has been ranked first in business climate among forty plus global markets in the latest Business Climate Survey 2026 by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India. Global Business Climate Survey 2026 is jointly produced by Business Sweden, the Swedish Chambers of Commerce (SCI), and Sweden’s embassies and consulates […]
What is Geran-2?
What is Geran-2? New satellite imagery is shedding light on Russia’s expanding Geran-2 drone production at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Tatarstan. Geran-2 is a long-range one-way attack drone, often referred to as a kamikaze drone. It is essentially a domestically manufactured Russian version of the Iranian-designed Shahed-136. The Geran is mainly used for […]
Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve
Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve: Authorities of the BRT Tiger Reserve are seeking immediate action on fallow lands, warning that these neglected plots are turning into suitable habitats for big cats and increasing risks in fringe villages. Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve is located in the BR Hills (Biligiri Rangana Hills) […]
Naegleria fowleri
Naegleria fowleri: Scientists have figured out how Naegleria fowleri amoebae go from the nose to the brain, with N. gruberi as a proxy. Naegleria fowleri is commonly known as “brain-eating amoeba,” is a single-cell organism. It thrives in warm freshwater lakes, ponds and rivers. It can also survive in poorly maintained swimming pools in rare […]
